Britten: Owen Wingrave, Op. 85 / Act 1 - "Oh, How Unforeseen"

歌詞

Lets take a walk to the shore... In the pale blue sky... Lit by a fire burning sun. You and your untucked wrinkled shirt And I in my summer dress... We have no problem talking... We always have something on our wandering minds... I close my eyes, Its like a picture being painted by Van Gogh. Your baby blue eyes gleaming in the late sun lit sky... My blonde hair tied carelessly back in a low pony tail... I feel as if you are my older brother... Keeping watch over his much loved younger sister... Protecting her from all the evils of the world... Did you ever take notice that I look up to you? I walk beside you wanting you to hold my hand... I need guidence... You are strong...you accept you as you are Your morals are held with such dignity You dont care what others think... You let you be yourself and you let no one stand in your way... I open and close my eyes... Listening to all the laughs Ive shared with you... The endless advice.. A grin begins to appear on my face... I re-open my eyes trying to forget the fact that you will be leaving me in a year... What am I going to do without those strolls? I guiess I will just talk to Jay...the shadow... But before you go...I want you to know Know that I consider you a brother in my eyes and heart... I'll love you always and forever....