Face of Melinda
Opeth * Track #5 On Still Life
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Face of Melinda by Opeth
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OpethWrited by
Mikael ÅkerfeldtAbout
The song is about the main character meeting with Melinda. He is trying to take her back.
“Face of Melinda” describes her as a quiet, brooding creature as he approaches her. After his failure to court her, she was sworn to the life of a nun, however, he never gave up plotting to have her back to fil...
Face of Melinda Lyrics
[Verse 1]
By the turnstile beckons a damsel fair
The face of Melinda neath blackened hair
No joy would flicker in her eyes
Brooding sadness came to a rise
[Verse 2]
Words would falter to atone
Failure had passed the stepping stone
She had sworn her vows to another
This is when no-one will bother
[Verse 3]
And conceded pain in crumbling mirth
A harlot of God upon the earth
Found where she sacrificed her ways
That hollow love in her face
[Verse 4]
Still I plotted to have her back
The contentment that would fill the crack
My soul released a fluttering sigh
This day fell, the darkness nigh
[Verse 5]
I took her by the hand to say
All faith forever has been washed away
I returned for you in great dismay
Come with me, far away to stay
[Verse 6]
Endlessly gazing in nocturnal prime
She spoke of her vices and broke the rhyme
But baffled herself with the final line
My promise is made but my heart is thine
Face of Melinda Q&A
Who wrote Face of Melinda's ?
Face of Melinda was written by Mikael Åkerfeldt.
Who produced Face of Melinda's ?
Face of Melinda was produced by Opeth.
When did Opeth release Face of Melinda?
Opeth released Face of Melinda on Mon Oct 18 1999.