Imbecile, My Idiot Lover

Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio's song 'Imbecile, My Idiot Lover' delves into the dark and complex interplay between love, lust, and the inevitable decay of relationships. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world where time is relentless, and the end is always near. The opening lines, 'Time will tell, it always does / Priests and whores, cum with us,' juxtapose the sacred and the profane, suggesting that all are equal in the face of time's unyielding march. This sets the stage for a narrative that explores the futility of hope and the certainty of decay.

The recurring refrain, 'You are my imbecile, my idiot lover / I am the one you want, unlike the others,' speaks to a relationship marked by a mix of disdain and dependency. The use of 'imbecile' and 'idiot' highlights a sense of frustration and condescension, yet there is an undeniable bond that keeps the lovers tied to each other. This paradoxical relationship is further complicated by the lines, 'Corrosion came, and touched my face / One kiss in vain, refrained to hate,' which suggest that even in moments of intimacy, there is an underlying sense of decay and resentment.

As the song progresses, the inevitability of the end becomes more pronounced. 'When lust has seized, all love must die / The end is near; hope is gone' captures the transient nature of passion and the ultimate demise of love. The final lines, 'Let's fade and fall; what's done is done,' serve as a resigned acceptance of fate. The song's dark, atmospheric tone and poetic lyrics create a haunting reflection on the impermanence of human connections and the inescapable passage of time.