§3 Lyrics
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album | The Last Will and Testament(2024) |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Genres | Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock |
| Labels | Reigning Phoenix Music |
| Ranked | #4 for 2024 , #711 all-time |
Album rating : 89.8 / 100
Votes : 24
Votes : 24
3. §3 (5:10)
All was still
(When) I broke the seal
In dwindling Winter morning shades
I knew a ransom must be paid out
Apostasy, a curse on me?
The weaker vessel secure under (the) grace of God
Matrimonial locks, skeleton key
She (would) pursue my gaze on her
A dance within a masquerade
The servants ransom culled and laid out
From hereditary cornucopia
This dire desire for wealth
The lure of a prosperous well
( I would vow)
"The disfigured child won't die young
The hearts of us all she has won
But you must leave here..."
Silent curtsy, tearful bliss
"God bless you"
"Carnal shame, a secret treaty
The lovers bond"
(When) I broke the seal
In dwindling Winter morning shades
I knew a ransom must be paid out
Apostasy, a curse on me?
The weaker vessel secure under (the) grace of God
Matrimonial locks, skeleton key
She (would) pursue my gaze on her
A dance within a masquerade
The servants ransom culled and laid out
From hereditary cornucopia
This dire desire for wealth
The lure of a prosperous well
( I would vow)
"The disfigured child won't die young
The hearts of us all she has won
But you must leave here..."
Silent curtsy, tearful bliss
"God bless you"
"Carnal shame, a secret treaty
The lovers bond"
The Last Will and Testament - Lyrics
| 1. §1 Lyrics | 2. §2 Lyrics |
| ▶ 3. §3 Lyrics | 4. §4 Lyrics |
| 5. §5 Lyrics | 6. §6 Lyrics |
| 7. §7 Lyrics | 8. A Story Never Told Lyrics |
The Last Will and Testament - Album Credits
Members
- Mikael Åkerfeldt : Guitars, Vocals, Cittra, Mellotron, Percussion, String Arrangements, Lyrics, Songwriting
- Martín Méndez : Bass, Backing Vocals
- Fredrik Åkesson : Guitars, Backing Vocals
- Joakim Svalberg : Keyboards, Organ (hammond), Mellotron, Piano (fender rhodes), Moog Synthesizers, Backing Vocals
- Waltteri Väyrynen : Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Additional musicians
- Ian Anderson : Flute (tracks 4, 7), Additional Vocals (tracks 1, 2, 4, 7)
- The London Session Orchestra : Strings
- Joey Tempest : Backing Vocals (track 2)
- Mia Westlund : Harp
- Mirjam Åkerfeldt : Additional Vocals (track 1)
Other staff
- Mikael Åkerfeldt : Producer, Mixing Engineer, Art Direction
- Stefan Boman : Producer, Engineer, Mixing Engineer
- Miles Showell : Mastering Engineer
- Dave Stewart : String Arrangements
- Travis Smith : Artwork
- Terhi Ylimäinen : Photography
- Joe Jones : Engineer
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