Lyrics: Duo de Desespoir (Romeo et Juliette)

English translation of lyrics from the Takarazuka production of the French musical.

Friar Laurence:
The Prince’s verdict
Was actually merciful
Everyone wanted him
To shed the blood of a Montague

Since your life was spared

It’s time you dried your tears and think
About how you will [survive] now
In order to overcome
This trial the Lord has sent you

Romeo:
I can’t bear living
Without Juliette!
Banishment is the same as execution!

(dialogue)

Nurse:
I told her of it
In her grief she even curses God
She send this ring with me
Saying that she wants to see Romeo
At least one last time

Now, if you are a man
Get up and stand up straight!
Your new bride is waiting
You must go to her bed

Romeo:
But how will I get there?

Nurse:
Leave that to me
I’ll make sure the back door is open

Friar Laurence:
Now, you should go
Have your first night with her
But remember that you must leave the city
Before dawn reaks

You should go to Mantua

Romeo:
“Mantua?”

Friar Laurence:
When the right moment comes

Both:
We will tell the Prince of your marriage
So that you can return

Friar Laurence:
And then the children

Nurse:
Capulets

Friar Laurence:
Of both houses

Nurse:
And Montagues

Both:
Can live in peace

Come now, take heart,
The Lord
Has not yet abandoned you

(dialogue)

Now, don’t give up hope
The Lord
Has not yet abandoned us

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