"Ophelia" genre: Rock
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	CD: Not A Viable Commercial Product   Label: Sisyphus Rocks Credits: Written by Shawn Dressen
	Story Behind the Song I guess I am drawn to this Shakespearian character, who is pulled back and forth by those she loves until she breaks. I wanted to use lyric and melody like a paintbrush; To illustrate her madness by using a dychotomy within the song. It opens with an ominous riff, then cuts to bouncy pop music which contradicts the seriousness of the words. I wanted the harmonies to sound a bit off, but as the singer moves away from Ophelia's final action, the harmonies tighten as we reach the final blend of the four voices which close the song. Lyrics And I drink from the tears in Ophelia's eyes Where reality's smile is just a cruel disguise And God seems indifferent but he holds all the cards So she breaks into a million glass shards She breaks into a million glass shards Ophelia, Ophelia Life is such a bitter tease (2x) And I drink from the spring where Ophelia lay She was torn in two, her mind wandered away And I'm drawn to her pain 'cause I've tasted its... kiss It offered its tongue but I pulled away When I heard the serpent hiss Ophelia, Ophelia Life is such a bitter tease (2x) And when I tell you that I love you It's only because I know you And I only know you for the madness that we share (2x) And I drink from the tears in Ophelia's eyes... Ophelia, Ophelias Life is such a bitter tease

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