Sanctum Sanctorum
Damned · Phantasmagoria [1985]
I know it's late and I should goto bed
But I can't tear away from the night
It holds the seed of a memory
Its true of you
When I first saw you I realised
The fire burned deep inside your eyes
I knew a kiss would paralyse
Its true from you
Awake in the night to whisper your name
Only a silence replies it's answer a sleeping refrain
The moment dies but memory stays
Love like a carnivals runaway ride
We spin and we climb
To where once sirens cried
And there sometimes angels can be devils too
It's true of you
It's true of you
When shadows no longer fall
And footsteps can't be heard at all
I hear the ghost of a call
Its true from you
Awake in the night to whisper your name
Only silence replies it's answer a sleeping refrain
The moments die but memory stays
Reaching for something thats just out of reach
Lost to your lips and drowned in your kiss
The tide of your passion is now but a dream
Its but a dream
But I can't tear away from the night
It holds the seed of a memory
Its true of you
When I first saw you I realised
The fire burned deep inside your eyes
I knew a kiss would paralyse
Its true from you
Awake in the night to whisper your name
Only a silence replies it's answer a sleeping refrain
The moment dies but memory stays
Love like a carnivals runaway ride
We spin and we climb
To where once sirens cried
And there sometimes angels can be devils too
It's true of you
It's true of you
When shadows no longer fall
And footsteps can't be heard at all
I hear the ghost of a call
Its true from you
Awake in the night to whisper your name
Only silence replies it's answer a sleeping refrain
The moments die but memory stays
Reaching for something thats just out of reach
Lost to your lips and drowned in your kiss
The tide of your passion is now but a dream
Its but a dream
Sanctum Sanctorum
Sanctum Sanctorum stands as a defining track from The Damned's 1985 album Phantasmagoria, marking a significant shift in the band's sonic identity. During this era, the group moved away from their early punk roots toward a more atmospheric and experimental sound. The recording reflects the band's willingness to explore darker, more complex textures within their post-punk framework. As part of a discography that spans decades of British rock innovation, this song captures the group's evolution during the mid-eighties. The work demonstrates their continued ability to blend melodic sensibilities with a heavier, more introspective approach, solidifying their status as enduring figures in the genre.