Pursue Song
Just you, the east wind urges spring, the branches are full of green,
Just like thousands of rivers rushing, rolling eastward.
Like a mighty tiger, roaring loudly,
Like a strong eagle, overlooking the vast universe.
I am the grass’s desire for sunlight,
I am the tree’s desire for rain and dew.
I am a beast, cheering for the steepness of the cliff,
I am a bird, singing about the freedom of the blue sky.
My presence can be seen everywhere,
My footprints are all over the earth.
No one knows when I was born,
No one knows how old I am.
But I remember that since I had life,
I have been running endlessly.
I used to be so inexperienced in the world,
I used to be so superficial and childish.
Being able to survive used to be everything to me.
Eating and sleeping used to be everything to me.
However, I don’t know how many times,
I am a light boat,
Carrying brave people,
Swim in the ocean of hope!
I once made Yu the Great conquer the flood,
I made King Wu destroy the Shang Zhou.
I once made Qin Shihuang surrender the six kingdoms,
I made the Emperor of Han unify the nine states.
I once made Huang Chao's righteous flag fly in triumph,
I made Yue Fei serve his country loyally and kill the enemy bandits.
I once made Genghis Khan frightened in all directions,
I once made Nurhachi’s Eight Banners tremble.
I have fought in the long river of history,
I have created countless rookies.
Sun Yat-sen led the alliance, and Mao Zedong led me to lead the battle.
Because of me, Tian Han said: Why would you throw my head away if you are loyal?
Because of me, Lu Xun said: I bow my head and am willing to be a coward!
Sometimes, I cry out:
Go away, shameful Japanese invaders!
Sometimes, I am a call:
Come back, our China!
Sometimes, I am a red flag planted on the top of the mountain.
Sometimes, I am a drop of blood sprinkled on the bridge.
Sometimes, I am like thousands of snow-capped peaks,
Sometimes, I am like thousands of waves and countless boats!
The long river of history is still flowing,
I am becoming richer and richer.
I sing the song of reform,
I drink the wine of wealth.
What I bear is joy,
What I abandon is sorrow.
Today’s children study for me,
Today’s youth struggle for me.
I have taken root on the wall of the Great Wall,
I have stayed on the bank of the Yellow River.
I have countless brothers,
I have countless young friends!
I dare to charge forward in opening up,
I dare to take the lead in reform!
I hope that the future will be like flowers everywhere,
I hope that happiness will be like pearls adorning the hearts of the world.
I am in every corner of the world,
I long to be owned by everyone!
Ah, please create a noble me,
My name is - Pursuit!