On Satur(n)days We Used To Sleep

Sopor Aeternus, known for their darkwave and gothic musical style, delves into the ethereal and surreal with 'On Satur(n)days We Used To Sleep.' The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a dreamlike state where the boundaries between reality and the spiritual realm blur. The recurring theme of sleep on Saturdays, or 'Satur(n)days,' suggests a ritualistic escape from the mundane world into a mystical, otherworldly experience. This sleep is described as 'dark' and 'motionless,' indicating a deep, almost death-like slumber that transports the narrator to a realm of dreams and spirits.

The lyrics are rich with metaphors and imagery, such as 'woven of dewdrops and magical light,' which evoke a sense of enchantment and otherworldliness. The 'Breath of the Other Sphere' symbolizes the ethereal nature of this dream realm, where the narrator and their loved one can connect on a spiritual level. This connection is described as 'incredibly fast' and 'free to remember, to discover and feel,' highlighting the boundless and liberating nature of their dream journeys. The physical bodies of the lovers lie 'next to each other in fragile rest,' but it is in their minds and spirits that they truly touch and become one.

The song also explores themes of love and unity beyond the physical realm. The narrator's connection with their husband is depicted as transcending the limitations of the mortal world. 'His eyes are mirrors, gates to his soul,' and their union in the dream world is described as 'far more intimate and strange' than any physical interaction. This spiritual connection is portrayed as a source of comfort and healing, as the narrator's pain is eased by their lover's presence. The enchanted realm they explore together is a place of freedom and belonging, 'guarded by the shadows of the enchanted realm' and 'below a violet sky.'

The song's haunting and poetic lyrics invite listeners to reflect on the nature of dreams, love, and the spiritual connections that transcend the physical world. It is a journey into a mystical, enchanted realm where the soul finds solace and unity, free from the constraints of the mortal world.