Der Mond, der steht am höchsten
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Der Mond, der steht am höchsten by Caspar Othmayr — Lyrics
About Der Mond, der steht am höchsten
Caspar Othmayr's four-part German secular song Der Mond, der steht am höchsten paints a nocturnal scene where the moon is high and the sun has set. The text expresses a lover’s anxiety for their beloved, who is in distress and suffering in the rain and wind. The singer wonders how they will find their beloved, lamenting the pain of separation. The later verses explore themes of love, fidelity, and the bittersweet nature of parting, reflecting on the rewards of affection and the sorrow that accompanies separation.