This song is a tribute to Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow, Dio, Black Sabbath), who died during the writing process. Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt has mentioned Dio as a big influence on him.
The guitars used to record the song were Fender Stratocasters from the 70’s, according to Åkerfeld...
Summer's gone and love has withered
I believe in nothing yet nothing is what it seems
All is gone and promises slithered
You gave me nothing yet nothing is what it seems
Summer is gone
Your eyes gave away all your lies in the end
The dawning of a seething design
Kept a secret from the light
And felt the weight on my shoulders increase
A bleeding heart led by desperation
Like a bird on a wire
A broken promise of dedication
Never ever again
Slither was written by Mikael Åkerfeldt.
Slither was produced by Mikael Åkerfeldt.