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.
The Dog Burial
Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble of Shadows Lyrics
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Bringt Licht herbei, brecht auf den Sarg!
Was zaudert ihr?! Tut, wie ich sag',
Bevor sein Herz gibt auf den Schlag...!
The first verse of Sopor Aeternus' song "The Dog Burial" is in German and it roughly translates to "Quickly, hurry down, I heard him breathing in the grave! Bring light and break open the coffin! What are you waiting for?! Do as I say, before his heart gives its last beat...!" The song talks about a person who is frantically trying to revive their beloved pet dog, who has died and been buried. The lyrics evoke a sense of urgency and desperation as the person tries to bring their furry friend back to life.
The second verse of the song goes on to describe the dog's physical appearance: "He's lying there, cold and stiff, his fur soaked through with deathly dew. That noble heart has ceased to beat, the eyes that shone with love are now gone." The lyrics suggest that the person is unwilling to accept the reality that their pet is gone forever and is willing to do anything to bring the dog back to life, even if it means desecrating the grave.
Overall, "The Dog Burial" is a haunting and tragic song about the pain of losing a beloved pet and the desperation that can come from a refusal to accept death. The lyrics draw on Gothic and Romantic themes to create a sense of darkness and foreboding.
Line by Line Meaning
Rasch, beeilt Euch, steigt hinab, ich hört' ihn atmen dort I'm Grab!
Quickly, hurry down, I hear him breathing in the grave!
Bringt Licht herbei, brecht auf den Sarg!
Bring light, break open the coffin!
Was zaudert ihr?! Tut, wie ich sag',
Why do you hesitate?! Do as I say,
Bevor sein Herz gibt auf den Schlag...!
Before his heart stops beating...!
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