Wrapped In Roses

Adaptation based upon "Le Testament XXII, XXIII, XXIV" and "La Ballade des Pendus" by François Villon (1431-1463).

I mourn the time of my early youth
Time of binging and indulgence
Old age obstructing my path
Finally taking my will

Despair, gone is my time
Downcast, darker than death

Birth ! A rose woven
Wreath ! Entwines my cot
Death ! A rose woven
Wreath ! Around my corpse

Where are those I followed years ago ?
Good friends I used to have
Dropped dead, gone with the wind
May god save those still alive

Despair, gone is my time
Downcast, darker than death

Birth ! A rose woven
Wreath ! Entwines my cot
Death ! A rose woven
Wreath ! Around my corpse

Human brothers surviving us
Don't resent our offenses
If you remember us with compassion
God will bless you all

Birth ! A rose woven
Wreath ! Entwines my cot
Death ! A rose woven
Wreath ! Around my corpse