Lyrics and translation 曾心梅 - 孤女的愿望 台

孤女的愿望 台

请借问播田的田庄阿伯啊
人块讲繁华都市台北对叼去阮就是无依偎可怜的女儿
自细汉着来离开父母的身边虽然无人替阮安排将来代志
阮想要来去都市做着女工渡日子也通来安慰自己心内的稀微
请借问路边的卖烟阿姐啊
人块讲对面彼间工厂是不是贴告示要用人阮想要来去
我看你犹原不是幸福的女儿虽然无人替咱安排将来代志
在世间总是着要自己打算才合理青春是不通耽误人生的真义
请借问门头的办公阿伯啊
人块讲这间工厂有要采用人阮虽然也少年拢不知半项
同情我地头生疏以外无希望假使少钱也着忍耐三冬五冬
为将来为着幸福甘愿受苦来活动有一日总会得着心情的轻松

Orphan's Wish

Pray tell me, farmer,
People say the bustling city of Taipei is an unforgiving place for a helpless girl like me.
Since I was a child, I've been separated from my parents, and though no one has planned my future,
I aspire to work as a factory girl in the city, hoping to find solace from my sorrows.
Pray tell me, cigarette vendor,
People say that factory across the street is hiring. I would like to apply.
I can see that you too are an unfortunate soul, and though no one has planned your future,
In this world, one must make one's own way. Youth is wasted on those who procrastinate.
Pray tell me, clerk,
People say that this factory is hiring, though I am inexperienced and unskilled.
Please take pity on me. I am a naive newcomer, but I am willing to work for low wages until I can gain experience.
For the sake of my future, for the sake of happiness, I am willing to endure hardship and toil. One day, I will find peace of mind.