"Zeffiretti lusinghieri" is a song Ilia sings to the breezes in the palace garden, asking them to carry her words of love to the man she loves, Prince Idamante. This song is from the Opera, Idomeneo.
Italian Lyrics Solitudini amiche, aure amorose, piante fiorite, e fiori vaghi, udite d?una infelice amante I lamenti, che a voi lassa confido. Quanto il tacer presso al mio vincitore, quanto il finger ti costa afflitto core! Zeffiretti lusinghieri, Deh volate al mio tesoro: E gli dite, ch'io l'adoro Che mi serbi il cor fedel. E voi piante, e fior sinceri Che ora innaffia il pianto amaro, Dite a lui, che amor più raro Mai vedeste sotto al ciel. English Lyrics Solitudes friendly, lovely breezes, flowering plants, flowers and blossoms, hear this miserable lover complain, I trust that in you I can confide. As long as I continue to omit my love to the man I love, How it costs my afflicted heart! Flattering Zephyrs, Ah fly to my beloved: And say, I love him My heart remains faithful to him. And you sincere plants and flowers, I water you with my bitter weeping, Tell him that rarest love of all has never been seen under the sky.