I have heard many Cantonese songs, but I am particularly fond of “Old Dreams Don’t Need to Remember” from the 1980s.This song was written and composed by Huang Xuan, sung by Leina, and covered by Luo Wen and Liang Yongqi. However, I only love the version of Zhang Guorong’s concert in Bangkok.In 1983, at the age of 27, Zhang Guorong broke away from the “chicken voice” that had no personal characteristics at the beginning of his debut, nor did he have the elegant and spontaneous singing style of his later stage.
This mellow and deep voice is especially suitable for singing songs with ancient meanings such as “Tiredness” and “Capriccio”, which is even more integrated with the artistic conception of “Old Dreams Don’t Need to Remember”.
Leina’s interpretation is more outwardly expressive and tactful in terms of emotional expression. In Zhang Guorong’s interpretation, the expression of emotions is more restrained, with every word being able to hold down, but the deep affection is all in it, with a lot of points.
This interpretation is just right, mournful but not resentful, with one more point for publicity, and one less point for insignificance. It brings to life the melancholy, reminiscence, and mournful sigh in the lyrics and songs, and every word flows into the heart.
In the early 1980s, the quality of the video was blurry and the dim lights were faint in the dark. The young man in white stood in the depths of time and sang for us, deepening the ancient meaning of this song.
Later, I remembered that he mentioned in “Falling in Love Under the Starry Sky” that after quarrelling with his lover, I heard this song on the bus home, and tears streamed down my face all the way.
Listening to songs sometimes requires predestination. At a certain moment, in a certain situation, it suddenly resonates with the singer’s soul.
I also remember the “Old Dream Must Remember” he wrote, full of sorrow of parting.
The writing of the ghostly talent Huang Xuan is also a divine stroke. Let me write a few paragraphs to savor it carefully.
“Old dreams don’t need to be remembered. Yesterday has already passed away. Once upon a time, people were lost in dreams. Don’t forget the tears flowing in the wind to complain about parting.”
The old dream only lives in the past, and today we bury it.
The past is as vague as smoke, only sighing that the future is long, but I can no longer share the evening with you.
Is it rain or tears that flow through my cheeks.
“Don’t remember the past, and don’t mention it after things have changed. There’s no need to wait for love in the past. Let me repay you to the fullest.”
If only the land had never been barren, there would have been no sea in the past and no mulberry fields in the future, so it would have been a peaceful place.
Grace, resentment, and resentment have nothing to do with the wind and moon themselves. Don’t forget that the original intention of loving each other is the fulfillment in your heart when you snuggle up on the mountaintop with me and watch the moon.
“After that, life has a long way to go, from finding the way to flying apart into the sky. If we ever have a fate, we will always meet you again at the cape.”
The life that I have crossed with you may be just a meteor flash, a flash in the pan, but it has lit up my entire life. The path ahead is lush with grass, swaying the parting that someone couldn’t bear to say.
Fortunately, we are just separated from each other, leaving Junsheng without saying goodbye.
Always believe that at a certain time and place, I will see your face again, and then gently greet you, long time no see.
You will smile at me, as gentle as when you first met.
“Therefore, there is no need to remember old dreams, nor need there be pain and sorrow. The joy and tears of past events that predate fate, let me repay you today.”
If we meet again in our hearts and are not afraid of the rest of our lives, why should we wave goodbye with tears.
This farewell, the mountains are long and the waters are vast, and the promise of eternal companionship should only be realized. I have already shared this life with you in my heart.
May you take care, just remember my smile that day, and stop thinking about who owes who.
The only regret is that there is no CD version of this song, but I am relieved to think about it. In the fleeting years, in the void, there is a song so wonderful that it has made me glad.
I will feel that you have not gone far and remain in this old tune.
