Gypsy Lament
Inkubus Sukkubus Lyrics


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Sleep well, my Love
Sleep while the night sky weaves her spell
Sleep without pain
Sleep though I yearn to have you near me

The flames of all you were
Have vanished in the ground
Sweet scented rosemary is scattered all around

Wait just a while
For in no time we'll meet again
Though you were gone
Before we wed

I give blood to you earth, not take it to his own
No fire or water deep
Shall keep this bride from him

He left me while
The seas were wild against the shore
What foolish thief
Would dare defy the hand of fate?

I love you now as I'll never love again
The rocks beneath my feet
Have sunken deep

Earth to earth
My love my own shall be
Grow like the willow tree
No sadness bring to me

He the man, and I the woman




My love to me
This shall be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Inkubus Sukkubus's song Gypsy Lament are a melancholic expression of love, loss, and longing. The song opens with a lullaby-like stanza, where the singer addresses their lover, telling them to sleep without pain, while the night sky weaves a spell around them. The second stanza is more introspective, as the singer reminisces about their beloved's fading memory, now scattered around in sweet scented rosemary. The next two stanzas reveal the cause of the beloved's absence, as he has left the singer, and now she gives her blood to the earth, declaring that no fire or water shall keep her from him.


In the following stanza, the singer speaks of their undying love for their beloved, and how they have sunken deep, much like the rocks beneath their feet. The final two stanzas are a vow of eternal love and unity, as the singer declares that they will be together, "earth to earth," and grow like a willow tree, without any sadness.


Overall, the song is a tribute to enduring love, even after death and separation. The lyrics are steeped in symbolism, with references to the elements, the earth, and plants, all conveying a sense of natural continuity and renewal. The mournful melody adds to the overall atmosphere of the song, making it a haunting and poignant tribute to love.


Line by Line Meaning

Sleep well, my Love
Rest peacefully, my beloved


Sleep while the night sky weaves her spell
Slumber while the enchanting night sky casts its magic


Sleep without pain
Sleep without agony or suffering


Sleep though I yearn to have you near me
Sleep despite the deep longing I feel to have you close to me


The flames of all you were
The passion and vitality that defined you


Have vanished in the ground
Have disappeared into the earth


Sweet scented rosemary is scattered all around
The fragrance of rosemary permeates the air


Wait just a while
Have patience for a short time


For in no time we'll meet again
Soon we will be reunited


Though you were gone
Even though you have passed away


Before we wed
Before we could exchange our vows


I give blood to you earth, not take it to his own
I offer my life's energy to the earth, not to someone else


No fire or water deep
No element or force can interfere


Shall keep this bride from him
Will separate this woman from her beloved


He left me while
He departed from me as


The seas were wild against the shore
The ocean's waves fiercely crashed on the shoreline


What foolish thief
What unwise person


Would dare defy the hand of fate?
Would challenge destiny?


I love you now as I'll never love again
I love you with an intensity that can never be replicated


The rocks beneath my feet
The firm ground where I now stand


Have sunken deep
Are deeply ingrained


Earth to earth
From dust to dust


My love my own shall be
My beloved will always be mine


Grow like the willow tree
Flourish and endure like the willow tree


No sadness bring to me
No sorrow or grief cause me pain


He the man, and I the woman
He is the man and I am the woman


My love to me
His love is mine


This shall be
It will always be so




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Comments from YouTube:

Dancemandi75

Beautiful! Thank you for posting!

Michael MR

I want this played at my funeral.

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