I came across Phil Chang Yu (張宇) a few days ago while watching an episode of 《谁是大歌神 – The Hidden Singer》 who is a famous Taiwanese singer and composer. Many oldies like me are quite familiar with his songs that were used numerous of Taiwanese TV series and movies. It was a great trip down memory lane and he is still amazing and talented as always. It has been ages since I heard any music produced from the island and quite happy to dig through my CD collection or rather do a search on Youtube. I adore the majority from his discography, but will share one of my favorites today, 一個人的天荒地老. A soulful ballad with a beautiful melody, the desiring and yearning emotions are skillfully expressed through Chang Yu’s lovely and soothing vocals. The passion, the anguish and the sadness-ness are convened elegantly through its lyrics, which are written by his wife that uses pen name, Xiao Huiwen (十一郎). They are certainly an invincible pair with over 100+ songs under their belt. Also if you’re interested in watching any of the episodes, they are available on China Zhejiang Youtube Channel.
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曲: 一個人的天荒地老 (Song Title: Eternity of a Person)
作詞：十一郎 (Lyricist: Shi Yi Lang)
作曲：張宇 (Composer: Phil Chang Yu)
編曲：涂惠源 (Arranger: Michael Tu)
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Chinese and English Lyrics:
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已經對坐了一夜 恐怕天色就要亮了
Sitting alone facing the night, fearing that morning would arrive
我開始有點明白 我們的愛也要散了
I’m starting to understand a little that our love should also scatter
妳像過去那樣走來 緊緊用雙手將我環繞
You’re just like the past, taking a step forward, preparing to use your hands to envelop me
妳的溫柔其實如刀 要我還妳怎樣的笑
Your gentleness is actually like a knife, how could I smile in return?
我明明都知道 這將是最後的擁抱
I actually already know that it was the last embrace
妳給我一個圈套 我不能跳不能遁逃
The trap you gave me, I couldn’t jump or escape from it Continue reading “一個人的天荒地老 by 張宇 (Phil Chang Yu)”
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