Since I first saw him, I think myself blind   I look around me, and it's only him I see   His image floats before me,   So gentle and so kind, he has got a clear mind and firm courage   o ring upon my finger, little golden ring   devoutly I press you to my lips and to my heart   sisters come adorn me, banish foolish fear   twine upon my furrowed brow   the blossoming myrtle   I serve him and live for him   Belong wholly to him   Give myself and find myself transfigured by his brightness   Ring upon my finger, little golden ring   Devoutly I press you to my lips and to my heart   The blissful dream of childhood has ended   Now I drink delicious death with you my love   Now you have me caused me my first pain … that really hurt.   You sleep, you hard cruel man, the sleep of death   The veil falls, the bell tolls, the black shawls, the carriage rolls   You, my whole world.