Maria Callas — Samson et Dalila: Printemps qui commence song lyrics and translation

The page contains the lyrics and English translation of the song "Samson et Dalila: Printemps qui commence" by Maria Callas.

Lyrics

Printemps qui commence,
Portant l’espérance
Aux cœurs amoureux,
Ton souffle qui passe
De la terre efface
Les jours malheureux.
Tout brûle en notre âme,
Et ta douce flamme
Vient sécher nos pleurs;
Tu rends à la terre,
Par un doux mistère,
Les fruits et les fleurs.
En vain je suis belle!
Mon cœur plein d’amour,
Pleurant l’infidèle,
Attend son retour!
Vivant d’espérance,
Mon cœur désolé
Garde souvenance
Du bonheur passé.
À la nuit tombante
J’irai triste amante,
M’asseoir au torrent,
L’attendre en pleurant!
Chassant ma tristesse,
S’il revient un jour,
À lui ma tendresse
Et la douce ivresse
Qu’un brûlant amour
Garde à son retour!

Lyrics translation

Spring that begins,
Bearing hope
To loving hearts,
Your passing breath
From the Earth erases
The unfortunate days.
Everything burns in our soul,
And your sweet flame
Come dry our tears;
You return to Earth,
By a sweet mystery,
Fruits and flowers.
In vain I am beautiful!
My heart full of love,
Crying the infidel,
Wait for his return!
Living of hope,
My sorry heart
Keep memories
Past happiness.
At nightfall
I'll go sad lover,
Sit at the torrent,
Wait for him crying!
Chasing my sadness,
If he comes back one day,
To him my tenderness
And the sweet drunkenness
That a burning love
Watch his return!