Totus floreo

Psalteria's song 'Totus Floreo' is a vibrant celebration of youth, love, and the natural cycles of life. The Latin lyrics, which translate to 'I am blooming all over,' evoke a sense of renewal and the exuberance of young love. The song's title and recurring phrase, 'totus floreo,' suggest a state of complete blossoming, both physically and emotionally, as the singer experiences the intense feelings of new love. This theme is further emphasized by the line 'Iam amore virginali totus ardeo,' meaning 'I am entirely burning with virginal love,' highlighting the purity and intensity of these emotions.

The lyrics also explore the contrast between different states of being and emotions. For instance, 'Mea me comfortat promisio' ('My promise comforts me') and 'Mea me deportat negatio' ('My denial carries me away') reflect the duality of hope and despair that often accompanies love. The song acknowledges the patience required during the 'tempore brumali' (winter time) and the playful, carefree spirit of 'animo vernali' (springtime spirit), symbolizing the cyclical nature of emotions and experiences.

Furthermore, the song touches on the themes of innocence and simplicity. The lines 'Mea me cum ludit virginitas' ('My virginity plays with me') and 'Mea me detrudit simplititas' ('My simplicity pushes me away') suggest a struggle between maintaining innocence and the desire to embrace the complexities of love and life. The repeated call to 'veni domicela cum gaudio' ('come, lady, with joy') and 'veni, veni pulchra iam pereo' ('come, come beautiful one, I am perishing now') underscores the longing and urgency of youthful passion. Through its rich, poetic language and evocative imagery, 'Totus Floreo' captures the essence of youthful exuberance and the timeless dance between love and life.