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The Oath of Lucretia

from Venus Victrix I by Venus Victrix

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The reading at the end of the track is an excerpt from "Invocation to Venus" by the Roman poet/author Lucretius, and is the artistic focal point of the album.

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I wrap myself in black
This dress dark as night
A mourning shawl, though none have died
Though when I make my oath
The consequence foreseen
I've seen the sacred scrolls, I know what it will bring
A glimpse into Rome's past,
You'll see - we are a people raised by wolves.
This great dishonor, a crying shame unto Rome's daughter
The scared flame of Vesta's Virgins burns inside of me
A kingdom will fall and a people freed.
To my father's house I fly
With vengeance in my breast
A dagger, sleeve-concealed, destined for my chest
A glimpse into Rome's past,
You'll see - we are a people raised by wolves.
This great dishonor, a crying shame unto Rome's daughter
The scared flame of Vesta's Virgins burns inside of me
A kingdom will fall and a people freed.
My solemn word is pledged
My gilded knife held high,
"By Mars, avenge my death! My oath sealed as I die!"

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from Venus Victrix I, released April 1, 2014

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The mystery cult of Venus Victrix is currently served by KJLK (instruments, composition & lyrics), Tiffany Marie (vox & melodies), J Klein (solos), KP Turner (general noise & chaos), and S Colca (additional vox).

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