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Some songs can bear the weight of an era and convey the emotions of a nation. “As Wished” is itself a classic piece filled with sentiments of home and country. When it meets the gentle cadence of Cantonese, this touching version is born.
“Not the Lyric God” and Tangtang YuzeTang deliver a heartfelt performance, perfectly blending the original song’s depth of feeling with the charm of Cantonese, while skillfully incorporating reverence for the motherland and its martyrs. This is not merely a linguistic transformation but an emotional elevation—using the power of music to lead listeners to appreciate the hard-won peace and prosperity.
As the creators wished: “Cantonese songs for the mountains and rivers, a small reunion in a prosperous era!” This Cantonese version of “As Wished” carries love for the motherland, lighting a lamp of gratitude for every one of us living in this era of peace.
Lyrics
History, long river, with you
Separated, intersecting, across time
You sowed with your own hands
That flower blooms, greeting the wind
Like fire, burning out, righteous courage
Sheltering sweet dreams with your body
Never met, yet forever in my heart
Honored today, in ten thousand homes, to see
Joyful, smiling faces of the world
Prosperity and tomorrow, being built
On this day, can your wish come true?
Witnessing with the times, the transformation of mountains and rivers
Holding fast to the belief of the pioneers
May you, beyond this mortal realm, also see
This prosperous era’s small reunion
Silent, wordless, pain
Starlit, brilliant, night sky
Once, didn’t quite understand
Strong grass must endure fierce winds
Common, ordinary, the masses
Born into the flow of time
As days pass, I too will embrace you
Honored today, in ten thousand homes, to see
Joyful, smiling faces of the world
Prosperity and tomorrow, being built
On this day, can your wish come true?
Witnessing with the times, the transformation of mountains and rivers
The road ahead, stepping as you chose
Grand wishes, finally can be seen
This prosperous era’s small reunion
Blood so hot
Makes me look up
Realizing the hopes you held in your heart
This prosperous era
Sacrifices not in vain
The blazing red sun shines upon the East
Honored today, in ten thousand homes, to see
Joyful, smiling faces of the world
Prosperity, tomorrow, being built
On this day, can your wish come true?
Once promised, a glorious tomorrow could be seen
Continuing your magnificent verse
Stars in the sky, you in my heart
Forever by my side
Grateful for yesterday’s bitterness and astringency
Exchanged for today’s sweetness
- Original Song: “As Wished”
- Cantonese Version Performer: Tangtang YuzeTang
- Lyricist: Not the Lyric God
- Mixing & Production: Long Guocai Zenki
- Subtitle Production: Kagura Daxian
- Creative Concept: Cantonese songs for the mountains and rivers, a small reunion in a prosperous era
- Release Platform: Bilibili
Creative Background
Since 2019, “Not the Lyric God” has held deep love for the motherland and profound reverence for the sacrifices of the martyrs. The hardest part of creating such songs is making people understand that the current peaceful and prosperous era did not come easily. Every ordinary day is a precious gift bought with the lives of the martyrs.
This Cantonese version of “As Wished” was created with precisely such emotions. It is not just a song but a heartfelt confession of love for the motherland and a lofty tribute to the martyrs.
Musical Features
The Cantonese version of “As Wished” maintains the original song’s deep emotional tone while incorporating the unique rhythmic beauty of Cantonese. Tangtang YuzeTang’s performance is heartfelt and infectious, expressing the song’s sentiments of home and country to the fullest.
The theme in the lyrics, “Cantonese songs for the mountains and rivers, a small reunion in a prosperous era,” reflects both the characteristics of Cantonese culture and expresses deep longing for the motherland’s unity and the people’s reunion.
Audience Response
After its release on the Bilibili platform, this Cantonese version of “As Wished” gained widespread attention:
- Views: 12,000
- Likes: 1,841
- Coins: 1,492
- Favorites: 627
- Comments: 224
Viewers expressed that the song deeply moved them, evoking love for the motherland and yearning for a better life.
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