Can she excuse my wrongs (mp3)

The dwsChorale performs the Madrigal by John Dowland, which has been adapted for male voices. The song poses contemplative questions such as whether wrongs can be justified by virtue, whether goodness can be attributed to unkindness, and whether elusive clarity can be likened to smoke from a fire. It ponders if barren leaves deserve praise and likens unrequited love to fleeting words written on sand. It suggests that appearances can be deceiving and warns against misinterpretation in the face of unclear vision.