歌词翻译 (中文 → 英文)
Short Song Style
I lift my drink and sing a song, for who knows if one's life is short or long
Man's life is like the morning dew, past days many future days few
The melancholy my heart begets, comes from cares I cannot forget
Who can unravel these sorrows of mine, I know of only one man, the God of Wine
Disciples dressed in blue, my heart worries for you
You are the cause of this song without pause
"Across the banks a deer bleats, in the wilds where it eats
Honoured guests I salute, strike the drums, and play the flute
Bright is the moon's sparkle; will there be a time it can be grasped?
Thoughts of you from deep inside, never settling never ceasing
Friends drop by via a country road, the respect they pay really show.
A long due reunion we fest, sharing past stories we possessed
The moon outshines the sparse stars; the crows fly to the south
Circling the tree three times; on what branch can they find rest?
Mountains do not despise height; seas do not despise depth.
The sage pauses when guests call, so at his feet the empire does fall!