Come va'l mondo

Jan van Turnhout's Come va'l mondo is a sacred motet for SSATTB choir. The Italian text reflects on the deceptive nature of worldly desires and aspirations, contrasting fleeting earthly pleasures with eternal peace. The composer contrasts moments of delight with those that cause pain, noting how striving for worldly salvation can bring torment and brief conflict rather than lasting harmony. It speaks to the common human experience of misplaced hope and the often-illusory pursuit of happiness, suggesting that true contentment might lie in accepting what is, rather than chasing what seems desirable.