Zhongdu [at the gates of zhongdu] Here we stand on this north land The fires in the night have died down Conquering all, now we stand by this wall Waiting for word from the crown Solo I have been given it all; gold, silver and pearls Xuanzong on his knees, crying, begging pleas I think now, i'll withdraw for the time Troops of mine, look discouraged… but I think i'll give this some time… [some time later…] The night was dark as he entered my hut The news he brought entered my thought… For all this time, my life on the line Regrouping they were, like wolves on a mare Chance to peace i gave… now rage… The jin court flees southward to kaifeng Retreating from peace The counterattack i will not wait for In the morning we'll ride, zhongdu will pay this time [destruction] To enemy we ride… Outnumbered by eight times more men We will break and kill them well Engaged in a battle storm, let the cowards now pray and mourn And now they will see… what it takes to break peace with me… We enter… Break the gates, storm with haste We relish their fall Death, bereavement all around Won't cause us to break our ground Execute those that betrayed… The rest will submit at our will [vi ctory] The battle subsides, the wounds now our pride Those who died; now forever on our side I feel the north wind blow Calms us after the storm Feel the inner senses slow… Tranquility obtained Yet, there is still ruptured rage Zhongdu now our desolate place The royal dogs have been out chased Slaughtered, broken down Clearly, the battle won No mercy showed to those that run Beseeching eyes we now see Those who bow down, we will let live… Solo The morning after, we ride More conquered territory on our hands We feel the strong breeze from the yellow sea Through the jin empire into the steppes of the east More conquest lies ahead… For glory of mongolia