The lyrics of Harvest

[Johan]

The last time Mikael sings through the "chorus" of Harvest there is a background voice singing something that I can't make out. It starts after the third line of the chorus (don't have the track time). I can make out the first word to be "release" or "reached". Maybe it's a repetition of "reached and touched my face" but I don't know. Anyone who knows or can make it out?

Thanks.

 

[Jo]

Johan: I can make out the first word to be "release" or "reached". Maybe it's a repetition of "reached and touched my face" but I don't know.

It is 5.05 into the song and is much more than that, I have tried to decifer it also, but could not work it out either.
I think I heard the words, 'relieve your, let me go, this night'? (or maybe not?) Sounds lovely though doesn't it!
(If you do not have the lyrics and would like them let me know, I am happy to type them out for you.)

 

[splump]

that is one of the most magic moments opeth ever had, that "relieve", or whatever.. i almost start to cry when i hear it..

please, do print it out..

 

[Johan]

Now that I listen again it sounds like "relieve your pain" something... ends with "night" yes, but nooo idea what's inbetween except for that outdrawn o-sound

 

[splump]

do you actually belive yourself, that i haven't bought the BWP cd myself??!

 

[Russell]

I love that song so much The lyrics are :

Stay with me awhile
Rise above the vile
Name my final rest
Poured into my chest
Pledge yourself to me
Never leave me be
Sweat breaks on my brow
Given time ends now
Spirit painted sin
Embers neath my skin
Veiled in pale embrace
Reached and touched my face
Into the orchard I walk peering
way past the gate
Wilted scenes for us who couldn't wait
Drained by the coldest caress,
stalking shadows ahead
Halo of death, all I see is departure
Mourner's lament but it's me who's
the martyr

Thats not complete tho I don't think

 

[Demonspell]

Those are the complete lyrics, except for the elusive backing vocal that someone needs to ask Mikael about in their next interview session...to me, it sounds like release.

 

[Johan]

Heh, I don't mean to be a wise-guy... but your name, godisanathiest, should probably be godisanatheist (ei, not ie) if you want it to have a meaning
Funny nick though, kudos.

 

[Russell]

I know, but on all the other places i go with the name atheist (spelt right) is a "profanity" so I've got in2 the habit of spelling it that way. I could change it if it will make u feel better

I even spell it wrong when I'm trying to spell it right! I had 2 go back and edit the post!

 

[LostInFog]

opeth good. i'm hungry

 

[GwEn]

i am so glad that johan started this thread!!!! ive been wondering what the background vocals on the last chorus section of harvest were.....it drives me mad everytime i hear it! well....not mad....it's my fav. part of the song....

 

[Johan]

If you never ask anything you'll never get any answers
But sometimes, when you ask you won't get the answer anyway.

Doesn't look like anyone can really make out what he's saying...

NP: Opeth - When

 

[Windom Pearl]

"Release yourself?"

Or release your somethingwhatever....

Just guessing. No actual knowledge involved

 

[Johan]

Well I got this from Mikael himself apparently:

'The line missing in "Harvest" is:
"Release your grip, let me go into this sight"'

And thank you very much, Mikael!!

 

[Russell]

OOh, I must go listen now!!!

I see it now

 

[benny]

Very cool! Now I can understand it clearly. I never really noticed that part to much then when you mentioned it, it started to bother me not knowing what it was and all.

 

[GwEn]

THANK YOU SO MUCH JOHAN!!!...although i feel a void now because i kinda enjoyed not knowing...kinda mysterious

 

[Johan]

Well, gee gwen, you got to make up your mind
And don't thank me, thank Mikael!