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.