[Madeliene speaks in rhythm to the music - ]
"Hungary’s final queen!
Glistens like the snow
Eyes that sparkle like the river Rhine!
My master, Lord of Death, fell in love with her
Can she resist his captivating spell?"
[Elisabeth enters]
Tori no you ni toki hanatarete |
I'm like a bird breaking free, That aims for the light As it flies into the night sky. But then it loses its way and Is only me." |
| [Der Tod enters, creeping in behind] | |
| Hapusuburuku wa kuchihate Hiroma no kyaku wa iki o tome Omae to ore no duetto o Jitto machi kogareru |
The Hapsburgs are decaying away The guests in this hall no longer breathe I simmer as I wait For your and my duet |
| [Der Tod and Mermaid/Death Minion circle and trap Elisabeth in, who is trying to escape] | |
| Saigo no dansu wa ore no mono Omae wa ore to odoru sadame Saigo no dansu wa ore no mono Omae wa ore to odoru sadame Ore sa! |
The last dance belongs to me Your dance with me is destiny The last dance belongs to me Your dance with me is destiny Mine! |
| [Elisabeth pushes away from Der Tod in fear and rejects his last dance] | |