I still remember many years ago walking hand in hand with you
You were too shy to dare to look up
You had a silly look like the stars in the sky *1*
You were so pure and innocent
I know you received the list of successful exam candidates *2*
My heart became overwhelmed with confusion
I wasn't sure if I should be happy for you and worried about myself
I have to let you go
I don't understand; I don't understand
Why I can't let go
So reluctant, this love
Not within your whole life, will you understand
I understand; I understand
That you'll always remain in my heart
Perhaps you'll cherish the memories one day
But I won't be there
I still remember that from the beginning you never adjusted
to that hectic and noisy environment
A small town girl, who has come to the big city
You certainly have heard of this story
In your most lonely time, I was at your side
I gave you my comfort and encouragement
But my own contradicting selfish motives made me depressed every day
I have to let you go
I don't understand; I don't understand
Why I can't let go
So reluctant, this love
Not within your whole life, will you understand
I understand; I understand
That you'll always remain in my heart
Perhaps you'll cherish the memories one day
But I won't be there
I still remember standing at the train station a year ago
Watching my own tragic story come to an end
Through the glass windows I saw your face covered in tears
(I was) there in the front car, still chewing tobacco
I've heard that now you're a successful business manager
The future shines bright like the stars
I only hope that this all can make you happy
So that I can rest assured
I don't understand; I don't understand
Why I can't let go
So reluctant, this love
Not within your whole life, will you understand
I understand; I understand
That you'll always remain in my heart
Perhaps you'll cherish the memories one day
But I won't be there oh no no
Perhaps you'll cherish the memories one day
But I won't be there oh no no
Perhaps you'll cherish the memories one day
But I won't
I won't be there
I don't understand
I'm not there
I don't understand
Not in a lifetime will I understand *1*
Small town girl, small town girl, small town girl
Small town girl
Small town girl baby
You'll never understand no no no