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Wenn die Klänge nahn und fliehen
In den Wogen süßer Lust,
Ach! nach tiefern Melodien
Sehnt sich einsam oft die Brust.
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This text was added to the website: 2004-04-02
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When sounds approach and flee In waves of sweet delight, Ah, for more profound melodies the heart often yearns in loneliness!
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Note: the text above is taken from stanza 1 of the original text.
Note: this is a translation of the song by Brahms.
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