My house is now big
But my children are still hungry
Warring over trifles, what now
What do you mean what now
I say my house is now big
Guests to the land would know who I am
My children starve all you want
I say my house is now big
Though my neighbor has a stronger horse
I shall celebrate my feat
I say my house is now big
Shall I continue to wear my dear garments
Or should I shed them that my house might have peace
So what if the furniture gives way
So what if my children starve
So what if my children war over trifles
I say my house is now big
Perhaps I should feed my children
Lest the guests wonder about their hobbling gait
Perhaps I should educate them
Lest the guests wonder about their husky voice
I say my house is now big
Perhaps I should increase my labour
Lest the guests wonder about the horse next door
Perhaps I should save more
Lest I am forced to sell my house
Perhaps I should invest more
Lest my children tear down my house
I say my house is now big
Perhaps I should celebrate less
Lest the guests wonder why my children are sullen
Perhaps I should worry about my hangover this time
Lest my door ajar on the morrow reveals my misery
I say my house is now big
Why do the guests visit on my neighbour’s horse
Is my house not big enough
Is my horse not strong enough
What should I do
Should I celebrate or reflect
I say my house is now big