Discover the story of the song > Alchemy Sounded Good At The Time – Alesana

The protagonist is deeply in love with his partner, who is referred to as the "darling queen." However, there are forces preventing them from being together. In order to be with her, the protagonist resorts to dark and forbidden practices, specifically tricking the gods and gaining secrets from dead bodies. He feels guilty and haunted by his actions, but is willing to pay any price to be with his partner. Despite the pain and consequences, the protagonist is determined to stay by her side and defy death itself. Each day brings him closer to his goal, even though it comes at a great cost.