Translation
The army of Han King Liu Bang has captured the land of Chu, and the sad sounds of Chu are heard from all directions.
My lord, your heroism and strong will have been worn away, why should I still live an ignoble existence!
Original text
"Song of He Gaixia" Yu Ji
The Han soldiers have captured the territory, and the songs of Chu are heard from all directions.
The king is exhausted, how can I survive as a lowly concubine!
Extended information
Appreciation
According to legend, "He Gaixia Ge" is a poem written by Yu Ji in response to Xiang Yu's "Gaixia Song". It expresses her loyalty to Xiang Yu's love and her farewell to life. At the critical moment of life and death, Yu Ji's song is not a cry of death for Xiang Yu, but an inspiration for life. The intention is to let Xiang Yu put aside his worries and survive.
What a desolate and painful love, worthy of being the final beauty of an unparalleled hero! How could it not be passed down through the ages!
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-He Gaixia Song