I don't think this song is about heroin at all. It's just very "out there" in nature. Right off the bat, the song makes reference to a few different mythological beings; Robin Goodfellow (a mischievous creature), Diane (NOT Dianae! Diane aka Artemis was the goddess of childbirth, hunts, virginity and the wilderness) and finally, Morpheus who is commonly known as the god of dreams. I think the opening verse pretty much defines what this song is about. Edlund uses these mythological beings symbolically to represent something feelings of not being able to have something he's had sight of (Robin Goodfellow) and feelings of hopelessness and perhaps apathy as a result (Diane, my muse. Morpheus in my heart; your sand in my veins).
Of course, I could still be way off but these are my thoughts. One of my favorite songs from their gothic rock period nonetheless.
I don't think this song is about heroin at all. It's just very "out there" in nature. Right off the bat, the song makes reference to a few different mythological beings; Robin Goodfellow (a mischievous creature), Diane (NOT Dianae! Diane aka Artemis was the goddess of childbirth, hunts, virginity and the wilderness) and finally, Morpheus who is commonly known as the god of dreams. I think the opening verse pretty much defines what this song is about. Edlund uses these mythological beings symbolically to represent something feelings of not being able to have something he's had sight of (Robin Goodfellow) and feelings of hopelessness and perhaps apathy as a result (Diane, my muse. Morpheus in my heart; your sand in my veins).
Of course, I could still be way off but these are my thoughts. One of my favorite songs from their gothic rock period nonetheless.