Face of Melinda (OPETH)

Face of Melinda OPETH (6)

This is what I think of the song:

This is a song which talks about a guy whose beloved isn’t allowed to feel as he, though she

wants to. By reading the lyrics you can easily tell that the woman in this song is described as a

nun who is in love of her religion. Despite this unchangeable fact, the lover will continue with his

love demonstration. The girl shows that she wants to be with the man “my promise is made but

my heart is thine”, she can only be faithful to her vows. Knowing this, the lyrics are really harsh

towards the beloved. For example when he calls her a “harlot of God”, confirming also that he

hates or doesn’t like religion or god. Indeed her love is reciprocated but she wouldn’t be with the

man.