Best described as "introverted exhibitionism", the holistic concept of their ritualistic/Jungian art is not necessarily rooted in the grounds of a commonly accepted sense of aesthetics – which is one of the many aspects that gives their work its serious and most unique character. Though their music playfully fuses elements of classical, baroque, medieval, and even electronic music, the essence of Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble of Shadows always remains entirely "goth".
Despite the fact that to this very day they still refuse to perform live in front of a human audience, Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble of Shadows have long gathered cult status in underground circles worldwide.
Strongly recommended to be approached only with an open heart and mind, the profound darkness (and occasionally subversive humour) of their multi-layered (yet fragile) art is mainly intended as a spiritual healing-process for the wounded soul.
…And Bringer Of Sadness
Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble of Shadows Lyrics
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save in your Darkness I long to sleep.
I'll make my heart a sword of steel,
I will not doubt, will never feel.
All petrified I shall not fear .
.. (... though petrified I'm breathing fear).
Oh Saturn, come ... devour me, save in your Darkness all shall be sealed!
In Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble of Shadows's song "…And Bringer Of Sadness," the lyrics convey a deep longing for an escape from the pain and suffering of life. The opening lines, "Oh Saturn, come ... devour me, save in your Darkness I long to sleep," express a desperate plea for solace. The persona desires to be consumed by the darkness of Saturn, symbolizing a desire to escape from the harsh realities of the world.
In the following lines, "I'll make my heart a sword of steel, I will not doubt, will never feel," the persona adopts a stoic and unyielding mindset. The intention is to turn their heart into an impenetrable and emotionless defense mechanism, shielding themselves from any further pain or vulnerability. The persona declares that they shall not fear, even though internally they may still experience fear while being entangled in petrification.
The repeated call for Saturn to devour and seal everything in darkness emphasizes the desire for complete oblivion and detachment from the sufferings of life. This song delves deep into the emotional and psychological struggles of the persona, highlighting a yearning for an elusive peace that can only be found in the darkest recesses of Saturn's realm.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Saturn, come ... devour me
Oh Saturn, please come and consume me
save in your Darkness I long to sleep
I desire to rest in the comforting embrace of your darkness
I'll make my heart a sword of steel
I will strengthen my heart, making it unbending and resilient
I will not doubt, will never feel
I will banish uncertainty and detach myself from emotions
All petrified I shall not fear
Even though I am frozen and overcome with fear
.. (... though petrified I'm breathing fear)
... even though fear is consuming me
Oh Saturn, come ... devour me, save in your Darkness all shall be sealed!
Oh Saturn, please consume me entirely, as in your darkness lies the sealing of all things
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