Relentless Rain, a Lonely Heart

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

The rain shuts the long street outside the window

Even daytime feels like a deep night still asleep

The stove has gone cold, still waiting for a bowl of rice

I hide my name in the folds of old clothes

[Pre-Chorus]

Who will listen to my unfinished wishes?

Do not let this night finish answering for me

[Chorus]

However hard it rains, don't bow your head for me

However far the road, I must walk it myself

I raise an empty cup toward the silent eaves

Let that little fire in my heart keep me company as I sit awhile

However hard it rains, don't bow your head for me

I still have a journey I have yet to sail

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 2]

Footprints before the door sink into the mud

The old book has turned its pages through a damp autumn

Parting with winter clothes in exchange for a little warmth

It is not to forget tomorrow

[Pre-Chorus]

Who will listen to my unfinished wishes?

Do not let this night finish answering for me

[Chorus]

However hard it rains, don't bow your head for me

However far the road, I must walk it myself

I raise an empty cup toward the silent eaves

Let that little fire in my heart keep me company as I sit awhile

However hard it rains, don't bow your head for me

I still have a journey I have yet to sail

[Bridge]

If one day I can make it all the way along this long road

I will place my thanks in your hands

Then gently wave my sleeve once more toward the water

Let the name left behind me return to the wind

[Final Chorus]

However hard it rains, don't bow your head for me

However far the road, I must walk it myself

I raise an empty cup toward the silent eaves

Let that little fire in my heart keep me company as I sit awhile

However hard it rains, don't bow your head for me

I still have a journey I have yet to sail

[Outro]

Tonight, first settle down beside this cold rain

When daylight comes, I will still remember what first moved me