À Chloris [English translation]

If it's true, Chloris, that you love me,

But I hear that you very well do love me,

I don't believe that even kings

Have a happiness that compares to mine.

Death would be so unwelcome

To come change my fortunes

To1 the delight of heaven!

Everything that is said about ambrosia

Touches not at all my fantasy

About the prize that is the grace of your eyes.

1. Je corrige ici la petite coquille dans les paroles françaises. Je pense que c'est "À" au lieu de "A."

• Artist:Philippe Jaroussky
• Album:Opium: Mélodies françaises