You're searching here and there,
but when the death surprises you,
what will remain of your desires?
Vanity of vanity.
You're happy with your thoughts,
only enjoying gold and silver,
what are you going to have in the end?
Vanity of vanity.
You're searching here and there,
always chasing after happiness,
sane, cheerful, no sorrows...
Vanity of vanity.
If you see your peaceful face in the mirror now,
you don't imagine for sure what will be of your vanity.
Everything's vanity, only vanity
Live with joy and simplicity,
Stay good if you can1
All the rest is vanity.
Everything's vanity, only vanity
praise the Lord with humility,
give Him all the love,
and you won't lack anything anymore.
If you see your peaceful face in the mirror now,
you don't imagine for sure what will be of your vanity.
Everything's vanity, only vanity
Live with joy and simplicity,
Stay good if you can
All the rest is vanity.
Everything's vanity, only vanity
praise the Lord with humility,
give Him all the love,
and you won't lack anything anymore.
1. Italian movie whose homonym soundtrack by Braduardi won the David di Donatello prize