Midu Echoing Lyrics [English Translation] — Yangyinyue

YANGYINYUE brings a fresh take on traditional folk music with ‘Midu Echoing.’ The poet 民歌 writes the lyrics, while YANGYINYUE collaborates with a team of composers to arrange the melody. The song tells the story of bees and the legendary Butterfly Lovers, weaving nature and folklore into a rhythmic narrative.

Midu Echoing Lyrics [English Translation] — Yangyinyue
Released: September 8, 2025

Midu Echoing

Yangyinyue

Lyricist
民歌
Composer
民歌, 羊音乐, 涂征, 于蓝, 张天择, 快手音乐, 野火音乐

Midu Echoing Lyrics Translation – Yangyinyue

The songwriter mentions bees traveling from deep mountains to gather nectar, symbolizing dedication. A key line, ‘A bee’s driven to die for the sake of the flowers,’ mirrors the selfless love of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. The echoing rhythms of the mountains create a backdrop for this timeless story of sacrifice.

Shan dui shan lai ya dui yaMountains face mountains, echoing across the peaks.
Mi feng cai hua shen shan li laiA bee comes from deep in the mountains to gather nectar.
Mi feng ben wei cai hua siA bee’s driven to die for the sake of the flowers.
Liang shan bo wei zhu ying tai‘Liang Shanbo’ lives and dies for ‘Zhu Yingtai’ ‘the legendary Butterfly Lovers’.
Yi na(Folk exclamation).
Mi feng ben wei cai hua siA bee’s driven to die for the sake of the flowers.
Liang shan bo wei zhu ying tai‘Liang Shanbo’ lives and dies for ‘Zhu Yingtai’ ‘the legendary Butterfly Lovers’.
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Shan dui shan lai ya dui yaMountain peaks stand face to face, echoing back and forth.
Mi feng cai hua shen shan li laiOut from the deep mountains, a bee arrives for the nectar.
Mi feng ben wei cai hua siA bee’s driven to die for the sake of the flowers.
Liang shan bo wei zhu ying tai‘Liang Shanbo’ lives and dies for ‘Zhu Yingtai’ ‘the legendary Butterfly Lovers’.
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Yi na(Folk exclamation).
Mi feng ben wei cai hua siA bee’s driven to die for the sake of the flowers.
Liang shan bo wei zhu ying tai‘Liang Shanbo’ lives and dies for ‘Zhu Yingtai’ ‘the legendary Butterfly Lovers’.
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Shan dui shan lai ya dui yaThe mountains rise up to meet one another in an echo.
Mi feng cai hua shen shan li laiDeep within the mountain range, a bee hunts for blossoms.
Mi feng ben wei cai hua siA bee’s driven to die for the sake of the flowers.
Liang shan bo wei zhu ying tai‘Liang Shanbo’ lives and dies for ‘Zhu Yingtai’ ‘the legendary Butterfly Lovers’.
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Shan dui shan lai ya dui yaRanges stand against ranges, echoing through the air.
Mi feng cai hua shen shan li laiFrom the heart of the peaks, a bee travels for its prize.
Mi feng ben wei cai hua siA bee’s driven to die for the sake of the flowers.
Liang shan bo wei zhu ying tai‘Liang Shanbo’ lives and dies for ‘Zhu Yingtai’ ‘the legendary Butterfly Lovers’.
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Shan dui shan lai ya dui yaPeak after peak, the mountains call out to each other.
Mi feng cai hua shen shan li laiFrom the deep, hidden valleys, a bee comes seeking flowers.
Mi feng ben wei cai hua siA bee’s driven to die for the sake of the flowers.
Liang shan bo wei zhu ying tai‘Liang Shanbo’ lives and dies for ‘Zhu Yingtai’ ‘the legendary Butterfly Lovers’.
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).
Ya dui ya(Echoing rhythm).

Midu Echoing Music Video

The lyrics of ‘Midu Echoing’ highlight nature and love as intertwined forces. YANGYINYUE, along with their collaborators, delivers a heartfelt tune that resonates with the spirit of Chinese folklore.