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Ich hab vermeint
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ich hab vermeint by Jacob Regnart — Lyrics
Ich hab vermeint, ich sey zum besten dran,
und künn ihr Lieb keim andern werden gmein;
jetzt wendt sie sich gen einem alten Mann.
Sie hat offt gsagt, sie wolt kein andern han
und bleiben steht in Lieb gen mir allein,
jetzt wendt sie sich gen einem alten Mann.
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About Ich hab vermeint
A delightful piece of secular part-music from the Renaissance, Ich hab vermeint is set for three voices (soprano, soprano, tenor) in German. The text tells a story of unrequited love and betrayal. The singer initially believed they were loved and destined to be with their beloved. However, the beloved has now turned their affections towards an older, wealthier man. The lyrics express a dawning realization of fickleness and a touch of bitterness, as the singer understands the attraction is based on wealth rather than genuine affection. This madrigal would suit a moment of lighthearted drama or reflection within a concert programme.
