Lady Capulet:
The time of your father’s
passion is over.
Despite much enchantment
it didn’t last.
In him once burned the fervour
of the first night of love.
It was like a flood.
Today I still miss it.
I was beautiful like you.
He saw only me.
Your father, never resting,
never left my side.
But then the years and his
desire passed on.

Lady Capulet/Nurse:
We always dreams longingly
of our own Apollo.
Julia is ready:
Be happy to get married!

Lady Capulet:
Men.

Nurse:
Yes, men!
Men are so weak.

Lady Capulet:
They don’t understand us women.

Nurse:
They don’t know much about us.

Lady Capulet:
Sometimes, I hate them.

Nurse:
But me, I like them nevertheless.

Lady Capulet:
You’ve never been chased!

Nurse:
I know, but I can still hope!
And others can imagine,
she was a prude not to have
a few love affairs –
She takes life far too seriously.

Lady Capulet:
Don’t listen to this woman,
Untruths often come out of envy.
My husband  knows perfectly:
I have always been faithful to him.

Both:
Life goes on.
And time is so short.
While the offer is still there,
go now to him who courts you!

Lady Capulet:
Your dress stands safe.

Nurse:
I know, for I have made it.

Both:
And though we are only women.
You can certainly trust us.
We give you this advice:
Be happy to get married!

Life goes on.
And time is so short.
While the offer is still there,
go now to him who courts you!
One day you will thank us,
You must take this man!