Before entering the entertainment business, she was a registered nurse at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong. She studied at the Kowloon Holy Family Canossian College. She entered the entertainment industry after coming in third in the TVB 14th annual New Talent Singing Awards competition in 1995, and has steadily gained popularity ever since.
Miriam is now managed by East Asia, after previously being contracted with Capitol Artists, Cinepoly Records, Gold Label and Amusic.
As a singer, Miriam has had many songs that have been mainstream hits and award winners, such as "Pity I'm an Aquarius", "Maiden's prayer", "Sisters" and "Small City and Big Issue". "Small City and Big Issue" and "Maiden's Prayer" have won "Best Song of The Year Award" in 2004 and 2000. She has also won "Most popular female singer", "My favourite female singer", and "Female Singer Golden award", which further attest to her huge popularity.
Early in her career her songs had the view point of a young lady. However, in the last few years, Miriam describes her songs as having matured very much.
Chao Ling
楊千嬅 Lyrics
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青春与情感的远征
当然我想 沿路碰着情圣
现在独身亦不孤清
美丽如童话的尾声
眼泪和汗水的结晶
分几次手 才换到入场证
踏进教堂 婚礼竟...
房间很悄静 但我相信 不会没救兵
随心恋爱吧 永不超龄 带着十八的心境
顺逆景 仍在安心等待月老的回应
共理想的对象看星 多晚亦有心情
以后男朋友不会少
对象随年纪感觉挑
恳请放心 从未怕没人要
但是乐于细选精挑
不想如孩子般撒娇
孤单与迟婚的困扰
不经说起 其实我亦忘了
别对我讲 请看表
令人烦扰 不过是我的虚龄 太迟无人认领
房间很悄静 但我相信 不会没救兵
随心恋爱吧 永不超龄 带着十八的心境
日月星 仍像伸手可摘未看的余兴
若我小心擦亮眼睛 希冀着远景
想看便有星 敢爱便有救星
勤于恋爱是我的光荣 带来无穷后劲
无须数算着又老一岁 一切像泡影
随心恋爱吧 永不超龄 带着十八的心境
顺逆景 仍在安心等待月老的回应
共理想的对象看星 几岁亦有心情
The lyrics to 楊千嬅's song "Chao Ling" (超龄) reflect the singer's thoughts and feelings about love and relationships. The song starts by describing a love journey with half of the pages left blank, symbolizing the uncertainty and exploration of youth and emotions. The singer expresses a desire to encounter a "love saint" along the way, someone skilled in matters of the heart. However, despite being single, they don't feel lonely or isolated.
The lyrics then touch upon the beauty of fairy tale endings, but also acknowledge the tears and sweat that go into achieving them. The singer talks about the challenges of finding a partner and going through multiple failed relationships before finally walking down the aisle. Despite the frustrations and the pressure of societal expectations, they believe in the possibility of finding love and happiness.
The song emphasizes the importance of choosing the right partner and not settling for someone out of desperation. The singer states that they are not childish or needy, even though they may feel troubled by loneliness and late marriage. They reassure themselves and others that they will not compromise their standards and will continue to choose carefully. They express confidence that they will not be left unrecognized or unloved.
Overall, "Chao Ling" is a song about embracing love and relationships with a youthful mindset, regardless of age or societal pressures. It encourages the singer and listeners to have faith in finding the right partner and to approach love with an open heart and mind.
Line by Line Meaning
半部留白的恋爱经
The story of love with some parts left blank
青春与情感的远征
The journey of youth and emotions
当然我想 沿路碰着情圣
Of course, I want to meet the love guru along the way
现在独身亦不孤清
Being single now doesn't mean being lonely
美丽如童话的尾声
Beautiful ending like a fairytale
眼泪和汗水的结晶
The crystallization of tears and sweat
分几次手 才换到入场证
Changing hands multiple times to get the admission ticket
踏进教堂 婚礼竟...
Stepping into the church, the wedding happens...
令人烦扰 不过是我的虚龄 太迟无人认领
It's just bothersome that my virtual age is too late and no one claims it
房间很悄静 但我相信 不会没救兵
The room is quiet, but I believe there will still be rescuers
随心恋爱吧 永不超龄 带着十八的心境
Love freely, never age restrict, with the mindset of being eighteen
顺逆景 仍在安心等待月老的回应
Facing ups and downs, still patiently waiting for the response from the matchmaker
共理想的对象看星 多晚亦有心情
Watching the stars with the ideal partner, no matter how late, there is still a mood
以后男朋友不会少
In the future, I won't have a shortage of boyfriends
对象随年纪感觉挑
Choosing partners based on age and feelings
恳请放心 从未怕没人要
Please be reassured, never afraid of being unwanted
但是乐于细选精挑
But I enjoy carefully selecting the best
不想如孩子般撒娇
I don't want to act childish and throw tantrums
孤单与迟婚的困扰
The troubles of being single and marrying late
不经说起 其实我亦忘了
Speaking of it, I have actually forgotten as well
别对我讲 请看表
Don't talk to me, just look at the watch
日月星 仍像伸手可摘未看的余兴
The sun, moon, and stars still hold the unrevealed fun that can be reached
若我小心擦亮眼睛 希冀着远景
If I carefully wipe my eyes, I hope to see a distant view
想看便有星 敢爱便有救星
If you want to see stars, and dare to love, there will be a savior
勤于恋爱是我的光荣 带来无穷后劲
Being diligent in love is my pride, bringing endless strength
无须数算着又老一岁 一切像泡影
No need to calculate getting a year older, everything is like a bubble
随心恋爱吧 永不超龄 带着十八的心境
Love freely, never age restrict, with the mindset of being eighteen
顺逆景 仍在安心等待月老的回应
Facing ups and downs, still patiently waiting for the response from the matchmaker
共理想的对象看星 几岁亦有心情
Watching the stars with the ideal partner, regardless of age, there is still a mood
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