A Dream of Returning to the Frostbound City

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

The wild geese have carried autumn south

The city gates slowly close deep among the mountains

Horn calls pierce the evening haze, one after another

I picture the lights of home as especially bright

[Pre-Chorus]

Wine can warm only the one hand before me

My heart still knocks softly at a doorway far away

[Chorus]

In this lonely city, someone is waiting for reunion too

The heart that longs for a return knows no difference between youth and silver hair

Keeping vigil through the long night does not mean I have forgotten the way home

It is that I still want to guard a place of peace for more people

In this lonely city, someone is waiting for reunion too

May those far away know we miss them just the same

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 2]

The flute blows the pale hue of frost into my clothes

Who quietly wiped their eyes on waking from a dream

I do not want this weariness to go understood by no one

Nor do I want to sing myself into a strength that has no tears

[Pre-Chorus]

Wine can warm only the one hand before me

My heart still knocks softly at a doorway far away

[Chorus]

In this lonely city, someone is waiting for reunion too

The heart that longs for a return knows no difference between youth and silver hair

Keeping vigil through the long night does not mean I have forgotten the way home

It is that I still want to guard a place of peace for more people

In this lonely city, someone is waiting for reunion too

May those far away know we miss them just the same

[Bridge]

May every shoulder that bears the wind and snow

May each find gentle rest in a heartfelt greeting

When all those we care for are no longer separated by roads

Then we slowly savor our everyday meal

[Final Chorus]

In this lonely city, someone is waiting for reunion too

The heart that longs for a return knows no difference between youth and silver hair

Keeping vigil through the long night does not mean I have forgotten the way home

It is that I still want to guard a place of peace for more people

In this lonely city, someone is waiting for reunion too

May those far away know we miss them just the same

[Outro]

Before dawn, gaze once more at the southern mountains

May this song travel to our doorsteps for us