Discover the story of the song > Schwanengesang, D 957: Ständchen “Leise flehen meine Lieder” – Franz Schubert

The song is about a man who is singing quietly in the night to his lover, asking her to come to him. He tells her not to be afraid of any spies who might be listening, and asks if she can hear the nightingales singing for him. He tells her that the birds understand his longing for her, and that they can touch everyone's heart with their beautiful sounds. Finally, he begs her to come to him and make him happy, as he waits for her trembling with anticipation.