Water Lilies lyrics

I

Come away, Elves,

while the dew is sweet (1),

Come to the dingles

where Fairies meet;

Know that the lilies

have spread their bells (2)

O'er all the pools

in our forest dells;

II

Stilly and lightly

their vases rest

On quivering sleep

of the water's breast,

Catching the sunshine

throught leaves that throw

To their scented bosoms

an emerald glow;

Chorus

Come away!

for the midsummer sun grows strong,

And the life of the lily may not be long

III

Come away!

Under arching boughs we'll float,

Making those urns

each a Faerie boat

Row them with reeds

o'er the fountains free,

tall flag-leaf (3) shall

our streamer be,

IV

And a star from the depth

of each pearly cup,

A golden star unto

Heaven looks up,

As if seeking its kindred

where bright they lie,

Set in the blue

of the summer sky.

[Chorus]

V

And we'll send out

wild music so sweet and low,

It shall seem 

from the bright flower's heart to flow,

As if 'twere breeze

with a flute's low sigh,

Or water drops train'd into melody.

(End)

Come away, Elves,

Come away, Faeries,

Come away, Elves

Come away, Come away, Faeries,

• Artist:Caprice
• Album:Girdenwodan Part I 2012