Our gothic rock alias, Faithdecay, presents 'Somerton', a haunting musical journey inspired by Stanley Kubrick's enigmatic film, Eyes Wide Shut. This song delves into the shadowy realms of desire, secrecy, and the sinister dance between trust and fear.

The lyrics begin by setting the stage in "forsaken grounds" where malevolence reigns supreme. These lines evoke a sense of foreboding, mirroring the mysterious aura of the film. As we pass "through oak doors" and tread "along floors of red," the imagery of masked voyeurs who "praise the dead" conjures a clandestine society steeped in ritualistic darkness.

The pre-chorus introduces the figure of the "red cloak" who waits "where the rainbow ends," symbolizing the culmination of forbidden desires. This imagery draws a parallel to the film's exploration of hidden fantasies and the boundaries of reality. The notion that these desires will soon "descend upon the dreamers" suggests an inevitable confrontation with one's deepest, often suppressed, urges.

The chorus underscores the theme of lost trust in a world where "fear doth tread." This resonates with the psychological unraveling experienced by the characters in Eyes Wide Shut. The repeated plea of "take me she said" signifies a yearning for escape or perhaps a surrender to the overpowering forces at play. It reflects the vulnerability and desperation of those entangled in the web of deceit and illusion.

Reiterating the pre-chorus, the lyrics emphasize the cyclical nature of these dark desires and the inescapable pull they exert on the dreamers. The repetition enhances the sense of inevitability and doom.

The final chorus, echoing the earlier sentiments, drives home the message that in this realm, trust is a casualty of fear. The charade, once over, leaves behind a poignant void, captured in the haunting refrain of "take me she said."

'Somerton' by Faithdecay is a visceral exploration of the human psyche's darker corridors, much like Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut. Through its evocative lyrics and somber melodies, the song invites listeners to confront their own hidden fears and desires, making it a quintessential gothic rock experience.