An Idle Oar on the Five Lakes

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

The setting sun sinks into my unfinished cup

The wind blows folds across the river, layer upon layer

I turn between drunkenness and waking

I see a shadow still journeying after half a lifetime

[Pre-Chorus]

The flowers along the bank know nothing of my hesitation

Simply let the sunset glow bloom in vivid colors

[Chorus]

Borrow a boat to hold the rest of my life

Let the mountains and waters lift the burden of my name

If a clump of autumn flowers still stands beside me

Then live my days as sunshine of my own

Borrow a boat to hold the rest of my life

And leave a lamp shining on the warmth and coldness of human life

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 2]

The distant geese can find nowhere to land

Like a letter I write to the mountains and rivers

I once wished to lift my ambitions above my head

Whom do I still want to shelter from a spell of rain

[Pre-Chorus]

The flowers along the bank know nothing of my hesitation

Simply let the sunset glow bloom in vivid colors

[Chorus]

Borrow a boat to hold the rest of my life

Let the mountains and waters lift the burden of my name

If a clump of autumn flowers still stands beside me

Then live my days as sunshine of my own

Borrow a boat to hold the rest of my life

And leave a lamp shining on the warmth and coldness of human life

[Bridge]

Retreating into seclusion does not mean forgetting everyone I care about

It means keeping a clear mind in a different way

When wind and waves bring the old questions back

I will still listen attentively to every person's voice

[Final Chorus]

Borrow a boat to hold the rest of my life

Let the mountains and waters lift the burden of my name

If a clump of autumn flowers still stands beside me

Then live my days as sunshine of my own

Borrow a boat to hold the rest of my life

And leave a lamp shining on the warmth and coldness of human life

[Outro]

Wait for dusk upon the river to slowly settle

Let this journey begin with forgiving myself