THIN LIZZY

- Opium Trail Lyrics

I took a line that leads you to the opium trail
Oriental eyes reveal the lies, deceit, betrayal
On this journey behold the one who travels far
You called him fool but now you are

The wizard wanders through the world we made from dreams
The splashing whirlpool drowns the frightened screams
Exotic dancers, flashing lenses, this mysterious space
The fanfare advances, the warlord falls from grace

It clears your pain
But it's got you claimed again, my love
You feel the need but it lets you bleed
You must concede, my love

No one to blame, no shame
You crave again and again, my love
No used to plead from you
It feeds on your greed, my love
Oh, it's got to you, my love

I took a line that comes from the golden states of Shan
The smugglers trail that leads you to the opium den
The Chinese connection refines to heroin
Depart the heart you crave again

It clears our pain
But your soul is claimed again, my love
You feel the need, but it lets you bleed
You must concede, my love

No one to blame, no shame
You crave again and again, my love
No use to plead
From you it feeds your greed, my love

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Who wrote Opium Trail lyrics?


Opium Trail is written by Philip Parris Lynott, William Scott Gorham, Brian Michael Downey.
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When was Opium Trail released?


It is first released on September 02, 1977 as part of Thin Lizzy's album "Bad Reputation" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Opium Trail lyrics?


When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the song 'Opium Trail' from Thin Lizzy is presented as a metaphor that portrays the addict's journey through the "opium" imagery trail, stressing the bong's attractive side and its ruinous nature overpowering everybody. The verses portray a mesmerizing combination of longing for drugs, the act of indulging, and then the feeling of guilt; thus, it is shown that addiction can be a very strong power amidst consequences. Lyrics of Opium Trail predominantly express love, heartache, angst, despair, and social commentary. However, the music also highlights the aspects of dependency and yearning, treachery and exploration, and the metaphorical journey. There are indeed allusions to drugs and addiction throughout the song which might not be appropriate for children below 13. The use of 'opium' and 'heroin' definitely puts the song into the category of children's songs requiring parents' advice.
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Which genre is Opium Trail?


Opium Trail falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Opium Trail?


Opium Trail song length is 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Philip Parris Lynott, William Scott Gorham, Brian Michael Downey
Record Label(s): 1990 UMG Recordings, Inc
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