Il torrente [English translation]

On the old bridge in the valley I wait for you

And I watch the water with a quiver because

Just like the creek's water

You'll go by me.

You swore to me eternal love and fidelity

And now you sleep away from me without a shadow1 of pity,

Just like the creek's water

That sweeps and goes away.

Why, why do I look for you?

Why, why do I want you?

Because my heart cannot forget you

And my lips which you burn with scorching heat,

Just like the creek's water

Only you can quench (the lips') thirst.

Just like the creek's water

You go and go away from me.

And my heart desperately

You take it with you.

Why, why do I look for you?

Why, why do I want you?

You are like the creek's water that brushes against me while flowing

But in my arms I cannot trap you,

Just like the creek's water

That no one can hold.

Wherever you go, I'll follow you,

You'll get lost and with you I'll get lost!

1. Meaning without a sign.