All language subtitles for Die Zauberflöte

Help me! Help, or else I'm lost...

...crushed by this serpent's jaws!
Have mercy, gods!

It follows relentlessly!

Oh, save me, save me!

Die, foul monster, by our power!

The final triumph now is ours!

At last this helpless victim's free,
thanks to our swift bravery!

A handsome youth.
How sweet, how fair!

The handsomest I've ever seen!

Like a picture, lying there!

If ever love could sway my heart...

...this youth alone would have the art.

Come, let's hasten to our queen...

...to tell her all that we have seen.

Perhaps this lad himself may find
some way to give her peace of mind.

I'll remain with him and wait.

No, I'll watch out for him!

No, I'll protect him.

–I'll remain! –I'll watch out! –I'll protect him!

I... I... I...

(They stay behind?)

(And I go home?)

(Each one wants him for her own!)

(This is no time to leave them alone!)

(This is no time to leave them alone!)

(The longer I stay, the more I yearn.)

(A secret glance and my heart burns.)

(Is there a way we two might flee?)

(But no one moves. It's not to be.)

(It's best if I myself depart.)

O noble youth, you have my heart!

O sweet stranger, farewell then!

Farewell! Until we meet again!

O noble youth, you have my heart!

Farewell! Until we meet again!

Where am I?

Is this a dream or is it real?
Has some higher power come to save me?

The monstrous serpent dead?

And what's that?

Catching birds, yes, that's my line,
and tra-la-la, life's mighty fine.

Catching birds has brought me fame.
Young and old all know my name.

My snares are laid. My sights are set.
I just whistle them into my net.

Mine's the life, so bright and free,
for all the birds fly right to me!

Catching birds, yes, that's my line,
and tra-la-la, life's mighty fine.

Catching birds has brought me fame.
Young and old all know my name.

If only there were traps for girls,
I'd catch a dozen by their curls.

I'd keep them in a cage, you'd see.
Then they'd all belong to me!

When I'd got them nice and plump,
I'd trade some for a sugar lump.

Then give it to my favorite one
and woo her till her heart was won.

And if she'd kiss me tenderly,
I'd ask her next to marry me.

Then snuggled in my nest we'd lie
and rock and rock to a lullaby.

Hey there!

Who's there?

Tell me, my jolly friend, who are you?

A stupid question. I'm a man like you.
Now may I ask, sir, who are you?

Since you ask, I am a prince.

A what?

My father rules over many lands and peoples.
He is king, so I am prince.

Prince? Lands? Peoples?

First tell me, are there other lands,
other people beyond these mountains?

Many thousands!

More business for a bird-catcher!

Tell me, what is this country called?
And who is your ruler?

If I could answer that, I could tell you how
I came into the world.

–But how do you live?
–By food and drink, like other men.

–And how do you come by that?
–By trading.

I catch pretty birds for the star-shimmering queen.

–Star-shimmering queen?
–And her ladies bring me all I need.

Tell me, my friend, have you been
lucky enough then to see her?

See the star-shimmering queen?

What mere mortal can claim to have seen her?

(How he stares at me!)

Back off! I have the strength of a giant!

The strength of a giant?

Then are you my savior?
You killed this serpent and rescued me?

Serpent?

Is it dead or alive?

Dead.

My friend, how did you slay it without weapons?

Never need them. The force of my grip
is stronger than any weapon.

You strangled it?

Strangled!

I've never felt so strong in all my life.

Papageno!

You called?

Here, fair ladies, I have brought you my birds.

For those, her majesty sends you today
instead of wine–water!

And instead of cake–this stone.

I'm meant to eat a stone?

Instead of sweet figs–a padlock for your mouth.

So you will never lie to strangers again!

Young man, we set you free.

Only joy and enchantment await you.

Here, our great queen sends you this,
a likeness of her daughter, Pamina.

This portrait's beauty I adore!
Who has seen its like before?

I feel it now. This angelic art
bewitches me and fills my heart.

I cannot name this new desire,
burning, freezing, with one fire.

Can these be pangs of love I feel?

Yes, it is to love I yield!

If only I could find her here!
If only she were somewhere near!

I would...I want...tell me, image, what to do?

Gently first I would caress her,
and to my ardent heart I'd press her.

Forever then would I be true.

Forever then would I be true.

Noble youth, arm yourself
with courage and steadfastness!

For the queen bids us say...
"Happiness lies before you."

"If this young man's courage is equal to his love..."

"...then my daughter, Pamina, will be saved."

Saved? From what?

Sarastro!

The evil demon has stolen her.

Come, ladies, show me the way!
Pamina will be saved!

Now prepare yourself. The queen!

She comes!

Tremble not, my son...

...for you are innocent and wise.

Such a youth alone may heal
the wound these royal robes conceal.

Grievous fate's decree has stung me...
my only daughter stolen from me.

My happiness all vanished the day that evil fiend....

That evil fiend stole my darling away.

I see it still before my eyes,
her torment and her fear.

Still I hear her frightened cries,
I see her anguished tears.

Helpless I watched, as if in a dream.

"Help me!" she cried.

But her plea was in vain...

...for all my struggling, I was far too weak.

I was far too weak.

Now you shall go to set her free.

Now you can restore life and love.

And when you've won your victory,
she will be yours forevermore!

She will be yours forevermore!

Can it be true, what I've just seen?
Gracious gods, pray don't deceive me!

Strengthen my arm, steel my courage,
and my heart will beat with gratitude.

This poor man's punishment is plain.
His tongue is under lock and key.

I sympathize but can't explain,
and have no power to set you free.

I have no power to set you free.

The queen has heard your mumbled plea
and bids us lift her stern decree.

–At last! Again! A chatterbox!
–Another lie, and double locks!

–I'll never tell another lie!
–This lock warns you not to try!

If every liar's mouth were locked,
truth alone would be understood.

Hatred, spite, and slander would yield....

Hatred, spite, and slander would
yield at last to brotherhood.

Prince, our mighty queen
has sent a gift to honor your consent.

This magic flute has secret powers
to guide you in the dangerous hours.

With this you can do anything.
Beasts are tamed and rocks will sing.

The grieving heart forgets its pain,
and sour hearts turn sweet again.

The spell this magic flute can cast
more than gold is worth.

It calms the soul and brings at last
happiness on earth.

Now, fair ladies, I've work to do,
so may I take my leave of you?

The queen's expressly chosen you.

Stand by the prince and go to fight the evil Sarastro.

That's not for me–thank you, though.
You've told me he's a tiger, no?

He's sure to run me to the ground,
and feed me to his snarling hounds.

Stay by the prince and have no fear.
You will be safe while he is near.

The devil take this valiant prince!

My life means more to me.
I bet that when the fight begins, he's the first to flee.

These bells are meant for you.

I'm meant to play them, too?

They'll sound bright and true.

Should I crank or strike?

However you like.

With magic flute and crystal bells,
a lad can cast enchanted spells.

So now farewell! All's been explained.
Farewell, until we meet again!

One moment, ladies. Tell me, pray–

How are we to find our way?

Yes, how are we to find our way?

Three young spirits are here to guide you.
Along the way they'll stay beside you.

And if you faithfully obey,
they'll be sure you never stray.

Three spirits are here to guide us.
Along the way they'll stay beside us.

So now farewell! All's been explained.

Farewell, until we meet again!

Why are you laughing?

Our tormentor, the all-seeing Moor, is surely going to be
hanged and run through with a spit tomorrow.

Pamina, the charming maiden....

She's escaped!

–Escaped!
–You there! Slaves!

Monostatos!

Fetch me chains!

Not for Pamina!
Brothers, the girl's been caught.

You're mine again!

Oh, nothing but pain!

Submit or you will surely die!

Mere death is simple to defy!

But spare me for my mother's sake.

Her heart would break with word of this.

Slaves, the chains!
I'll force you to obey me!

I'd rather that you slay me!
Can nothing move a heart of stone?

Get out! At last we'll be alone.

Where am I now? Where can this be?

Aha! There's someone there inside.
I'll take a chance and try to see.

A maiden, like soft moonlight.
Oh, what a delicate sight!

The very devil, certainly!

Have mercy!

Oh, pity me!

Shoo! Shoo!

You're the daughter of the Queen of the Night....

The Queen of the Night? And who are you?

An emissary from the star-shimmering queen.

My mother!

And your name?

Do you know my dear, loving mother?

If you are the queen's daughter, yes!

I am she.

That I can verify.

Dark eyes...

...check.

Dark hair...

...check.

Red lips...

...very red! Everything fits.

Except your hands and feet.
According to this picture, you shouldn't have any.

Permit me. Yes, it is I.
How did you come by this picture?

A complicated business.

I catch birds for your mother.

Suddenly today I met a prince.

She gave him your portrait,
and commanded him to rescue you.

He obeyed at once because
he had fallen in love with you.

He loves me?
Oh, tell me that again!

I love to hear that word, "love"!

Your head will spin when
you see this handsome youth.

I'll risk it.

But what if this is a trap!
What if an evil spirit in Sarastro's service–

You think I'm an evil spirit?

Why, I'm the best spirit in the world!

Friend, you have a generous heart.
I see it in all you say.

Of course I have a generous heart.

But what good is that?

I'd as soon pull out all my feathers
to think that Papageno has no Papagena!

Poor man. No wife?

Not even a sweetheart, much less a wife!

Everyone has happy moments he likes to share...

...a little companionship maybe?

Patience, friend.
Heaven will send her sooner than you think.

If only she'd come now!

A man who's touched by love's emotion
surely has a tender heart.

To share a man's sincere devotion–
that should be the woman's part.

The greatest joy that each may own,
to live by love, by love alone.

To live by love, by love alone.

Love can lighten every sorrow.
Every creature pays her due.

Love today and love tomorrow
keep nature's circle turning true.

The noblest aim of human life
is to be joined as man and wife.

Man and wife.

And wife and man.

Man and wife, and wife and man,
both are parts of heaven's plan.

This path will lead you on your way.
A manly spirit will not stray.

To these three virtues now hold fast.
Be silent, patient, and steadfast!

Blessed spirits, first tell me,
may I set Pamina free?

The answer is not ours to tell.
Be silent, patient, and steadfast!

A manly courage most excels.

Who bravely dares will win at last!

May the truths these spirits impart
be carved forever on my heart!

Where am I now? And what's inside?
Can this be where the gods abide?

It's here, these portals seem to tell,
that skill and work and wisdom dwell.

Where all men strive and vigor's crowned,
no vice or baseness will be found.

All danger mocked, and death defied...

...my purpose noble, my courage high.

Evil wizard, beware my scorn!

To save Pamina I have sworn!

Go back!

Go back?
I'll try my fortune there!

Go back!

"Go back" is all I hear.

One last door remains.
I'll dare once more to find an entrance there.

Who is it comes? Bold stranger, speak!

Why have you sought this sacred place?

Love and virtue are what I seek.

Your words disclose a noble mind,
but success is honor's counterpart.

Love and virtue you will never find...

...while death and vengeance rule your heart.

Upon a fiend, revenge in kind!

Within this temple, all's benign.

It's here the great Sarastro rules?

Indeed, it's here Sarastro rules.

But not in wisdom's sacred shrine?

He rules in wisdom's sacred shrine!

So everything's hypocrisy!

You wish, I gather, now to go?

Yes, I'll go, relieved and free–
the wisdom here is just a show.

Explain yourself to me.
I fear you've been misled.

If Sarastro is your head,
that's quite enough for me.

Listen, boy, as your life is dear,
I command you not to move from here!

–Is it Sarastro you hate so?
–I hate him, and the reason's clear.

And can you tell me how you know?

He is a tyrant, an evil foe!

And can you prove what you now say?

A woman can, who day by day
suffers grief and endless woe.

A woman told you this was so?

Foolish youth, to so believe
the webs that gossiping women weave.

If only Sarastro himself were here
at last to make his motives clear!

His motives from the first I knew!

Didn't that villain plot to tear
a daughter from her mother's care?

What you say is true.

Where is she now, what is her plight?

Who could survive this cruel ordeal?

The secrets of the temple's rites
I am forbidden to reveal.

Explain your riddle! Tell me now!

I am bound to silence by my vow.

When are light and truth allowed?

When you are led by friendship's hand...

...to join this temple's sacred band.

O starless night! O endless sorrow!

Will the answers come tomorrow?

Soon, fair youth, or nevermore.

Soon, they say, or nevermore?
Unseen powers, answer me!

Is Pamina still alive?

Pamina is still alive!

Alive!
For that one word my thanks!

If only I could find the phrases,
mighty forces, to sing your praises.

My song comes from a heart in love.
Let it be heard in heaven above!

How this magic flute enchants!
In its music, spells hold sway.

All nature is charmed, even the beasts will dance.

How this magic flute enchants!

In its music, spells hold sway.

All nature is charmed, even the beasts will dance.

But only Pamina stays away!

Pamina! Can you hear me call?

There's no reply.

How will I ever find you at all?

That is Papageno's sound!

Perhaps it means Pamina's found.
Perhaps Pamina's by his side!

This magic flute must be my guide!

Swift of foot and bold of heart
can still outrun, and still outsmart.

Unless we find Tamino, though,
we can't just scramble to and fro.

Ta-mi-no!

Shh! I know a better way!

It's closer! Yes, it does not fade!
At last Tamino hears our cry.

His magic flute's his sweet reply.

We'll tell all we've seen and done!
Hurry now, let's run!

"Hurry now, let's run!"

Ha! Now I have you both again!

You were foolish to betray.

Monostatos has won the day!

Bring ropes to tie them up.

We're caught, now they've shown up.

He who dares has all to win!
Come, my chimes, let bells begin!

Let the precious crystal ring!
Let the bells sound out and sing!

It sounds so happy, sounds so gay!

Let's sing and dance our time away!

If every man had wondrous bells
and played them artfully...

...their sound would work
a magic spell, and enemies would flee.

Music gladdens every soul in perfect harmony!

Life on earth's again made whole
by friendship's sympathy.

Sorrows first will yield to laughter,
then joy forever follows after!

Long live Sarastro!

What's that noise?
My feathery knees are shaking.

My friend, the day is lost, I fear.
Sarastro's near!

Oh, I wish I were a mouse and could quickly hide!

Or had a snail's shell-house to slip inside!

What now are we supposed to say?

The truth!

The truth! Let come what may.

Hail Sarastro! Sarastro all hail!

With his wisdom we shall prevail!

Long may he guide us to wisdom and light!

Sarastro is our leader, ordaining the right!

My lord, I here confess my crime.

I broke your law and tried to flee.

Yet in the end the guilt's not mine.

That wicked creature demanded love.

What choice, my lord, was left to me?

Arise, my child, and dry that tear.
Your story's meaning is quite clear.

And with no question on my part,
I discern the secrets of your heart.

Your true love's name is known to me,
but still I may not set you free.

Still I may not set you free.

It's not just for myself I plead.

My mother is–

Under my control!

All's lost, the happiness foretold,
if I return you to your mother.

Her love is truer than all others.

My mother is–

Too swollen with pride!

A man must show your heart its way.

Without a man to stand beside,
a woman's bearings go astray.

Now, proud princeling, on your knees!
The great Sarastro!

–It's he! –It's she!

Are things what they seem?

Surely this is no dream!

To hold each other is all we ask,
though just one kiss may be our last!

–Are they mad? –What impertinence!

Stop them! Will you add a fresh offense?

Your slave is at your feet.
His punishment I seek.

Think what schemes he dared!

With this bird, he was prepared
to find Pamina and steal her.

But in the end could he conceal her?

You know me...my loyalty–

Is plain for every eye to see.

Your sort of vigilance deserves...

What a generous lord I serve!

...a hundred lashes for your nerve.

How can you treat a servant so?

Do not thank me! It's my duty.

Hail Sarastro! His wisdom combines
both mercy and justice in our shrine!

Bring both strangers reverently
into our temple to be tried.

Cover their heads.
They may not see.

First they must be purified.

When justice is a certainty,
and virtue triumphs over vice...

...then mankind will be truly free
and earth become a paradise!

Consecrated servants of the great gods Osiris and Isis!

With a pure heart I declare that our gathering today
is one of the weightiest of our time.

Tamino, the son of a king,
waits at the gate of our temple...

...longing to be enlightened in our sanctuary.

It is our solemn duty to extend to
this young man the hand of friendship.

Is he virtuous?

He is.

Can he keep silent?

He can.

Is he benevolent?

Benevolent, yes.

Pamina has been designated by the gods
for this young man.

This was why I separated her from her mother.

That woman hopes, by superstition and delusion...

...to undermine the very foundations of our temple!

She shall not succeed.

To strengthen our cause,
Tamino himself shall become one of us.

Great Sarastro, can Tamino survive
the ordeals that lie before him?

Forgive my speaking freely, but I have my doubts.

I fear for this youth.
He is merely a prince.

He is more! He is a man!

I thank you.

Let Tamino and his companion
be led into the forecourt of the temple.

Grant, Osiris and great Isis,
this noble pair your wisdom's power.

Grant your strength for every crisis,
your light in danger's darkest hour.

Grant they may yet conquer death...

...but if they fail the final test...

...find for them in heaven's breadth
a lasting peace, eternal rest.

What a terrible night!
Papageno, are you still with me?

Sure, I'm with you!

Where do you think we are?

If it weren't so dark, I could tell you, but–

–What's that?
–This sort of affair is not for me!

I hear fear in your voice.

There are icy shivers up and down my back.

Be a man!

I wish I were a girl!

This is the end!

Strangers, what brings you here within our walls?

Friendship and love.

Are you prepared to risk your lives for them?

Yes!

Even if death be your fate?

To learn wisdom is my goal.

Pamina, fair maiden, is my reward.

You will submit to every trial?

–Every one!
–Then give me your hand!

Papageno, are you prepared to strive for wisdom?

I don't have it in me.
To tell the truth, I don't much care for wisdom.

I'm a simple man.
Food, drink, and sleep...that's enough for me.

And if I could only catch
a pretty little wife for myself....

That you shall never do,
unless you undergo these ordeals.

And what are they precisely?

To submit to all our commands and
not to shrink even from death itself.

I'll stay single!

And if Sarastro has already destined a bride for you,
a maiden exactly like you, to the last feather?

Exactly like me? Is she young?

Young and beautiful!

–And her name?
–Papagena.

I'd at least like to see her, just out of curiosity.

You may see her.

And when I've seen her, then do I have to die?

I'll stay single!

You will see her, but you may not speak.

On you as well, Prince,
the gods impose a vow of silence.

You will see Pamina, but you must not speak to her!

Now begins the first of your trials.

Beware the wiles of womankind,
the temple's first command insists.

Wiser men have been made blind
and yielded where they should resist.

Too late they see they've been mistaken...

...their loyalty repaid with scorn.

By all but death they are forsaken,
betrayed, abandoned, and forlorn.

Hey! Some light here!

Whenever those men in hats disappear
you can't see a thing.

Bear it with patience, and remember
it is the will of the gods.

Why stay amid such dark and gloom?
Fly for fear you meet a gruesome doom!

Tamino, you are now death's pawn!

For Papageno, all hope's gone!

–No, no, no! This is all too much!
–Papageno, hold your tongue!

Have you so soon forgotten your vow?
Words with women are not allowed.

–Haven't you heard? We're both done for!
–Silence! Not one word more!

Agreed. Not one word more.

But now the queen herself is near!
In secrecy she has come here!

–What? The queen herself's appeared?
–Silence, I said! Not one word more!

I've scolded your impudence before.
Remember the solemn oath you swore.

Tamino, listen! You are doomed!

Think now only of the queen!

People whisper.
They assume that nothing here is what it seems.

A wise man's not deceived by gossip fools believe.

Join this brotherhood, they say,
and hell is where you're sent to stay.

Now what the devil am I to do?

Tell me, Tamino, is it true?

The idle tales old wives repeat
are filled with drivel and deceit.

The queen has said it's true.

She thinks as other women do.
Stay silent now, and trust my word.

Your vow comes first, not what you've heard.

Why such a stubborn reply?
And Papageno silent? Why?

I'd gladly speak...I wish....

Hush!

As you see, I'm not....

My silly, slippery tongue's to blame,
and I should truly be ashamed.

Defeated, we must depart at last.
Their vow of silence holds steadfast.

Defeated, they should depart at last.

Our vow of silence holds steadfast!

This proves the ways of women weak.
Men will think before they speak.

Men will think before they speak.

These women are to be reviled!
Our sacred temple is defiled!

Away!

Alas!

Your steadfast, manly bearing has won the day.
But many perilous paths still lie ahead! Come!

What's happened? Papageno, stand up!

I fainted dead away!

Up! Be a man!

But tell me, good sir,
why all this torment and fright?

If the gods have already promised me a Papagena...

...why must I go through so many dangers to find her?

Come!

In all this endless wandering,
a man could fall out of love forever.

Here's my reluctant beauty!

This girl will drive me mad.

The fire that smolders in me will soon set me ablaze!

If I knew I was alone...
that no one could hear me...

...one little kiss...
I could get away with one kiss.

All men feel the joys of love,
want to fondle, squeeze, and kiss.

Just because they find me ugly,
why is happiness mine to miss?

Doesn't my heart beat like theirs?
I have flesh and blood as well!

To be forever without a wife?
I'd sooner spend my life in hell!

Why me? Why won't life allow
me to fondle, squeeze, and kiss?

Pale moon above, forgive me now
if I just touch her golden wrist.

So smooth! Too fair a chance to miss!
If, pale moon, you feel disgrace...

...while I steal one silvery kiss,
then turn away and hide your face.

Stand back!

Mother!

(Mother? I should eavesdrop.)

Where is the young man I sent to you?

He's sworn himself to the brotherhood.

The brotherhood?
Then you are lost to me, unhappy daughter.

Do you see this dagger?
It has been sharpened for Sarastro.

It is for you to kill him and bring me
the great circle of the sun.

–But dearest mother!
–Not a word!

Hell's wrath surges through my breast!

Despair and death now blind my eyes!

Plunge this knife into his chest
or forever after agonize.

No more my daughter! Outcast! Alone!

No more my daughter!

Unless Sarastro dies, you'll be disowned!

Unless Sarastro dies, you'll be disowned!

Hear, vengeful gods, a mother's curse!

Murder him?

Heavens! I cannot do it!

What shall I do?

Trust yourself to me!

Why are you trembling?
Is it me or your murderous plan?

–So you know?
–Everything.

There's just one way to save
your mother and yourself.

What way?

By loving me!

Which is it then, yes or no?

No? Then die!

My lord, I am innocent!

I know everything. Go!

If I cannot have the daughter,
I'll go and try the mother.

Lord, do not punish my mother!

I know all.

Now you will see
how I take my revenge on your mother.

Within these sacred halls revenge remains unknown.

And if a man should fall, his way by love is shown.

And gently led by friendship's hand,
he's guided to a better land.

Gently led by friendship's hand,
he's guided to a better land.

Within our sacred walls by love do all men live...

...no treachery befalls. Our enemies we forgive.

Those who scorn our noble plan
do not deserve the name of man.

Those who scorn our noble plan
do not deserve the name of man.

When the trumpet sounds, make your way toward it.

Be mindful of one word: silence!

Papageno, he who breaks the silence in this place,
the gods will punish with thunder and lightning.

Isn't this the life!

If I were back in the forest, or in my straw hut...

...at least I'd hear a bird sing.

Surely I'm allowed to talk to myself.

And why can't we speak
just to each other, man to man?

These people won't even give us a drop
of water, much less anything stronger.

–Is that for me?
–It is, my angel!

It's just water.

Tell me, lovely stranger...

...are all visitors here treated so kindly?

Indeed, my angel!

Then you must not have many visitors.

Very few.

Come, granny, sit here by me.

The time passes so slowly.

Tell me, how old are you?

What?

How old are you?

Eighteen years and two minutes.

Eighty years and two minutes?

Eighteen years and two minutes!

Ha, my young angel!

And have you a sweetheart?

Me? Indeed I do!

And is he as young as you?

Not quite. He is ten years older.

That must be a hot romance!

And what is your sweetheart's name?

Papageno!

Where is he then, this Papageno?

–Sitting beside me, my angel!
–What, your sweetheart?

You, my angel!

Tell me your name!

My name is....

I won't say another word!

Welcome, strangers, a second time.
It's here that great Sarastro dwells.

At his command, you now will find
your magic flute, your magic bells.

This tasty feast we now provide you.
So eat and drink, and have no fear.

When next we three shall stand beside you,
you both will find rewards are near.

Close by, Tamino...

...is she you seek.

And Papageno–

Do not speak!

Tamino, shouldn't we eat something?

While you're playing on that flute,
I'll just fiddle with my food.

I hate lobster anyway!

Mmm...a drumstick!

Sir Sarastro sure has sent us a feast.

Let's see if his cellar is as good as his kitchen.

Nectar of the gods!

I heard your flute.

But...you look sad.

Not even a word for your Pamina?

What? Leave you?

You no longer love me?

Papageno, tell me, what is troubling him?

What? You too?

Oh, this is worse than death itself!

I feel it now! The empty sadness!
Gone forever love's delight!

Gone forever joy and gladness!
Every brightness turned to night!

Look, Tamino...

...see these tears shed in grief for you, my own!

If your love were to disappear...

...the friend who's left is death alone.

Death will be my only friend.

You see, Tamino, I can keep silent when I must.

Yes indeed, in an adventure like this,
I can act like a man.

Here's to the cook!
Here's to the cellar-master!

You go ahead. I'll be along.

I'll not abandon my favorite foods!

I wouldn't leave now,
even if Sarastro set his six lions on me.

Tamino, save me.

O Isis and Osiris! The light!

The sun has banished darkest night!

Soon this youth will know the good...

...soon be part of our brotherhood.

His spirit is bold, his heart is pure.

Soon his worthiness is assured.

Prince, your conduct so far has been manly and patient.

You have two perilous paths yet ahead.

If your heart still beats so for Pamina...

...and you wish to be a wise ruler,
then may the gods lead you further.

Where am I? Where is Tamino?

He awaits you, to bid a last farewell.

A last farewell? Where is he?

Why now, beloved, must we part?

To meet again with joyful hearts.

But deadly dangers lie ahead!

The gods will protect me from every dread.

Such dangers lie ahead!

The gods will protect him from every dread!

Something whispers inside my heart
that certain death awaits you there.

A hidden destiny will play its part.
What fate decrees, we all must bear.

If only you loved as I love you,
your grief would equal my own.

Believe me, I feel the ache like you.
My heart is yours alone!

The hour has come.

This bitter moment pierces my heart.

You must now part.

–On our way!
–Your vow summons you.

–The hour strikes.
–Danger and death our love transcends!

Farewell!

We will meet again.

Are you leaving me all alone?

If I only knew where I am.

As long as I live, I'll never abandon you again!

Which way do I turn?

Stop!

Merciful gods!

If only I could remember which way I came in.

Stop!

I can't go one way or the other.

Perhaps I'm just meant to starve to death.

That's it!
Oh, why did I ever agree to come along?

You have deserved to wander forever
in the gloomy abysses of the earth.

But the gentle gods have remitted that punishment.

However, you shall never experience
the exalted brotherhood.

Well, there are plenty of fellows like me.

For me, a glass of wine would be exalted enough.

Have you no other earthly desire?

Not right now.

Your wish is granted.

This is more like it!

Delicious!

Excellent!

I feel so good now I could fly up to the sun...

...if only I had wings!

I have this strange sensation around my heart.

I want...I'd like to...
now what could it have been?

A sweetheart or a bride is Papageno's wish.

A cute and curvy, moon-eyed turtledove's his dish!

With food to sate and wine to rinse,
I'd be the equal of any prince.

That's all the wisdom I'd ever need.
There's my heaven, yes indeed!

That's all the wisdom I'd ever need.
There's my heaven, yes indeed!

A sweetheart or a bride is Papageno's wish.

A cute and curvy, moon-eyed turtledove's his dish!

So many girls flutter around me.
Not a single one's yet found me.

With no one to love me,
I'm driven into the arms of despair!

With no one to love me,
I'm driven into the arms of despair!

A sweetheart or a bride is Papageno's wish.

A cute and curvy, moon-eyed turtledove's his dish!

If just one kiss is longer denied,
I'll die of this burning fever inside!

All I need is just that kiss
to put me in a twittering bliss.

All I need is just that kiss
to put me in a twittering bliss.

Here I am, my angel!

So you're taking pity on me?

I am, my angel!

And if you promise to be true to me forever...

...you will see how tenderly
your little wife will love you.

You sweet little fool!

How I'll hold you, kiss you,
press you to my heart!

Press me to your heart?

Come, let's join hands and pledge our bond.

Not so fast, dear angel.
With marriage, a man needs time to think things over.

Papageno, I'd advise you not to hesitate.

Give me your hand,
or you'll be imprisoned here forever.

Imprisoned?

Bread and water will be your daily ration.

Not a friend beside you...the world forever lost.

Drink water? Renounce the world?
Not a friend beside me?

No, better an old wife than no wife.

So here is my hand on it.
I will always be true to you...

(...until I see a prettier bird!)

Do you swear it?

Yes, I swear it!

Away with you, young woman!
He is not yet worthy of you.

Don't interfere in my family affairs!

The heavens be damned! I'll never give up.

Soon the glorious sun will take
its golden course across the sky!

The foes of superstition wake,
and wisdom is enthroned on high.

Soon peace will bring its remedies.

Enlightenment will bless the wise.

Then mankind will be truly free
and earth become a paradise!

But see, despair torments Pamina.

How is she then?

Her mind wanders.

She feels the pang of love's rejection
so let us grant her our protection.

To her fortunes we all feel near.
If only her young prince were here!

She comes, so let us stay unseen
and wait to learn what this may mean.

This blade's the groom I now must wed.
The grave will be my marriage bed.

What gloomy words to overhear.
The poor girl's madness must be near.

Be calm, beloved, I belong to you.
What grief your kiss will now undo!

Surely frenzy clouds her brain.

Will she seek death to end her pain?

Dearest maiden, look! Over here!

Death is certain.

The husband who could never hurt me
has cruelly chosen to desert me.

This friend my mother gave to me.

The gods forbid this by decree!

Better by this blade to die
than linger with a loveless lie.

Mother, mother, it is your curse
that forces me to do the worst.

Maiden, come away with us!

My grief is now too much to tell.
False Tamino, farewell, farewell!

See how for you Pamina dies.
This dagger stops the tears and sighs.

Stop! Poor girl, so sad and lonely!

If Tamino could be near you,
he would surely weep to hear you.

The prince loves you and you only.

You say he loves me in return,
pretending so to scoff and spurn?

Is it one's beloved one betrays?
For me alone he could not stay?

To tell you why is not allowed,
though we may lead you to him now.

Follow us and you will see
his devotion and his bravery.

Death itself he dares somehow!

Lead me to him! I long to see!

Two hearts entwined as one forever...

...not even doubt and weakness sever.

Their enemies may plot elsewhere,
but the gods protect this noble pair.

He who walks this path of trials...

...by fire, water, air, and earth is tested.

If he can conquer fear of death...

...he will rise from earth to heaven.

Enlightened, he will understand...

...all the mysteries of Isis.

Death I defy, and like a man
keep on the journey I began.

Unlock the fatal gates of fear.
Virtue leads me, the way is clear.

Tamino, wait! I must see you!

What was that? Pamina's voice!

Yes, that is Pamina's voice.

What joy if she is at my side!
No destiny can separate us...

...though death itself at last awaits us!

Am I allowed to break my silence?

You are allowed to break your silence.

What joy when we can meet again!

To enter the temple hand in hand!

The woman who braves the deadly night...

...is worthy to receive the light.

Tamino mine!

My love!

Pamina mine!

My love!

Behold the gates of terror
where death and destiny loom.

Whatever we walk through,
when I am by your side...

...I myself will lead you,
and love will be my guide.

With roses we'll the path adorn,
for roses always bloom with thorns.

So take your magic flute and play.

It will protect us on our way.

It was made at the witching hour,
releasing ancient powers.

My father carved it amid lightning and thunder.

In the heart of the ancient oak
he heard sweet music's wonder.

The magic flute! It's time you played,
to guard us on our ominous way.

Encircled with sweet music's might,
we walk into death's darkest night.

Encircled with sweet music's might,
we walk into death's darkest night.

We have survived the fiery flames.
The flute has kept us safe from harm.

Now to endure the watery deep.
Oh, let our magic music charm.

Our triumph the all-wise gods allow!
The mighty Isis stands by us now!

Rejoice! Rejoice! The valiant pair!

You have emerged from danger's lair.

Isis has smiled on your noble minds.

Come, enter now our temple's shrine!

Sweetheart! Dearest! My beloved!

Useless! She is lost forever!
I was never meant to have her.

By chattering I missed my chance.
Here's the end to my romance.

Ever since I sipped that wine...

...and saw the girl who will be mine,
the fire in my heart is burning.

It blazes here and scorches there.

Papagena! My dove! My darling!
Papagena! My pretty starling!

She doesn't know the way to find me.
Time to leave the world behind me.

Since my love was all in vain,
it's time to end a life of pain.

I'll decorate this sturdy tree...

...with the hanging body of me.

My wretched life has been misspent.
Goodbye, world. You won't lament.

All you did was mistreat me,
and now no little wife to greet me.

So this is it. It's time to die.
Pretty maidens, goodbye!

If there were just someone to care,
take pity on me, want to spare–

Yes! This once I might relent!
Speak up! Have I your consent?

No one hears me. No reply.
Well, I guess I'll have to die.

Come on, Papageno, the rope!
Can't you see there is no hope!

Wait! One more chance. Let's see.

Suppose I count from one to three.

Not a sound. The die is cast!
This moment then is to be my last.

No sympathy? No help? All right!
You unlucky world of pain, good night!

Papageno! Wait!

Take our advice.
You live just once. Let that suffice.

Wise advice. Go on, mock me!

If, like me, your hearts were aswirl,
you too would be chasing after girls.

Take up your magic bells and play.
Your sweetheart will soon enough obey.

What a fool! I forgot the bells!

My pretty chimes, now cast your spell!
You'll bring her back as nothing will.

Ring, little bells, ring out, bring my sweetheart here!

Ring, little bells, ring out, bring my sweetheart here!

Now, Papageno, look here!

–Now will you be mine forever?
–Now I will be yours forever!

–Now you'll be my little love!
–Now you'll be my turtledove!

Oh, what bliss! Oh, what joy!

May the gods bless us and crown our caresses...

...with many a little girl and boy!

First a little Papageno!

Then a little Papagena!

Then another Papageno!

Then another Papagena!

The greatest joy of any...

...is many, many Papagenos, Papagenas...

...to bless their parents' nest!

Softly, softly, one step more!

We'll soon be at the temple door.

Your Highness, I pray you keep your word.

You promised your child as my bride.

That is my will. I'll keep my word.
I promised my child as your bride.

Silence! I hear a roaring sound.
Like thunder, or a waterfall.

Yes, that roaring is a frightful sound,
like distant thunder's threatening call.

Now Sarastro is within the great hall.
And now is when the lightning falls!

Our flaming swords for the enemy!
We will destroy their blasphemy!

Glorious Queen, accept this fight
as your last sacrificial rite!

Shattered, ruined is our might,
all plunged into endless night!

The sun's golden splendor has banished the night.

The forces of evil are vanquished by right.

Hail to those who have passed through the night!

By Osiris and Isis brought to the light!

Brave hearts have won the glorious crown!

May beauty to wisdom forever be bound!