Music as a Catalyst for Change One of the most important songs for me is You And Me, the 2008 Beijing Olympic theme song. The original version is performed by two tycoons in the music world--Liu Huan and Sarah Brightman. The lyrics are as below:
You and me from one world we are family travel dream a thousand miles meeting in beijing come together put your hand in mine you and me from one world we are familyyou and me from one world we are family come together meeting in Beijing
The reason why this song was a catalyst to me was that it gave me a
new perspective to see my country and the world. I was honored to participate in the 2008
Beijing Olympic Games as a volunteer. It was my first time to serve so many
people who have different colors and cultures getting together to join in such
a fantastic event. The Olympic Games was hosted in August, so the weather was hot.
However, everyone was responsible for his or her work with enthusiasm. Although
we did not know too much about each other, we tried our best to provide guests with
the best service. Our service exchanged for guests’ satisfaction. I still
remembered when I watched the opening ceremony of and heard the theme song, I was
so pound of being the host of the Games. The rhyme, lyrics and performance were
mixed in such a perfect way that I suddenly felt that world peace was the objective
of the whole world and everyone in the globe lived in harmony at that moment. That
was an unforgettable experience. Just like the lyrics write, you and me travel
a thousand miles and we are family.
In addition, the Olympic theme song implicates the spirits of
athletes. As each Olympic Games has four-year interval, athletes have to
devote themselves to exercise during these periods and show their results only
in the competition. Sometimes, we can see that some athletes compete with each
other, but they become true friends through competition. Some athletes injure
themselves, but they continue to reach their destination. The Olympic theme
song tells me what perseverance, friendship and spirit are.
Although I don't understand the Chinese part of song but before I heard the Sarah's Brightman's part when I first hear the Chinese part I think that music tells the story by itself about unity of spirits.
I enjoyed reading your wonderful experience as a volunteer in the Beijing Olympic. Music often reminds us of the special moment when we listened to it. This theme song must remind you of the wonderful experience in the Olympic. Although I cannot understand Chinese lyrics, your translation and the singer’s voice strongly convey the spirit of Olympic, which is unity and friendship.
There is no doubt that this song means a lot to not only you but also to the whole China. This song marks a new era to Chinese because this is a great way for Chinese to show their strength.Through you volunteer experience, I realized that this song meant more to you because you experienced it in a much closer way than we did. Finally, in the last paragraph, your interpretation of Olympic spirit is very thoughtful.
I love her mild voice which guides me to a harmonious world. The song presents an ideal dream in which people care and love each other. The song not only represents China's dream, but the dream of the whole world as well.
Although I don't understand the Chinese part of song but before I heard the Sarah's Brightman's part when I first hear the Chinese part I think that music tells the story by itself about unity of spirits.
回复删除I enjoyed reading your wonderful experience as a volunteer in the Beijing Olympic. Music often reminds us of the special moment when we listened to it. This theme song must remind you of the wonderful experience in the Olympic. Although I cannot understand Chinese lyrics, your translation and the singer’s voice strongly convey the spirit of Olympic, which is unity and friendship.
回复删除There is no doubt that this song means a lot to not only you but also to the whole China. This song marks a new era to Chinese because this is a great way for Chinese to show their strength.Through you volunteer experience, I realized that this song meant more to you because you experienced it in a much closer way than we did. Finally, in the last paragraph, your interpretation of Olympic spirit is very thoughtful.
回复删除I love her mild voice which guides me to a harmonious world. The song presents an ideal dream in which people care and love each other. The song not only represents China's dream, but the dream of the whole world as well.
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