The Freedom Mix of Jui-chuan Chang’s track The Hope Is Here (off his Genesis album) is finally done. You can have a listen to it in the MoShang Radio player and it will soon be available on the Podsafe Radio Network for podcasters to play.
If I spent somewhat longer than usual brooding on this one, it was because I wanted to do justice to Jui-chuan’s powerful anthem. Here is Jui-chuan’s own translation of the lyrics:
THE HOPE IS HERE
They say there’s a gulf between us
’Cause we fight and badmouth each other
Born and grew up on the same land
Without you, I can’t fly
No more yelling, no more name-calling
Let’s sit together. Let’s sing and drink
Only when you’re here with me
Freedom will blossom like the spring
Feeling so good, standing here
It’s our voice that they will hear
On this land there’s no passer-by
’Cause as one we unite
(Chorus)
Come here
No longer separate
Truly free on this ocean with no shores to be seen
Come here
It’s a colorful world
Let me sing you this song ’cause the hope is here
They say we daydream too much
We’d surrender as soon as we get scared
Ancestors’ blood and sweat drop into soil
Protect democracy and let it soar
You worship the Buddha, I believe in Jesus
We’re actually on the same path
Only when you’re here with me
Mercy will be blowing in the wind
Feeling so good, standing here
It’s our voice that they will hear
On this island there’s no passer-by
’Cause as one we unite
(Chorus)
Come here
No longer separate
Truly free on this ocean with no shores to be seen
Come here
It’s a colorful world
Let me sing you this song ’cause the hope is here
