Castle of Misery

Maqam inspired song of a woman faithlessly devoted. Castle of Misery Lyrics: Go as you like, And leave as you wish. Don’t make any more promises. Don’t wear yourself out for nothing. You kept me in a palace, You dressed me in silk, You drowned my little wings in perfume Oh, how I lost myself in the seas Of your exciting world! And you circled ‘round me In your great prison Oh, how I imagined for myself Brightness in our nights A flood of bliss, For our happy dream. And you built for me A castle of misery The bracelets are useless, And the rose and the mirrors And the velvet of the curtains Dancing with the corners And your holy silence Stealing away my youth And your unspeaking heart Dwelling there without me. Take your beautiful palace, And the glory and the splendor, And the fine marble, And the desolation of the evenings. I’m satisfied with little Just love and faithfulness.