Discover the story of the song > My Lost Lenore – Tristania

The lyrics are about someone who is mourning the loss of their romantic partner, referred to only as 'their partner'. They describe their heart as dancing with grief, and how they will forever feel pain, compared to a scarlet sunrise. However, the protagonist still embraces the darkness and waits for their partner, 'Lenore', to return to them, looking forward to dancing with them under the moonlit seas. The song is a mournful ode to lost love.