Skogen sover

Skogen sover.

The forest sleeps.

Strimman på fästet flämtar matt.

A streak of light flickers in the firmament.

Dagen vakar i juninatt.

The day keeps vigil in the June night.

Tystnat har nyss hennes muntra skratt,

Her merry laughter has just fallen silent,

redan hon sover.

already she is asleep.

Vid hennes sida jag stum mig statt.

I silently lie by her side.

Kärleken vakar över sin skatt,

Love keeps vigil over its treasure,

kärleken vakar i juninatt.

love keeps vigil in the June night.