Lorelei
Lorelei

Theatre of Tragedy - Lorelei Lyrics

The intricate composition sung by Theatre of Tragedy delves into themes of unrequited love and tragic longing, evoking both reverence and melancholy. The protagonist finds himself ensnared by the enchanting allure of Lorelei, a figure who captivates yet… Read more

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May 11, 1998
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Lorelei Music Video

Lorelei Lyrics

Ferie dearest, was it loe soothfast or a façade
A serenade siren'd to lure Zounds! not to court me?
A menad, yet the sweetest colleen
Certes didst thou me unveil meekly life pristine

Lorelei
A poet of tragedies, scribe I lauds to Death
Yet who the hell was I to dare?
Lorelei
Canst thou not see thou to me needful art?
Canst thou not see the loss of loe painful is?

Dedally didst thou perform the tragic pasquinade
For all years a damndest and driegh'd accolade
Caus'd for all eyes mazed to behold a mêlee
In the midst did I swainly cast thee my bouquet
The one and sole faggot that feedeth the fire
Bellow'd bidingly by my heart's quailing quire

Lorelei
A poet of tragedies, scribe I lauds to Death
Yet who the hell was I to dare?
Lorelei
Canst thou not see thou to me needful art?
Canst thou not see the loss of loe painful is?

Perchance author I thee this ikon'd apologue for aught
Doth the wecht burthen thee?, then bethink thine afterthought
'Tween Aether and 'Nether art thou the peerless phoenix
Prithee, darlingmost! - court me rather than the peevish prolix

Writer(s): TINA WEYMOUTH, LAURA ELIZABETH WEYMOUTH, STEVEN J.C. STANLEY, ADRIAN BELEW, CHRISTOPHER FRANTZ
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Lorelei?

The intricate composition sung by Theatre of Tragedy delves into themes of unrequited love and tragic longing, evoking both reverence and melancholy. The protagonist finds himself ensnared by the enchanting allure of Lorelei, a figure who captivates yet remains unattainable. Through archaic language and poetic expressions, the lyrics portray a deep internal struggle—the poet's futile attempts to win Lorelei's affection and the intense sorrow accompanying this loss. The metaphor of the phoenix and the interplay between Aether and Nether emphasize the ethereal and unreachable nature of Lorelei, amplifying the sense of tragic beauty. #UnrequitedLove #PoeticDespair #TragicBeauty

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