1. Seize the pleasures, for life is short
And a person's life in this world is fleeting

2. Do not let a readily available joy slip by
Whenever possible in this life, find joy

3. So hurry your steps, for I have wine
And a girl, and wine, and things

4. And cupbearers, and singers, and songs
And lutes, and drums, and flutes

5. Whenever we circle around, we see among us
A singer singing, and cups going around