Die Lore-Ley

Heinrich Heine

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Die Lore-Ley

Lorelei

I don't know what it can mean

that I am so sad,

a fairy-tale from ancient times,

which I can't get out of my mind.

The air is cool and it's getting dark,

and the Rhine is flowing peacefully;

the mountain's peak is glittering

in the evening sunshine.

The most beautiful virgin is sitting

up there, marvellously,

her golden jewellery is sparkling,

she combs her golden hair.

She combs it with a golden comb

and at the same time sings a song

that has a wondrous

tremendous melody.

The boatman in his little ship

is seized by a mad woe;

he doesn't see the rocky reefs,

he's only looking up into the heights.

I believe the waves will engulf

boatman and boat in the end,

and that, with her singing,

the Lorelei has done.

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michealt

submitted on 16 Дек 2015 - 14:53