Lyric discussion by ifyouwishto 

Cover art for Sophia lyrics by Laura Marling

Sophia is the goddess of wisdom.

This song is like the light to "The Beast's" shadow; here she is asking for wisdom, and guidance, from the Goddess Sophia. She is sad, and forgiving, keeping the secrets of the man she has denied and judged unworthy - although she does mention that his judgment will come, just not by her hand.

In the first verses she emphasizes that it's over, and her business is none of his. I can empathize deeply with this part of the song; I think it's something that occurs to almost everyone after an important relationship ends. The "I'm wounded by dust" line is, I believe, about how the past can hurt us. Even though it's not substantial, and it's long over (dust) it still hurts.

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