The most annoying song

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Monday, August 18, 2008

I started hearing it last month. One internet cafe had it on constant repeat. Many shops I go into have it playing.
It is the song for Games in Beijing.

And here is the subbed version for your aural pleasure.

http://music.onboom.com/music-online/Nhac-Hoa-Han-Phap-Nhat/38562-Beijing-welcomes-you~Various-Chinese-stars.jsp

and the music video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjwc-lDgkok
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvSRkY4eEfM


And here is the translation of those often repeated lines:

Welcome to Beijing - Official Song for 2008 Olympic Games - Lyrics

Another morning is here, and a breath of fresh air comes with it
We will be friends forever, sticking together lik fragrance of green tea
You will find my door open for you at all times, and I'll be waiting for you with my arms open
You'll get to know me much better once you hugged me, and I promise you will love it here

Please be my guest no matter whether you're local or from abroad
You are here and you are a friend, and as a friend we welcome you
I want to grow green plants that I will plant in the soil
and will show you our legends so you leave with good memories

You are all my guests, both strangers and friends so please make yourself feel at home
There is always a lot to talk about even if we meet often

Welcome to Beijing, we will show you a place you haven't yet seen
Charming of Beijing is full of life
Come to Beijing, we can breathe fresh air in the sunshine together
And we both will leave our mark in this yellow soil

My door will always be open and welcoming to the world
The days of the past are welcoming new day with a youthful smile
We are all friends, please come in and make yourself at home
I am waiting for you here with a smile on my face

Welcome to Beijing, may this music touch your soul
Let's work together and go over and beyond
Welcome to Beijing, to have a dream is great
If you remain brave, the miracles will happen




English translation of Welcome to Beijing's lyrics along with Pinyin transcript (not using Chinese characters) is provided below:

Let's embrace another morning and enjoy its ever new air.
Ying jie ling yi ge chen xi, dai lai quan xin kong qi.

With the fragrance of tea, it smells different. But it feels great, full of friendship.
Qi xi gai bian qing wei bu bian, cha xiang tiao man qing yi.

Our door is always open. We are waiting for you open-armed.
Wo jia da men chang da kai, kai fang huai bao deng ni.

After a big hug, you'll feel close with us. And surely you will love this place.
Yong bao guo jiu you le mo qi, ni jiu hui ai shang zhe li.

Our guests, no matter where you come from, please feel at home.
Bu guan yuan jin dou shi ke ren, qing bu yong ke qi.

We promised to get together here. So welcome!
Xiang yue hao le zai yi qi, wo men huan ying ni.

We cultivate Chinese evergreen in the garden. All the time, it is producing a new legend.
Wo jia zhong zhe wan nian qing, kai fang mei duan chuan qi.

In the soil rich in traditions, we plant. Hope everything we plant here leaves you a great experience.
Wei chuan tong de tu rang bo zhong, wei ni liu xia hui yi.

Our guests, no matter we've met before or not, please feel at ease.
Mo sheng shu xi dou shi ke ren, qing bu yong ju li.

Even if you have been here for many times, you won't feel bored 'cause we have vast new things for you.
Di ji ci lai mei guan xi, you tai duo hua ti.

Welcome to Beijing; we've done a lot for your visit.
Bei jing huan ying ni, wei ni kai tian bi di.

Its charm in ever changing is full of life.
Liu dong zhong de mei li, chong man zhe chao qi.

Welcome to Beijing; let's breathe together in the sunshine.
Bei jing huan ying ni, zai tai yang xia fen xiang hu xi.

Let's establish new records here in China.
Zai huang tu di shua xin cheng ji.

Our door is always open. We are open armed, ready to embrace the world.
Wo jia da men chang da kai, kai huai rong na tian di.

5000-year-old China is flashing a youthful smile, waiting for the day.
Sui yue zhan fang qing chun xiao rong, huan jie zhe ge re qi.

Our guests, no matter where you come from, please feel at home.
Tian da di da dou shi peng you, qing bu yong ke qi.

We paint pictures and write poems to express the joy for your coming.
Hua yi shi yi dai xiao yi, zhi wei deng dai ni.

Welcome to Beijing; like moving music, our hospitality will warm your heart.
Bei jing huan ying ni, xiang ying yue gan dong ni.

Let's try to challenge ourselves.
Rang wo men dou jia you qu chao yue zi ji.

Welcome to Beijing; people who have dreams are all bravo.
Bei jing huan ying ni, you meng xiang shei dou liao bu qi.

If only you keep the courage, miracles will happen.
You yong qi jiu hui you qi ji.

Welcome to Beijing; we've done a lot for your visit.
Bei jing huan ying ni, wei ni kai tian bi di.

Its charm in ever changing is full of life.
Liu dong zhong de mei li, chong man zhe chao qi.

Welcome to Beijing; let's breathe together in the sunshine.
Bei jing huan ying ni, zai tai yang xia fen xiang hu xi.

Let's establish new records here in China.
Zai huang tu di shua xin cheng ji.

Our door is always open. We are waiting for you open-armed.
Wo jia da men chang da kai, kai fang huai bao deng ni.

After a big hug, you'll feel close with us. And surely you will love this place.
Yong bao guo jiu you le mo qi, ni jiu hui ai shang zhe li.

Our guests, no matter where you come from, please feel at home.
Bu guan yuan jin dou shi ke ren, qing bu yong ke qi.

We promised to get together here. So welcome!
Xiang yue hao le zai yi qi, wo men huan ying ni.
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