Friday, 19 June 2026

Hans Christian Andersen: 'Brudefolkene'

Reise- og Veilængde-Kort til C. G. Iversens Adressebog for 1856


 

Brudefolkene

 

paa Jernbanen mellem Kjøbenhavn og Roeskilde

 

Paa Bane nu, paa Bane!

Seer Du den røde Fane?

De ringed anden Gang;

Vor Vei er ikke lang!

 

Jeg sidder ved din Side;

Vi gjennem Luften glide,

Alt flyve vi forbi,

Ja, det er Trylleri!

 

End milevidt derhenne

Staaer Kirken, og i denne

Min Brud Du blive vil.

O, Lyst at flyve til!

 

Vi eie Ørnens Vinger!

Hør alt, hvor Orglet klinger!

Hvor svandt dog Byer og Træer!

Et Kys! — Nu er vi der!

 

 

The bridal couple

 

on the railway between Copenhagen and Roskilde

 

Please hurry now, please hurry!

The red flag’s in a flurry.

The bell has twice been rung;

Our journey’s soon begun!

 

I’m sitting by your side;

As through the air we gllide,

All flies past, as you see,

Oh yes, It’s wizardry!

 

Though many miles away

The church stands where today

You soon my bride shall be,

Oh, let’s fly, you and me!

 

On eagle’s wings we fly!

The organ seems close by!

Towns, trees become thin air!

A kiss! – And now we’re there!



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