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The Garroter Lyrics by Opeth

In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition)

2019

Lone hunter in the fray of the lonely fading light
A manifest for the garroter stuck to his plight

Young and elder, never mind
Programmed mortal, set lifeline

A mother says no and father cracks a simple plan
A knife is sharpened, his children run but he'll advance

Alas, how fragile life can be
Love is strong when death foresees
Yet the story won’t end here
No, oh no, oh no

Ulterior motive, the grinning face of leadership
A selfish wish to control a nation in his grip

Strong against weak and immobilized
Secular for fascist lies

The beautiful people look down from ruby vantage points
While in the gutter, starvation invites us to join

Barricades of wealthy youth
Protesting their inborn truth
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About “The Garroter” by Opeth

Read the complete lyrics to "The Garroter" by Opeth from the album "In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition)" in 2019. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, Sverige, Progressive Rock.

"The Garroter" is performed by Opeth. from the album "In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition)" in 2019 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Garroter", explore more songs by Opeth using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Garroter" is credited to Opeth. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Garroter" appears on "In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition)" in 2019.

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