Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire, Katharine Whalen - A Woman's Life and Love lyrics

Since I first saw him, I think myself blind
I look around me and it's only him I see
His image floats before me
So gentle and so kind
He's got a clear mind and firm courage

Oh, ring upon my finger, little golden ring
Devoutly I press you to my
Lips and to my heart
Sisters come adorn me, banish foolish fear
Twine upon my furrowed brow
The blossoming myrtle

I serve him and live for him
Belong wholly to him
Give myself and find myself
Transfigured by his brightness
Ring upon my finger, little golden ring
Devoutly I press you to my
Lips and to my heart

The blissful dream of childhood has ended
Now I drink delicious death with you, my love
Now you have me caused me my first pain
That really hurt
You sleep, you hard cruel man
The sleep of death

The veil falls, the bell tolls
The black shawls, the carriage rolls
You, my whole world