4 + 

In the swamp in secluded recesses, + 

A shy and hidden bird is warbling a song. + 

Solitary the thrush, + 

The hermit withdrawn to himself, avoiding the settlements, + 

Sings by himself a song. + 

Song of the bleeding throat, + 

Death’s outlet song of life, (for well dear brother I know, + 

If thou wast not granted to sing thou would’st surely die.) + 