Returning Sails as Apricot Blossoms Fade

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Water encircles the distant village in quiet

Willow shadows gently lengthen the departing sun’s silhouette

As apricot petals drift toward me，I look to the shore again

You have yet to enter this spring scene that is nearly over

[Pre-Chorus]

Fragrant grass spreads ever deeper over an old road

Yet all I remember is your voice as you left

[Chorus]

Where the apricot blossoms end, I still await a little boat returning

Waiting for you to reclaim this season's spring beauty

I wish to speak of waiting a little more gently

I also wish to live my own days in peace

Where the apricot blossoms end, I still await a little boat returning

May this river someday bring word from you

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 2]

The green upon the islet slowly fills my eyes

A cup of tea cools and is replaced with a fresh one

I no longer count every fallen blossom as a loss

And leave a little opening for good news yet to arrive

[Pre-Chorus]

Fragrant grass spreads ever deeper over an old road

Yet all I remember is your voice as you left

[Chorus]

Where the apricot blossoms end, I still await a little boat returning

Waiting for you to reclaim this season's spring beauty

I wish to speak of waiting a little more gently

I also wish to live my own days in peace

Where the apricot blossoms end, I still await a little boat returning

May this river someday bring word from you

[Bridge]

Some homecoming dates are not for one person to decide

Yet some tender concerns can keep us company every morning

If the next gust of wind arrives at the door ahead of you

I will tell it I am still living with care

[Final Chorus]

Where the apricot blossoms end, I still await a little boat returning

Waiting for you to reclaim this season's spring beauty

I wish to speak of waiting a little more gently

I also wish to live my own days in peace

Where the apricot blossoms end, I still await a little boat returning

May this river someday bring word from you

[Outro]

Wait until the last glow of sunset sinks into the heart of the water

I move the lamp closer to the ferry landing