I mourn the time of my early youth,
Time of binging and indulgence
Old age came, obstructing my path,
Finally taking my will

Despair, Gone is my time
Downcast, Darker than death
Birth!
A rose woven, Wreath!
Entwines my cot Death!
A rose woven, Wreath!
Around my corpse
Where are those I followed years ago?
Good friends I used to have
Dropped dead, some've gone with the wind
May God save those still alive

Despair, Gone is my time
Downcast, Darker than death
Birth!
A rose woven, Wreath!
Entwines my cot Death!
A rose woven, Wreath!
Around my corpse
Human brothers surviving us,
Don't resent our offences
If you remember us with compassion,
God will bless you all
Birth!
A rose woven, Wreath!
Entwines my cot Death!
A rose woven, Wreath!
Around my corpse