Reprise
Sopor Aeternus Lyrics
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Time stands still ... - like iron - ... in the house of the dead.
Our fragile souls lie weeping, sealed in sleep and balls of lead,
All flowers here are dust, but we can still recall their scent.
In filth, decay and disrelish the leg-less man lay kneeling,
Weeping petrified, out of his mind ... - half buried, yet still breathing.
His lips are soft like powder and so cold ... colder than snow;
"Forgive us, please, for we're long fallen",
Shivering carcass shuns the light,
Ancient bodies' fallen heaven, a dark star in a fallen sky.
"Flow my tears !" , the angel said,
He forced a smile than bowed his head,
How much he wished that he could die ... -
Tore his old wings off with a sigh.
The opening lines of Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble of Shadows's song 'Reprise' immediately set a haunting and melancholic tone, describing an old pendulum that now rests, rendering time motionless, in the house of the dead. The lyrics convey a strong sense of loss and decay, with fragile souls weeping and flowers that were once vibrant now reduced to dust. The imagery suggests a space that is stagnant, where even the passing of time has come to a halt, and where death and decay reign supreme.
The next few lines describe a legless man who lies in filth and decay, half-buried but still breathing. His lips are so cold they feel like powder, and he is gripped by fear and terror. The mention of "forgive us" implies that there has been wrongdoing or guilt, and the contrast between the old angel and the fallen ones suggests a religious or spiritual dimension to the song's narrative. Overall, 'Reprise' is a song that is steeped in darkness and suffused with a palpable sense of sadness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Hanging down from the ceiling ... the old pendulum now rests,
The pendulum is idle and motionless up above.
Time stands still ... - like iron - ... in the house of the dead.
Everything is still and silent in the lifeless space of death.
Our fragile souls lie weeping, sealed in sleep and balls of lead,
Our spirits are trapped in heavy slumber, crying out in grief.
All flowers here are dust, but we can still recall their scent.
The beauty that once existed has faded away, but its memory remains.
In filth, decay and disrelish the leg-less man lay kneeling,
The man is alone, crippled and abandoned in squalor and detritus.
Weeping petrified, out of his mind ... - half buried, yet still breathing.
He is terrified and overcome with emotion, in a state of half-life and buried in his own sorrow.
His lips are soft like powder and so cold ... colder than snow;
His mouth is dry and his lips, though soft, are cold as ice.
Mingled with the dust he fell, all paralysed by flesh and bone.
He is broken and immobile, unable to move due to his frailty and decay.
"Forgive us, please, for we're long fallen",
We ask for absolution, as we've been trapped here for a long time.
Shivering carcass shuns the light,
The body is shaking in revulsion, repelled by the light.
Ancient bodies' fallen heaven, a dark star in a fallen sky.
The once-celestial beings are now ruined and lost in a dark and hopeless world.
"Flow my tears !" , the angel said,
The angel weeps, overwhelmed with emotion.
He forced a smile than bowed his head,
He feigns a grin before lowering his head in defeat.
How much he wished that he could die ... -
The angel longs for death, unable to bear the burden of his existence.
Tore his old wings off with a sigh.
He removes his wings with a sad, melancholic sigh.
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ligeia
A mi también me encanta! Anna es una gran artista
Ligeia
@zirius43 Aunque todas las canciones de sopor tienen magia, para mí esta es especial.Y tampoco al igual que tú, me canso de escucharla Gracias por comentar!!
zirius43
Rayos!! No dejo de escuchar esta cancion!! es tan...tan...tan...no se ME ENCANTA! I♥ANNA VARNEY-I♥SOPOR AETERNUS El video esta genial
JUAN CARLOS OSORNIO LOPEZ
WOW WOW WOW ESTA CANCION ME DEJA TOTALMENTE EXTACIADO¡¡¡¡¡ ANNA ES DE LOS MEJORES, ME ENCANTA SU IDEAL, SU FORMA DE VIDA, SU MUSICA TODOOOOOOO¡¡ UNICO. GRACIAS POR EL VIDEO¡¡
Ligeia
@arkahno Yo pienso lo mismo, tampoco entiendo por qué hay canciones preciosas de Anna que nadie las sube.Parece que a casi todos les da por subir las mismas.
Omar I Meza
De puta madre! AV nadie como tu.
altomapache
Vamos Anna Cantodea!