Asma Asmatoon (Song of Songs) from the "Mauthausen" cycle

Music: Mikis Theodorahis - text: Jacouos Cabanellis - vocals: Angelique Ionatos

Because of the earlier marriage of Dirk with Marie in Norway, the "family language" among us children has always been English. In recognition of this, we offer the text of the Theodorakis Hymn in English.

How beautiful she is, my love
With her everyday dress
And a small hairpin in her hair

Nobody knew how beautiful she was
• Girls of Auschwitz, girls of Dachau
Haven’t you seen my love?

• We have seen her since the big voyage
She didn’t have her everyday dress any longer
Nor the hairpin in her hair

How beautiful she is my love
So cherished by her mother, and the kisses of her brother
Nobody knew how beautiful she was

• Girls of Mauthausen, girls of Belsen
Haven’t you seen my love?

• We have seen her on a frozen square
With a number on her arm
And a star on her heart

How beautiful she is my love
Nobody knew how beautiful she was