L'Amo Tanto, E M'È Si Cara
Joseph Calleja
I Love Her So Much, And She Is So Dear to Me
I love her, ah! I love her, and she is dearer to me
More than the sun that enlightens me
Every joy of my heart is placed, is alive in her
But if she had my happiness
At the cost of a single lament
Ah! I would rather choose
A thousand days of pain
Do not fear: calm your doubts
You will see her serene and happy
When she embraces her brother
To her bosom, avenger
Our leader, and our salvation
Unsheath the sword, and go out into the field
May Juliet's hand
Be a worthy reward for your valor
Ah! Juliet! Now this wretched mystery
Will be revealed
Ah! There is no human power
That can appease your father
