A Modern Olympia
Fallen Venus: A Modern Tale of Lost Pleasure
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Oh disgraced Goddess
The addressed goddess is in disgrace or dishonor.
You used to be Venus
Previously, this figure was likened to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.
Lying on the bed
Depiction of lying down, possibly in a vulnerable or passive state.
Oil on canvas
Artistic medium used to represent the goddess.
Made a pretty impression
The artwork created a beautiful and favorable representation initially.
But the male gaze it crept in
A male perspective or viewpoint intruded upon the artwork.
Crawling up behind you
The male gaze has figuratively invaded the goddess's space.
And the blissful days of Florence
Refers to a previous time of joy and artistic splendor, possibly the Renaissance era in Florence.
Falling out of good graces with irreverence
Falling out of favor with a lack of respect or disregard.
Been a lot of cool places, the Medici palace was your favorite
The goddess has experienced various places but favored the Medici palace.
But a careless alteration left a tarnished reputation
An alteration or change made without care negatively affected her reputation.
Who even cares if you had lain in the god-forsaken bed where
Questioning the significance or importance of the goddess's association with a particular place or event.
They painted you
Highlighting the act of being painted, emphasizing the artist's portrayal.
In blue and silver and violet and gold
Description of the colors used in the painting, possibly representing a new artistic depiction.
It's a new look for you
Commentary on the change or shift in the goddess's appearance.
Someone's losing his balance on the moral steps
Someone's ethical or moral stance is faltering.
Got you wrapped in his hands, how quickly they forget
The goddess is under someone's control, and their memory of her previous state is fading.
You used to live in pleasure
Previously, the goddess lived a life filled with pleasure.
Yeah the landscape there was better
She enjoyed a more natural and pleasing environment.
But now you're stuck inside a room
Currently confined or restricted to a space where she is observed and judged.
Where they can watch and they assume
Others draw assumptions based on the painting of her.
Because they painted you
Reiterating the act of being painted, reflecting on its impact.
In blue and silver and violet and gold
Description of the colors used in the painting, indicating a change or transformation in her appearance.
It's a new look for you
Continuation of the discussion on the change in her appearance.
In the zoo there's kids letting go of their ivory balloons
Observation of children releasing ivory balloons in a zoo setting.
And a new cage for you
Metaphorically, she is now in a confined space or situation resembling a new cage.
In blue and silver and violet and gold
Reiteration of the colors used in her depiction, highlighting the change in her appearance.
It's a new look for you
Further emphasis on the alteration in her appearance.
In the zoo there's kids letting go of their ivory balloons
Repetition of the zoo imagery, emphasizing the constrained environment she now inhabits.
And a new cage for you
Reemphasizing her confinement or restriction in this new situation or space.
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