In Trutina
Sarah Brightman(莎拉布萊曼) Lyrics
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Fluctuant contraria
Lascivus amor et pudicitia
Sed eligo quod video
Collum iugo prebeo
Ad iugum tamen suave transeo
[In Balance]
In my own wavering balance
Desire fluctuates with modesty
But I choose what I see
I bow my neck to the yoke
For the burden is sweeter after all
And so I take it upon me
The Latin lyrics of "In Trutina" by Sarah Brightman speaks of a woman who is torn between her carnal desires and her desire for purity. The first two lines of the song describe a wavering mind that is torn between two opposing forces, being passionate love and chastity. However, the woman decides to choose what she sees, implying that she will give in to her desires. In the last line, she declares that she is willing to submit herself to the yoke, referring to the burden of chastity which she willingly accepts, as it is sweet.
The song speaks of the universal human condition of struggling with desires, which are often opposed to what is morally right. It talks about the importance of making a choice that aligns with one's principles and recognizing that living a moral life may be hard, but the reward is worth the sacrifice. The lyrics communicate a message of self-control, sacrifice and commitment. The song is a reminder that the choices we make in life contribute to our overall happiness and sense of fulfillment.
Contributed by Kylie H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.