Lyric discussion by PraiseRa 

Cover art for The Baying of the Hounds lyrics by Opeth

Read the song lyrics for Ghost of Perdition and this song makes sense, warning of the things that happen by taking comfort in Satan. Especially the line "And I embrace bereavement Everything beloved is shattered anyway I would devote myself to anyone I would accept any flaws"

After the death of his Mother, the Son is lost, and takes comfort in Satan.