1. I envy the southern breeze
Caressing your cheek, my beloved

2. And I envy the sun at dawn
And the sun again at sunset

3. And I admire the bird when it sings
On the blossoming branch's tip

4. For in them you may see beauty
Delighting your eyes, my beloved

5. Oh would that I were a lovely view
That you gaze on for long, my love

6. Would that I were a tuneful bird
Singing melodies so plaintive

7. I would give you to drink from my song
The smoothness of soul and heart’s core

8. For I see you incline
To the sun’s joy at sunset

9. And love the bird when it sings
On the blossoming branch's tip

10. And that I, from my heart’s passion
And intensity of love and flame

11. I envy the southern breeze
Caressing your cheek, my beloved

12. I envy the southern breeze,
Caressing your cheek, my beloved,

13. And I envy the flower as it sways
On the bank of a playful brook,

14. And I admire the river as it flows
Over the fertile meadow’s carpet,

15. For in them you may see beauty,
Delighting your eyes, my beloved.

16. Oh would that I were a flower carried
With the dew to my beloved's kiss!

17. Would that I were a brook meandering
Between blossoms and sweet perfume!

18. For I see you incline
To the flower on its fragrant branch,

19. And love the river as it flows
Rhythmically rippling on its course,

20. And that I, from my heart’s passion
And intensity of love and flame,

21. I envy the southern breeze
Caressing your cheek, my beloved.

22. Oh would that we were two birds playing
In the verdant meadow's freedom!

23. Would that we were two flowers swaying
On the bank of a playful brook!

24. The chamomile would bend me toward you
When evening's hour draws nigh,

25. For I, from my heart’s passion
And intensity of love and flame,

26. I envy the southern breeze
Caressing your cheek, my beloved.