#in trutina

In Trutina

Written by an anonymous 13th century poet, composed by Carl Orff as part of his song cycle Carmina Burana

I mentioned the other day that I think this is the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard but I didn’t share the audio. Here is is, all 1:56 minutes of it.

Lyrics

In trutina mentis dubia

fluctuant contraria

lascivus amor et pudicitia.

Sed eligo quod video,

collum iugo prebeo:

ad iugum tamen suave transeo.

Trans.

In the wavering balance of my feelings

Set against each other

Lascivious love and modesty

But I choose what I see

And submit my neck to the yoke;

I yield to the sweet yoke.