Gunther: There are thirteen foreign knights here at my court Clad in robes of gold They look like they are up to fight What a curious sight! Kriemhilt: Never have I seen a man so fair The sun shines on his hair Oh noble stranger, notice me! What does he want, who could he be?
Hagen: He who slew the dragon, he who fought against the beast He who owns the treasure, he who fought against the beast
Kriemhilt: At our court! Sifrit: Arms at hand, prepared to fight I stand I will rule your land Gunther: What have I done to spur your wrath? Don't take my breath! Hagen: He'd be a useful ally, I'd dare say So why not invite him to stay? Brothers, you shall live in peace Should he fight your enemies?
Kriemhilt: I leave my window as the moon ascends Watched countless tournaments The nobleman that I adore I took a fancy from afar Sifrit: I've demonstrated all my skills at length My armor and my strength Yet she stays out of my view What's going wrong. What could I do?
I who slew the dragon, I who fought against the beast I who owns the treasure am now forced down on my knees
...a year passed and day by day Sifrit was aware of this noble maid he Did love with all his heart. But sadly he had to stand, he never beheld her, she was still a stranger to him...
Gunther: Their messengers have been sent from afar The Danes declare us war What a peril we are in... Sifrit: With your soldiers we will win! Kriemhilt: He has never feared and never failed Never surrendered, never ailed He is cunning and is brave And with his help we shall be safe
He who slew the dragon, he who fought against the beast He who owns the treasure will now fight our enemies
Kriemhilt: At our court! Sifrit: Arms at hand, prepared to fight I stand Your army at my command No foe shall set foot past the Rine To harm the love of mine What I cherish, I defend You are in safe hands Brothers, we fight side by side Kriemhilt: Into the battle we stride