| A. Branduardi / From the 'Carnascial songs' of
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| Lorenzo De Medici known as Il Magnifico
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| This is Bacchus and Ariadne
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| Belli and each other ardent:
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| Because time runs away and deceives
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| Always together they are happy
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| These nymphs and other people
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| They are cheerful however
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| Who do you want to be honest, either:
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| There is no certainty of tomorrow
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| These happy satirts
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| Of the nymphs in love
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| For caves and groves
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| A hundred ambushes have been set up for them;
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| Or, warmed by Bacchus
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| Ballan, however, jumped
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| Who do you want to be happy, be:
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| There is no certainty of tomorrow
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| These nymphs too are dear
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| From them to be deceived;
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| Can't help love shelter
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| If not rude and ungrateful people;
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| Now, mix together
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| They play, they sing nevertheless
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| Who do you want to be happy, be:
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| There is no certainty of tomorrow
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| Midas follows them:
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| What it touches now becomes
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| And, what good is it to have treasure
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| Are you not satisfied with others?
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| What sweetness do you want me to feel
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| Who is thirsty however?
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| Who do you want to be happy, be:
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| There is no certainty of tomorrow
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| Women and young lovers
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| Long live Bacchus and long live Love!
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| Each sounds, dances and sings!
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| The heart burns with sweetness!
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| Do not struggle! |
| Not pain!
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| This has to be convenient
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| Who do you want to be happy, be:
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| There is no certainty of tomorrow
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| How beautiful is youth
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| However, that one flees!
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| Who do you want to be happy, be:
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| There is no certainty of tomorrow |