Xiao Zhan 肖战 - 曲尽陈情 Qu Jin Chen Qing English Translation
Genius English Translations
[Verse 1]
I took a short nap in the night breeze
While the boat moved through the lake mist
The evening returned the stars
I plucked a willow leaf and blew it to the ends of the earth

Spread out the yellowing kite
Look back at the old mortal world
The paper lantern on the lake has floated far away
The events of the past have flipped over to a new chapter

[Pre-Chorus]
Lean on the railing of a high building
Raise a glass and admire the flower-filled street
But I have also washed my sword with blood at the Xuanwu Cave once
Criticisms pass my ear
I was brave anyways, so why fear the words of others
I've walked through fire but I still hold pity in my heart

[Chorus]
I once smiled as I fought over a jar of liquor
And duelled with the most beautiful person in Gusu
It had nothing to do with life or death
But I always end up becoming someone that the folk tales talk about
Outside my window the magnolias bloom a splendid scene
Was my previous life a dream or reality?
After I've left the world for so long
The reasons of the past all become rumours

[Pre-Chorus]
Died at the Nightless City
Who would believe that the young man told no lies?
For justice and for a promise I took up the flute and gave up the sword
The rumours go ahead of me
What's the point of arguing that my loyalty is still the same?
Everything in the world involves a thousand people, with a thousand opinions and a thousand faces

[Chorus]
I was also once stunned by someone
And my fingers teased a pattern of swirling clouds
Unintentionally caused the qin string to tremble
Why do I remember that moment so deeply in my dreams?

Flower petals rain from the tree
Is this moment a dream or reality?
After we've travelled the world together
The world outside will become merely rumours

[Bridge]
Why do I need to speak about my loyalty?
Play the flute carelessly beneath falling stars
Rather than leave behind an honourable name
I rather have a cup of fine wine right now
[Chorus]
I also once embraced the world
And was the sole admirer of a branch of spring
It had nothing to do with life or death
Why always become someone they tell stories about?

Outside the door the sound is faint but the shadow is deep
Is this reunion a dream or reality?
After I've left the world for so long
My previous life will eventually turn into a scar
Write the lyrics for a pop song made in 2019, titled "Xiao Zhan 肖战 - 曲尽陈情 Qu Jin Chen Qing English Translation", by artist "Genius English Translations".