Glimmer (微光)
1. About the song
Released in 2014. The interlude music for the TV drama “My Sunshine (何以笙箫默)”.
This song is included in the first album “Quasimodo’s Gift”.
“Glimmer” just like its name, is a soft and gentle song performed with exceptional tenderness by Hua Chenyu. A piano accompaniment is all that’s needed as he sings this simple melody. The music is sometimes quiet, sometimes it swells. “Glimmer” is intricate and intense, but without the rock edge and technical high notes Hua is known for. This delicate arrangement highlights the beauty and power of Hua Chenyu’s voice and demonstrates his careful control. Still, Hua permits the subtle emotion of the song to shine, which allows the listener to feel that glimmer of light.
On April 20, 2018, Hua Chenyu performed this iconic piece during the post-festival of the music competition program “Singer 2018” He also had collaborations with the Chinese pianist Lang Lang in various performances.
On September 25, 2022, during the online concert “火星乐章 (Mars Chapter)” celebrating his 9th debut anniversary, Hua Chenyu arranged 11 songs in collaboration with a symphony orchestra and choir.
2. Videos
“Mars Chapter” Symphony
“Mars Concert 2019 Haikuo”
“Singer 2018”
“2015 Liaoning TV Spring Festival Gala” feat. Lang Lang
3. Lyrics Translation
Lyrics: Zhou Jieying Zhou Jieying |
| 微光 | Glimmer |
|---|---|
| 我在黑暗中 | In the darkness |
| 化作一颗火种 | I became a tinder |
| 想为你 | For you |
| 点亮整片的星空 | I want to light up the entire starry sky |
| 追随着微风 | With the gentle breeze |
| 住进了美梦 | I stepped into this sweet dream |
| 你笑着 | Your smiling figure |
| 躲在我心中 | Hidden deep in my heart |
| 不要烟火不要星光 | No need for fireworks nor starlight |
| 只要问问内心的想法 | Just ask your heart |
| 在我的世界 | In this world of mine |
| 可有个角落 | Is there a corner |
| 是你不曾懂的远方 | As distant land, you’ve never known? |
| 也许我是一道微光 | Perhaps I am a faint glimmering light |
| 却想要给你灿烂的光芒 | Yet wishing to enshrine you in dazzling rays |
| 宁愿让我受伤 | I would rather get hurt |
| 在黑暗的夜晚 | In the darkness of night |
| 静静地为你 | Quietly For you |
| 去孤独的照亮 | Shine in solitude |
| 就让我是一道微光 | Just let me be a glimmer |
| 能让你拥有灿烂的锋芒 | That lets you shine brilliantly |
| 在寂寞的时分 | In times of loneliness |
| 无论飞向何方 | No matter where you fly |
| 我也会绽放 | I will still shine |
| 给你无限微光 | Giving you an endless glimmer |