Mahnung
Language: German (Deutsch)
Our translations: ENG FRE LIT
Mädel sei kein eitles Ding,
Fang dir keinen Schmetterling,
Such dir einen rechten Mann,
Der dich tüchtig küssen kann
Und mit seiner Hände Kraft,
Dir ein warmes Nestchen schafft.
Mädel, Mädel, sei nicht dumm,
Lauf nicht wie im Traum herum,
Augen auf! ob Einer kommt,
Der dir recht zum Manne taugt.
Kommt er, dann nicht lang bedacht!
Klapp! die Falle zugemacht.
Liebes Mädel sei gescheit,
Nütze deine Rosenzeit!
Passe auf und denke dran,
Daß du, wenn du ohne Plan
Ziellos durch das Leben schwirrst,
Eine alte Jungfer wirst.
Liebes Mädel sei gescheit,
Nütze deine Rosenzeit.
Passe auf und denke dran!
Denk daran.
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Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- ENG English (Michael P Rosewall) , "Warning", copyright © 2011, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Avertissement", copyright © 2009, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- LIT Lithuanian (Lietuvių kalba) (Giedrius Prunskus) , "Priminimas", copyright © 2023, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
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This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.
Line count: 22
Word count: 102
Warning
Language: English after the German (Deutsch)
Woman, don't be such a vain creature,
Don't catch yourself a butterfly.
But seek a real man,
One who can truly kiss you,
And with the power in his hands
Can build you a warm little nest.
Woman, woman, don't be foolish,
Don't run around as in a dream,
Keep watch! In case one appears,
Who might be the right man for you.
If he arrives, don't think about it for long!
Bam! Spring the trap.
Lovely woman, be wise,
Use your beauty while it is in bloom,
Pay attention and think about it,
For, if you do not have a plan,
And stumble aimlessly through life,
You'll become an old maid.
Lovely woman, be wise,
Use your beauty while it is in bloom,
Pay attention and think about it,
Think about it.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2011 by Michael P Rosewall, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., you may ask the copyright-holder(s) directly or ask us; we are authorized to grant permission on their behalf. Please provide the translator's name when contacting us.
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This text was added to the website: 2011-08-29
Line count: 22
Word count: 133