Knocking at the Door by Moonlight

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

I head out while spring is here

Weary and dust-covered, I meet the villagers

A farmer asks me to stay for a meal

Though the winter-brewed wine is cloudy，the affection is sincere

Chicken and pork fill the table

Only a bountiful year can offer, such warm hospitality

[Pre-Chorus]

莫笑农家酒浑 — Do not laugh at the farmer's cloudy wine

The wine is cloudy, the heart is warm

[Chorus]

莫笑农家腊酒浑 — Do not laugh at the farmer's cloudy winter-brewed wine

丰年留客足鸡豚 (In a harvest year, there is chicken and pork aplenty to keep guests longer)

Mountains upon mountains, winding waters, I walk until my head spins

柳暗花明又一村 — Beyond shaded willows and bright blossoms, another village appears

The view suddenly opens, the lamplight feels welcoming

Where the path ends, another world awaits

[Verse 2]

That road I took to get here

Walking left me weary, and my soul adrift

The path ahead seems about to end

My heart gives a jolt, and sinks

The willow green suddenly deepens

Behind the flower shadows, laughter and voices can be heard

[Pre-Chorus]

The sounds of flutes and drums drift over

The Spring Earth God Festival draws closer and closer

[Chorus]

莫笑农家腊酒浑 — Do not laugh at the farmer's cloudy winter-brewed wine

丰年留客足鸡豚 (In a harvest year, there is chicken and pork aplenty to keep guests longer)

Mountains upon mountains, winding waters, I walk until my head spins

柳暗花明又一村 — Beyond shaded willows and bright blossoms, another village appears

The view suddenly opens, the lamplight feels welcoming

Where the path ends, another world awaits

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3]

山重水复疑无路 — Mountains fold and waters wind，I fear there is no road ahead

Around the bend, indeed, green willows and fresh blossoms

Flutes and drums chase after the crowd

衣冠简朴，古风犹存 — Their dress is plain，the old ways still endure

The children run in pursuit

The elders clasp their hands in greeting, their smiles warm and gentle

[Bridge]

从今若许闲乘月 (If henceforth I may wander at leisure by moonlight)

Leaning on my staff, I'll come knock at your door at any hour

If the moon will lend me its light

I will come every night, whatever the hour

Another cup of winter-brewed wine

Listening to the elders tell, in the old hometown tongue

Such lovely days

However far I go, I must return to relive it

[Verse 4]

The moon rises above the mountain

Leaning on my staff, I head home, treading traces of moonlight

Looking back at that little village

Lamps one by one，as though asking me to stay

Having traveled such a long road

Our affection runs deeper, even than the night

[Final Chorus]

莫笑农家腊酒浑 — Do not laugh at the farmer's cloudy winter-brewed wine

丰年留客足鸡豚 (In a harvest year, there is chicken and pork aplenty to keep guests longer)

Mountains upon mountains, winding waters, I walk until my head spins

柳暗花明又一村 — Beyond shaded willows and bright blossoms, another village appears

The view suddenly opens, the lamplight feels welcoming

Where the path ends, another world awaits

[Outro]

柳暗花明又一村 — Beyond shaded willows and bright blossoms, another village appears

However cloudy the winter-brewed wine, the affection is mellow