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Ach Liebste lasz uns eilen
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Ach Liebste lasz uns eilen by Johann Nauwach — Lyrics
Ach Liebste, lasz uns eilen,
wir haben zeit,
es schadet das verweilen
uns beyderzeit.
Der edlen Schönheit gaben
fliehn Fusz für Fusz,
das alles was wir haben
verschwinden musz.
Der Wangen zier verbleichet,
das Haar wird greisz,
des Augenfewer weichet,
die Brunst wird Eisz.
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About Ach Liebste lasz uns eilen
Johann Nauwach's secular aria Ach Liebste lasz uns eilen is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of youth and beauty. Written for a solo voice (S), the German text urges a lover to seize the moment, as time and age inevitably diminish physical attractiveness. The lyrics express a sense of urgency, highlighting the transient nature of beauty, with lines describing fading cheeks, greying hair, and cooling ardour. The composer captures this sentiment with a melody that likely conveys both passion and a touch of melancholy, encouraging the listener to embrace the present before youth has passed. It serves as a thoughtful piece for a soloist, exploring universal themes of love and mortality.
