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Den lieben langen tag
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Den lieben langen tag by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Den lieben langen tag
führ ich ein stätte klag,
und wenn ich denn soll schlaffen,
so gibt mirs noch zu schaffen,
solch grossen schmerz und peine
gibt mir die liebste meine.
Du liebstes liebelein,
wer wolt dir doch feind sein,
du bist wol werth der Ehre,
dasz dich ein grosser Hertze,
so hertziglichen liebe,
als ich gegn dir mich übe.
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About Den lieben langen tag
Melchior Franck's Den lieben langen tag is a secular German madrigal for SSB voices. The text speaks of a lover's constant complaint and pain, brought on by the beloved, which even interrupts sleep. Despite the suffering, the singer expresses unwavering devotion, proclaiming the beloved worthy of all honour and affection. The words describe a deep, heartfelt love, a love so profound it causes physical and emotional distress, yet the singer cannot cease to cherish their beloved. There's a plea for remembrance of sighs and a hope that this steadfast love will eventually be returned and rewarded.
