Hildegard Behrens: Bethoveen - Fidelio, 'Abscheulicher'

Lyrics & English Translation Abominable one! Where are you going? What will you do in wild anger? The call of sympathy, the voice of humanity, Moves nothing in your tiger&will? But like turbulent seas rage Anger and hatred in your soul, So appears to me a rainbow, That bright on dark clouds sits: That watches so quiet, so peaceful, That mirrors old times, And new appeased my blood flows. Come, hope, let the last star From fatigue not fade! Illuminate my goal, even if it&far, Love will reach it. I follow an inner drive, I will not waver, My duty strengthens me (My duty) of true marital love O you, for whom I bore everything, If only I could be at your side, Where evil has you bound, And bring you sweet comfort! I follow an inner drive, I will not waver, My duty strengthens me (My duty) of true marital love. Please Enjoy! I send my kind and warm regards,