Carmina Burana
Vincent Niclo Lyrics
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Velut luna
Statu variabilis,
Semper crescis
Aut descrescis;
Vita detestabilis
Nunc obdurat
Et tunc curat
Egestatem,
Potestatem
Dissolvit ut glaciem.
Sors immanis
Et inanis,
Rota tu volubilis,
Status malus,
Vana salus
Obumbrata
Et velata
Michi quoque niteris,
Nunc per ludum
Dorsum nudum
Fero tui sceleris.
Sors salutis
Et virtutis
Michi nunc contraria,
Est affectus
Et defectus
Semper in angaria;
Hac in hora
Sine mora
Corde pulsum tangite,
Quod per sortem
Stermit fortem
Mecum omnes plangite!
The lyrics to Vincent Niclo's song Carmina Burana are taken from a medieval Latin poem of the same name, which translates to "Songs of Beuern". The poem, written in the 13th century by an anonymous author, consists of 254 verses and covers a variety of themes such as love, fortune, and the fickleness of life. The opening lines of the poem, which also serve as the lyrics to the song, are a hymn to Fortune, a powerful symbol of fate and destiny that was often depicted as a wheel in medieval literature.
The first stanza of the song describes the variability of Fortune, which is compared to the changing phases of the moon. The lyrics also express the idea that life can be both detestable and desirable, and that Fortune has the power to shape one's destiny by sharpening or blunting the mind's edge. The second stanza introduces a more personal tone, as the singer describes being shadowed and veiled by Fortune and forced to bear the burden of someone else's wrongdoing. The lyrics convey a sense of despair and hopelessness as the singer struggles with the contradictory aspects of Fortune, which can bring both salvation and ruin.
Overall, the lyrics to Carmina Burana express a complex and nuanced view of fate and fortune, which is typical of medieval poetry. The tone is often dark and foreboding, but there is also a sense of wonder and awe at the power of destiny to shape human life.
Line by Line Meaning
O Fortuna,
Oh Fate,
Velut luna
Like the moon
Statu variabilis,
Your state is changeable,
Semper crescis
Always growing,
Aut descrescis;
Or decreasing;
Vita detestabilis
Despicable life
Nunc obdurat
Now hardens
Et tunc curat
And then cares
Ludo mentis aciem,
Playing with the sharpness of the mind,
Egestatem,
Poverty,
Potestatem
Power
Dissolvit ut glaciem.
It dissolves like ice.
Sors immanis
Immense fate
Et inanis,
And empty,
Rota tu volubilis,
Your wheel is turning,
Status malus,
An evil state,
Vana salus
False salvation
Obumbrata
Overshadowed
Et velata
And veiled
Michi quoque niteris,
You also strive for me,
Nunc per ludum
Now through the game
Dorsum nudum
Bare back,
Fero tui sceleris.
I bear your crime.
Sors salutis
Fate of salvation
Et virtutis
And virtue,
Michi nunc contraria,
Now contradictory to me,
Est affectus
There is passion
Et defectus
And failure,
Semper in angaria;
Always in distress;
Hac in hora
In this hour
Sine mora
Without delay
Corde pulsum tangite,
Touch the vibrating string,
Quod per sortem
Because by fate
Stermit fortem
Strong people are overthrown
Mecum omnes plangite!
Mourn with me, everyone!
Writer(s): Carl Orff
Contributed by Julia N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vikingsystem
O fortuna
Velut luna
Statu variabilis,
Semper crescis
Aut decrescis;
Vita detestabilis
Nunc obdurat
Et tunc curat
Ludo mentis aciem,
Egestatem,
Potestatem
Dissolvit ut glaciem.
Sors immanis
Et inanis,
Rota tu volubilis,
Status malus,
Vana salus
Semper dissolubilis,
Obumbrata
Et velata
Michi quoque niteris;
Nunc per ludum
Dorsum nudum
Fero tui sceleris.
Sors salutis
Et virtutis
Michi nunc contraria,
Est affectus
Et defectus
Semper in angaria.
Hac in hora
Sine mora
Corde pulsum tangite;
Quod per sortem
Sternit fortem,
Mecum omnes plangite!
2. fortune plango vulnera (i bemoan the wounds of fortune)
Fortune plango vulnera
Stillantibus ocellis
Quod sua michi munera
Subtrahit rebellis.
Verum est, quod legitur,
Fronte capillata,
Sed plerumque sequitur
Occasio calvata.
In fortune solio
Sederam elatus,
Prosperitatis vario
Flore coronatus;
Quicquid enim florui
Felix et beatus,
Nunc a summo corrui
Gloria privatus.
Fortune rota volvitur:
Descendo minoratus;
Alter in altum tollitur;
Nimis exaltatus
Rex sedet in vertice
Caveat ruinam!
Nam sub axe legimus
Hecubam reginam.
@Imaginaerum182
O Fortuna
velut luna
statu variabilis,
semper crescis
aut decrescis;
vita detestabilis
nunc obdurat
et tunc curat
ludo mentis aciem,
egestatem,
potestatem
dissolvit ut glaciem.
Sors immanis
et inanis,
rota tu volubilis,
status malus,
vana salus
semper dissolubilis,
obumbrata
et velata
michi quoque niteris;
nunc per ludum
dorsum nudum
fero tui sceleris.
Sors salutis
et virtutis
michi nunc contraria,
est affectus
et defectus
semper in angaria.
Hac in hora
sine mora
corde pulsum tangite;
quod per sortem
sternit fortem,
mecum omnes plangite!
@dudaszlatko2746
Ô fortune
Comme la lune
Changeable,
Toujours en croissance
Ou vous diminuez;
Vie détestable
Maintenant c'est dur
Et puis apaise
Je joue le jeu de l'esprit
Pauvreté,
Pouvoir
Comme de la glace.
Destin
Et vide
tu roules la roue
Mauvais état,
Vain salut
Toujours en train de se désintégrer
éclipsé
Et voilé
Vous brillez aussi sur moi;
Maintenant à travers le jeu
Dos nu
Je supporterai votre crime.
Le destin du salut
Et de vertu
contre moi maintenant,
C'est une émotion
Et l'échec
Toujours en service.
A cette heure
Sans délai
Touchez le pouls du cœur;
Que par lot
répandre le fort
Pleurez avec moi tous !
2. Je déplore les blessures de la fortune
Fortune
Avec les yeux qui coulent
Que ses cadeaux pour moi
Le rebelle se retire.
Il est vrai que ce qui est lu
cheveux sur le front,
Mais cela suit généralement
Une opportunité chauve.
Je suis assis sur le trône de la fortune
Je me suis assis haut,
Le succès est varié
Couronné de fleurs;
Pour tout ce que j'ai prospéré
Heureux et béni
Maintenant je suis tombé du haut
Privé de gloire
La roue de la fortune tourne :
Descendant diminué;
L'autre est pris en haut;
Trop exalté
Le roi siège au sommet
Attention à la chute !
Car on lit sous l'axe
Reine Hécube
@patriciaaudrain4699
Cette chanson si belle avec l'armée rouge que jadoreee aussi
Vraiment un énorme MERCIII
@RavagesOfHonor
I love the way he pulls off a tortured soul. I have no idea what he's tortured about, but he wears it so well.
@user-mq3tm8xp5b
От исполнения дух захватывает. Благодарю за прекрасное творение.
@moniquecuerel7237
Magnifique ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@user-bd3zg3zw9s
Великолепный артист и легендарный хор ❤
@dipalmamarie-claire6607
Magnifique bravissimo j’adore à Vincent 🍃🌹🍃💕🎶🪷
@dipalmamarie-claire6607
Beautiful magic bravissimo 🤗💕🍃🌹🌿✨
@patriciaperroux6855
Je suis impressionné par la puissance de sa voix, toutes ses interprétations sont magnifique. Bravo l'artiste.
@marquiserose2651
Royaume de France Eterneam 🇨🇵🤴👸🙏
@pascalch608
Salut ma rose moi. Je sert le Kayser psaume 115 .on arrive