Music career
Hebe appeared on Taiwanese television before she became a celebrity, when she was a 16 years old on Jacky Wu's "Guess Guess Guess" show, where she showed her ability to play the flute. On 8 August 2000, HIM International Music held a "Universal 2000 Talent and Beauty Girl Contest" in search of new artists to be signed onto their label. The staff of the TV show "Cruel Stage" encouraged Tien to participate in this televised competition. The contest had about 1,000 contestants, and after several rounds of competition, seven contestants remained for the final round. In the first round, Tien's voice began to crack while singing Return Home. As a result, she decided to sing in a lower key in the final round, choosing Singaporean singer Kit Chan's Loving You (喜歡你, Xi Huan Ni). However, because she was unfamiliar with the song, about ten seconds of the final lyrics went unsung. Following the competition, the Taiwanese record company gave all seven contestants an audition. The show's manager appreciated her straightforward personality and powerful vocals. As a result, Hebe was invited to become a member of S.H.E, with Selina Jen and Ella Chen, and was signed under the Taiwanese record label HIM International Music.
Hebe released her debut solo Mandopop album, "To Hebe", on 3 September 2010, while S.H.E still remains as a band without disbanding. The tracks, "寂寞寂寞就好" (Its OK to be lonely) and "Love?" are listed at number 11 and 35 respectively on Hit Fm Taiwan's Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart (Hit-Fm年度百首單曲) for 2010.
Dog Days Are Over
田馥甄 Lyrics
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Coming towards her stuck still no turning back
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run
Run fast for your mother run fast for your father
Run for your children for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your loving your loving behind
You can't carry it well be with you want to survive
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses
Cause here they come
And I never wanted anything from you
Except everything you had
And what was left after that too oh
Happiness hit her like a bullet in the head
Struck from a great height by someone
Who should know better than that
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses
Cause here they come
Run fast for your mother run fast for your father
Run for your children for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your loving your loving behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses
Cause here they come
Here they come
The lyrics of "Dog days are over" by 田馥甄 carry a powerful and uplifting message. The song is centered around the idea of liberation and leaving behind the weight of the past. It tells a story of a person who has been trapped and burdened by their emotions, but suddenly finds a newfound happiness that sets them free.
The opening lines, "Happiness hit her like a train on a track, coming towards her stuck still no turning back," depict the sudden and overwhelming nature of the singer's happiness. It arrives unexpectedly, with such force that they cannot resist its impact. However, even in this moment of joy, they are haunted by their past, symbolized by their hiding and running away.
The phrase "she killed it with kisses and from it she fled" suggests that the singer tries to cope with their emotions by drowning them with love, only to eventually distance themselves from it. This pattern continues as they try to escape their troubles by immersing in distractions, represented by drinking and washing away their troubles down the sink.
But then a turning point occurs with the statement that "the dog days are over." This signifies that the difficult and stagnant period in their life is coming to an end. The mention of horses represents a sense of urgency and impending change. The advice to run fast for your family and leave behind the burdensome attachments reflects the need to let go of the past and focus on survival.
The line "I never wanted anything from you, except everything you had" implies that the singer desired a meaningful and genuine connection with someone, not material possessions. However, even after receiving everything the other person had to offer, it was still not enough. This shows that the singer realizes the importance of genuine love and emotional fulfillment rather than materialistic gains.
Overall, "Dog days are over" conveys a journey of personal growth and liberation. It encourages the listener to break free from the weight of their past and embrace a new chapter in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Happiness hit her like a train on a track
She was suddenly overwhelmed with happiness, as if a speeding train had crashed into her.
Coming towards her stuck still no turning back
The happiness was approaching her relentlessly, and she had no choice but to accept it.
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She tried to evade the happiness by hiding in secret places, hoping to escape its grasp.
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
She tried to extinguish the overwhelming happiness with love, but ultimately ran away from it.
With every bubble she sank with her drink
With each bubble in her drink, she felt herself sinking deeper into a state of sadness or emptiness.
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
She tried to wash away her troubles and sorrows by pouring them down the kitchen sink.
The dog days are over
The difficult and challenging times have come to an end.
The dog days are done
The hard times have passed.
The horses are coming
New and better opportunities are approaching.
So you better run
You should make a quick getaway and seize those opportunities.
Run fast for your mother run fast for your father
Run swiftly to protect and support your loved ones.
Run for your children for your sisters and brothers
Run for the sake of your children and siblings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Leave all your loving your loving behind
Abandon your attachments and emotional burdens.
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
If you want to thrive and overcome challenges, you must let go of the past.
Can you hear the horses
Can you sense the arrival of new opportunities and positive changes?
Cause here they come
Because they are on their way.
And I never wanted anything from you
I never desired anything from you.
Except everything you had
Except for every possession, every aspect of your life.
And what was left after that too oh
And even what remained after all that was taken.
Happiness hit her like a bullet in the head
She experienced an intense and sudden burst of happiness that hit her with powerful impact.
Struck from a great height by someone
It came unexpectedly and forcefully from someone with influence or authority.
Who should know better than that
Someone who should have had more awareness and understanding of the situation.
Here they come
They are approaching.
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Allen Wan
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也有真的
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假的