Bleak
Opeth · Roundhouse Tapes [2008]
Feeding, Soul still feeding from the loss
Aching, Limbs are aching from the rush
Fading, You are fading from my sight
Break of morning, coldness lingers on
Shroud me into nightmares of the sun
Moving, I am moving closer to your side
Luring, You are luring me into the night
Crying, Who is crying for you here?
Dying, I am dying fast inside your tears
Plunging towards bereavement faster yet
Clearing thoughts, my mind is set
[Chorus]
Devious movements in your eyes
Moved me from relief
Breath comes out white clouds with your lies
And filters through me
You're close to the final word
You're staring right past me in dismay
A liquid seeps from your chest
And drains me away
Mist ripples round your thin white neck
And draws me a line
Cold fingers mark this dying wreck
This moment is mine
Help me, cure you
Atone for all you've done
Help me, leave you
As all the days are gone
[Chorus]
Night fall again
Taking what's left of me
Slight twist, shivering corpse
Ornated with water, fills the cracks
Clasped in my limbs by tradition
This is all you need
Bleak
Opeth's 'Bleak' appears on the 2008 compilation 'Roundhouse Tapes,' a collection of studio outtakes and alternate takes that offers a rare glimpse into the band's creative process during the mid-to-late 2000s. While the group is widely recognized for its progressive metal and death metal fusion, this recording highlights the raw, unpolished energy characteristic of their early work. The track features the band's signature blend of melodic guitar lines and heavy riffs, showcasing the evolution of their sound before the polished production of their later albums. As part of a series of unreleased material, 'Bleak' serves as an important document of Opeth's discography, appealing to fans who appreciate the band's experimental side and the authentic atmosphere of their live and studio performances.