1. They said "Be silent," so I said "I'm no dead man
Silence is but a trait of the inanimate

2. The meaning of life is word and deed
And it's the sacred symbol of struggle

3. I cannot bear silence as long as my heart
Beats, and my tongue fulfills my will

4. The warbling nightingale sings
Wherever it is, whether the plains or valleys

5. That is my way throughout life, and I
Do not care what destinies may come

6. I do not think cages, no matter how artful
Can prevent a bird from enjoying song

7. Livelihood, sustenance and death
Are all by the command of the Lord of Worshippers