Complaint of the Absence of Her Love (Folk Song) | Modern Indie Folk Ballad

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Experience a modern indie folk rendition of “Complaint of the Absence of Her Love Being Upon the Sea” with soaring female vocals and emotive acoustic arrangement. Inspired by timeless poetry, this song blends heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies for folk and indie fans alike. Perfect for lovers of powerful ballads and contemporary folk music. Stream, share, and add to your playlists now!

Complaint of the Absence of Her Love Being Upon the Sea (Modern English Version)
O happy ladies, who can embrace
The fulfillment of your joy,
Help me mourn my woeful state
And the heavy burden I bear.
I once rejoiced in the good fortune
Of my sweet chosen love;
Good ladies, help me lift my mourning voice.

On a ship, loaded with memories
Of thoughts and pleasures past,
He sails—the one who holds
My life while it lasts;
With burning sighs, for lack of wind,
His hope is his only sail,
As he heads toward me, the safe port of his desire.

Alas! How often in dreams I see
Those eyes that fed my soul;
Which once delighted me so much,
They still bring me joy;
So I wake as if with his return,
Whose absent passion made me burn;
But when I realize he’s gone, Lord, how I mourn!

When other lovers, in each other’s arms,
Rejoice in their greatest joy,
I drown in tears, mourning my loss,
Standing through the bitter night
At my window, where I can watch
How the clouds flee before the wind.
Look—what a sailor love has made of me!

And when green waves, as the salty sea,
Rise up with raging wind,
A thousand worries, in that moment,
Assault my restless mind.
Alas! Now my sweet enemy is drowned—
He who stole my heart away
And left me; but, alas, why did he do that?

And when the sea grows calm again
To chase my troubles away,
My uncertain hope still causes pain;
So fear cuts off my joy.
Thus my happiness is mixed with sorrow,
And every thought brings new doubt:
“Now he’s coming! Will he come? Alas, no, no!”