8. Chramer, gip die varwe mir (Shopkeeper, give me colour)
(Semi-Chorus)
Chramer, gip die varwe mir, Shopkeeper, give me colour
die min wengel roete, to make my cheeks red,
damit ich die jungen man so that I can make the young men
an ir dank der minnenliebe noete. love me, against their will.
Seht mich an, Look at me,
jungen man! young men!
lat mich iu gevallen! Let me please you!
Minnet, tugentliche man, Good men, love
minnecliche frouwen! women worthy of love!
minne tuot iu hoch gemout Love ennobles your spirit