The music for solo part has folk song style similar to those in northern China.
(Dú) Gūniang hǎoxiàng huā yīyàng Xiǎohuǒ xīnxiōng duō kuānguǎng Wèile kāipì xīntiāndì Huànxǐngle chénshuì de gāoshān Ràng nà héliú gǎibiànle múyàng (Hé) Zhè shì yīngxióng de zǔguó Shì wǒ shēngzhǎng dì dìfāng Zài zhè piàn gǔlǎo de tǔdì shàng Dàochù dōu yǒu qīngchūn de lìliàng 3.
(Dú) Hǎo shān hǎo shuǐ hǎo dìfāng Tiáo tiáo dàlù dōu kuānchàng Péngyǒu láile yǒu hào jiǔ Ruòshì nà cháiláng láile Yíngjiē tā de yǒu lièqiāng (Hé) Zhè shì qiángdà de zǔguó Shì wǒ shēngzhǎng dì dìfāng Zài zhè piàn wēnnuǎn de tǔdì shàng Dàochù dōu yǒu hépíng de yángguāng 1.
A great river flows, its waves wide Wind blows the scent of flowers to both shores My family lives on the shore I am used to hearing the punters' call And seeing the white sails on the boats
This is the beautiful Motherland This is the place where I grew up On this expansive stretch of land Everywhere there is wonderful scenery to behold
How flower-like are the young ladies How big and brave are the hearts of the young men In order to usher in a new era They've woken the sleeping mountains And changed the shape of the river
This is the heroic Motherland This is the place where I grew up On this stretch of ancient land There is youthful vigor everywhere
This is the mighty Motherland This is the place where I grew up On this stretch of warm and friendly land There is peaceful sunshine everywhere On January 19, 2011, Lang Lang played "My Motherland" as President Barack Obama welcomed Hu Jintao at a White House state dinner (many famous Chinese celebrities, including Jackie Chan and Yo-Yo Ma attended, as well as some others.)
Being able to play this song in front of many foreign guests, including the heads of state from around the world, that praises China, and seemingly serenading a strong China and its people in solidarity, I am deeply honored and proud.