The word "Serein" was described by guitarist Anders Nystrom to mean "when rain falls but you can’t see any cloud". He goes to say that the song title is meant to be a cryptic metaphor & refused to describe what is truly being described in the context of the song. I believe the song is about a person reflecting on their life & past transgressions/failures. They see scars both external & internal, realizing it's all a part of their story arc & are having to come to peace with it all.
The word "Serein" was described by guitarist Anders Nystrom to mean "when rain falls but you can’t see any cloud". He goes to say that the song title is meant to be a cryptic metaphor & refused to describe what is truly being described in the context of the song. I believe the song is about a person reflecting on their life & past transgressions/failures. They see scars both external & internal, realizing it's all a part of their story arc & are having to come to peace with it all.