Lacrimosa

1 I saw the teardrops in their eyes Which filled my saddened heart with pain I pray sweet children, through all time, Such tears I ne`er shall see again For I would set the world at rest If such was ever in my reach That peace would surely be the way To bring true love and joy to each 2 I saw the teardrops on your face This life has thought to make you weep So now, my dearest, close on you A vigil I shall ever keep To mend and thus to ease your pain And so caress your weary mind Shall be my lifelong wish for you - Together as with all mankind 3 I felt the teardrops on my lips Their salted taste my heart despaired As witnessed I those fettered souls Set on this earth, so full ensnared O that I could become the balm To soothe all those yet grieving so And bring sweet solace to each one That happiness is all they know 4 Then as towards the heav`ns I gazed The tears of angels glistened high Upon the stars, as night-time`s glow Against the darkened moonlit sky All heaven`s complement did weep So wretch`ed was their sad lament For all the heartache of the world Which ever brought such discontent (Too many tears each one has wept Too many hearts are lost and torn Too many souls in sorrow deep - May all in gladness be reborn)