I

The moon quietly climbs above the trees    the moonlight is as beautiful as my beloved

My beloved, where are You    have You ever heard my weeping

Who would give me love but You    who would be worried about me but You

Who would be concerned about me but You    who would cherish my life but You

Moon, please go back quickly to the other end of the sky    don’t let my beloved be anxious

Please pass on my yearning    don’t forget to bring my attachment

II

Wild geese are flying to far away in pairs    can they bring back my beloved’s news

Wild goose, please lend me a pair of wings    let me fly back to my warm hometown

Requite my beloved’s concern for me    tell my beloved not to be distressed again

I will give You a satisfactory answer    not let You pay the price in vain

How I wish to grow up quickly    escape from the painful wandering life

O beloved, please wait for me    fly from the worldly prosperity

Requite my beloved’s concern for me    tell my beloved not to be distressed again

I will give You a satisfactory answer    not let You pay the price in vain

I will give You a satisfactory answer    not let You pay the price in vain