Verse 1
When I carve the bamboo I follow its nature mild
Too hard it breaks;too soft it can’t stand upright
Just like teaching you to speak I fear haste and fear too much pride
Each cut and trim I carve away your willfulness aside
Leaving the backbone to chase the wind with pride
Verse 2
When I paste the paper I dread every crease to form
Like guarding you from any tiny hurt and storm
Yet without those folds how can it bear the wind and rain warm
The glue in my hand not dry yet I hurry to perform
Afraid you can’t fly high yet afraid you’ll bear the harm
This subtle balance lingers in my fingertips calm
Chorus
So loving you is just like tying a kite with care
I clench the string till sweat comes yet won’t hurt you a hair
When the wind blows smooth I fear you’ll drift away beyond compare
When the wind turns harsh I wish I could stop all your despair
This pull and release holds no grand truth to declare
Just fearing no one’s there if you fall into despair
Bridge
All others only care how high you fly in the air
Only I know if your frame is strong enough to bear
If the wind roars wild and ruffled your feathers fair
Just look back at me I’m still right here I dare not stir
Outro
Your bamboo frame is strong the paper’s smooth and neat
Go now while the sky is clear and sweet
I’ll stay on the ground listening to your wind’s beat