A Woman's Life and Love - Andrew Bird

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

Oh, 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.