Why, oh why should I love you?
Why should I lose myself in you?
All around—youth, so fierce,
Longing for a spark from love,
But no ice to cool the flames,
And pain consumes the soul.
Why, oh why should I love you?
Why should I lose myself in you?
Youth and fire burn so wild.
Like a flower, I begin to fade.
If only there were shade to rest…
But instead of shade, I scorch in flames.
Why, oh why should I love you?
Why should I lose myself in you?
Youth is burning in my heart,
Leaving me no hope to heal.
Come, youth, give me strength—
And after this fire, leave me only ash.
