Cantonese Music Collection: Recounting those eras of Cantonese songs intertwined with light and shadow, recording unforgettable melodies in my heart, sharing stories of popular or niche Hong Kong music.
Yesterday, while watching the show “Infinity and Beyond - Greater Bay Area,” I saw Brother Jordan Chan perform this song, and it still moved me deeply. This song is one of the tracks I have on repeat in my playlist and is also one of the few sweet songs in his repertoire. The lyrics were written by Wyman, and the music was composed by Chan Kwong Wing. The entire song is full of emotional power, and every time I listen to it, I can’t help but get teary-eyed.
The moment that made me fall in love with this song was the performance version from the 2015 “Young and Dangerous: Friendship Over Time Concert.” During the performance, his sweet interaction with his wife, Ding Ding, created a classic and memorable scene in Cantonese music.
Lyrics:
Even if everything around us makes no sense I will always be connected with you You won’t let go of me, I won’t let go of you I want to make sure I hold the same arm every day
I dare not die early, I must stay to accompany you I’ve experienced enough separations, and they’re not very beautiful How could I ever leave you behind
Years flow like water, washing away several lovers and confidants Looking up, the spotlight of fate shines down on me and you Could it be that someone leaves just to show how limited good times are Teaching me to fear death and cling to life for your sake
Even if everything around us makes no sense I will always be connected with you You won’t let go of me, I won’t let go of you I want to make sure I hold the same arm every day
I dare not die early, I must stay to accompany you I’ve experienced enough separations, and they’re not very beautiful Having witnessed storms and turbulence How could I ever bear to let you go
Proving to love both the lover and oneself Why must it be so tragically grand to be reasonable
Even if everything around us makes no sense I will always be connected with you You won’t let go of me, I won’t let go of you I want to make sure I hold the same arm every day
I dare not die early, I must stay to accompany you I’ve experienced enough separations, and they’re not very beautiful Having witnessed storms and turbulence How could I ever bear to let you go
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