Quietus Lyrics

Lyric discussion by AngelicMoon 

Cover art for Quietus lyrics by Epica

I think this could be a blame to the government...

The culprit, you act before thinking Caught in your ignorant sin And lying to your own reflection, you thought you could hide (the politicians lie for the financial situation, steal money not thinking about the people and even try to justify their actions)

Deprived of my own innocence, denied The infinity of recurring torment, your comeuppance (probably the girl was forced to do immoral things from a very young age to eke out her living... May be a begger, a thief or even a prostitude.She is suffering she doesn't want that and blames the government for her tornament)

See, hear the torture inside Devouring what was left of my pride You thought it's not going to happen to you, thought you could hide (she talks about the mentioned before)

The infinity of recurring torment, your comeuppance Dwelling in a mind, mixed up and Your regret has spread over the sea (I think this is about fake remorse. Politicians sometimes admit they have been mistaken but only for publicity and this is heard throughout the world by the media. Yet this doesn't solve anything.People remain confused and desperate with their doubts as strong as ever. Her shame is deep within her dwelling in her mind and she knows it will keep on because of them.)

This is my interpretation and I hope it is helpful...I find the story of this young woman having to prostitude, steal and beg to live is very touching and must make us all wonder who are governing us and why we have chose them...

My Interpretation