Oh beloved Hyacinth, my sparkling youth so fine More brilliant than all objects that shine Fit for erecting a sacrificial shrine Let my whole self be only thine
Harken all of you to Apollo’s Serenade for Hyacinth!
Oh citizens of Sparta, offer me your finest ***** In my arms his amorous body will never shrink Never will he be placed on peril’s brink His glorious soul under my care will never stink
Harken all of you to Apollo’s Serenade for Hyacinth!
Oh beloved Hyacinth, you will learn a lot in my guidance For any man of the arts, this is the greatest chance In music & sports, you’ll surely enhance You can have the future the power to glance
Harken all of you to Apollo’s Serenade for Hyacinth!
Oh gods & goddesses, behold Hyacinth evolve better His charming countenance will turn brighter His adorable assemblage will go stronger If you give him to me and no other
Harken all of you to Apollo’s Serenade for Hyacinth!
Oh beloved Hyacinth, in my lap you’ll have the greatest nourishment I will keep you away from any predicament My healing powers will safeguard you from ailment Never will your body & soul be in torment
Harken all of you to Apollo’s Serenade for Hyacinth!
Oh mortals & immortals, you will never regret Hyacinth will flourish if you make me your bet From me so many he’ll know & get To you I’ll unveil his being’s greatest secret!