Spielmannsfluch Lyrics in English by In Extremo
Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Spielmannsfluch by In Extremo from German to English.
Es war einmal ein König an Land und Dingen reich
Once upon a time there was a king, rich in land and possessions
Der saß auf seinem Throne finster und bleich
He sat on his throne, grim and pale
Was er sinnt ist Schrecken, was er blickt ist Wut
What he ponders is terror, what he sees is rage
Was er spricht ist Geißel, was er schreibt ist Blut
What he speaks is a scourge, what he writes is blood
Einst zog zu diesem Schlosse ein edles Sängerpaar
Once a noble pair of singers came to this castle
Einer hat schwarze Locken, der andre ist grau von Haar
One has black curls, the other is gray-haired
Der Graue sprach zum Jungen: 'Sei bereit mein Sohn
The gray one spoke to the youth: "Be ready, my son
Spiel die besten Lieder, stimm an den vollsten Ton!'
Play the best songs, strike the fullest note!"
:Es regnet, es regnet Blut
It's raining, it's raining blood
Es regnet den Spielmannsfluch
It's raining the minstrel's curse
Es spielen die beiden Sänger I'm hohen Säulensaal
The two singers play in the high pillared hall
Auf dem Throne sitzt das Königspaar
The royal couple sits on the throne
Der König so prächtig wie blutiger Nordenschein
The king as magnificent as bloody northern lights
Die Königin so süß wie der Sonnenschein
The queen as sweet as the sunshine
Sie singen von Lenz, Liebe, Heiligkeit
They sing of spring, love, holiness
Sie zerfloss in Wehmut, Lust war auch dabei
She melted in melancholy, desire was also there
Ihr habt mein Volk geblendet, verlangt ihr nun mein Weib?
You've blinded my people, do you now demand my wife?
Der König schreit wütend, er bebt am ganzen Leib
The king screams furiously, he trembles all over
Es regnet, es regnet Blut
It's raining, it's raining blood
Es regnet den Spielmannsfluch
It's raining the minstrel's curse
Des Königs Schwert blitzend des Jünglings Brust durchdringt
The king's flashing sword pierces the youth's chest
Statt der goldnen Lieder nun ein Blutstrahl springt
Instead of golden songs, now a jet of blood springs
Der Jüngling hat verröchelt in seines Meisters Arm
The youth gasped his last breath in his master's arm
Dann schreit der Alte schaurig, der Marmorsaal zerspringt
Then the old man screams horribly, the marble hall shatters
Do verfluchter Mörder, do Fluch des Spielmann Tun
You cursed murderer, you curse of the minstrel's doing
Umsonst sei all dein Ringen, mit Blut befleckt dein Tun
In vain be all your struggle, your deeds stained with blood
Des Königs Namen meldet kein Lied, kein Heldenbuch
No song, no hero's book reports the king's name
Versunken und vergessen - das ist des Spielmanns Fluch
Sunken and forgotten - that is the minstrel's curse
Es regnet, es regnet Blut
It's raining, it's raining blood
Es regnet den Spielmannsfluch
It's raining the minstrel's curse
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LUDWIG + 1862 UHLAND, REINER MORGENROTH, KAY LUTTER, MARCO ZORZYTZKY, ANDRE STRUGALA, BORIS YELLOW PFEIFFER, THOMAS MUND, MICHAEL RHEIN
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Spielmannsfluch — Minstrel's Curse
Spielmannsfluch directly translates to "Minstrel's Curse". It's a compound word that immediately evokes a sense of ancient folklore and dramatic consequence.
In the context of the song, it refers to the powerful curse laid upon a tyrannical king by a grieving minstrel. This unique word is central to the song's narrative, promising a tale of injustice, revenge, and the enduring power of a curse, making it highly enticing for a learner.
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