稻香 [Dào xiāng] [English translation]

If you harbour too many grudges against the world

You'll lose the courage to pick yourself up when you fall

Why do people choose to be weak and defeated?

Are you aware

that they are many people soldiering on despite difficulties in life

Shouldn't we be contented

and cherish all that we have and all that we don't

*Home was your only sanctuary

Running along the river towards the aroma of the rice,

I smile as I recall my childhood dreams

Hold back your tears and run away with the fireflies

Find solace in the songs you grow up with.

Return home and return to the happiness you once had

Don't give up easily. Take my advice,

if you fail to realise your dream, then chase another one

Fill your life with colours

Paint love in your favourite shade

Smile because material success is not the ultimate goal

but your happiness in life

My childhood happiness has finally returned to me

Happiness is chasing after dragonflies in the fields

and getting stung by bees while trying to steal from the orchard.

Leaning against the scarecrow, I fell asleep as I listen to the sound of the wind

The music of the guitar turns melodious when the crickets sang along.

Do not be afraid as the sun is shining down the path ahead.

Cherish all that you have and alll that you don't.