1. I yearned for the era that has passed and gone
So here I am, in the dark, seeking the dawn

2. A blaze with the fire of my heart, I cannot bear the sorrow
Drowning in the water of my tears, I cannot swim to shore

3. I am veiled, so I have no tricks to meet you
Though I stay up loving you night and day

4. My cheeks and eyelids aflame and tears streaming
One moment swimming, another moment aflame

5. My solace is thoughts of love, until I tried it
And realized play is not the same as earnest

6. A beloved I shunned people for his love
And for his sake turned from mentioning them

7. I made my heart await news of him
Perhaps the closer of doors will open them

8. I envied tears that fell for you
For love is healed by swimming, I know true

9. Your affection, I cannot bear patience from you
If I don't get your love, then turn away

10. My eyes and ears are forbidden for anyone else
For you, my master, created my nature and being