Music is by Angelo Mascheroni (1855-1905). <br /><br />Lyrics are by Joseph Herbert and Pietro Mazzoni. <br /><br />Caruso recorded this song in 1911. <br /><br />This was first published as an Italian art song ("Eternamente"), but the words were soon translated into English, and it became very popular. <br /><br />What is this secret spell around me stealing? <br />The evening air is faint with magic power, <br />And shadows fall upon my soul, revealing <br />The meaning of this memory-laden hour! <br /><br />A year ago our paths in life were parted. <br />A year ago we severed, broken-hearted! <br />Where art thou now? On earth, my love? <br />Or did thy spirit soar to realms above? <br /><br />Though nevermore on earth those eyes serene and holy, <br />Thy face that shone in beauty nevermore I may see. <br /><br />The music of thy voice is echoing still within me. <br />Thou reignest in my heart. In life and death I love thee! <br /><br />The air grows fainter still, the scene is fading; <br />Thy hallow'd presence in my inmost soul <br />Alone is real, by wondrous pow'r o'ershading <br />All things beside; I feel its sweet control <br />Filling my heart with confidence eternal <br />That I shall meet thee in a world supernal, <br />Where thoughts are felt, as I feel thine <br />In this blest hour, and know thy thoughts are mine! <br /><br />Though nevermore on earth those eyes serene and holy, <br />Thy face that shone in beauty nevermore I may see, <br />The music of thy voice is echoing still within me, <br />Thou reignest in my heart, in life and death I love thee!
