Inanna-the Opera Eanna Lyrics

Eanna Lyrics

INANNA: Ninshubur, I think it's fine 



This temple that great Anu calls Eanna 



The food is great, and so's the wine 



But something's missing, Ninshubur, I wonder - 



Why things seem backward and simple 



Can you tell me what's going on? 







NINSHUBUR: My dear, you're used to towns possessing qualities 



Which lend a higher station 



With priests and kings, a thousand things 



That make up what you call civilization 







INANNA: You're telling me that there are rules 



And directions required to make this happen? 







NINSHUBUR: Go, Inanna, travel to the Abzu 



And speak to your father-in-law 







Ea's got the things you need 



They are called the Tablets of Destiny 







INANNA: Send a message to Ea 



Let him know that I will arrive.... 







EA: Oh, Isimud, this is excellent 



I'd like to get that queen inside my tent 



You know I've had my eye on her forever 



What other reason would bring her here? 







Let her in, treat her well 



Bathe her in the waters of the Tigris 



Give her beer from an urn of gold 



And prepare my royal bed of cypress 



Inanna and I will talk a while, and then we'll..... 







ISIMUD: Oh, great Ea, may I be so bold? 







I'm worried, for I hear Inanna 



Doesn't always come with pure intentions....