Imperial Fantasy
about
‘Imperial Fantasy’ is a song that explores erotic power dynamics in a mythological frame. Never quite resolving who holds the power — it breaks away from common submission/domination tropes in a lush and cinematic production.
The opening strings echo the sounds from ancient empires. As the song progresses, the strings make way for modern synths, reflecting the liminal future-past setting, a common scene in Blood-Heart’s broader work.
In the course of history, how many emperors and other powerful figures were influenced in the shadows by those who shared their bed? Even mighty figures cannot escape vulnerability through the need for intimacy.
In this song, the erotic is not separated from the mundane, the cosmic, the emotional. The ancient notion that sex is not mere lust, but has a healing nature is a central theme.
The erotic, mythological and devotional layers are cemented in architectural metaphors which underline the nature of power itself, and the tension between holding control and letting go.
lyrics
[Intro]
Sir, are you looking for a fantasy?
You should not be looking at me...
[Verse 1]
Heavy pillars dreaming under thin drapes
Tongues push past the edge of teeth
I like the fullness building up underneath
Sometimes my mind takes erotic shapes
[Pre-Chorus 1]
You can be my noble lover
Systems deep, I will recover
I will make you hard, my Heart
I will teach you how to bend
'Cause today, it's your heart I'll mend
[Chorus 1]
I'll be your Imperial tonight
Let me architect your Skies
I want to shape your light
And you'll give me happy sighs
Forever...
[Post-Chorus 1]
Oh, oh, sir, I kiss your ring
Point you forward with my finger
Your eyes stir me, they linger
I want to hear your command
Show my hard truth, if that's what you demand
[Verse 2]
The air is musk and your jaw's clenched
I master the art of Venus potions
I heal souls in venous motions
It's in your sweat I want to be drenched
[Pre-Chorus 2]
You can be my noble lover
Systems deep, you will recover
I will make you hard, my Heart
You will show me how you bend
'Cause one day, it's my heart you'll mend
[Chorus 2]
I'll be your Imperial tonight
Let me architect your Skies
I want to shape your light
And you'll give me happy sighs
Forever...
[Post-Chorus 2]
Oh, oh, sir, I kiss your ring
Point you forward with my finger
Your eyes stir me, they linger
I want to hear your command
Show you bare back, if that's what you demand
[Bridge]
No tears, my friend...
No tears, my friend...
Do you real high half-repent?
My laws do not bend
The mask I was given can seem dark
But my worlds don't break, stay stark
Bite your way through the old pain
Follow my path, stay happy, remain firm
My Moon-Master redesigns you long-term
And the only design that interests me
Is you and your self set free
[Chorus 3]
You'll be my Emperor tonight
Let you architect my Skies
You already shape my light
And I'll give you happy sighs
Forever...
[Outro]
Oh, oh, sir, the bells are ringing...
Oh, oh, sir...
I'll keep this memory future-past
It might be something that might last...