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Des Kriegers Abschied, WoO 143
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Des Kriegers Abschied, WoO 143 by Ludwig van Beethoven — Lyrics
Ich zieh' in's Feld, von Lieb' entbrannt,
doch scheid' ich ohne Tränen;
mein Arm gehört dem Vaterland,
mein Herz der holden Schönen;
Denn zärtlich muß der wahre Held
stets für ein Liebchen brennen,
und doch für's Vaterland im Feld
entschlossen sterben können.
Ich kämpfte nie, ein Ordensband
zum Preise zu erlangen,
o Liebe, nur von deiner Hand
wünscht' ich ihn zu empfangen;
Laß' eines deutschen Mädchens Hand
mein Siegerleben krönen,
mein Arm gehört dem Vaterland,
mein Herz der holden Schönen!
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About Des Kriegers Abschied, WoO 143
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, Des Kriegers Abschied (A Warrior's Farewell), WoO 143, is a secular Lied for solo voice. The German text speaks of a soldier going to battle, driven by love for his homeland and his beloved. He expresses his unwavering resolve to fight for his country while cherishing the thought of his sweetheart. The lyrics highlight the dual devotion of a true hero: burning with love for his lady and ready to die resolutely for his fatherland. The song captures the intense emotion of a warrior preparing for conflict, finding strength and motivation in both patriotic duty and romantic affection, envisioning the reward of victory being crowned by his love's hand.
