Ten Thousand Miles Beyond the West Window

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Two bright greetings ring out from the willow tips

White birds line up to stroll toward the blue sky

I push open the little window, mountain snow reflects its light into the room

A few boats from far away gently bring the riverbank to a standstill

[Pre-Chorus]

You can see the vastness without setting out at once

Spring is at the door, writing me an invitation

[Chorus]

Beyond the window lies a whole distant world

There is snow yet to melt and light just beginning to sprout

How much imagining can this little room hold

Birdsong pushes open the window in my heart once again

So life can be quiet and bright

Sitting somewhere familiar, I can still hear distant voyages

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 2]

The accents the boat passengers bring sound like another kind of flowing water

The mountain's shadow falls beside the table, keeping me company over a slow breakfast

Yesterday's troubles disperse with the steam from the tea

I add a little fresh hope to the empty flowerpot

[Pre-Chorus]

You can see the vastness without setting out at once

Spring is at the door, writing me an invitation

[Chorus]

Beyond the window lies a whole distant world

There is snow yet to melt and light just beginning to sprout

How much imagining can this little room hold

Birdsong pushes open the window in my heart once again

So life can be quiet and bright

Sitting somewhere familiar, I can still hear distant voyages

[Bridge]

There is no need to call staying in place a standstill

The eyes will carry the heart to more places

When one day I too step out the door

I will still remember how this place taught me to appreciate clear skies

[Final Chorus]

Beyond the window lies a whole distant world

There is snow yet to melt and light just beginning to sprout

How much imagining can this little room hold

Birdsong pushes open the window in my heart once again

So life can be quiet and bright

Sitting somewhere familiar, I can still hear distant voyages

[Outro]

The window frame holds the snowy mountains and a slender line of river

I hold this day carefully in my heart