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Der Strom der Zeit
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Der Strom der Zeit by Friedrich Silcher — Lyrics
Dunkel rauscht des Stromes Welle,
wo kein Stern am Himmel steht,
niemand sah noch seine Quelle,
niemand weiß, wohin er geht.
Was am Ufer fröhlich grünet,
reisst er mit in seinen Gang,
und des Stromes Gottheit sühnet
weder Opfer noch Gesang.
Und es wird die Nacht so schaurig,
und der Schiffer sieht kein Land,
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About Der Strom der Zeit
Friedrich Silcher's Der Strom der Zeit is a solo soprano song in German, a secular Lied. The music begins with an evocation of a dark, powerful river, its relentless current carrying all before it. The text describes the river as a metaphor for the unstoppable passage of time, indifferent to human concerns. The mood shifts dramatically with the appearance of a star, bringing comfort and hope. This star is then personified as the "Stern der Liebe" (Star of Love), which offers solace and a promise of eternal constancy to the world. The song moves from a sense of foreboding and helplessness to one of reassurance and enduring peace through divine love.
