Rinaldo
Lads Lyrics
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In een hol met loof bedekt
Rust de dapperste der rovers
Tot hem zijne rosa wekt
Rinaldo roept zij minzaam
Rinaldo sta toch op
Uw gezellen zijn al wakker
En de zon komt ook reeds op
Ziet haar vriend'lijk in 't gezicht
Zachtjes zinkt zij in zijn armen
Sluit haar mond met kussen dicht
Winnen zullen wij of sterven
Allen gaan daarmee akkoord
Maar de roep klinkt door de dalen
En de bergen schallend voort
Zie hen lopen, zie hen strijden
Thans verdubbelt zich hun moed
Maar helaas, zij moeten wijken
Spillen vruchteloos hun bloed
Rinaldo ingesloten
Vecht zich vrij en maakt zich los
En hij vindt een onderkomen
Op een bergslot in het bos
Achter dikke donkere muren
Smaakt hij weder nieuw geluk
Dianora komt hem troosten
Met haar zachte handendruk
Rinaldo, edele rover
Gij rooft vrouwenhart en -rust
Vurig zijt gij in den oorlog
Teder in uw liefde en lust
The lyrics of Laďs's song Rinaldo tell the story of a brave and daring robber named Rinaldo who rests amidst the darkness of the forest in a hole covered with leaves. His companion, Rosa, wakes him up and informs him that his comrades are already awake and the sun is about to rise. Rinaldo opens his eyes slowly and sees Rosa's friendly face. He takes her in his arms and they exchange kisses tenderly.
The song then changes its tone and informs the listeners that Rinaldo and his companions have pledged to win or die together in a battle that resounds through the valleys and mountains. Despite their increased courage, they end up losing and spilling their blood in vain. Rinaldo, however, manages to escape and finds refuge in a mountain fortress where he is comforted by a woman named Dianora. The final line of the song describes Rinaldo as a noble robber who captures not only women's hearts but also their peace and tranquility.
The story is an interesting portrayal of the tensions and contradictions inherent in the idea of a romanticized robber. On the one hand, Rinaldo is depicted as a brave and fearless warrior who is willing to give his life for a cause. On the other hand, he is also shown to be a caring and tender lover who seeks solace and comfort from his woman. The song paints a picture of a complex and enigmatic character who defies simple categorization.
Line by Line Meaning
In de duisternis der bossen
In the darkness of the forests
In een hol met loof bedekt
In a hollow covered with leaves
Rust de dapperste der rovers
The bravest of the robbers rests
Tot hem zijne rosa wekt
Until his Rosa wakes him up
Rinaldo roept zij minzaam
She softly calls Rinaldo
Rinaldo sta toch op
Rinaldo, please wake up
Uw gezellen zijn al wakker
Your companions are already awake
En de zon komt ook reeds op
And the sun is already rising
Langzaam opent hij zijn ogen
He slowly opens his eyes
Ziet haar vriend'lijk in 't gezicht
He kindly looks at her face
Zachtjes zinkt zij in zijn armen
She gently sinks into his arms
Sluit haar mond met kussen dicht
He closes her mouth with a kiss
Winnen zullen wij of sterven
We will win or die
Allen gaan daarmee akkoord
Everyone agrees with that
Maar de roep klinkt door de dalen
But the call echoes through the valleys
En de bergen schallend voort
And the mountains loudly reply
Zie hen lopen, zie hen strijden
See them run, see them fight
Thans verdubbelt zich hun moed
Now their courage doubles
Maar helaas, zij moeten wijken
But unfortunately, they have to retreat
Spillen vruchteloos hun bloed
They shed their blood in vain
Rinaldo ingesloten
Rinaldo is trapped
Vecht zich vrij en maakt zich los
He fights his way out and breaks free
En hij vindt een onderkomen
And he finds shelter
Op een bergslot in het bos
In a mountain castle in the forest
Achter dikke donkere muren
Behind thick dark walls
Smaakt hij weder nieuw geluk
He tastes new happiness again
Dianora komt hem troosten
Dianora comes to comfort him
Met haar zachte handendruk
With her soft hand pressure
Rinaldo, edele rover
Rinaldo, noble robber
Gij rooft vrouwenhart en -rust
You steal women's hearts and peace
Vurig zijt gij in den oorlog
You are passionate in war
Teder in uw liefde en lust
Tender in your love and desire
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.