Opeth - Face of Melinda (from Still Life)

[PropofolMan]

"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

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

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

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

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

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"

[uffu]

Absolutely love playing this song on my guitar when I’m stressed.

You can literally feel the pain in the notes as you strum and it’s a beautiful feeling

[Sxcheschka]

I've known of Opeth, but I have not often listened to their music, however I found this song through Typeracer, and this is majestic, will have to listen more of their music, brings emotions to my eyes, how wonderful a sound so melancholic and whispering!

[metaleerx]

Hell yeah Peaceville! This whole album is one of my favorites of all time! It is a perfect mix of that eerie classical- folkish, softer sound mixed with death metal done in an evil and unique way.
As for this song? I think it was one of the best ever written in the history of music alongside of The Drapery Falls.

[evanmoyer]

Fantastic song, hauntingly beautiful :).

[reducetheatoms]

3:09 mikael taking a breath here is so deep.

[JorgeLinares-me]

And to think that Opeth did such wonders, for what it is now... That makes me sad

[soakedbearrd]

Cant believe this song has under 100k views.

[MerlinOpeth]

The face of Monika I shall never see again.

[fenrir_sleeps]

It seems like the melody is inspired by Bowie's version of "Wild Is the Wind"...or am I imagining things?

[wolfstar]

Did he write this song for his daughter Melinda or did he name her after this song? I think the former is the actual scenario.

[Star-pogq]

Type in opeth 8 bit and your world will change haha

[LilRockStar]

Bill Gates currently has this song on repeat

[FionaAppleAddict]

Check out FABIUZ - BETWEEN THE TREES! 😈

[jah]

Good song, though I prefer the live version as I feel like the heavier part is too slow.