Stepped on this hard homeward journey Stepped on the way filling with blood Kept our ancestors long-cherished wish in mind Remembered the hatred of expatriating Headed to the direction the sun rose Went back to the Ili River our homeland The holy ambition of our ancestor Was being with us on our way back to the East Faced to the severe cold and pestilence Faced to be intercepted by our enemies The heroical Torghut Defended the dignity with belief