Soprano Carolyn Sampson summarizes the texts of the eight songs in the cycle thus: “1. I can’t think of anything but him; 2. He’s wonderful and I am not worthy; 3. OMG – he said he loved me; 4. I am his and have the ring to prove it; 5. Girlfriends: today I leave you for him; 6. I am pregnant with mini-you; 7. I feed my baby and am fulfilled; 8. Your death is the first time you have truly hurt me.” She continues: “Isn’t it faintly ridiculous to stand before an audience and sing these pieces today? I’m going to go out on a limb here and say … well, no, I don’t think it is.” – The Guardian
