Narrator:
A summer in Bad Ischel is always worth a visit
and the heart so hopeful,
Sophie has explained to her sister
the whole arrangement in detail,
but it does not work the way she planned it!
Sophie:
So why did you arrive so late?
Her sister (Sisi's mother):
The weather on our journey was really bad,
we have to rest now for a while.
Sophie:
No way! The emperor is expecting you at 4 p.m.!
Sister:
What, that early? How does Helen look?
Sisi's father:
Max could not come, but I brought Sisi instead.
Sophie: (To Sisi)
That dress is completely inappropriate
and your hair looks awful.
Sisi:
I'll go change!
Sophie:
You won't make the emperor wait for you!
Narrator:
What use is a plan, even if it is a very smart one?
It's in the end just theory
only one thing is certain for sure
The way you plan and think is never
the way it will be in the end
The mothers have a lot to talk about,
the emperor is silent.
The marriage candidate feels uncomfortable.
The whole thing gets out of hand
because the emperor demonstrates that he has his own opinion about his
marriage!
Sophie:
Well Franz, speak Freely. How do you like her?
Franz Josef:
Who?
Sophie:
Why, your charming cousin, of course.
Franz Josef:
She looks like a fresh almond...
Sophie:
Like what?
Franz Josef:
A fresh almond about to burst.
Sophie:
That is almost poetry!
Franz Josef:
Her eyes so lovely and warm
Sophie:
And her matters are good too.
Franz Josef:
At the Ball tonight I will only dance with her! (indicating Sisi)
Mothers:
He likes..her???! Her!!!??
Well then, let's invite her.
Get up, go get her!!!
Narrator:
What use is a plan, even a smart one...
Sophie:
3 years of training, experience,
education and careful planning, all for nothing!!
Chorus:
What use is a plan.... |
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