Dopo il sogno (or is it Lascia ch'io pianga?).

Such a beautiful song. I think it describes very well our human need to cry. Think sometimes we have this subconscious feeling that if we cry, Someone will take pity on us and change our situation for the better?

Signore per pietà lasciami piangere.

lascia ch’io pianga la dura sorte,
e che sospiri la libertà.
Il duolo infranga queste ritorte
de’ mei martiri sol per pietà.

Signore per pietà lasciami piangere, oh per pietà.

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Lord for mercy, leave me to cry.

Let me weep over my cruel fate
And that i long for freedom!
May the pain shatter the chains
of my torment just out of mercy

Lord for mercy, leave me to cry, oh for mercy