E lucevan le stelle [English translation]

The stars seemed to shimmer

The sweet scents of the garden,

The creaking gate seemed to whisper,

And a footstep skimmed over the sand.

Then she came in, so fragrant,

And fell into my arms!

Oh! sweet kisses, oh, languorous caresses,

While I, trembling, was searching

For her features, concealed by her mantle.

My dream of love faded away, for good!

Everything's gone now.

I'm dying hopeless, desperate!

And never before have I loved life like this!

And never before have I loved life like this!