The final song from Opeth’s album Still Life.
“White Cluster” is the tragic end of the story. The outcast emerges from his dream-like state, which slowly turns to reality. The Council of the Cross tries to make him repent but he is insincere. He is led to the gallows to be hanged. In a moment of re...
[Verse 1]
Still it came passing by
The pieces weaved together rose the sun
And fooled me with another day
The knocking message called for my life
[Verse 2]
Sealed the spell of my scrawny body
Soil to skin, my next of kin
Damp air grasped, stole the words
And greeted me with a hiss
[Verse 3]
This is forgiveness, so I know
Once I repent I seal the lid
I slither for you and I'm dying
I find trust in hate
[Chorus]
They wear white for me
Seemingly jaded and lost
I forge myself into your dreams
And here I am your life
[Bridge]
Hangman, clutching at his tools
I will come for you
[Chorus]
They wear white for me
Seemingly jaded and lost
I forge myself into your dreams
And here I am your life
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 4]
The noose is tied
Murmur through the crowd
Plunging into
Anywhere but here
[Chorus 2]
Cloak-captured sighs of relief
As the primal touch brought me back
And the last sight I did see is still here
Beckoning right behind me
[Guitar Solo]
White Cluster was written by Mikael Åkerfeldt.
White Cluster was produced by Opeth.
Opeth released White Cluster on Mon Oct 18 1999.