Somniferum
Babylon Whores Lyrics

Down on the street
The singer is describing the setting of the song, which is a street at night.

The night is a whore
The night is a seductive and alluring presence that beckons the singer to dream and indulge in vices.

For dreams of fools
The night promises to fulfill the foolish dreams of those who are willing to indulge in it.

Where things of old
The street is a place where the past is still present.

Still turn to gold
Old things can become valuable again in the hands of those who know their worth.

In hands of ghouls
This transformation is attributed to the hands of ghouls, or sinister and macabre beings.

Oh I would castrate you
The singer is saying that they would do anything to please their lover, even if that involves self-harm.

A choir of the damned
The artist envisions a group of sinners who serenade their lover.

To sing you songs of love
The songs of the damned are love songs that express their twisted desires.

Of kisses cursed by the Dog star
The kisses are said to be cursed by the Dog star, or Sirius, which in ancient times was associated with heat, drought, and madness.

And when the summer turns to fall
The singer imagines a change of season that represents a phase in their relationship.

I'd stay with you
The artist promises to remain loyal to their lover through any change.

Watching the leaves turn gold and grey
The singer enjoys the ephemeral beauty of nature and is captivated by the way it changes over time.

Outside your room
The singer is either watching their lover from afar or waiting for them to invite them in.

For here is juice of poppy bruised
The singer introduces a narcotic element in the song, which is poppy juice, that can induce sleep and relieve pain.

With hemlock black and poisonous infused
The poppy juice is mixed with hemlock, a poisonous plant, suggesting that the effects can be deadly if not used in moderation.

Yeah life is a witch
The artist makes a comparison between life and a witch, which can cast spells and influence people in mysterious ways.

And then you fly
Using the drug can cause a feeling of weightlessness and euphoria, which is akin to flying.

Somniferum
The title of the song and the Latin name for poppy, which reflects the theme of the song and the mood-inducing properties of the plant.

The neon spells out my true love
The artist is drawn to a sign that represents their true love, which is a neon light that illuminates the night.

Oh how I fell for her kisses cold
The artist confesses their feelings for their lover's cold and distant demeanor, which creates a sense of mystery and allurement.

On my skin as a tip of steel
The artist feels their lover's touch as a sharp and piercing sensation, which can be both painful and exciting.

Led by the angels white
The singer envisions a group of heavenly beings who guide them towards their destiny.

Through gravestones blank and clean
The angels lead the artist through a cemetery, which represents a space of transition and transformation.

On through the pastures of green
The singer crosses over into a natural landscape that is lush and vibrant, symbolizing rebirth and growth.

I'd be all things that might have been
The singer imagines a scenario in which they can live out different possibilities and experiences that they missed out on.

And where the angels fear to tread
The singer dares to go beyond the territory of the angels, which suggests a lack of fear and compliance.

I'd walk with you
The artist invites their lover to join them on this journey of exploration and discovery.

For there is nothing
The artist emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and pursuing what they desire.

That can harm a love that's true
The singer believes that their love is invincible and that nothing can break it apart.

And death is not black
The singer introduces the idea of death, which is often associated with darkness and negativity.

But snow white as charms
The artist imagines death as a beautiful and enchanting phenomenon that can offer solace and peace.

Treasured out of sight
The artist suggests that death is a hidden treasure that is unknown and unacknowledged by most people.

Untouched by the August sun
The artist contrasts death with the sun, which is often associated with warmth and vitality.

Unto which all life must be undone
The singer implies that death is an inevitable consequence of life and that everything eventually returns to it.

Oh in the end
The artist concludes the song by acknowledging the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of its elements.

Love, dream and death are one again
The singer suggests that love, dream, and death are interrelated and that they can merge into a new form of existence.