橄榄树
卓依婷 Lyrics
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不要问我从那里来
我的故乡在远方
为什甚流浪流浪远方流浪
为了天空飞翔的小鸟
为了山间轻流的小溪
流浪远方流浪
还有还有
为了梦中的橄榄树橄榄树
不要问我从那里来
我的故乡在远方
为什么流浪为什么流浪远方
为了我梦中的橄榄树
不要问我从那里来
我的故乡在远方
为什甚流浪流浪远方流浪
The lyrics of "橄榄树" by 卓依婷 talk about the longing for home and the desire to explore the world beyond. The singer describes their far-off hometown and their wandering journey in search of the things they hold dear, such as the small bird flying in the sky, the gentle stream flowing in the mountains, the vast grassland, and most importantly, the olive tree in their dreams. The repetition of the phrase "为了" ("for the sake of") emphasizes the determination and purpose behind the singer's wandering.
The olive tree serves as a powerful symbol of the singer's longing for the familiarity and comfort of their roots. The image of the olive tree in their dreams signifies the singer's yearning for the place where they feel they truly belong. However, the repeated lines "不要问我从那里来,我的故乡在远方" ("Don't ask me where I am from, my homeland is far away") express the knowledge that the journey may be long and difficult, as the singer is uncertain whether they will ever be able to return home.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and wanderlust, as the singer contemplates the beauty of the world and their place within it. The repetition of "流浪" ("wandering") suggests that while the singer may be on a journey physically, they are also on a spiritual journey of self-discovery and searching for their true home.
Line by Line Meaning
不要问我从那里来
Do not inquire about my origin
我的故乡在远方
My homeland lies in the distance
为什甚流浪流浪远方流浪
Why wander far away from home
为了天空飞翔的小鸟
For the birds that soar in the sky
为了山间轻流的小溪
For the brooks that trickle through the mountains
为了宽阔的草原
For the vast grasslands
流浪远方流浪
Wandering far away from home
还有还有
And also, and also
为了梦中的橄榄树橄榄树
For the olive tree in my dreams
不要问我从那里来
Do not inquire about my origin
为什么流浪为什么流浪远方
Why wander far away from home
为了我梦中的橄榄树
For my olive tree in dreams
不要问我从那里来
Do not inquire about my origin
我的故乡在远方
My homeland lies in the distance
为什甚流浪流浪远方流浪
Why wander far away from home
Writer(s): Zhuang Nu, 左宏元
Contributed by Nathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.