Translation of the song Alma oppressa da sorte crudele artist Antonio Vivaldi

Alma oppressa da sorte crudele

Soul oppressed by cruel fate

pensa invan mitigar il dolore

you think in vain to placate the pain

con amore, ch'è un altro dolor.

with love, which is but another pain.

Deh raccogli al pensiero le vele,

I pray thee, gather together in check your thoughts,

e se folle non sei, ti dia pena

and if you are not mad, trouble yourself with

la catena del piè non del cor.

the chain on your foot, not your heart