Ay Fond Kiss
Eternal Farewell: Unveiling Love's Bittersweet Embrace
Lyrics
Ay fond kiss, and then we sever;
Expressing a deep, affectionate kiss, followed by a separation.
Ay farewell, alas for ever!
A sorrowful farewell, emphasizing the permanence of the departure.
Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee,
The speaker promises heartfelt tears as a symbol of commitment.
Warrin' sighs and groans I'll wage thee.
Declaring a willingness to engage in emotional struggles, represented by sighs and groans.
Who shall say that fortune grieves him,
Raising a question about whether fortune causes grief when the hope is lost.
While the star of hope she leaves him:
Even without fortune, the absence of hope is emphasized.
Me, nae cheerful twinkle lights me;
The speaker admits to a lack of cheerful moments, suggesting a somber emotional state.
Dark despair around benights me.
Describing a pervasive darkness of despair surrounding the speaker.
Fare thee well, thou first and fairest!
Bidding farewell to someone described as the first and fairest, expressing deep affection.
Fare thee well, my best and dearest!
Repeating the farewell with emphasis on the profound connection, calling the person the best and dearest.
Thine be like, joy and treasure,
Wishing the departing person joy, treasure, peace, enjoyment, love, and pleasure.
Peace, enjoyment, love and pleasure!
Extending heartfelt wishes for positive emotions and experiences to the departing person.
Had we never lov'd so kindly,
Reflecting on the impact of having loved each other with kindness.
Had we never lov'd so blindly!
Contemplating the consequences of blind love, suggesting potential hardships.
Nor never met nor never parted,
Imagining a scenario where the couple never met or parted, implying avoidance of heartbreak.
We would never be so broken-hearted.
Highlighting the inevitability of heartbreak if love is experienced.
Ay fond kiss, and then we sever!
Repeating the opening line, emphasizing the bittersweet nature of the farewell kiss.
Ay farewell, alas, for ever!
Repeating a sorrowful farewell, underlining the enduring sadness of the parting.
Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee,
Reiterating the pledge of deep, heart-wrung tears as a symbol of enduring commitment.
Warrin' sighs and groans I'll wage thee.
Renewing the commitment to engage in emotional struggles represented by warring sighs and groans.
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