Mermaid’s Aria
“Mermaid’s Aria” from Oberon by Carl Maria von Weber – Marisa Robinson
Oh! 'tis pleasant to float on the sea,
When the wearied waves in a deep sleep be!
And the last faint light of the sun hath fled!
And the stars are mustering overhead!-
And the nights breeze comes with its breath so bland,
Laden with sweets from the distant land!
Oh! 'tis pleasant to float and sing,
While ever our dripping locks we wring!
O 'tis pleasant to float on the sea
When nothing stirs on its breast but we!
The warder leans at the twilight hour
Over the wall of the time worn tower.
And crosses himself and mutters a prayer
Then listens again to the witching air!
O 'tis pleasant to float and sing
While ever dripping locks we wring!
*Translation adapted from http://www.impresario.ch/libretto/libwebobe_e.htm