In Der Palästra

In der Palastra - Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble Of Shadows (永恆沉睡)

As through the pipes the waters fell down to the bottom of the well

In listless apathy I gazed at the cold waters as he bathed

I half behold that scenery and its most sensual masculinity

Yet disappointment oh can't you see

Is still the cause and the cardinal symptom of my sick sad reality

Silver equals chill but that suits me just fine

I'm shyly sipping water while he drinks whole jugs of wine

He likes all kind of women and I

I only hate men

He marvels at all things new to him

And I only wait for all things in this sick world to end

The water pouring down his spine

Caressed his strong physique oh so well-defined

Calm like a rock he stands oh

Behold his beautiful body and soul

A friendly God must have built

This man to an all well-balanced whole

What sad bewilderment this brought

Physical clearness alas still so much abhorred:

An ancient ghost awoke and fiercely arose in me:

It was that old savage

Yet half-forgotten ideal of perfect neutrality

Silver equals chill but that suits me just fine

I'm shyly sipping water while he drinks whole jugs of wine

He likes all kind of women and I

I only hate men

He marvels at all things new to him

And I only wait for all things in this sick world to end

I somewhat envy this naturally beautiful man

He never knew or encountered the hatred and shame that I bare

The doubt the cloak of disgust and the all-devouring dread

And if I told him about it he might only shake his head

With kindly amused melodious laughter

He then would perhaps merely smile at my

Oh so stupid silliness

And the beast that is raging inside