Sebastien
Army of Lovers Lyrics

From the day when he was born
Sebastien's life was destined to unfold in the way it did from the moment he was born.

Worlds apart his soul was torn
Sebastien felt conflicted and torn between different aspects of himself and his identity.

Killed though he could do no harm
Despite being innocent and harmless, Sebastien met a tragic end.

Bless that heart Sebastien
The singer expresses sympathy and compassion for Sebastien, recognizing the injustice in his fate.

Losing his virginity
Sebastien experiences a significant change or loss in his life that alters him forever.

Travel through infinity
Sebastien's journey takes him beyond the boundaries of this world and into the unknown or spiritual realm.

Buried under astrakhans
Sebastien's death is marked by a traditional, ceremonial burial using astrakhan fur.

Crucified Sebastien
Sebastien's death was violent and symbolic, resembling the crucifixion of Christ and highlighting his spiritual significance.

Like sheep the dogs of stray
The people in power act like blindly obedient followers, lacking their own independent thought or will.

Monsignors on feet of clay
Even those in positions of religious authority and leadership are fallible and human, with their own weaknesses and imperfections.

A meeting late at night
The conspirators plan and scheme in secret, indicating their nefarious intentions and a lack of transparency or accountability.

To escalate their fright
Their actions are motivated by fear and a desire to maintain or increase their position of power and control.

The stunning beauty of
Sebastien's physical attractiveness and inner beauty captivate and enthrall those around him.

A young monk with a glowing love
Sebastien embodies a spiritual purity and devotion that others find appealing and inspiring.

Kiss those virgin lips
The conspirators engage in a devious, exploitative act that takes advantage of Sebastien and his innocence.

A gift from high above
Sebastien's beauty and purity are seen as a divine or supernatural gift that is valuable and desirable.

A serpent on a mission
The singer poses as a deceptive, dangerous force that is seeking to manipulate and take advantage of others.

The devil's passepartout
The singer acts as an instrument or key to unlock the door to evil or temptation, allowing others to fall prey to its allure.

I hypnotize your vision
The singer has the power to influence and control how others perceive reality, manipulating them to serve their own agenda.

I throw my spell on you
The singer casts a metaphorical spell or enchantment over others, charming and seducing them to their own ends.

Your physical appearance
The singer observes and scrutinizes the external attributes of others, finding ways to exploit or subvert them for their own purposes.

Your life is in my hand
The singer exerts a powerful and potentially dangerous influence over others, with control over their fate or destiny.

I crush your perseverance
The singer seeks to break down and defeat the inner strength and resilience of others, rendering them vulnerable and pliable.

A circle in the sand
The singer creates a symbolic boundary or arena in which their power and influence is absolute, leaving others trapped and helpless within it.

I dwell in the experience
The singer finds pleasure and satisfaction in exerting control over others and creating a sense of power or dominance.

I tempt the sacred lamb
The singer seeks to corrupt and steer those who are seen as innocent, pure or valuable, to acquire their power or influence.

I eat the sacred lamb
The singer consumes or destroys those who they have tempted and corrupted, using them as a means to their ends.

The egos clash around
Those with power or influence engage in conflict and battle amongst themselves, fueled by ego and their own self-interest.

The cross to where the boy was bound
Sebastien is constrained and trapped by his spiritual significance, creating a sense of inevitability and entrapment.

The chairman of the board
A powerful figure with authority and control over others, wielding influence and manipulative tactics.

Strike the burning sword
The conspirators take violent action to further their goals, using weapons or force to exert their will.

The villains and the thieves
Those who seek to harm or exploit often come from unexpected or surprising places, violating expectations and trust.

The body wrapped in golden leaves
Sebastien's death is marked by a gilded or luxurious symbolism, highlighting the seemingly precious nature of his life and death.

Mashed his body down
Sebastien is treated brutally and disrespectfully even in death, reflecting the way in which he was exploited and mistreated in life.

The golden scent Sebastien
Sebastien's death is marked by an almost eerily regal or otherworldly symbolism, highlighting his unique and significant existence.

I tremble I'm euphoric
The singer experiences a sense of excitement and power in their ability to control and manipulate others, even as they acknowledge it as dangerous and potentially destructive.

The stench of rotten fruit
The toxic and harmful nature of the singer's actions is highlighted, with a sense of decay or corruption present even in things that appear desirable or valuable.

The demons clap adore it
Even evil or malevolent forces recognize and celebrate the singer's actions, highlighting the sense in which these actions are seen as profane or destructive.

The abbots bathe in soot
Even those in positions of religious authority and devotion can be corrupted or swayed by power and influence, leaving them contaminated and muddied in their efforts.

The prince of fallen angels
The singer is associated with demonic and evil forces, highlighting the sense in which they embody temptation and danger.

I saw the grains of greed
The singer recognizes and revels in the desire for power and control that motivate their own actions, even as they acknowledge its harmful and destructive nature.

An ancient Ronald Reagan
The singer embodies a kind of political or social power that is both pervasive and potentially dangerous, highlighting the sense in which their actions are often driven by self-interest and ambition.

The vultures that I feed
The singer relies on and exploits those who are vulnerable and weak, feasting on their metaphorical carcasses to sustain their own strength and influence.

I milk the naked pagans
The singer manipulates and takes advantage of those who lack power or social standing, exploiting them for their own ends and benefit.

I leave your heart to bleed
The singer leaves their victims vulnerable and wounded, creating a sense of loss and devastation that can linger long after their initial interactions.

And drink the virgin seed
The singer continues to perpetuate a cycle of corruption and exploitation, taking what is valuable and cherished from their victims and leaving them weakened and debased.

Hosiannah hosiannah
A traditional, religious refrain that may indicate an ironic or critical commentary on the themes present throughout the song.