Engl. Trans  Lauridsen  Se per havervi, oime
aus: Sechs "Fire Songs"
Text: aus dem 1. Madrigalbuch von C.Monteverdi

If, alas, when I gave you my heart,
There was born in me that passion,
Cruel Lady,
which burns me everywhere
So that I am all aflame,
And if, loving  you, bitter torment
Makes me die of sorrow,
Wretched me!
What shall I do
Without you who are my  every joy?