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Der süße Schlaf
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Der süße Schlaf by Leonhard Lechner — Lyrics
Der süße Schlaf, der sonst alls stillet wohl,
kann stillen nicht mein Herz mit Trauern voll;
das schafft allein, die mich, die mich erfreuen soll.
Kein Speis noch Trank mir Lust noch Nahrung geit,
kein Kurzweil ist, die mir mein Herz erfreut,
das schafft allein, die mir im Herzen leit.
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About Der süße Schlaf
Leonhard Lechner's Der süße Schlaf is a secular German madrigal for SAATB voices. The text speaks of a profound sorrow that even sweet sleep cannot alleviate. The speaker finds no comfort in food, drink, or company, and is consumed by a longing for a particular person who brings them joy. This unfulfilled desire leaves them in constant sadness, day and night. They express hope that this person will not abandon them, fearing that without this hope, they would succumb to bitter death.
