Here is what Dustin wrote about this in the Vheissu S.E. booklet:
"These are some of my favorite lyrics on the record. The song in general was probably most inspired by the chapter in the book called 'The Sermon,' which is a retelling of the story of Jonah, and is in my opinion the best part of the book, coupled with the previous chapter, 'The Pulpit.' I'm a real nerd for alliteration and this song is saturated with it..."
"I was reading 'Moby Dick' a little while before I wrote this, and a lot of the images are inspired by parts of that book."
Here is what Dustin wrote about this in the Vheissu S.E. booklet:
"These are some of my favorite lyrics on the record. The song in general was probably most inspired by the chapter in the book called 'The Sermon,' which is a retelling of the story of Jonah, and is in my opinion the best part of the book, coupled with the previous chapter, 'The Pulpit.' I'm a real nerd for alliteration and this song is saturated with it..." "I was reading 'Moby Dick' a little while before I wrote this, and a lot of the images are inspired by parts of that book."