In the background is the Ilsensein.
In the background is the Ilsenstein.
For weaks I've eaten nought but bread
For weeks I've eaten nought but bread
As through 'twere fair time, hopping and springing!
As though 'twere fair time, hopping and springing!
Gracious! there's goes the jug all to pieces!
Gracious! there goes the jug all to pieces!
he wears a little black cup upon his head.
he wears a little black cap upon his head.
A thick mist rises and competely hides the background.
A thick mist rises and completely hides the background.
Rühr dich, und dich deisst der Fluss!
Rühr dich, und dich beisst der Fluss!