Patterns In The Ivy (Part 2) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by im_a_pirate 

Cover art for Patterns In The Ivy (Part 2) lyrics by Opeth

I do agree with the common idea of what people think this song's about, but there's one line that makes this sound darker than simply having someone close to them die. The line is: "Is this the end - Manifestation". Just my opinion, if anyone could clear up any confusion about that line, that'd be great.