
贝多芬《欢乐颂》的歌词如下:
第一段:
Come! Sing a song of joy, for peace shall come, my brother!
来吧!唱一首欢乐的歌,我的兄弟,和平将会到来!
Sing! Sing a song of joy, for men shall love each other!
唱吧!唱一首欢乐的歌,因为人们将会彼此相爱!
第二段:
That day will dawn just as sure as hearts that are pure, are hearts set free.
那一天将会像纯洁的心灵一样确定地到来,纯洁的心灵就是自由的心灵。
No man must stand alone with outstretched hands before him.
没有人必须独自站立,在他面前伸出双手。
Reach out and take them in yours with love that endures forever more.
伸出你的手,用永恒的爱将他们纳入你的怀抱。
副歌:
Then sing a song of joy for love and understanding.
然后唱一首欢乐的歌,为了爱和理解。
第三段:
Come! Sing a song of joy of freedom! Tell the story!
来吧!唱一首自由的欢乐之歌!讲述这个故事!
Sing! Sing a song of joy for mankind in his glory!
唱吧!唱一首人类荣耀的欢乐之歌!
桥段:
One mighty voice that will bring a sound that will ring forever more.
一个强大的声音,将带来永远回荡的声响。
重复副歌与第三段:
Then sing a song of joy for love and understanding.
然后唱一首欢乐的歌,为了爱和理解。
Sing! Sing a song of joy for mankind in his glory!
唱吧!唱一首人类荣耀的欢乐之歌!
这些歌词传达了对和平、爱、自由和理解的美好愿景,是贝多芬《第九交响曲》第四乐章的核心部分,也是其最著名的旋律之一。
