Siren [Transliteration]

Do not rush your wisdom, for the hollow is taken

By whom, I know not; Alas! Am I of two minds

And as to the central point – I cede my words –

But from my heart you will never

Have I been pleasant since that time

Be left without – come!

Your voice is oh so sweet, I ask your painful longing

Reaching for me

Reaching for you

“Desire and pay attention,” you say

Wistful, wistful

Hoping to catch.

Hoping to catch,

Screeching and shrieking, but for your ears, yes, alone it is meant

Do not dodge away from here, but come here easily!

Perhaps lured by the scent of lotus –

God – the stench – if I might go back;

For what I did my soul is trounced1

How I wish for you again,

Oh! do believe me, it wasn’t a frown.

Will I give it to you: a pledge.

Your voice is oh so sweet, I ask your painful longing

Reaching for me

Reaching for you

“Desire and pay attention,” you say

Wistful, wistful

Hoping to catch.

Hoping to catch,

Screeching and shrieking, but for your ears, yes, alone it is meant

Do not dodge away from here, but come here easily!

1. defeated soundly

• Artist:Theatre of Tragedy
• Album:Aégis (1998)