I attempt from Love's sickness to fly in vain
Since I am myself my own fever and pain

No more now, fond heart, with pride no more swell
Thou canst not raise forces enough to rebel
I attempt from Love's sickness to fly in vain
Since I am myself my own fever and pain

For Love has more power and less mercy than fate
To make us seek ruin and love those that hate
I attempt from Love's sickness to fly in vain
Since I am myself my own fever and pain