Modest love

I'm not like other girls

who, if in love, hide their secret,

silently withdrawing,

and bow their head in sorrow.

Yes, my love is not mute

I won't shut up;

That's how I am if in love.

I'm not like other girls

Who, if in love

secretly hope;

I show my feelings

for all the world to see.

Often already has my dearest mother

seen me hand in hand with my loved one.

I'm not like other girls

but happy none the less I think,

because my love strives not

for a ring and bonnet.

He remains my beloved bridegroom,

cooing sweetly, as tame as

a dove he is my love.