A former business administration student, Chua started out singing in English, releasing her first English album, Bored, in 1997. She was also the first Singaporean to win a prize in the Asia Song Festival, coming in first in the "Unpublished" category in 1998 before she furthered her studies at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.
Chua signed on to Universal Music Taiwan in 1998 and released her first Mandarin album, Breathe, in 1999. That album comprised compositions of her English songs matched to Chinese lyrics by Taiwanese lyricists. In 2001, Tanya performed for her own country during the Singapore National Day Parade 2001 with the theme song titled "Where I Belong".
In 2003 Chua signed with a new contract with Warner Music in Taiwan, releasing the album Stranger, which topped sales charts in Taiwan. Her second Warner album, Amphibian (2005), won her a "Best Female Artist" at Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards. The 2006 release of her compilation T-time marked an end to her album contract with Warner, and she is currently under record label, Asia Muse. Her "Goodbye and Hello" (2007) album was nominated 7 times at the 19th Golden Melody Awards where she repeated her "Best Female Artist" win and also garnered a "Best Producer" award. She followed up with three Singapore Hit Awards for Best Local Lyrics, Outstanding Local Music Achievement, and Asia Media (Female Artiste) in November 2009.
Discography
Bored (1997)
Tanya / 蔡健雅 (1999)
Luck (1999)
Moments of Magic (Singles) (1999)
Remember / 記念 (2000)
I Do Believe / 相信 (2001)
Tacit Understanding / 默契 (2001)
STRANGER / 陌生人 (2003)
Jupiter (2003)
Amphibian / 雙棲動物 (2005)
T-Time (新歌+精選) (2006)
Goodbye & Hello (2007)
My Space (新歌+精選) (2008)
If You See Him / 若你碰到他 (2009)
Nightglow
蔡健雅 Lyrics
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Cold rain starts pouring hard, I'm being called upon.
Never let you go, it’s why I did them all.
For a chance at least, to live in your way.
Love of you is my most cherished thing. So stay alive, bravely.
I wish I could wake from the dream each time I dream.
Never let you go, it’s why I did them all.
For a chance at least, to live in your way.
Love of you is my most cherished thing. So stay alive, bravely.
Never let you go, it’s why I did them all.
For a chance at least, to live in your way.
Love of you is my most cherished thing. So stay alive, bravely.
Nightglow by 蔡健雅 is a heartfelt and emotional song that expresses deep love and determination. The opening lines, "The way I go through with red roses burn my eyes/Cold rain starts pouring hard, I'm being called upon," suggest that the singer is going through a difficult and painful journey. The use of red roses symbolizes love, but the pain and burning in their eyes suggest that this love is not without sacrifice.
The repeated lines, "Never let you go, it's why I did them all/For a chance at least, to live in your way," convey an unwavering commitment to the person they love. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to hold on to this love, even if it means enduring hardship and sacrifice. This intense devotion and desire to live according to the loved one's wishes demonstrates the depth of their feelings.
The chorus, "Love of you is my most cherished thing/So stay alive, bravely," encapsulates the central theme of the song. The singer treasures their love above all else, and encourages the loved one to stay strong and brave. The lyrics convey a sense of hope and determination, as the singer wishes to protect and support the person they love.
In summary, Nightglow is a song that explores the idea of unwavering love and the willingness to endure hardship for the sake of that love. It portrays the singer as someone who is deeply committed to their loved one, willing to go through any pain or sacrifice in order to be with them. The lyrics convey a sense of hope, urging the loved one to stay strong and continue living bravely.
Line by Line Meaning
The way I go through with red roses burn my eyes.
The path I've chosen, filled with symbolically beautiful yet painful experiences.
Cold rain starts pouring hard, I'm being called upon.
Difficult times have arrived, and I feel a strong sense of duty or responsibility.
Never let you go, it’s why I did them all.
I have endured everything because I never wanted to lose you.
For a chance at least, to live in your way.
To have even a small opportunity to be with you and experience life through your perspective.
Love of you is my most cherished thing. So stay alive, bravely.
Your love is the most precious aspect of my life, and I urge you to remain strong and courageous.
I wish I could wake from the dream each time I dream.
I long to escape the illusionary world I often find myself in.
There’s a long night coming soon, I’d shine as the last shine.
Challenges lie ahead, but I will persist and be the guiding light until the end.
Never let you go, it’s why I did them all.
I have endured everything because I never wanted to lose you.
For a chance at least, to live in your way.
To have even a small opportunity to be with you and experience life through your perspective.
Love of you is my most cherished thing. So stay alive, bravely.
Your love is the most precious aspect of my life, and I urge you to remain strong and courageous.
Never let you go, it’s why I did them all.
I have endured everything because I never wanted to lose you.
For a chance at least, to live in your way.
To have even a small opportunity to be with you and experience life through your perspective.
Love of you is my most cherished thing. So stay alive, bravely.
Your love is the most precious aspect of my life, and I urge you to remain strong and courageous.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 蔡近翰Zoe, 尹純青Eyn
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