Night is coming, and I will watch from now on until I die.
Night falls, and now I begin to watch.
I won't get married, seize land or have children.
I will have no wife, no land and no children.
I will not wear a crown, nor will I compete for honor and affection.
I will not wear a crown, nor will I win glory.
I will faithfully perform my duties, live and die in Sri Lanka.
I will live and die together in my post.
I am a sword in the dark,
I am a sword in the dark,
Guards on the Great Wall,
I am the watcher on the wall.
Resist the cold flame,
I am the flame that resists the cold,
The light of dawn,
Bring the light of dawn,
The horn to wake the sleeper,
The horn to wake the sleeper,
A solid shield to protect the kingdom.
A shield to protect the human realm.
I dedicate my life and glory to the night watchman,
I swear to the night watchman with my life and honor,
Tonight, every night.
For tonight and for all the nights to come.