English Translation, pinyin lyrics: Wen Fu- Wang Gu Xiang 文夫-望故乡
No 4 on Billboard Chinese Music. charts, This song literally translated as "Looking at my hometown" was sung by Wen Fu on September 11, 2024. The meaning of the lyrics mainly expresses the deep longing and endless nostalgia for his hometown. It depicts the memories and expectations of people living abroad for their hometown, as well as their affection for the customs of their hometown, but at the same time, worried if they will be judged when they return.
许多年前我离开了家乡
Xǔduō nián qián wǒ líkāile jiāxiāng
(I left my hometown many years ago)
带着青涩懵懂 还有倔强
dàizhe qīng sè měngdǒng hái yǒu juéjiàng
(Bringing my youthful ignorance and stubbornness)
不知天高地厚的我满腔热血
bùzhī tiāngāodìhòu de wǒ mǎnqiāng rèxuè
(Not knowing how high or low the sky is, I'm full of passion)
发誓 一定要混出个模样
fāshì yīdìng yào hùn chū gè múyàng
(I swear I must make myself outstanding)
许多年后我回到了故乡
Xǔduō nián hòu wǒ huí dàole gùxiāng
(Many years later, I returned to my hometown)
拖着单薄行囊 掩饰慌张
tuōzhe dānbó xíngnáng yǎnshì huāngzhāng
(Dragging the thin luggage bag, while trying to hide the nervousness)
当我面对周围诧异的目光
dāng wǒ miàn duì zhōuwéi chàyì de mùguāng
(When I face the surprised looks around me)
心里的话 不知如何开口讲
xīnlǐ dehuà bùzhī rúhé kāikǒu jiǎng
(I don't know how to express what's in my heart)