A Strange Thing To Say-Sopor Aeternus & the Ensemble of Shadows

[00:00.00] 作词 : Anna-Varney Cantodea [00:01.00] 作曲 : Anna-Varney Cantodea [01:49.45]I know it must seem to you like the strangest thing to say,
我知道在你看来这是很诡异 [01:54.33]But in the winter of his presence I've always felt warm and safe.
但在他出现的冬日我总感到温暖且安全 [01:58.51]I always knew no skirt no suit would ever bother me,
没有长裙或正装便会使我慌张 [02:06.76]As long as he is present, as long as this man stayed close to me.
只要他出现，只要他靠近 [02:14.60]I do like his company, I enjoy it, in fact,
我相当喜欢他的陪伴，或者说，享受 [02:19.92]He's the only human friend that I ever had,
但他是我唯一有人性的朋友 [02:26.50]Which is quite ironic, 'cause he's mostly occupied
这很讽刺，因为他大部分时候都忙于 [02:31.57]By the methods that exist to blow out people's lights...
想方设法吹灭人类的生命之灯 [02:50.64]I wouldn't be surprised at all,
我完全不会惊讶 [02:53.35]If someday I found out
如果某天我发现 [02:55.82]That he had thoroughly checked on my life
他已把我的生活和背景 [03:00.10]And on my background,
调查得彻彻底底 [03:02.71]And confidently reconfirmed
并且他对没找到的东西 [03:05.62]By the things he didn't find,
信心十足 [03:08.22]He then granted me access to a small part
然后他才准许我进入一小部分 [03:12.21]Of his secret life...
他的秘密生活... [03:16.00]I know it must seem to you
我明白这在你看来 [03:18.24]Like the strangest thing to say,
十分诡异 [03:20.51]But in the winter of his presence
但在他出现的冬天 [03:24.22]I've always felt warm and safe...
我感到温暖又安心 [03:39.67]I never had to worry though, it can't give me the chills,
我无忧无虑 十分自在 [03:45.74]Because, you see, men are the only species that he kills.
因为，显而易见，他唯一会杀死的物种只有人类 [03:51.94]Oh, that's why I love his company, quite enjoy it, in fact,
噢，这就我爱他的陪伴的原因，或者说，非常享受， [03:57.96]He is the only human friend that I ever had.
但他是我唯一有人性的朋友 [04:20.49]I rarely ponder on him
我很少想到他 [04:23.28]In the wayward hours of the day,
在随性的白日时光里 [04:25.87]But am surprised at my own delight
但总会惊讶于自己的惊喜 [04:28.96]I find in seeing him again.
每当我再次看到他的时候 [04:31.84]White shirt, black tie, exquisite twine,
白衬衫，黑领带，精致的衣服 [04:35.15]I'm brewing tea, he's having wine.
我泡着茶，他啜饮着酒 [04:38.13]It's quite seductive, if it's right,
这实在诱人，如果没错的话 [04:41.12]The perfect way to spend the night...
这是度过夜晚时光的完美方法 [04:44.41]I do like his company, I enjoy it, in fact,
我相当喜欢他的陪伴，或者说，享受 [04:47.41]He's the only human friend that I ever had,
但他是我唯一有人性的朋友 [04:50.55]Which is quite ironic, 'cause he's mostly occupied
这很讽刺，因为他大部分时候都忙于 [04:53.58]By the methods that exist to blow out people's lights...
想方设法吹灭人类的生命之灯 [04:56.67]I never had to worry though, it can't give me the chills,
我无忧无虑 十分自在 [04:59.77]Because, you see, men are the only species that he kills.
因为，显而易见，他唯一会杀死的物种只有人类 [05:02.77]Oh, that's why I love his company, quite enjoy it, in fact,
噢，这就我爱他的陪伴的原因，事实上，非常享受 [05:05.79]He is the only human friend that I ever had.
但他是我唯一有人性的朋友 [05:12.15]Each act performed is like a ballet, a prayer, precise and acute.
每个动作犹如一场芭蕾，一次祷告，精准又敏锐 [05:17.93]Oh, how I do admire such perfect business-like attitude,
噢，我真佩服这种有条不紊的姿态 [05:24.34]Both in style and execution, virtuously immaculate... -
无论在为人还是处事上，都完美无瑕 [05:30.18]And flawlessly equated to the savage fee that he has set.
完美符合他设定的高额酬劳 [05:37.30]Built just like the ideal of an athlete, my champion of sorts.
犹如冠军运动员铸就的理想 [05:42.41]His price is one that only broken hearts are willing to afford.
他的价格只有破碎之心愿意承担 [05:49.29]Death is always quite disastrous, messy, common and obscene,
死亡一向如此糟糕、肮脏、平常又淫秽 [05:54.86]But in the golden hour when he leaves all is stainless, all is clean...
但在他刚离开之际，一切都纯洁无暇，干干净净... [06:04.36]I do like his company, I enjoy it, in fact,
我相当喜欢他的陪伴，或者说，享受 [06:07.46]He's the only human friend that I ever had,
但他是我唯一有人性的朋友 [06:10.52]Which is quite ironic, 'cause he's mostly occupied
这很讽刺，因为他大部分时候都忙于 [06:13.56]By the methods that exist to blow out people's lights...
想方设法吹灭人类的生命之灯 [06:16.71]I never had to worry though, it can't give me the chills,
我无忧无虑 十分自在 [06:19.82]Because, you see, men are the only species that he kills.
因为，显而易见，他唯一会杀死的物种只有人类 [06:22.83]Oh, that's why I love his company, quite enjoy it, in fact,
噢，这就我爱他的陪伴的原因，事实上，非常享受 [06:25.80]He is the only human friend that I ever had.
但他是我唯一有人性的朋友 [07:22.40]If I, one day, might also decide to need
如果，有一天，可能我也会决定去需要 [07:27.49]This special kind of service that this man provides,
他提供的特殊服务 [07:32.67]Oh, I will pray that my fate kindly agrees to the plot,
噢，我会祈祷天意同意这个阴谋 [07:38.75]And sends someone like this man to come and finish the job.
并派一个像这个人一样的人来完成这项工作 [07:45.19]Because I just cannot bear the foul and blasphemous thought
因为我无法忍受这种肮脏的亵渎思想 [07:51.15]That involves getting slain by some filthy amateur's hands.
包括被一些肮脏的外行人手刃 [08:11.53]I know it must seem to you like the strangest thing to say,
我知道在你看来这是很奇怪 [08:23.43]But in the coldness of his presence I always felt must warm and safe.
但在寒冷时他的存在让我感到温暖且安全 [09:24.70]I know that you must surely think me mad,
我想你一定认为我发疯了 [09:29.91]But he's the most human friend that I ever had...
但他是我最有人性的朋友