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Fugge da gli occhi'l sonno
Staff Notation • Sacred, Laude
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Fugge da gli occhi'l sonno by Anonymous — Lyrics
Fugge da gli occhi'l sonno,
Oime perche non ponno
Stillars'in pianto, e'n duol, quant'io vorrei
Gli afflitti spirti miei.
Fugge veloce ogn'hora,
E la mia vita ancora:
E vien la morte à rincontrarm'infretta
Con arco, e con saetta.
Misero che far deggio,
Poi che di mal'in peggio
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About Fugge da gli occhi'l sonno
This setting for treble, soprano, and bass voices captures the profound sorrow of a prayer for divine intercession. The text, a sacred laude, laments the flight of sleep and the relentless approach of death, expressing a soul overwhelmed by pain and desire. The composer, anonymous, crafts a moving plea to the Virgin Mary, asking her to pray to her son for the salvation and peace of the afflicted singer. The vocal lines intertwine to convey a sense of urgent supplication, a desperate cry for comfort and spiritual solace in the face of mortality and worldly vanities.
