The Consort
Rufus Wainwright Lyrics


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Prepare your things
Dissolve your mind
Cause I'm your consort
Beautiful queen of seventeen

A blood red moon
Has spared our bed
But not your rivals
Beautiful queen
Prepare to reign
No more to hide
With I your faithful consort
By your side

Let streamers fly
And canons roar
On your arrival
Beautiful queen
Tomorrow night
Prepare to walk
On anyone her highness ever wants

Entrust in me
You're not alone
Together we'll wreak havoc
On the throne

Entrust in me
You're not alone
Even though my throne's slightly smaller than yours
Beautiful queen

Together we'll wreak havoc
You and me
Together we'll wreak havoc
You and me
Together we'll wreak havoc
You and me

Prepare your things
Dissolve your mind




Cause I'm your consort
Beautiful queen of seventeen

Overall Meaning

Rufus Wainwright’s song “The Consort” is a ballad that tells a story of a faithful consort to a queen. The lyrics in the first two lines of the song might suggest that the queen is preparing to leave or move on to something else, and the consort is there to support and follow her. As a consort, he doesn't have the title nor the power but he is dedicated to the queen. He compares her to a beautiful queen of seventeen, which could either be her age or the number of her rivals.


The second chorus of the song refers to a “blood red moon” that has spared their bed, but it has not spared the queen’s rivals. This creates a sense of danger and struggle for power between the queen and her enemies. The consort promises to be by the queen’s side as they prepare to face any challenge and take on the throne. The final verse is powerful as it reminds the queen that she can entrust in him, and they will wreak havoc together on the throne. The consort supports and encourages the queen to walk on anyone she wants and to rule without hiding in the shadows.


Line by Line Meaning

Prepare your things
Get ready to take action


Dissolve your mind
Let go of your worries


Cause I'm your consort
I am your loyal partner


Beautiful queen of seventeen
A young and beautiful queen


A blood red moon
An ominous sign


Has spared our bed
We have escaped tragedy


But not your rivals
Your enemies are still a threat


Prepare to reign
Get ready to take charge


No more to hide
No more secrets or fear


With I your faithful consort
I am your loyal partner


By your side
I will be with you always


Let streamers fly
Celebrate your arrival


And canons roar
Mark your triumph


On your arrival
As you enter


Tomorrow night
In the near future


Prepare to walk
Get ready to make your move


On anyone her highness ever wants
Do as the queen commands


Entrust in me
Believe in me


You're not alone
I am with you


Together we'll wreak havoc
Together we'll cause chaos


Even though my throne's slightly smaller than yours
I may be of lesser status, but I am still devoted to you


You and me
Together


Prepare your things
Get ready to take action


Dissolve your mind
Let go of your worries


Cause I'm your consort
I am your loyal partner


Beautiful queen of seventeen
A young and beautiful queen




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rufus Wainwright

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