The Leper Affinity Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Vivalarevolution16 

Cover art for The Leper Affinity lyrics by Opeth

In this song I believe, first of all, the first person character is a sadist "Spurring me with those tears"

Has anyone ever considered that the seasons described (winter and spring) refer to chronology surrounding the event of the song, rather than literal seasons?

The song definately has sexual connotations to me, being perhaps about a rape and murder or necrophilia, but I also thought that the first person character repents or at least realises what he is doing is wrong, "Such a tragic sight you are Slave under my creed" and

"Keep the beast inside Shackled within my hide Screaming out too late Losing to my hate" suggests maybe the character realises what he is doing is wrong, or maybe doesn't want to do it but is overtaken by his impulses? Just ideas people.

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Fantastic song, though I prefer Still Life as an album =D