Cristal
Dark Sanctuary Lyrics

In Dark Sanctuary's song "Cristal," the lyrics describe a desire to be with someone who is unattainable, someone who may exist only in the singer's imagination. The singer describes their desire for this person with words like "corps éthérés" ("ethereal bodies") and "présence désirée" ("desired presence"). It seems as though the singer feels a mutual attraction towards this person and that their feelings are intensified by the coldness and distance between them.

As the lyrics continue, the singer describes their own nature as "froid" ("cold"), and seems to take pleasure in feeding off of the other person's energy. The repetition of "je vis" ("I live") suggests that this person is the singer's source of sustenance, and perhaps even their reason for living. The chorus introduces the titular "Cristal," who appears to be the object of the singer's desire. The repetition of "désormais m'appartient" ("now belongs to me") implies that the singer has somehow realized their desire, perhaps through an act of possession or control.

The final lines are perhaps the most chilling, as the singer describes how "ton hiver sera ta mort" ("your winter will be your death") and how "mon palais, ton mausolée" ("my palace, your tomb") suggesting a desire to consume and destroy the object of their affections. Overall, the lyrics to Dark Sanctuary's "Cristal" describe a twisted relationship based on obsession, control, and ultimately destruction.