soprano's lyrics..

I usually don't go to concerts where there is singing, just because I like instrumentals better. Well, I went to a recital with soprano (at New England Conservatory). I read the translations--now I see why her face had so much expression on it when she was singing in another language. Here is some of the text:

No, No, non si speri
No, no do not hope! hope is dead!
Weep, thoughts.
Dressed in mourning,
in your sorrow, betrayed desires,
leave my heart!
The joys of love are fleeting flashes, lying, frivolous!
No, no, do not hope! hope is dead!