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The Opossum Lyrics – Joyce Manor
Read the full lyrics of “The Opossum” by Joyce Manor from the album I Used To Go To This Bar. Here, we have shared the complete “The Opossum” Lyrics along with its music video, deeper meaning and song credits.
This song captures hazy nostalgia, self erosion, and devotion amid drifting identities. Dream logic and drug tinged images frame fear of being forgotten, yet promise presence after separation. It balances alienation with loyalty, asking whether love survives revealed darkness, and inviting listeners to trace vulnerability, memory, and acceptance together now.
“The Opossum” Lyrics
I had a dream when I woke up this morning
I was a shadow of my former glory
I had a feeling that somehow you’d been there
I didn’t mean it, but I need it, so who cares
When all of the darkness in your heart has all been declared
Will I still know who you are?
I’m smoking teenage hash in the grass with an opossum
He had a prison past, so you know you don’t want none
I watched the ceiling fan on some acid, it lasted
A half a moment more on your bedroom floor, no fair
I fall even farther from your heart
Your song of despair won’t even tear me apart
So take care and don’t be alarmed if we should part
I’ll always be there
The Opossum Official Music Video
Meaning of ‘The Opossum’ Lyrics Explained
The song opens with a foggy, just-woke-up feeling where the singer realizes they aren’t who they used to be. There’s a sense of loss and self doubt, like confidence has faded over time. Even so, the presence of someone important still lingers in their mind. They admit to acting without thinking, driven more by emotional need than logic, and accepting that flaw.
Next, the focus shifts to fear around honesty and intimacy. The singer wonders if being fully open, especially about personal darkness, will change how they’re seen. There’s anxiety about whether connection can survive once everything messy and uncomfortable is out in the open.
The middle section drifts into strange, hazy memories. These scenes feel reckless, youthful, and a bit absurd, mixing humor with loneliness. They suggest escapism, using substances and odd moments to avoid deeper pain, while still thinking about someone who feels far away.
As the song continues, emotional distance becomes clearer. The singer accepts that they’re drifting apart, but also feels strangely numb to the sadness. There’s resignation instead of heartbreak.
In the final lines, separation feels inevitable, yet there’s reassurance. Even if paths split, care and loyalty remain.
The Opossum Song Credits & Production Details
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| Song Title | The Opossum |
| Album | I Used To Go To This Bar |
| Singer(s) | Joyce Manor |
| Musician(s) | Brett Gurewitz |
| Lyricist(s) | Joyce Manor |
| Language | English |
More Lyrics from “I Used To Go To This Bar” Album
Check out all songs from the I Used To Go To This Bar Album.
I Used To Go To This Bar
- Grey Guitar
- Well, Don’t It Seem Like You’ve Been Here Before?
- The Opossum (Currently Reading)
- After All You Put Me Through
- Well
- Falling Into It
Frequently Asked Questions About The Opossum Song
Who is the singer of the song ‘The Opossum’?
The song ‘The Opossum’ is sung by Joyce Manor.
Who wrote the song ‘The Opossum’ by Joyce Manor?
The song ‘The Opossum’ by Joyce Manor is written by Joyce Manor.
Who produced the music for the song ‘The Opossum’?
Music of the song ‘The Opossum’ is produced by Brett Gurewitz.
What album is the song ‘The Opossum’ from?
The song ‘The Opossum’ is from the album titled ‘I Used To Go To This Bar’.
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