In der Palästra – SOPOR AETERNUS & THE ENSEMBLE OF SHADOWS

Anna-Varney Cantodea, the ideal being.

Music video for the song “In der Palästra” by SOPOR AETERNUS & THE ENSEMBLE OF SHADOWS, taken from the album “Les Fleurs du Mal”. Created by Anna-Varney Cantodea in 2007.

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 have beheld that scenery And it’s 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 kinds 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 body and soul A friendly God must have built this man To an all well-balanced whole What sad bewilderment of 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 kinds 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 bear 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