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Du hast Urlaub
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Du hast Urlaub by Jacob Regnart — Lyrics
Du hast Urlaub; drumb saum dich nur nit lang,
das macht Untreu, die ich jetzt hab gespürt;
ich baut auff dich,
so hast betrogen mich,
ich baut auff mich.
Ich merck gar wol, und macht mir hertzlig bang,
das du sollt sein durch ein andern verfürt.
Ich baut auff dich,
so hast betrogen mich.
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About Du hast Urlaub
This secular German madrigal by Jacob Regnart offers a poignant reflection on betrayal. Sung by a treble SSA choir, the text expresses the deep hurt and disbelief of being deceived by someone trusted. The singer laments the loss of faith, feeling foolish for having placed their trust in a person who proved untrue. The music would suit occasions where a choir can explore themes of romantic disappointment and the emotional turmoil of broken trust. The composer's setting of this text, with its emphasis on the repeated phrase of betrayal, captures the raw emotion of the lyrics.
