I see "night" as a metaphor for death, and "father" is a paternal god figure. "find out what you mean to me" refers to a final judgement, whether you have lived your life according to his tough demands. This is also what the scars and pain refer to, the self loathing and self harming requirements of religion. Folklore = religion. Opeth sure love them some death! Great song, especially the final parts. Opeth's extro/outro atmosphere is unmatched. Other examples of: Ending Credits, Epilogue.
I see "night" as a metaphor for death, and "father" is a paternal god figure. "find out what you mean to me" refers to a final judgement, whether you have lived your life according to his tough demands. This is also what the scars and pain refer to, the self loathing and self harming requirements of religion. Folklore = religion. Opeth sure love them some death! Great song, especially the final parts. Opeth's extro/outro atmosphere is unmatched. Other examples of: Ending Credits, Epilogue.