【Prologue】
Rivers have their source, trees have their root
Between heaven and earth, the people are the root
Through storms and trials, time has left its mark
United as one, we forge our destiny
Verse 1
What guides the people? Through waves we stand tall
What lights the conscience? A backbone for all
We share the same blood, one family we are
In times of danger, we answer the call
Verse 2
In '98 the floods raged, hands built a wall
In '03 the wind blew, white coats answered the call
In '08 the earth shook, love warmed us all
Heroes in the shadows, the brightest of all
Verse 3
In Gengzi the storm came, we stood as steel
Ordinary shoulders, a shield to reveal
We watch out for each other, in hardship we kneel not
Glimmers merge to starlight, the dark we forgot
Pre-Chorus
Storms may come and go, tides may ebb and flow
One promise, one shout, together we grow
Faith in our homeland, care for each soul
Hand in hand, united, we make the whole
Chorus
People are the root, hearts lead the way
Together we build a safe world today
Wind may roar, rain may fall, we are not afraid
Through disaster and strife, love lights our way
One pulse, one word, our home safe and sound
China stands strong, with glory unbound
Verse 4
What makes a nation strong? Hearts beating as one
What makes love endless? Kindness for everyone
The spirit of our fathers, we carry it on
Silent through the years, forever strong
Verse 5
Through wind and frost, through snow and rain
Our conscience unchanged, our path remains
No distance too far, no border too wide
One family, one home, side by side
Pre-Chorus
Storms may come and go, tides may ebb and flow
One promise, one shout, together we grow
Faith in our homeland, care for each soul
Hand in hand, united, we make the whole
Chorus
People are the root, hearts lead the way
Together we build a safe world today
Wind may roar, rain may fall, we are not afraid
Through disaster and strife, love lights our way
One pulse, one word, our home safe and sound
China stands strong, with glory unbound
Bridge
From rivers to mountains, from near to far
One call, we march on, love reaches every star
With conscience as our mission, with blood to guard each heart
United we face the future, a brand new start
Final Chorus
People are the root, hearts lead the way
Together we build a safe world today
Wind may roar, rain may fall, we are not afraid
Through disaster and strife, love lights our way
One pulse, one word, our home safe and sound
China stands strong, with glory unbound
Outro
(Children's Choir + Ensemble)
People are the root, hearts toward the sun
Love has no end, peace for everyone
United we build, our dreams take flight
Guarding our land, day and night
