Lyric

The moon rises over the sea, shared by hearts afar

Wind through osmanthus shadows, stars cleanse the pool

Who lifts a cup to their reflection, softly asking when

When will the bright moon return? I ask with a wine-stained hand

Vast skies stretch ten thousand miles, night burns like silver

Leaning on the railing, I watch alone, thoughts circling back

Mountains share the moonlight, secrets hide without a trace

Shadows fall on the guzheng, every note sinks into dreams

Jade rabbit shakes its fan, Chang’e dances in the clouds

Osmanthus scent drifts away, floating past countless streams

Heaven and earth are apart, yet hearts still tied

In this sleepless night, who will share it with me?

May we live long, though miles lie between

Hearts follow the moon, unchanged across old years

Moonlight lights the road home, yet cannot reach my longing

I send my love with the moon—who will share it full with me?

Dew chills the fallen osmanthus, shadows stir by the strings

Flute echoes beyond clouds, longing stretches to the horizon

Light spills on red papers, who connects in dreams?

In every smile and tear, time turns to drifting clouds

Looking northwest to my distant home, southeast the moon is full again

Three shadows share the scene, tears fall among the living

May we live long, though miles lie between

Hearts follow the moon, unchanged across old years

Moonlight lights the road home, yet cannot reach my longing

I send my love with the moon—who will share it full with me?

One flute plays a clear tune, one stroke writes longing

Who listens from afar, sharing this moment with me?

May we live long, hearts together under the moon

Moonlight speaks for us, regardless of human years

This night, free of worldly dreams, this love beyond all words

I raise a cup to the moon, sharing drunkenness on earth

Oh moon, oh moon

Tonight, who sleeps beside you?