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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mikael Akerfeldt
Mikael Akerfeldt
Guitar
Fredrik Åkesson
Fredrik Åkesson
Guitar
Waltteri Väyrynen
Waltteri Väyrynen
Drums
Joakim Svalberg
Joakim Svalberg
Background Vocals
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Flute
Joey Tempest
Joey Tempest
Background Vocals
London Session Orchestra
London Session Orchestra
Strings
Martín Méndez
Martín Méndez
Bass
Mia Westlund
Mia Westlund
Harp
Mírjam Åkerfeldt
Mírjam Åkerfeldt
Spoken Word
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mikael Akerfeldt
Mikael Akerfeldt
Songwriter
Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Opeth
Opeth
Mixing Engineer
Mikael Akerfeldt
Mikael Akerfeldt
Producer
Stefan Boman
Stefan Boman
Mixing Engineer
Miles Showell
Miles Showell
Mastering Engineer
Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart
Additional Producer
Joe Jones
Joe Jones
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
All was still
When I broke the seal
In dwindling winter morning shades
I knew a ransom must be paid out
[Bridge]
Apostasy, a curse on me?
The weaker vessel secure under grace of God
Matrimonial locks, skeleton key
[Verse 2]
She pursue
My gaze on her
A dance within a masquerade
The servant's ransom culled and laid out
[Bridge]
Hereditary cornucopia (Hereditary cornucopia)
[Bridge]
This dire desire for wealth
Lure of a prosperous well
[Verse 3]
"Disfigured child won't die young
The hearts of us all she has won
But you must leave here"
[Bridge]
Silent curtsy, tearful bliss ("God bless you")
[Outro]
"Carnal shame, a secret treaty
The lovers' bond"
Written by: Mikael Akerfeldt

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