Galathea

Arnold Franz Walter Schoenberg

Ah, I'm burning with desire,

Galathea, lovely child,

Just to kiss your cheeks

For they are so charming.

How I yearn for those caresses,

Galathea, beautiful child,

Just to kiss your hair

For it is so enticing.

Evermore my heart demands

Galathea, lovely child,

Just to kiss your hands

For they are so tempting.

Ah, just see, I burn, I freeze

Galathea, lovely child,

Just to kiss your charming knees,

For they are so alluring.

Ah, what wouldn't I do, my sweet,

Galathea, beautiful child,

Just to kiss your feet

For they are so enticing.

But to my kisses, darling maiden,

Revealed your lips should never be,

For the fullness of their charm

Are found only in fantasy.