Erised Lyrics

Lyric discussion by sooshishef 

Cover art for Erised lyrics by Periphery

One of my favorite songs by these guys.

I like the drug abuse idea, but I would like to point out that in Harry Potter the mirror from the first book is called "The Mirror of Erised" which might have reference to this.

Seconded on both counts.

I think it's also about the helplessness that results from addiction: "...a vessel that's sinking at sea." An "apparition [beckons]" the person speaking, implying that the substance abuse has an almost otherworldly control of his actions and thoughts.

Also, I got a feeling of being ashamed of the sordid lifestyle that comes with drug abuse, lying to and deceiving those you care about ("Step out from the moonlight like it’s a game we play/ The checkerboard is tainted, drops of red will lead the way/ Black are the lies, gold are...

Seconded on both counts.

I think it's also about the helplessness that results from addiction: "...a vessel that's sinking at sea." An "apparition [beckons]" the person speaking, implying that the substance abuse has an almost otherworldly control of his actions and thoughts.

Also, I got a feeling of being ashamed of the sordid lifestyle that comes with drug abuse, lying to and deceiving those you care about ("Step out from the moonlight like it’s a game we play/ The checkerboard is tainted, drops of red will lead the way/ Black are the lies, gold are...