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Universal Truth Lyrics by Opeth

In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition)

2019

[Verse 1]
Sweat on the brow runs over faces made of snow
There comes a time in life when death may come too slow

[Chorus 1]
Honesty in the necrology
The offspring smear your name in print

[Post-Chorus]
You have waited far too long
But Spring is set in bloom
You have conquered love inside
Yet sorrow is your doom
The debts are long since paid, inheritance is set
Still agitation reels inside, lest you forget
Lest you forget

[Verse 2]
At sunrise Friday morning, a haven for your sins
The written dedication etched into your skin

[Chorus 2]
Time won't heal the wounds you bear
Between old pride and desperate prayers

[Bridge]
Time won't heal any wounds you bear
A set few years of your life are stolen
Light cast on the obvious
Behold the white when it's faded golden
A stranger's truth holds no water here
But soon we may have learned
Dead sympathy, an aversion proceeds

[Verse 3]
A voice lives in your chest that comforts wary thoughts
Yet the brook is still too wide to bridge the gap you've sought

[Chorus 1]
Honesty in the necrology
The offspring smear your name in print

[Verse 4]
You trade your vices every day religiously
A pack of vultures wait for everyone to see
You gave away too much, a harness on your kin
For any transgressions never mirrored mortal sin
Mortal sin
You're still alone

[Outro]
The day in zenith now, you made it through the night
Voice of perdition came and went far out of sight
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Opeth

Opeth

About “Universal Truth” by Opeth

Read the complete lyrics to "Universal Truth" 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.

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

"Universal Truth" appears on "In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition)" in 2019.

Visit the Opeth artist page at /artist/opeth for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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