The Possession
The Haunting Tale of Miriam's Possession and Jonathan's Descent
Lyrics
On the very next morning
Reflecting on the morning after the events described earlier.
When the mist was eaten away by the sun
Describing the dissipation of mist as the sun rises.
Miriam grew hour by hour and
Noting Miriam's rapid growth over time.
Jonathan he cried
Jonathan expresses emotional distress, possibly due to the preceding events.
He knew the ghost had been telling the truth
Jonathan believes the ghost's revelations were true.
So this was 9
Referring to the passage of time, indicating the ninth month of pregnancy.
The pregnancy would not last overnight
Indicating that the pregnancy is not a brief occurrence but a prolonged process.
Oh she started singing
Miriam begins to sing, creating a soothing atmosphere.
A lullaby, rocking the cradle again
Describing Miriam rocking the cradle, a nurturing action associated with motherhood.
And then she said
Miriam communicates with Jonathan, discussing the impending birth.
I'm having your baby my love, love
Miriam claims the child is Jonathan's, expressing love.
But it wasn't love, oh no
Jonathan realizes that Miriam's feelings are not genuine.
She was possessed, and he knew
Clarifying Miriam's condition, indicating she is possessed.
I will get what is rightfully mine
Asserting the speaker's determination to claim what is rightfully theirs.
Speaking with different tongues
Describing Miriam's altered behavior, possibly influenced by possession.
Miriam was eaten alive from inside
Suggesting that Miriam is suffering internally, possibly due to the possession.
Again she said
Miriam repeats the claim of having Jonathan's baby, but it lacks genuine love.
I'm having your baby my love, love
Similar to line 12, repeating Miriam's false expression of love.
But it wasn't love, oh no
Reiterating that Miriam is not acting out of genuine love but is possessed.
She was possessed, possessed
Emphasizing Miriam's state of being possessed.
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