I had the opportunity, by chance, during the "Heineken Music Festival" at Hong Kong Coluseum, to play guitar for Faye Wong, who was one of the international acts performing while my father, the late, great Larry Muhoberac was conductor. Faye's guitarist just didn't show up, so I was given 8 hours to learn all her material at the last minute. She was a great person, so lovely, kind, humble and appreciative. I wish I would have continued her tour. The other acts were "WU BAI", "Boys 2 Men", "All 4 One", Sheryl Crow, PAUL YOUNG, list goes on. Did it from 1996-1999 firstly so I'm not sure what year this was. It's originally written by COCTEAU TWINS (another favourite).
Even if we don't know what the song is about, what's not to love about it, the beautiful piano in the background? The amazing instrumental? Or the amazing fabulous singer? Pick one :-) I gots like 50 more reasons.
I am from the US. And I cannot understand a word of what she is saying. But I think she is the best singer in the world. Maybe it is because I also think she ls.the most beautiful singer in the world. No, scratch that. I meant the most Beautiful woman in the world. I also think Jang Nara is Beautiful and I just love her music.. Oriental people have beautiful music.. But I like all music. Music is the cure for the pain of the heart.
That was one of the most beautiful videos and songs I ever heard... her voice is beautiful..and she is too! I can really relate to this... wanting to love myself! ^_^
to me, ah mei and faye wong are the two most versatile female singers in mando music industry. throw them any song and they can do it n make it their own.
Mandarin doesn't need her to save, she need to save the Cantonese music industry.. I miss her alternative style Cantonese music =( It was so enchanting
i sorta made one for my friend... it's not perfect, but here it is: A Love Letter to Myself (Cantonese)/Laugh,Forget Book (Mandarin) - Faye Wong (Cantonese, pink words) Please don't give up You will have someone to envy you too Looking too high Will only diminish yourself Don't get lost too early There are many places to see in your travels Remember your hair and your skin Will celebrate your birthdays with you
lalala... lalalala... be able to throw away toys in your hand First learn to sleep well Having climbed from a deep valley From mud I've found this hard to believe golden phrase ** I have to for myself **
lalala... lalalala... From the beginning crying from jealousy To smiling with envy (w/out hatred) How time has Climbed over my skin, only I myself know the best ** Let me use my own hands to **
The world usually get mixed with Chinese language. There are 2 dominant Chinese language at the moment, Mandarin and Cantonese. Popular movies usually are from Hong Kong and it's Cantonese, not Mandarin. Cantonese is around 2000 years old, while Mandarin only around 800 years old. Which is why, Chinese poems read in Cantonese are nice to hear and songs have 9 tones in Cantonese than the 4 mono tones Mandarin, every1 can sing easily in Mandarin, but to sing a good songs in Cantonese is hard :)
i love Faye Wong.! my name is Farah Wong haha !:L im half Chinese but i cant really speak much. and have no idea what she is saying. I was born in England and never been to China or Hong Kong but most people asume because im half i came from there lol x
I feel like previous English translations have disappeared below, so linking my (very liberal) translation here: ruclips.net/video/7whnqdarHYc/видео.html Yes, I cried reading into the Cantonese lyrics.
The languages commonly referred to as Chinese include both Cantonese and Mandarin. In the Bay Area of California for instance it is usually Cantonese when people refer to Chinese. They are both "Chinese." People usually say Mandarin Chinese or Cantonese Chinese to make the distinction.
@eclipseheads 請不要灰心 你也會有人妒忌 Please don't be disheartened, you are actually a lucky person 你仰望到太高 貶低的只有自己 Don't have too high expectations or you're putting down yourself 別蕩失太早 旅遊有太多勝地 Please broaden your horizons, don't be lost in a few things, just like that there're lots of tourist destinations in the world 你記住你髮膚會與你慶祝鑽禧 Remember to love your body that will celebrate your diamond jubilee (your body is yours for a lifetime)
** [let these thoughts and feelings be written into a love letter to be given to myself so touched I cried, haven't cried in a while it's a big blessing let this present this love letter give blessing to myself then I can start caring for others]
Rabecca fu my friend told me about this singer and I love her and did u know that Hebe Tian covered this at the 2010 s.h.e concert s.h.e is the one? I think I like both
@KibaAndAkamaru1000 oooooooooh I LOVE kiba and ADORE Akamaru they r SO CUTE together! :) I LOVE this song even though its like ancient in china but its so calming and beautiful
@zin814 You are correct that in general Cantonese and Mandarin speaking people use the same writing, just different pronounciation. As Thruths pointed out, there are exceptions In the case of lyrics though, this song was written so that both Canto + Mando people would understand, but because of pronounciation differences, the song may not flow if lyrics was written for Canto and singer tries to sing in Mando. Think poet choosing words based on how they sound. That's why 2 version is needed.
If there's a bit of help Then can talk to someone If there's one person to protect me Then I won't have to protect myself If there's a bit of satisfaction Then prepare to wrap up If there's a bit of understanding Then I can think back to the past * **
@beautybabebuzz Congratulations!! The melody and Faye's singing are unparalleled but also don't miss the lyrics by the prestigious Lin Xi :) it's very meaningful! Do you know Chinese? ;)
(Mandarin, blue words) Without candles Then no need to force a celebration Without reaching an answer Then don't need to find the topic Without a way to back out Then I won't take walks Without anyone to envy me Then I'll keep toiling away
Please don't be sad I'll treat you as an idol If you want others to pity and love you First install a medicine box Whatever you do Don't do it for getting praise You must be strong to the end Then you can start thinking of others * **
** [write this sophisticated love letter using words to yourself as my bible if I don't even love myself, how can we love each other how can I give my loved one anything good? this thousand kilo love letter at the end of the night like a big tree at the door without him to depend on still wouldn't have to walk home in the rain]
well i can t speak chinese at all so forgive me but sitting in a resto in china is one of my wish can i ask you why the chinese cuisine is so good in france and so commun in uk i think it s b cause the english chinese r from honk kong or maybe they simply adapt to the palate of the inhabitant n e way i love the french chinese restaurant i love faye wong too but got no clue what she said exept for her reprise heart of glass
The real answer is that there must be 2 versions of the song, sometimes you have simplifed and traditional chinese writing at the sametime, but in this vid both are in trad chinese. So the song must have a canto and mandarin version with one of the lyrics for each.
I had the opportunity, by chance, during the "Heineken Music Festival" at Hong Kong Coluseum, to play guitar for Faye Wong, who was one of the international acts performing while my father, the late, great Larry Muhoberac was conductor. Faye's guitarist just didn't show up, so I was given 8 hours to learn all her material at the last minute. She was a great person, so lovely, kind, humble and appreciative. I wish I would have continued her tour. The other acts were "WU BAI", "Boys 2 Men", "All 4 One", Sheryl Crow, PAUL YOUNG, list goes on. Did it from 1996-1999 firstly so I'm not sure what year this was. It's originally written by COCTEAU TWINS (another favourite).
I used to listen to this song like billion times a day...still listening nowadays and this song is still good.
Same.
Me too
i really like the message behind this song. it helps me through rough times.
I am 31 yo korean. since i was 14 yo she is the best female singer for me !!
Does she famous in Korea？
Another great Faye Wong's song! Thanks for posting!
She's a Legend.... period... Amazing woman....
Faye Wong is beautiful in everything!
What about coming here after 12 years my friend 😂
Out of all Chinese singers , love her voice and music with exception of Theresa Teng that is.
Her Voice control really is one of the bests in the world I believe.
Really Love Faye Wong !
林夕的詞感動過我、也啟發過我。
王菲的歌就是有種淡淡的幽雅，在她的演繹裏我看見了人的渺小，如無腳小鳥……
真的感謝林夕寫那麼好的詞……
Timeless Faye.
Even if we don't know what the song is about, what's not to love about it, the beautiful piano in the background? The amazing instrumental? Or the amazing fabulous singer? Pick one :-) I gots like 50 more reasons.
I am from the US. And I cannot understand a word of what she is saying. But I think she is the best singer in the world. Maybe it is because I also think she ls.the most beautiful singer in the world. No, scratch that. I meant the most Beautiful woman in the world.
I also think Jang Nara is Beautiful and I just love her music..
Oriental people have beautiful music.. But I like all music. Music is the cure for the pain of the heart.
That was one of the most beautiful videos and songs I ever heard... her voice is beautiful..and she is too! I can really relate to this... wanting to love myself! ^_^
Brings back memories of the happy 1990s.....
Alpha Tuition I agree
my all time favorite faye wong's song, love it.
It was the theme song of the TVB series featured Lisa Wang who was in coma, her husband was Lau Chung Yan. That was a good series.
wow, she's so pretty... Noone from the west could ever look so pretty.
Faye is so beautiful. She can still even sings very well.
to me, ah mei and faye wong are the two most versatile female singers in mando music industry. throw them any song and they can do it n make it their own.
Oh my-- I heard this song when I was little. =)
I personally prefer this Cantonese version than the Mandarin one. Both are great though,
Agree. A lot of her canto songs sound better to me for some reason.
I LOVE this song so much!
I used to listen to this song but stumbled upon it on this site. So beautiful!
Hey thanks for the send!! both versions are excellent!! never heard the mando one before!! thanks!!
thank you for posting this! i
Great song with even better lyrics.
This is the Cantonese version called 給自已的情書, the Mandarin version is called 笑忘书 and has slightly different lyrics to fit with the music.
Who still listening to this in 2021? I did! One of Faye best!
Faye Wong hasn't changed a bit. She is as beautiful now as she was 15-20 years ago.
Wowowowow~~
All time best!
Beautiful, I love this song!!!
Absolute beauty.
Wow, she's amazing.
I'm mongolia. it's very beatiful song. I love it
喜欢王菲，支持王菲！
A lot of people came here long time ago, i just came,and i loved it
Thanks for posting it :) I am a big fan of faye wong too!
Mandarin doesn't need her to save, she need to save the Cantonese music industry.. I miss her alternative style Cantonese music =( It was so enchanting
i sorta made one for my friend... it's not perfect, but here it is:
A Love Letter to Myself (Cantonese)/Laugh,Forget Book (Mandarin) - Faye Wong
(Cantonese, pink words)
Please don't give up
You will have someone to envy you too
Looking too high
Will only diminish yourself
Don't get lost too early
There are many places to see in your travels
Remember your hair and your skin
Will celebrate your birthdays with you
her voice sound like an angel.. so pretty..
nice i like it... she's a very good singer
This song is incredibly! As is Faye Wong! :)
I really wish I could understand the words though. :(
I'm in love with this song
Beautiful lyrics and voice
wooo love this song~!!
@beautybabebuzz
glad that you found his song after so many years. i love this song too...the melody is just incredible ;-)))
i don't understand a single thing...... but i really like it .... lovely melody..^__^
i LOVE this song :)
I love this song!
Are you still coming here 🤗
lalala...
lalalala...
be able to throw away toys in your hand
First learn to sleep well
Having climbed from a deep valley
From mud I've found this hard to believe golden phrase
**
I have to for myself **
I understand nothing I feel everything
ruclips.net/video/VAEPisnIM8E/видео.html
this song is so beautiful
This song is tooooooooooooo addicting...
lalala...
lalalala...
From the beginning crying from jealousy
To smiling with envy (w/out hatred)
How time has
Climbed over my skin, only I
myself know the best
**
Let me use my own hands to **
she got a nice voice and nice vocal too me very very liky :D :P
The world usually get mixed with Chinese language. There are 2 dominant Chinese language at the moment, Mandarin and Cantonese. Popular movies usually are from Hong Kong and it's Cantonese, not Mandarin. Cantonese is around 2000 years old, while Mandarin only around 800 years old. Which is why, Chinese poems read in Cantonese are nice to hear and songs have 9 tones in Cantonese than the 4 mono tones Mandarin, every1 can sing easily in Mandarin, but to sing a good songs in Cantonese is hard :)
i love Faye Wong.!
my name is Farah Wong haha !:L im half Chinese but i cant really speak much. and have no idea what she is saying.
I was born in England and never been to China or Hong Kong but most people asume because im half i came from there lol x
Wow, Faye actually looks really pretty.
I feel like previous English translations have disappeared below, so linking my (very liberal) translation here:
ruclips.net/video/7whnqdarHYc/видео.html
Yes, I cried reading into the Cantonese lyrics.
The languages commonly referred to as Chinese include both Cantonese and Mandarin. In the Bay Area of California for instance it is usually Cantonese when people refer to Chinese. They are both "Chinese." People usually say Mandarin Chinese or Cantonese Chinese to make the distinction.
This beijing girl is always so cute.
I missed her so much.
And she is still so beautiful to me.
@eclipseheads
請不要灰心 你也會有人妒忌
Please don't be disheartened, you are actually a lucky person
你仰望到太高 貶低的只有自己
Don't have too high expectations or you're putting down yourself
別蕩失太早 旅遊有太多勝地
Please broaden your horizons, don't be lost in a few things, just like that there're lots of tourist destinations in the world
你記住你髮膚會與你慶祝鑽禧
Remember to love your body that will celebrate your diamond jubilee (your body is yours for a lifetime)
Amazing song...
this is her best i love this song soooooooooo much
**
[let these thoughts and feelings
be written into a love letter
to be given to myself
so touched I cried, haven't cried in a while
it's a big blessing
let this present
this love letter
give blessing to myself
then I can start caring for others]
Rabecca fu my friend told me about this singer and I love her and did u know that Hebe Tian covered this at the 2010 s.h.e concert s.h.e is the one? I think I like both
@KibaAndAkamaru1000
oooooooooh I LOVE kiba and ADORE Akamaru they r SO CUTE together! :) I LOVE this song even though its like ancient in china but its so calming and beautiful
wow everyone wants it now!!! :D
Really love this song
the best song from faye to me... :p
I love her voice since I played FFVIII :-)
Love the lyrics
好美的音符
Faye Wong is a unique and sophisticated songer. She has loyal groups of fans if you buy her style.
@zin814 You are correct that in general Cantonese and Mandarin speaking people use the same writing, just different pronounciation. As Thruths pointed out, there are exceptions
In the case of lyrics though, this song was written so that both Canto + Mando people would understand, but because of pronounciation differences, the song may not flow if lyrics was written for Canto and singer tries to sing in Mando. Think poet choosing words based on how they sound. That's why 2 version is needed.
so cool
Idk why but I feel peaceful listening to this ._.
CLASSIC 😍🇭🇰❤
Love this song forever!
I don't know of chinese language, but Faye is awesome singer :)
@spinsugar2 Actually, the red is Cantonese, and the blue is Mandarin.
If there's a bit of help
Then can talk to someone
If there's one person to protect me
Then I won't have to protect myself
If there's a bit of satisfaction
Then prepare to wrap up
If there's a bit of understanding
Then I can think back to the past
*
**
This song sound so depress, it's a good song thought.
@beautybabebuzz Congratulations!!
The melody and Faye's singing are unparalleled
but also don't miss the lyrics by the prestigious Lin Xi :)
it's very meaningful!
Do you know Chinese? ;)
(Mandarin, blue words)
Without candles
Then no need to force a celebration
Without reaching an answer
Then don't need to find the topic
Without a way to back out
Then I won't take walks
Without anyone to envy me
Then I'll keep toiling away
Please don't be sad
I'll treat you as an idol
If you want others to pity and love you
First install a medicine box
Whatever you do
Don't do it for getting praise
You must be strong to the end
Then you can start thinking of others
*
**
the lyrics is very good.
**
[write this sophisticated love letter
using words to yourself
as my bible
if I don't even love myself, how can we love each other
how can I give my loved one anything good?
this thousand kilo love letter
at the end of the night
like a big tree at the door
without him to depend on
still wouldn't have to walk home in the rain]
She really know how to sing!
she is so so cute
well i can t speak chinese at all so forgive me but sitting in a resto in china is one of my wish can i ask you why the chinese cuisine is so good in france and so commun in uk i think it s b cause the english chinese r from honk kong or maybe they simply adapt to the palate of the inhabitant
n e way i love the french chinese restaurant i love faye wong too but got no clue what she said exept for her reprise heart of glass
@KaiserDragoon
no that's is so not treu, red is the lyrics she is singing and for the blue? Dunno, same chinees just different words.
das lied gefällt mir auch wenn ich nichts verstehe^^
The real answer is that there must be 2 versions of the song, sometimes you have simplifed and traditional chinese writing at the sametime, but in this vid both are in trad chinese. So the song must have a canto and mandarin version with one of the lyrics for each.
LOVE THISSS
Are those Japanese subtitles underneath the red ones? And are the red ones Chinese? XD
I adore this song~~ So beautiful with a jazzy feel.
You can find mp3-song from the Homepage of Mininova. ^^
my name is faye and i really wish i knew wat she is saying its such a beautiful song