幾個字母組成的公式，

Formulas made up by several letters,

背后摞起過不計其數(shù)的草稿紙。

Behind them is?uncountable draft paper.

史書上一句簡單的文字，

A simple sentence on the history book,

背后隱藏著千千萬萬生命的消逝。

Behind it are thousand of goners.

我們所能知道的，

What we are allowed to know,

永遠不過是廣闊天地中的一隅。

Is just a corner at the space forever.

然而為什么又要去向往，

However, why should we expect,

那能夠照亮每個角落的火炬？

that torch which can brighten everywhere?