This Love
Sanctuary Rig Lyrics
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This love is older than the ancient kings who ruled the yawning void
I'll face the madding crowd; I'll shake my antlers proudly
I'll sing your morning song; I have been waiting far too long
This love is broader than the sceptered island stretching sea to sea
This love is everything we've ever known; this love is you and me
I'll fan your Beltaine fire; this love is deeper, wider
Well, I've seen her in the summer in her purple gown
She can ride side-saddle, she can shoot you down
She's been to Heaven and to Hades on her silver wheel
This ain't no glamour, by the hammer I can tell she's real
She's got that sweet Dutch magic in her fingertips
Driven by the rhythm with the honey deep in her hips
This love is wilder than an untamed horse upon the slopes of Spain
This love is brighter than the morning star; this love can have no name
This love's a waxing moon; Allfather smiles upon our union
And all the while, our love can only smile
Well I've seen her on the mountain by the water's edge
She wouldn't sign no paper, wouldn't make no pledge
She brought Sweet Jake Justice to his bended knee
She crossed the wine-dark waters of the hidden sea
I got to praise Allfather for the way she walk
I'm yawning in the morning and that ain't only tom-cat talk
In "This Love," Sanctuary Rig sings about a powerful, all-encompassing love that transcends time and space. The lyrics suggest that this love is stronger than any obstacle, even Vortigern's mighty stallion, and older than the ancient kings who once ruled the universe. The singer declares that they will proudly face any crowd and sing their lover's morning song because they have waited too long for this love.
The song describes the vastness of this love as "broader than the sceptered island stretching sea to sea" and "everything we've ever known." The singer marvels at the depth and intensity of this love, which is deeper, wider, and higher than any mountain. They have become a roaring flame, consumed by passion and adoration.
The final verse speaks of the singer's observations of their lover: a powerful, free spirit who can ride horses and shoot with precision. The lyrics describe her travels to both Heaven and Hades, where she is very much real and not a mere glamorous facade. The singer can feel her sweet Dutch magic in her fingertips and is driven by the honey deep in her hips. The song concludes with the singer praising Allfather for the way she walks, and embracing the untamed, enigmatic nature of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
This love is stronger than the stallion whom Vortigern employed
The love that I feel is stronger and more enduring than the powerful stallion that Vortigern employed.
This love is older than the ancient kings who ruled the yawning void
My love is ancient and has been around longer than the ancient kings who ruled over the wide and empty void.
I'll face the madding crowd; I'll shake my antlers proudly
I will stand up to the crazy crowds and show off my antlers with pride.
I'll sing your morning song; I have been waiting far too long
I will serenade you with a song in the morning as I have waited too long for this love to come.
This love is broader than the sceptered island stretching sea to sea
Our love surpasses the vastness of the sceptered island that stretches across the sea.
This love is everything we've ever known; this love is you and me
Our love is all-encompassing and encompasses everything we have ever known. It is the love between you and me.
I'll fan your Beltaine fire; this love is deeper, wider
I will help fuel your passion and our love is even greater and more intense than we could ever imagine.
Higher than the highest mountain; I have become a roaring flame
Our love is even greater than the highest mountain and makes me feel like a raging flame.
Well, I've seen her in the summer in her purple gown
I have seen my love during the summer, wearing a beautiful purple gown.
She can ride side-saddle, she can shoot you down
My love is capable of riding a horse side-saddle while also being able to take down anyone who opposes her.
She's been to Heaven and to Hades on her silver wheel
My love has traveled to both Heaven and Hades on a silver wheel.
This ain't no glamour, by the hammer I can tell she's real
This is not just a trivial, superficial attraction - I know for a fact that my love is genuine and real.
She's got that sweet Dutch magic in her fingertips
My love possesses that wonderful and magical touch that Dutch people are known for.
Driven by the rhythm with the honey deep in her hips
My love moves with rhythm and grace, oozing with sweetness and sensuality.
This love is wilder than an untamed horse upon the slopes of Spain
Our love is untamed and passionate, similar to a wild horse running freely on the slopes of Spain.
This love is brighter than the morning star; this love can have no name
Our love is so intense and radiant that it is brighter than the morning star, and is too great to be defined by any name.
This love's a waxing moon; Allfather smiles upon our union
Our love is like the moon that grows stronger and brighter, and even Allfather himself smiles upon our union.
And all the while, our love can only smile
Our love is so intense and pure that all we can do is smile and bask in its glory.
Well I've seen her on the mountain by the water's edge
I have seen my love standing on a mountain by the edge of the water.
She wouldn't sign no paper, wouldn't make no pledge
My love refused to sign any paper or make any promises because she knows that our love is genuine and doesn't need any written agreements.
She brought Sweet Jake Justice to his bended knee
My love was so powerful that it brought Sweet Jake Justice to his knees in awe of it.
She crossed the wine-dark waters of the hidden sea
My love was so adventurous that she crossed the dark and mysterious waters of the hidden sea.
I got to praise Allfather for the way she walk
I thank Allfather for the way my love walks, as she exudes confidence, grace, and sensuality.
I'm yawning in the morning and that ain't only tom-cat talk
I am so in love with my partner that even when I yawn in the morning, it's not just casual talk - it's a reflection of the deep comfort and love that we share.
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.