击鼓 诗经

击鼓其镗，踊跃用兵。 土国城漕，我独南行。 从孙子仲，平陈与宋。 不我以归，忧心有忡。 爰居爰处？爰丧其马？ 于以求之？于林之下。 死生契阔，与子成说。 执子之手，与子偕老。 于嗟阔兮，不我活兮。 于嗟洵兮，不我信兮。

Beating the drum (literal translation)

Beating the drum, its sound resounds, Eagerly we march to war. The land is fortified, the city walls strong, But I alone journey south. Following Sunzi Zhong, We pacified Chen and Song. They do not allow me to return, My heart is filled with sorrow. Here I dwell, here I reside, Here I lost my horse. Where shall I seek it? Beneath the forest trees. In life and death, we made a vow, I made a promise to you. Holding your hand, We shall grow old together. Alas, we are separated! I cannot live without you! Alas, the distance is vast! You do not believe me!