Buy Karnivool´s Merch 👉 https://amzn.to/3J0rFR3 Karnivool - Opal | Lyrics Meaning: Lyrics from “opal” by Karnivool explore the emotional weight of holding onto something long dead — an idea, belief, relationship, or version of oneself that should have been let go. The repeated references to “something you buried long ago / where sleeping giants should lie” suggest the person is trying to resurrect a past identity or dream that no longer serves them, causing inner turmoil and self-destruction. The song speaks to the exhaustion of clinging to fading plans and the pain of trying to revive what has already “folded its wings and died.” The tone is empathetic yet frustrated, as if speaking to someone who cannot move forward because they are trapped in their own unresolved history. The lyrics also highlight how dangerous this refusal to let go becomes — “you’ve been holding up an idea that’s fatal” — implying that the person’s fixation is consuming them emotionally or mentally. The imagery of drowning in silence, poisonous snakes hiding, and a meaningless conviction reflects feelings of paranoia, isolation, and injustice, as though the world is harshly judging them for something they can't escape. Ultimately, the message encourages release: to stop fighting a losing battle, stop trying to revive the dead, and let the “sleeping giants” of the past rest. Only by letting go can the person free themselves from the cycle of pain and begin again. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Karnivool - Opal (Lyrics) I′m sorry for your loss, please come back to us All that we've been has all come and gone so easily I don′t wanna be in this fight When all the plans that we've birthed all fold their wings and die Are you diggin' deep to find somethin′ You buried long ago Where sleepin′ giants should lie? You've been holdin′ up an idea that's fatal These beautiful distractions move I see your hand, you′re here by choice You're drownin′ in the silence of these broken rules Release the overflow, take it off the edge Under the will of these chemicals so easily Sick of the pain in your stomach, you try to cover your mouth But the words keep spillin' out and your hand's not quick enough How far will you go to finish This desperate attempt to revive? Somethin′ you buried long ago Where sleepin′ giants should lie Don't bow down and give in, it′s just the beginnin' These poisonous snakes hide in the reeds patiently We′re not guilty, they just bought the jury This conviction is so meaningless Anonymously, in all honesty, I wouldn't show them you care I′d be so still and quiet like death was around Quiet like death was around You've been holdin' up an idea that′s fatal This beautiful distraction moves Not seen or heard, you′re here by choice You're drownin′ in the silence below No chance to survive How far will you go to finish This desperate attempt to revive? Somethin' you buried long ago Where sleepin′ giants should lie Should lie MORE VIDEOS: Karnivool - Drone (Lyrics) | New Music Single https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8tKTTVnqZU Frayle - Boo (Lyrics) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv97R5i4axU Killswitch Engage - Blood Upon The Ashes (Lyrics) https://youtu.be/oZ9GhrBnKPg 📍 Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the music, lyrics, or artwork featured in this video. All content belongs to their respective owners. This video is created for commentary, entertainment, and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement is intended.