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I love unlov'd
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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I love unlov'd by Anonymous — Lyrics
I love unlov'd
such is mine adventure,
and cannot cease till I sore smart
but love my foe,
That fervent creature
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About I love unlov'd
This anonymous madrigal for solo ATB voices explores the pain of unrequited love. The text speaks of an unchangeable fate, where the singer cannot cease loving the one who has caused their heart to break. Despite the 'unkindness' of the beloved, the singer remains bound to their fervent feelings, finding no escape from the enduring 'pain' that defines their 'adventure'. This piece captures the melancholic introspection characteristic of secular vocal music from the Renaissance, offering a poignant reflection on devotion and suffering.
