"Sunterra" is a combined word that represents both "fire" and "earth".
Quid Est Libertas
Sunterra Lyrics
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Whispering behind the wall
Suddenly my girl comes in
Looks like a Black-rubber-doll
She holds the whip in her hand,
Now I can't do stupid things,
I go down on my knees -
Quid est libertas?
But strictness in her voice
I can taste my sweat
I don't have any choice
She holds the whip in her hand,
Now I can't do stupid things,
I go down on my knees -
Quid est libertas?
Hey girl - I'm not your slave!
I will gag you that's true
Show you how I imagine
What you should do
I hold the whip in my hand,
Now you can't do stupid things,
My lovely black rubber doll -
Meum est libertas!
Odisse!
Die Menschen lieben von Natur aus die Freiheit
Und hassen den Zustand der Knechtschaft.
The first verse of Sunterra's song "Quid Est Libertas" talks about hearing whispering behind the wall late at night. Suddenly, the singer's girl walks in, dressed in a way that makes her look like a black rubber doll, and holds a whip in her hand. The singer feels restrained by her strictness, going down on his knees, and questioning what freedom really means. The second verse repeats the same sentiment about the singer's girl holding the whip and him going down on his knees, but this time with a smile on her face and sweat on his brow. He still feels like he has no choice and questions the concept of freedom. In the bridge, the singer threatens his girl with a gag, and takes control by holding the whip himself, declaring that now she can't do anything stupid, and that he is in control of his own freedom.
The song speaks to the idea that freedom is more than just a physical state, but a state of mind as well. The singer's girl, dressed in black rubber, becomes a symbol of bondage, and the singer's reaction to her strictness speaks to a deeper psychological restraint. The song questions whether true freedom is possible within the confines of a relationship, where both parties may feel restrained by the will of the other.
Line by Line Meaning
Late at night I can hear
In the quiet of the night, I am able to hear sounds coming from behind the wall.
Whispering behind the wall
The sound that I hear is a soft and secretive murmur, as if someone is hiding something from me on the other side of the wall.
Suddenly my girl comes in
Without warning, my partner enters the room and catches me off guard.
Looks like a Black-rubber-doll
She is dressed in black rubber and appears to be a lifeless doll, which adds to her dominating demeanor.
She holds the whip in her hand,
As a symbol of her power and control, she grasps a whip in her hand.
Now I can't do stupid things,
In the presence of her authority, I am unable to act in my usual foolish manner.
I go down on my knees -
To show my submission to her, I drop to my knees as a sign of respect and obedience.
Quid est libertas?
The Latin phrase 'What is freedom?' is a rhetorical question that highlights the loss of freedom and independence under her control.
With a smile on her face
Despite her strictness, she appears content and satisfied with her dominance over me.
But strictness in her voice
Although she is pleased with her power, her voice remains sharp and demanding, reminding me of her authority.
I can taste my sweat
The intensity of the situation causes me to perspire, which I can taste as salty drops on my tongue.
I don't have any choice
Under her rule, I am left with no alternative but to accept her commands and follow through with them.
Hey girl - I'm not your slave!
Despite my submission, I remind her that I am not her property and will not be enslaved, even in a submissive or sexual context.
I will gag you that's true
As a form of retaliation, I threaten to silence her by placing a gag in her mouth.
Show you how I imagine
I will now take control and dictate to her how I want her to behave and act.
What you should do
I will demand that she conform to my expectations and obey my commands.
Meum est libertas!
The Latin phrase 'Freedom is mine!' is a declaration of my freedom and control over her, as I have taken back the power in the relationship.
Odisse!
The Latin word 'Hate!' is a strong sentiment that highlights the power dynamic at play and my contempt for her previous control over me.
Die Menschen lieben von Natur aus die Freiheit
The German phrase 'People naturally love freedom' is a philosophical statement about the inherent human desire for independence and freedom.
Und hassen den Zustand der Knechtschaft.
The German phrase 'And hate the state of bondage' acknowledges the revulsion associated with being a slave or under someone else's control.
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.