English Rendering
On and on,alas,on and on!
Far away from me you will be gone!
You'll be away o'er ten thousand li,
A world apart between you and me.
As the way is tough and long,my dear,
Who knows if we can meet this year?
The steeds from Hu would neigh in northern breeze;
The birds from Yue would nest in southern trees.
Day by day,the farther you will go,
Day by day,the thinner I will grow.
As the drifting cloud may shroud the sun,
So the roving man may seek new fun.
Thought of you has made me look so old
When it comes to me that days are cold.
Do forget about it!Let it be!
I hope you'll eat your fill and be carefree!
