Stetit puella
Carl Orff Lyrics
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Rufa tunica;
Si quis eam tetigit,
Tunica crepuit.
Eia.
Stetit puella
Tamquam rosula;
Facie splenduit,
Os eius fioruit.
Eia.
The lyrics to Carl Orff's song Stetit puella describe a young girl standing in a red tunic. The tunic makes a sound when someone touches it, which adds to the allure of the girl. The song then goes on to describe the beauty of the girl's face, which shines like a dew-soaked rose and her mouth, which is in full bloom. The repeated use of "Eia," adds a playful and joyous tone to the lyrics.
The song appears to be a celebration of youth, beauty, and the natural world. The image of the girl in the red tunic evokes a sense of innocence but also hints at a growing sensuality. The use of the flower metaphor to describe the girl's face and mouth suggests a connection to nature and the cycles of life. The repetition of "Eia," may also be intended to evoke the sound of a chant or a call to celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Stetit puella
A maiden stood still
Rufa tunica;
Wearing a red dress
Si quis eam tetigit,
If anyone touched her,
Tunica crepuit.
The dress rustled.
Eia.
Oh, yes!
Stetit puella
The maiden stood still
Tamquam rosula;
Like a little rose,
Facie splenduit,
Her face shone bright,
Os eius fioruit.
Her mouth bloomed like a flower.
Eia.
Oh, yes!
Contributed by Ella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@foxlove2020
I loved her voice, thank the orchestra
@avideortiz562
Bello
@MuhuiZhang-hz7yu
Lyric and translation:
Stetit puella
rufa tunica;
si quis eam tetigit,
tunica crepuit.
Eia.
*A girl stood
in a red tunic;
if anyone touched it,
the tunic restled.
Eia!
Stetit puella,
tamquam rosula;
facie splenduit,
os eius floruit.
Eia.
*A girl stood
like a little rose:
her face was radiant
and her mouth in bloom.
Eia!
@craigbusick9676
No, no, just no