English translations of Herzblut-Lieder : Neun Lieder, opus 65

by (Friedrich) August Bungert (1845 - 1915)

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1. In meiner Erinnrung erblühen  [sung text not yet checked]
by (Friedrich) August Bungert (1845 - 1915), "In meiner Erinnrung erblühen", op. 65 (Herzblut-Lieder : Neun Lieder) no. 1
Language: German (Deutsch) 
In meiner Erinnrung erblühen
Die Bilder, die längst verwittert -
Was ist in deiner Stimme,
Das mich so tief erschüttert?

Sag nicht, daß du mich liebst!
Ich weiß, das Schönste auf Erden,
Der Frühling und die Liebe,
Es muß zuschanden werden.

Sag nicht, daß du mich liebst!
Und küsse nur und schweige,
Und lächle, wenn ich dir morgen
Die welken Rosen zeige.

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by Heinrich Heine (1797 - 1856)
1. In my memory
Language: English 
In my memory, images yet bloom
That have long since weathered away --
What is it in your voice
That stirs me so deeply?

Do not say that you love me!
I know the most beautiful things on earth,
Spring and Love,
Must eventually come to naught.

Do not say that you love me!
And just kiss and remain silent,
And smile, when tomorrow
I show you the wilted roses.

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