Crucifixio

Lacrimosa's 'Crucifixio' is a deeply emotional and spiritual song that delves into themes of love, devotion, and sacrifice. The lyrics, sung in German, paint a vivid picture of a soul in profound yearning and submission. The opening lines, 'Ich will betend vor dich treten / Bin gekreuzigt am Pfahl der Liebe,' set the tone for the song, where the speaker expresses a desire to approach their beloved in a state of prayer and crucifixion, symbolizing ultimate sacrifice and devotion. The imagery of 'Christis Blut in meinen Tränen' (Christ's blood in my tears) further intensifies this sense of spiritual suffering and devotion, drawing a parallel between the speaker's love and the sacrificial love of Christ.

The chorus, with its repeated plea for the beloved to be everything from an angel to a sin, a sun to an addiction, a muse to a lust, encapsulates the all-consuming nature of the speaker's love. This multifaceted request highlights the complexity of human emotions and the intertwining of sacred and profane love. The speaker's willingness to 'lay this heart at your feet' and ask if the beloved will take it signifies a complete surrender and vulnerability, a common theme in Lacrimosa's music, which often explores the depths of human emotion and existential angst.

As the song progresses, the speaker's plea becomes more intense, asking to be led into the beloved's world, aura, spirit, soul, and flesh. This desire for total union and the sharing of both pain and joy ('Schenk mir nunmehr deine schmerzen / Lass uns teilen unser leid / Lass uns teilen unsere freuden') underscores the depth of the connection the speaker seeks. The final declaration, 'Sei mein Teil / Ich - liebe dich' (Be my part / I love you), encapsulates the essence of the song: a profound, almost religious devotion to the beloved, where love transcends the physical and becomes a spiritual experience.