South Mountain, a Heart Far Away

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Wheels on the street pass my door as usual

Neighbors talk of rice prices and the children's new clothes

I move a small pot of flowers into the afternoon warmth

I no longer let every bustle dictate my steps

[Pre-Chorus]

The autumn colors by the fence need no applause

When I look up, the mountains step into my eyes

[Chorus]

Keep a corner of the Southern Mountain in your heart

Let the turmoil slowly fade, even when it reaches the door

A cup of warm water and a breeze are today's simple joys

Birds know where to return at dusk

Some contentment sounds too simple when put into words

I only want to live this moment quietly to its end

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 2]

When friends visit, I still set out an extra bowl

I am willing to listen closely to all the world's warmth and cold

I simply won't let someone else's measure hurry me along

Leave a little space for cloud shadows, for walks, for dusk

[Pre-Chorus]

The autumn colors by the fence need no applause

When I look up, the mountains step into my eyes

[Chorus]

Keep a corner of the Southern Mountain in your heart

Let the turmoil slowly fade, even when it reaches the door

A cup of warm water and a breeze are today's simple joys

Birds know where to return at dusk

Some contentment sounds too simple when put into words

I only want to live this moment quietly to its end

[Bridge]

Once I was busy proving myself，busy trying to catch up

I thought of peace as a stop far down the line

Only now have I learned to settle into ordinary life

I can find my own shore without leaving the crowd

[Final Chorus]

Keep a corner of the Southern Mountain in your heart

Let the turmoil slowly fade, even when it reaches the door

A cup of warm water and a breeze are today's simple joys

Birds know where to return at dusk

Some contentment sounds too simple when put into words

I only want to live this moment quietly to its end

[Outro]

Dusk gathers among the mountains behind the house

I water the flowers well, in no hurry to say it again