Odi et Amo lyrics - from Beatrix Runs.

You told me that you loved me

And kissed me in the street

I felt your arms around me

Like ground beneath my feet

 

You promised me forever

That wouldn’t have to ask

Your poems were so clever

I never saw your mask

 

You gave yourself so freely

I couldn’t even see

It wasn’t you, who smiled right back at me

 

 Odi et amo, odi et amo

Meus carus hostilis

(my beloved enemy)

Odi et amo, Odi et amo

Ego exuro vobis

(I burn for you)

 

I’m not afraid of darkness that walks the city streets

Betrayal is the one thing

That brings me to my knees

I thought you were an angel

My rescue from this hell

But devil was an actor

Who played his part too well

 

You vanished in the shadows

And suddenly I knew

That I would give my life to be with you

 

Odi et amo, odi et amo

Meus carus hostilis

Odi et amo, Odi et amo

Ego exuro vobis

 

I don’t mean to leave it up to fate

Love is just another side of hate

It’s flowing through my veins

It burns me from within

The line between the lover

And enemy’s grown thin

 

Too late for this sinner to be saved

Your heart is the mystery I craved

You’re pushing me too far

You’ve brought me to my knees

When pain becomes the pleasure

And torture feels like bliss

 

Odi et amo, odi et amo

Meus carus hostilis

Odi et amo, Odi et amo

Ego exuro vobis.

 

 

 

Comments

[nancy]

thanks so much for sharing the lyrics. i feel this kind of pain. it's a fabulous song.

[Claire]

Magnifique...

[La Dulce Vita]

Couldn't help but to think of when I felt this kind of emotional "tug of war" that takes each of us over between the fine lines of love and despair, learning the complexity (spelling?) Of unconditional love, regardless of one's individual struggle, is simply unforgetable, I've had my share of emotional battles in the past, and this song, I have an indepth appreciation for... absolutely loved your voice, and lyrical music... thank you for sharing it, favoried the moment I found you on "YouTube...

My mother introduced me to the "Opera" at a young age, and I've been hooked ever since... Can't wait to buy her your new Album when it becomes available! :)