The Magic Flute: Act I. “Don’t be afraid, now hear my song” (Queen of the Night, Tamino)

Don't be afraid, now hear my song
For you are noble, fearless, strong
So hear a mother's plea, do not ignore me
A wilderness of sorrow lies before me
Alone, abandoned and forsaken
How I recall that dreadful day
The day I saw my daughter taken
An evil man stole her away
In waking and sleeping I still hear her weeping
Her trembling, her shaking, her poor heart was breaking
I saw her sorrow all too plainly
I heard my daughter say her loss she pleaded with me
For all my power had drained away
You have chosen to defend her
Soon you must hasten to her side
And when you do release your daughter
Then you may take her for your bride