He came riding fast like a phoenix out of fire flames
He came dressed in black with a cross bearing my name
He came bathed in light and the splendor and glory
I can't believe what the Lord has finally sent me
He said, "Dance for me, fanciulla gentile"
He said, "Laugh awhile, I can make your heart feel"
He said, "Fly with me, touch the face of the true God
And then cry with joy at the depth of my love"
'Cause I've prayed days, I've prayed nights
For the Lord just to send me home some sign
I've looked long, I've looked far
To bring peace to my black and empty heart
My love will stay 'til the river bed run dry
And my love lasts long as the sunshine blue sky
I love him longer as each damn day goes
The man is gone and heaven only knows
'Cause I've cried days, I've cried nights
For the Lord just to send me home some sign
Is he near, is he far?
Bring peace to my black and empty heart
So long day, so long night
Oh Lord, be near me tonight
Is he near, is he far?
Bring peace to my black and empty heart
About This Song
"The Dancer" is a haunting and spiritually charged ballad that explores themes of divine encounter, seduction, and the blurred lines between sacred and profane love. The lyrics depict a mysterious figure who appears like a phoenix, promising transcendence through dance and intimacy, with the narrator torn between religious devotion and earthly desire. Brun's ethereal vocals and the song's atmospheric, folk-influenced arrangement create an otherworldly quality that mirrors the mystical nature of the encounter described. The use of Italian ("fanciulla gentile" meaning "gentle maiden") and religious imagery adds layers of romanticism and spiritual complexity, suggesting both divine visitation and dangerous temptation. The song stands out for its ability to capture the intoxicating confusion between spiritual ecstasy and physical longing, delivered through Brun's characteristic blend of Nordic folk sensibilities and alternative rock sophistication.
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