The Book of All Things: Born for Joy

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After Li Ke and Zhao Qianfan finished singing, everyone thought it would be Li Zichun's turn. Zhang Xiaochuan's camera had already moved over, but instead, they saw a person and a cat sitting on a small stool eating sliced ​​apples.

Li Zichun was stunned by Zhang Xiaochuan's sudden camera angle. Zhang Xiaochuan also realized he was in trouble. Li Ke coughed and quickly turned the camera back to Li Ke, which made netizens burst into laughter.

Li Ke said awkwardly, "Director, this isn't a variety show, there's no need to switch the camera angles."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaochuan rolled his eyes and angrily sat down to eat fruit.

Li Ke, holding the microphone, said with a smile, "Alright, awkward moments are always so short-lived. Next, I will sing a song called 'Walking Fish' for everyone."

I'll write a song for you to hear, as a tribute to your shadow.

People sing praises of courage, but may I love your weeping heart?

My love for you and the mask you put on yourself.

It must have hurt a lot, I understand.

Pretending not to be afraid, laughing violently, we all seem to be...

Like a fish walking on land, you must learn to breathe.

Solitude and companionship, enduring pain and moving forward.

It's just a dream. Now that you're grown up, why aren't you happy?

Crying, throwing away, feeling dejected, chasing after something all at the same time

Forget about the toys, just put on adult-sized covers.

So sad, yet so funny. You walked by, I walked by, don't back down, listen to me.

People love your light, but I prefer your darkness.

Your clumsiness, your mistakes, let our flaws be the marks we leave to find each other.

It's okay, it's okay

You must love my imperfect heart, that's our promise.

Whether it's a serious drama or a farce, let's all perform to our hearts' content.

I want to write this down for you, to tell you about our unspoken quirks.

I only want to preserve your right to cry in this unsettling century...

After Li Ke finished singing, he glanced at the number of people and exclaimed, "Wow, it's already over ten million!" Then he raised an eyebrow at Zhao Qianfan.

Zhao Qianfan ignored him, ruffled his hair and shoved him aside. She then went on stage, took the microphone, and said, "I'd like to dedicate a song called 'Fish' to everyone. I hope you enjoy it."

Zhao Qianfan took a deep breath, suppressed all her emotions, and slowly began to sing the song "Fish":

I am a fish, gazing at you outside the fish tank.

You knocked on the glass, smiled at me, and left.

Swimming and swimming, I almost forgot you, even the distance between you and me.

Nestled in your reflection in the water, I eagerly await your return.

Longing to lie in your warm palm

Feel you, hug you, kiss you

Unfortunately, I can only swim around and pretend to be a fish, and I only have a seven-second memory.

I am a fish, I am a fish ~

I am a fish, and I cannot understand your language.

Breathing silently in the water, reluctant to close my eyes.

Swimming and swimming, I will remember you forever, and every single one of your expressions.

Water silently seeped into my eyes, yet it blurred your vision and separated you from me.

Longing to lie in your warm palms...

"Fish" was the last song that singer Yao Beina publicly performed. At that time, her cancer had spread to her lungs, but she insisted on recording the song despite her illness. This song became her swan song. The melody is delicate, the artistic conception is poignant, and her performance is moving. It is as if she is the fish on the stage who "silently gets water into her eyes" and pretends to have "only seven seconds of memory", wanting to swim into the hearts of the audience.

I had the privilege of passing by her grave, and not far from the bronze statue were seashell wind chimes... People who sing and do things earnestly will always be remembered!

Zhao Qianfan sang with a poignant and melodious voice, as if she herself were that fish, wanting to be held in Li Zichun's palm.

But can a fish survive out of water?

Without time to think, Li Ke took a deep breath, took the microphone from his hand, and said to the camera, "What a poignant song. Well then, I'll sing a poignant song of my own. I'll dedicate 'The Whale That Became an Island' to everyone. Thank you."

Li Ke closed his eyes, stood there quietly, and sang Zhou Shen's "The Whale That Became an Island" along with the music:

I am a blue whale that has transformed into a lonely island, possessing the largest form.

Fish and shrimp dart past my side, and birds perch on my back.

I've passed by so many breathtakingly beautiful sights, like paradise on earth.

But the sea is so calm and still, how many stories go unheard?

I love the sunny skies of the Mediterranean and the snowy landscapes of Siberia.

I love the eagle soaring high in the sky, and I love the algae growing under its belly.

I was devoted to being affectionate until that day.

Your clothes are worn out, but the God of Songs is gentle.

Accompany me as I drift aimlessly around

My back is like a barren hill, yet you smile and nod.

Treat it as the entire universe

You wave to the sun and greet the seagulls.

Accompany me on my romantic adventures, loving heaven and earth.

It's just a pity that you can never lie on my chest.

Appreciate the most expansive and timeless expanse of the night sky, and let the stars fill your eyes.

As Li Ke sang, he became completely still, his demeanor serene and peaceful, as if floating in a vast ocean. The background showed a little boy sinking into the sea, surrounded by jellyfish constantly rising. Suddenly, a massive whale's body passed through the center of the screen, creating ripples that brought him back to the performance venue. He continued singing calmly:

I am a blue whale that has become a solitary island, with the largest form of existence. Fish and shrimp swim by my side, and birds perch on my back.

I possess a nature too cold and aloof; I once felt affection for her in the heavens. But the clouds were too distant and too light; after all our journeys, we each accepted our fate.

I have never been to a bustling place, nor heard the noise of a clamorous place.

I've never seen many living beings, nor have I ever felt such intense emotions.

Therefore, I didn't realize how quiet the middle of the ocean was.

......

Your fingertips gently caressed all the ugly wounds inflicted by the storms of life on me.

Your eyes hold spring and autumn, surpassing all the mountains and rivers I have ever seen and loved.

I once thought my shoulders were so broad and strong that they could support that magnificent underwater palace.

And after your arrival, it appeared so thin.

I want to give you a shore where you can run, so you can be like a queen.

"The Whale That Became an Island" is an adaptation of "We All Forgot" by Hong Kong singer Kay Tse, and is Zhou Shen's first solo single. The song features a completely new arrangement, cleverly incorporating the distant and lonely cry of a whale into the music.

When Li Ke's voice blends with the sound of whales, it is ethereal and beautiful, expressing her innermost thoughts and telling a story of growing up in loneliness and love.

Li Zichun doesn't know if there are also lonely gray whales with only 52 Hz in this sub-world, lurking in the desolate depths of the sea, confessing their love alone. But the emotions this song wants to convey will not change, and the story it wants to tell will still be moving.

Just like Li Ke's voice, under Li Zichun's guidance and adjustment, has been constantly adjusted in terms of singing style and tone to achieve its current effect, all for the sake of singing the songs in his heart to everyone.

The audience fell silent as the two melodious, poignant, and beautiful songs were sung in succession. The bittersweet feeling was so disconcerting, yet it was impossible not to want to keep listening. The songs were soothing to the wounds that were always silently bleeding in our hearts, ethereal and healing.

PS: Data is from the internet.

"Walking Fish" is a song with lyrics by Tang Tian, ​​music by Wang Sulong, arrangement by Wei Xingdi, and vocals by Xu Jiaying. It was released on September 15, 2022, and included in the album "Co-branded".

"Fish" is a song with lyrics by Sun Zhuoran, music by Sun Yanran, and sung by Yao Beina. It was released on November 13, 2014.

"The Whale That Became an Island" is a song with lyrics by Walter Evan, music by Xu Hao, arrangement by Tang Hanxiao, and vocals by Zhou Shen. It was included in Zhou Shen's album of the same name, released on July 25, 2020. In December 2020, the song won the NetEase Cloud Music 2020 Q3 Autumn Romance Song award.