FAKE MONK

I want to go from south to north.
I want to go from white to black.
I want everybody to watch me,
But not know who I am.

If you see me looking a little tired,
Then please pour me a bowl of water.
If you've fallen in love with me ,
Then please kiss my mouth.

I have these feet and legs.
I have so many mountains and rivers.
I want all of this everything - but not hate or regret.
If you want to love me, don't worry about regretting it,
Because eventually I always leave everything behind.
I never stay in one place,
And never want anyone to follow me,

I want to go from south to north.
I want to go from white to black.
I want everybody to watch me,
But not know who I am.

I only want to see you blossoming,
But don't want to know about your suffering.
I wish to attain the waters of heaven,
But not your tears.
I have no wish to believe in demons,
And no wish to oppose anybody.
Don't try to figure out who I really am,
And don't try to see through my facade.

La la la la la la la la…


music and lyrics: Cui Jian
translation: kemaxiu

Cui Jian: vocals, guitar
Eddie Randriamampionona: lead guitar
Kassai Balazs: bass
Zhang Yongguang: drums
Zhuang Biao: keyboards
Wang Yong: guzheng (Chinese zither)
Liu Xiaosong: percussion