A mermaid found a swimming lad,

美人鱼发现一位游泳的少年，

Picked him for her own,

选中他作为自己的情郎，

Pressed her body to his body,

把身体紧贴他的身体，

Laughed; and plunging down

沉入水里，笑声朗朗；

Forgot in cruel happiness

残酷的幸福忘掉了一切，

That even lovers drown.

恋人也会溺水身亡。