Meaning of "Against Widows" by Amorphis

The lyrics of "Against Widows" seem to portray a negative perception of widows, associating them with the Devil and death. The repeated comparison of a widow's bed to a willow or alder bough implies that it is better to be elsewhere than with a widow. The descriptions of the widow's actions towards those who are playful or laugh suggest a harshness that comes from having experienced loss and hardship. The imagery of a widow's hand being rougher and striking with a dry spruce bough indicates a sense of bitterness and a lack of warmth. The lyrics appear to convey a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting involved with widows who have already experienced love and joy but are now seen as more hardened and less desirable.