The Book of All Things: Born for Joy

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The album "Four Seasons" achieved instant fame not only due to extensive promotion by friends in the entertainment industry, but also thanks to Li Zichun's excellent songwriting.

This digital album also features Li Zichun's usual ten songs, but he sings them all by himself.

The album cover features a gradient of green, red, yellow, and blue colors on his face, making him look handsome and charming.

Li Zichun lay in Zhao Qianfan's arms, opened his songs on the computer, and began to listen to them one by one.

The first song is "In the Spring" by Wang Feng:

I remember many years ago, in spring, before I cut my long hair.

No credit card, no her, no home with 24-hour hot water.

But I was so happy back then, even though I only had a broken wooden guitar.

On the streets, under the bridges, in the fields, they sing those songs that no one cares about.

If one day I am old and have no one to rely on...

Please leave me in that time.

If one day I quietly leave...

Please bury me in this spring.

I still remember those lonely springs, back when I hadn't grown a beard yet.

No Valentine's Day, no gifts, no my lovely little princess.

But I don't think everything is so bad, even though I only have fantasies about love.

In the early morning, in the night, in the wind, singing those songs that no one cares about.

Perhaps one day I will be old and destitute, please leave me in that time. If one day I quietly depart, please bury me in this spring, in this spring.

Gazing at the vibrant spring at this moment, it still looks as warm as it did back then.

I cut my long hair and grew a beard; all the past pain has gone with the wind.

But I feel so sad; the years have left me with even deeper confusion.

In this bright and sunny spring, my tears flowed uncontrollably.

Perhaps one day I will be old and have no one to rely on...

Wang Feng recorded six versions of "In the Spring," and the version you hear is the most natural and heartfelt one.

The lyrics of this song, which are a self-response, are more like a self-reflection in memories. The years bring not only material wealth and the warmth of family, but also confusion about the passage of time, as well as the anxiety and loneliness of life eventually growing old.

In this rapidly developing era where the trend of not getting married is prevalent, everyone will one day find themselves alone and destitute in their old age, and who wouldn't feel anxious? But what's the use of anxiety? This is the reality of life, but we must still bravely face and love it.

The second song Li Zichun gave him was Luo Dayou's "Even Wild Lilies Have Spring":

I love you, I miss you, I resent you, I long for you; my deep affection will never change.

Haven't you ever looked back and thought about the vows you made yesterday?

Even if you are captivated by the beautiful daffodils blooming in the water

Don't forget that even in the lonely corners of the valley, wild lilies have their spring.

Our brief encounter felt like a dream.

You are like a spring breeze, gently and softly blowing into my heart.

Where is your smile now?

That familiar smile from my memory

Do you know how much I love you, miss you, resent you, and long for you?

Deep affection will never change

Haven't you ever looked back and thought about the vows you made yesterday?

Even if you linger over the beautiful daffodils blooming in the water

Don't forget the lonely corners of the valley.

Even wild lilies have their spring

Those who have never possessed it find it difficult to fall into sorrow or joy.

What has never been true affection is an empty tale.

Now that you say you will leave...

Suddenly I began to lose myself

Do you know how much I love you, miss you, resent you, and long for you? My deep affection will never change...

This song, released in 1983, still sounds very charming today. Besides Luo Dayou's original version, Li Zichun's favorite version is the cover version by Pan Yueyun and Lin Zhixuan.

The former's plaintive, tearful singing made him understand what it meant to be torn between love and resentment, while Lin Zhixuan's version focused more on a deep and affectionate performance, expressing a desire for no resentment or longing, only wishing that the other person would look back at him, like a wild lily in a valley.

The third song is about summer, a classical Chinese style song called "Admiring Summer":

The stone bridge, bathed in a soft silver glow; children playing beside it.

The wind blows, the willow branches bend their slender waists; the sound of nursery rhymes accompanies the longing.

A lonely breeze stirs the water beneath the black awning; thin clouds drift lazily as the moon rises high.

Incense wafts from the painted boats on the river; warm lamps and cozy wine invite close friends.

The moon sets in the west and shines faintly in the east; a half-empty cup of clear wine brings a sense of carefree joy.

A dashing young man in white riding a horse, a beautiful woman turning her head with a gentle smile.

The sound of the jade flute echoes under the bright moonlight.

Dancing gracefully, her figure slender and elegant.

Praying to the Old Man Under the Tree of Marriage

Holding hands day and night

The long night is bathed in the gentle glow of fireflies, and the city is ablaze with lights.

The old streets and alleys are bustling again, and the stage and its romantic atmosphere have been renewed.

A light veil veils her face as she dances gracefully; the pipa's lingering melody echoes softly.

After the song of "The West Chamber" ended, the drunken guests laughed and toasted each other, enjoying the beautiful night.

The moon sets in the west and the sky is faintly glowing.

Half a cup of clear wine brings a sense of ease.

A dashing young man in white riding a horse.

A beautiful woman turned her head and smiled gently...

Li Zichun frowned slightly upon hearing this, but remained mostly silent as he continued listening to the next song.

The next song is "He Summered the Summer":

What time did he finish his dream? He pressed the alarm clock.

As usual, I started my day.

Busy with work, busy with reaping rewards, what to eat for breakfast?

He and his partner kept the gears beating.

Sweat transformed into a rainbow on his body / His rhythmic steps continued the river of life / Every little hero silently fighting at their post / Rich and poor, humble and great are the same / He was never afraid of being overwhelmed by the crowd / Eating his lunchbox at noon was his greatest enjoyment

What time? Maybe it's when the moon rises.

As usual, I finished my workday.

He was imagining what he would have for dinner.

His family's support made him fearless in his pursuit of progress.

Weariness transformed into a smile on his face; his steps became less heavy; the sultry summer evening breeze gently swirled around him; ordinary or extraordinary, clumsy or clever, he was the same; he never worried about being tormented by the world; the sweet burden was his greatest support.

Oh~~~~......

The sleepiness tinged with a smile transformed into a rainbow.

In his dream, he walked into the starry sky in one breath.

The clamorous lights illuminated the extravagant desires of the entire summer.

He has tasted both light and strong flavors, good and bad.

He never minded being played by fate.

I pressed the alarm clock and started another dream. Whew~~~

Li Zichun frowned upon hearing this; this guy was definitely up to something again. He listened quietly without saying a word and continued to the next song.

PS: Data is from the internet.

"In the Spring" is a song performed by rock singer Wang Feng, with lyrics and music by Wang Feng and arrangement by Jia Yinan. It was included in the album "Faith Flying in the Air," released on June 06, 2009. In 2009, "In the Spring" won the Best Lyricist Award at the 04th Global Chinese Music Awards; in 2010, it was named one of the Top Ten Songs of the Year at the 17th Oriental Billboard Music Awards.

"Even Wild Lilies Have Spring" is a song composed in 1982 by renowned Taiwanese musician Lo Ta-yu. It is also the theme song for the movie "Wild Birds Fly High," originally sung by Lo Ta-yu.

"Mu Xia" was written by Wang Ying and Deng Shenme Jun, composed, arranged and produced by Wang Zhongyi and Gao Moyi, and sung by Deng Shenme Jun (Deng Yujun). It was released on August 3, 2019.

"He Summered the Summer" is a song written and composed by Wu Qingfeng, lead singer of Sodagreen, arranged by Sodagreen and Lin Weizhe, and sung by Sodagreen. It was included in the album "Summer/Fever" released in 2009, and later included in Sodagreen's 2010 album "A Moment in Ten Years".