They won't know who we are
So we both can pretend
It's written on the mountains
A line that never ends
As the devil spoke we spilled out on the floor
And the pieces broke and the people wanted more
And the rugged wheel is turning another round
Dorian, carry on
Will you come along to the end?
Will you ever let us carry on?
Swaying like the children
Singled out for praise
The inside out on the open
With the straightest face
As the sad-eyed woman spoke we missed our chance
The final dying joke caught in our hands
And the rugged wheel is turning another round
Dorian, carry on
Will you come along to the end?
Will you ever let us carry on?
Oh, Dorian, carry on
Will you come along to the end?
Will you ever let us carry on?
Dorian, will you follow us down?
About This Song
"Dorian" is a haunting, ethereal ballad that explores themes of moral decay, complicity, and the seductive nature of corruption through sparse piano arrangements and Obel's signature whispered vocals. The song appears to reference Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray," using the titular character as a metaphor for beautiful destruction and the gradual loss of innocence. Obel's lyrics weave together images of devilish temptation, broken pieces, and people craving more darkness, while the repeated question "will you come along to the end" suggests both an invitation and a warning about following someone down a path of moral compromise. The minimalist Nordic folk production, built around delicate piano and subtle strings, creates an atmosphere of intimate unease that perfectly mirrors the song's exploration of how we become complicit in our own undoing. The track stands as one of Obel's most lyrically complex works, demonstrating her ability to transform literary references into deeply personal meditations on human frailty.
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