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A drama-poem, 'Salome' as written by 0scar Wilde mostly in 1891 stirred by his attraction to Lord Alfred Douglas. Taken from the New Testament tale, Herod is so infatuated with his stepdaughter Selome that he promises her on oath up to half his kingdom in return for a favour, a libidinous dance. The favour she demands though is the head of John the Baptst on a plate. The play moves to Herod's battle to break his oath, and Salome's incredible scene with the Baptist's Head.
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00:28Transcription by CastingWords
00:30You ain't seen nothing yet, she's dropped it beautiful
00:39Like a veiled threat, she's out of control
00:49Under a blood-red moon lies heaven above
01:00Who can explain the mysteries of love?
01:09Oh, oh, oh, Salome
01:14Oh, oh, oh, Salome
01:20Salome is time
01:25Salome may be mine
01:27With each careful step she takes my breath away
01:38My veins are on fire, I'm a beast of prey
01:47I can't wait any longer, try as I might
01:56I've sold my soul, I'll just follow the light
02:07Dance for me, Salome
02:11Dance for me, Salome
02:16Salome, it's time
02:22Salome may be mine
02:25The mirror's reflection shows my mask
02:31I will give you anything you ask
02:35But my white butterfly
02:37The price is too high
02:40There's a bitter taste of love
02:43Or is it blood?
02:46Or is it blood?
03:13The mirror's reflection shows my mask
03:24Dance for me, Salome
03:26Dance for me, Salome
03:28Dance for me, Salome
03:31Dance for me, Salome
03:33Dance for me, Salome
03:35Salome, it's time
03:39Salome be mine
03:41Oh, oh, oh, Salome
03:47Oh, oh, oh, Salome
03:52Salome's time
03:58Salome be mine
04:18Salome be mine
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