Spring's End on the River Islet

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Spring is almost over

Ripples recede into the distance, layer by layer

Oh, the willow branches along the bank

Lingering, they brush the water as though holding someone back

They probably know too

Someone on the shore has grown haggard with waiting

[Pre-Chorus]

The village stands all alone

Yet fragrant grass grows lush across the hills

[Chorus]

Misty waters stretch far, willow strands droop and sway

Around the lone village fragrant grasses reach the horizon

Apricot blossoms whirl in the slanting sun

Spring ends south of the Yangtze, breaking the hearts of those parted

Waterweed blossoms already surround the little islet

Yet the one awaited has still not returned

[Verse 2]

The apricot blossoms are nearing their end

One gust of wind and they gather in flocks

Petals fall into the river

Falling more softly than a sigh

I count the flowers on the water

As I count and count, the sky grows dark

[Pre-Chorus]

The setting sun stretches the shadows

So long it almost reaches the reeds on the far bank

[Chorus]

Misty waters stretch far, willow strands droop and sway

Around the lone village fragrant grasses reach the horizon

Apricot blossoms whirl in the slanting sun

Spring ends south of the Yangtze, breaking the hearts of those parted

Waterweed blossoms already surround the little islet

Yet the one awaited has still not returned

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3]

Spring says it is leaving and is already on its way

Too idle even to offer a word of farewell

Those who part understand in their hearts

Once more I must wait in vain until next year's spring waters

Water clover greens the whole river islet

So green it turns the heart gray

[Bridge]

Can your very guts really break with grief

Every day feels bitter anyway

I cooked enough for two

Bowls and chopsticks are always laid out for two

The blue-gray flagstone at the door

Polished to a glow by years of looking out

Boats come, one after another

The boatman shakes his head，and my heart grows sadder

[Verse 4]

Spring will come again next year

The willows still sway tenderly，the waves still give a gentle push

Only the waterweed on the islet

Will grow another year greener

The apricot blossoms will bloom again next year

I hope by then, someone will watch the sunset with me

[Final Chorus]

Misty waters stretch far, willow strands droop and sway

Around the lone village fragrant grasses reach the horizon

Apricot blossoms whirl in the slanting sun

Spring ends south of the Yangtze, breaking the hearts of those parted

Waterweed blossoms already surround the little islet

Yet the one awaited has still not returned

[Outro]

The last streak of red on the horizon

Dusk closes in on every side, leaving only the willow strands' brows