Warren wanted a Beach Boys thing for this one, and Carl Wilson and Billy Hinsche came in, with Carl arranging the vocal parts. The other harmony vocalists (credited as the "Gentlemen Boys") were Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther, Zevon's longtime backers Waddy Wachtel and Jorge Calderon, and Linda Rondstadt/Stone Poneys guitarist Kenny Edwards.
""When it began Lacking a goal Ten years I ran In hunt for a soul Adhesive flame Endless it seems Intriguing shame Too late to redeem Everyone knows Honest and brave What lies too close Something to save Valley in sin This valley I'm in Where you are My secret star Moving away Nowhere to run No one can stay Vanishing sun Visibly frail Easy to see How to prevail Still there it lies In rivers thin Down in disguise In my valley within""
Lyrics submitted by viniko, edited by KeeperOfKale, hyruler
The Valley Lyrics as written by Oystein Landsverk Einar Solberg
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I think @KeeperOfKale has offered a great interpretation. The only thing I would like to add is that the "sin" could be depression. I have read interviews from Leprous about this album and they agree it is quite dark in it's themes.
So for me this song seems to be speaking of depression. Many people feel ashamed that they are depressed, suppress these emotions (hide them) and generally you feel like you are stuck (in a valley perhaps?)
The secret star analogy to me is that guiding light out of the depression ... your salvation, that person or thing that brings you back. My personal interpretation based on my fights with depression anyway.