Lady in Red Sleeves, Do Not Weep

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

In the autumn wind on the frontier

Drums and horns sound ever more urgently

Beneath the setting sun above the battlements

The banners glow a blazing red

I have just turned seventeen this year

Saddle and horse suit me just right

[Pre-Chorus]

On horseback feels steadier than home

With bow and blade in hand, I fear neither heaven nor earth

[Chorus]

Joining the army was always a joy

Whichever general I follow, I am just as proud

I will return in time for the willows' gentle sway

When I come home, the willow twigs are wonderfully tender

The moon shines into the spring chamber, a place of longing

You in red sleeves，there is no need to weep

[Verse 2]

Our mounted scouts have only just reached northern Ji

Our fame had already reached Liaoxi ahead of us

When the enemy hears our battle cry

They dare not even breathe easily in their sleep

Who would not love an army like this

Who could follow it and not feel joy

[Pre-Chorus]

I have finished my letter home

The date of my return is in the very first line

[Chorus]

Joining the army was always a joy

Whichever general I follow, I am just as proud

I will return in time for the willows' gentle sway

When I come home, the willow twigs are wonderfully tender

The moon shines into the spring chamber, a place of longing

You in red sleeves，there is no need to weep

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3]

If we fight, let us fight a splendid battle

Swift as a gust of wind sweeping past

Wait until the day of our complete victory

The willow buds will just be showing tender green

I carry my military honors close to my heart

I ride all the way back to see you

[Bridge]

The spring moon over the inner chamber

Will shine upon the flowering time we promised

Oh you, please don't weep

Your tears will wet the moonlight

Leave the window open a crack

I ask the spring breeze to play a willow flute

When the flute’s song reaches your window

That will be the moment I set out

[Verse 4]

The young one has left home

Then send the name farther into the distance

Wait until the spring breeze has turned green

The distance from beyond the frontier to home

I will appear right on time within

Within your waiting gaze beneath the willow

[Final Chorus]

Joining the army was always a joy

Whichever general I follow, I am just as proud

I will return in time for the willows' gentle sway

When I come home, the willow twigs are wonderfully tender

The moon shines into the spring chamber, a place of longing

You in red sleeves，there is no need to weep

[Outro]

The sounds of drums and horns lingered on the frontier

I tread on willow fluff on my way home