My Virtual Reading Room

Translation of lyrics:

One cannot live without grief,
But I want to wish you, my friends,
That in your joy, you would forget
That you recently had to grieve.

(Refrain): I want the songs to be sung,
And the wine-glass to be filled with wine,
And for all of you to wish yourselves
What I wished for you, just now.

I wish for you such a friend, who,
During a difficult or a happy time,
Would utter a genuine word,
Which would be your salvation.

(Refrain)

I want the ringing, happy laughter of children
To be heard everywhere,
I want the young women to be beautiful,
And the young men to be wise.

(Refrain)

If a young woman hurt your feelings this summer,
Because she didn't love you,
Let her regret this
Because she has now fallen in love with you.

(Refrain)