Chapter 2 Next Year Today
Performing on stage is a very common thing for Yu Sheng'an.
Whether he was a part-time singer on earth in the previous life, or a music teacher in this life, performing in front of the audience is his profession.
Now the question is, what song is he going to sing.
At such a special moment, almost everyone is waiting to see him make a fool of himself, to see him cry, to see him sad and behaving at a loss.
In this situation, he had to have a flash of inspiration and a stroke of genius to reverse the situation.
There's a song that's quite appropriate.
Liang Jingru's "Happy Breakup".
What could be happier than singing the song "Happy Breakup" at the wedding of his ex-girlfriend and plastic brother?
However, there is a problem.
This song has a few lyrics, which looks like it is hurting and cursing people, but when combined with reality, it is more like self-deprecation and self-damage.
"Happy breakup, happy to you, you can find a better ...... Happy breakup, please be happy, wave goodbye to the wrong, in order to meet the right one......"
This statement is simply a slap in the face.
He could even imagine the look of approval on everyone's faces when he sang the lyrics.
Therefore, this song that is long in the ambition of others cannot be chosen.
If you want to end this matter with a face, the spoof route should not be taken.
He wants to finish this performance seriously and freely, affectionately and indifferently, sad and playful.
The song he decided to sing was "Next Year Today".
This is one of his favorite singers, Eason Chan's masterpiece.
In his part-time singing career, Eason Chan's songs have become his repertoire, and his ability to imitate Eason Chan's singing has gradually become more mature.
Once he went out with his friends to sing K, he was in the right state, and the song "Exaggeration" was amazing.
Speaking of "Next Year Today", this is definitely a classic Cantonese song, which became popular all over Hong Kong as soon as it was launched, and then won countless awards, becoming one of the most popular Cantonese songs of that era.
The style of this song is not only high, but the artistic conception and beauty presented are also very touching.
What's more, this song is very much in line with Yu Sheng'an's current state and situation.
Of course, if someone has not heard this Cantonese song, then they must have heard its Chinese version, that is, "Ten Years", which is sung in the north and south of the river.
It is worth mentioning that,Due to historical reasons,Cantonese culture in the Republic of China,Spread widely,Especially film and television dramas and music,Basically can be circulated without barriers,Sky Blue TV's "Huaxia Good Cantonese",It is also one of the most popular talent shows。
"Hello everyone, my name is Yu Sheng'an, and I am a college classmate of the bride and groom. Next, I will sing a song for everyone, wishing the bride and groom to grow old together and tie the knot forever, and I also wish everyone a happy life and a happy day. ”
After the rest of his life was finished, there was a burst of cheering below.
He smiled, paused slightly, and sang:
If this bunch of chandeliers pours down
Or I won't exist anymore
Even if you don't love
There is no need to separate
If at this moment I have severe dementia
There is no need to be loved at all
Forever dreaming in bed
There will be no more sorrow for the rest of my life
......
After singing these few sentences with his voice suppressed and emotions in his spare time, the noise in the audience slowly quieted down, and he was attracted by this gloomy and sad singing.
And those students who knew the inside story immediately tasted the bitterness and sourness in the song for the rest of their lives from strong words such as "no love", "separation", "dementia", and "sadness".
Liu Yuetong held her mobile phone and silently recorded a video for the rest of her life, staring at the phone screen for a moment.
People always need to be brave to survive
I still make a new wish
For example, learn to live with falling out of love
......
When he sang the words "bear the loss of love" bluntly, Zhou Xi and Tang Yue's expressions changed subtly.
That's when the song goes into the chorus:
Don't lose sleep again today next year
Mattress are changed if there is a chance to meet
or at the wedding feast of companions
Waiting for you to appear in confusion
I haven't seen you for a year next year
Who is willing to change leaves you for sixty years
I wish I could recognize your children
I can hear you say goodbye when you leave
......
After singing the chorus for the first time, the mood of the whole song has been completely rendered, and all the guests in the audience who have a similar mood are deeply touched by this song, and quietly look at the young people who are singing on stage.
Liu Yuetong didn't know why, when she heard the sentence "I have been away from you for 60 years, I hope I can recognize your children", tears actually burst out of her eyes, and the hand holding the mobile phone trembled slightly.
Only people who are really sad can write such lyrics, right?
"The rest of my life is safe......" Liu Yuetong silently called the name again in her heart.
And those students who were waiting to watch the show also put away their joking expressions one by one and began to listen to the song carefully.
Putting aside the entanglement between Yu Sheng'an, Zhou Xi and Tang Yue, the emotions expressed in this song are really common to all human beings, and it is deeply touching when you think about it.
Tang Yue was a little confused when she heard this, pretending to turn her head to look elsewhere, and greeted the guests casually.
Zhou Xi looked at Yu Sheng'an with a smile, not knowing what he was thinking.
After the chorus twice, the whole song comes to an end.
Just listen to the rest of your life's voice, such as talking, such as whispering:
I can meet you in the moment of my life
I spent all my luck
I didn't find out until this day
Have breathed air
......
Although the last few lines were sung softly, the meaning and implication of the lyrics were like a heavy hammer, and they smashed firmly into everyone's hearts.
"To meet you in the moment of my life is to spend all my luck......"
This almost allegorical lyric has resonated with many people, and the sense of substitution is very strong.
Liu Yuetong almost cried.
Since her sophomore year, she has been secretly in love for the rest of her life for five years, and no one knows about this relationship except herself.
I couldn't say it back then, because Yu Sheng'an was in love with Tang Yue, and now I can't say it, because Yu Sheng'an is falling out of love and hurting Tang Yue's nerves.
She has her own pride and self-esteem, and she will not take advantage of it, let alone be a substitute for anyone.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, and hopefully next year, we'll see you again. ”
Yu Sheng'an said, waved his hand, returned the microphone, and then turned to leave.
This time, he didn't get off the stage to greet his classmates, but walked away.
He wants to use practical actions to tell everyone that from this moment on, he is no longer the original Yu Sheng'an, but a new Yu Colu Sheng'an with another soul.
Liu Yuetong saved the video and chased it out.
chased to the door and saw Yu Sheng'an standing there waiting for the ride-hailing.
"Hey, why did you leave without saying hello?" Liu Yuetong walked over.
"The things that need to be done are done, and there's no point in staying. Yu Sheng'an said with a smile.
Liu Yuetong nodded and asked, "That song...... What's your name?"
"Next year today. ”
"Nice to hear. Liu Yuetong commented simply, and said: "By the way, I just recorded a video, can I upload it to the Internet?"
"Yes, just pass it on. ”
"Thank you. Liu Yuetong looked at Yu Sheng'an, and suddenly felt that he had an indescribable strangeness, and said casually: "You can go to participate in "Huaxia Good Cantonese", I feel that you are better than them in singing." ”
Yu Sheng'an smiled and nodded: "I'll think about it seriously." ”
At this time, the car called by Yu Sheng'an arrived, and he waved his hand to Liu Yuetong: "Goodbye." ”
"Goodbye. ”
Liu Yuetong grabbed her grip and looked at Yu Sheng'an's back, inexplicably stunned, as if something important in her life was gone.
After the wedding, Liu Yuetong declined the class reunion in the evening and rushed back to West Lake City by the earliest high-speed train.
On the way back, she edited the video of Yu Sheng'an singing into several segments, which were uploaded to her Douyin and circle of friends.
Then, she put on her headphones, tilted her head against the car window, and began to loop the song "Next Year Today".