Journey of Desire

Song Cycle by Valerie Saalbach (b. 1951) 

Based on poetry of Ancient India

1. Behold the archer's skill
 (Sung text)

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Behold the archer's skill
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2. In the morning

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the young woman touches
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3. Since first I heard his name

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it has overcome my heart
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4. When he pressed his lips

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the knot fell open by itself
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5. In the madness

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In the madness of the white light of the moon
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6. Sometimes

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Sometimes even the heart of the man who seems perfectly happy is touched
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7. A terrible cry

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A terrible cry he let out when he heard of her death
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8. Let the flame of my passion

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Let the flame of my passion glow in the eyes of my beloved
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Total word count: 13