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It’s Saturday here and it’s time to listen to songs here at Virily!
Today I am going to share a Chinese song, a Cantonese song. The song title in Chinese is actually 给自己的情书, which is Love Letter to Myself. This song is sung by Faye Wong and it was released in year 2000.
I don’t know why I always like this song. Besides the melody and her voice, I also like the lyrics. The song is about a broken-heart lady encouraging herself to love and take good care of herself. I like to write love letter to myself sometimes. I think it’s a good way to reflect and heal especially when I am not motivated.
Have you heard of Faye Wong or this song before?
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It’s my first my to hear this song. Thank you for sharing 🙂
You are welcome. I think this is not a very famous song worldwide. 🙂
Well first off, I do know why you like that song, her voice is great. Secondly, I looked up the english version. Here it is for all.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Please don’t be dejected
you have someone who’s jealous(of you)
you are too ambitious
only make yourself look small
Don’t give up & lose self so early
there are too many places (to visit)
you remember to work hard
will celebrate your happiness with you
CHORUS:
la la la console yourself
happy things have to wholeheartedly remember
la la la love yourself
its the most fundamental truth
Write this noble love letter
use my own words
be my gospel
don’t love self
how to be in love
how to give lover any good
This thousand pounds heavy love letter
in the depth of night
like front door big tree
without relying on him
going home won’t need to avoid rain
please don’t be sad
i’ll take you as an idol
you want others to love&sympathy
first equip a first aid kit
Do whatever is good
don’t because of gaining praises
you have to be strong til the end
then only think for others
I forgot to add, the lyrics are wonderful, and this is a great idea. I was wondering when this post would show up. I have been waiting for it! Thanks for joining in!
Thanks for the translation. That was helpful.
Amazing voice! Thanks for adding this to our musical Saturday!
I had not heard either the song or singer before!
I have never heard of it.
How about the lyrics because I don’t know Chinese?
Never heard this song before.
One should love oneself and that is the only way to save planet earth I listened to that song but as you know could not understand the meaning. But I liked the tune.