Eason Chan, born 27 July 1974 in Hong Kong, has been praised by critics and… Read Full Bio ↴Eason Chan, born 27 July 1974 in Hong Kong, has been praised by critics and fellow musicians alike as one of the top singers of his generation. Since the very beginning of his career, Eason has been one of the favorites to lead the new generation of Cantopop. He has been described as a breath of fresh air in the HK music scene. Over the last ten years, Eason Chan emerged as the leading male singer of his generation, fulfilling his role as an innovator and a leader in the HK music scene, winning prestigious awards one after another. Eason Chan has also been successful in his work in the Mandopop scene. He has won numerous awards in both Mainland and Taiwan, most notably Taiwan's Golden Melody Award. "Admit It" was a another notable work of Eason Chan, which led to a nomination for Golden Melody Award's Best Male Singer; the award was ultimately won by Gary Chaw.

Eason Chan has been named by Chinese critics as the next God of Songs (歌神) after Jacky Cheung. However, Eason has more than once clarified that he wishes to build his own name instead, and not just be the successor of Jacky Cheung. There is a duet called 天下太平 sung by Chan and Jacky Cheung in the album Perfect Match by Albert Leung，Ronald Ng (伍樂城) released in April 2006. Chan and Cheung have collaborated on other occasions as well. They sang a duet of Cheung's 頭髮亂了 in a fundraising campaign for SARS victims in 2003.

Chan not only sings but also plays a variety of musical instrument including piano, violin, accordion, guitar and drums. He frequently showcases his musical talent by incorporating instruments into his live performances. Chan is also a song-writer who has written many songs, some included in his albums.

2001太空漫遊
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曲：陳輝陽／陳奕迅
詞：黃偉文
編：陳輝陽

My God! It's full of stars...

大預言話：地球是大限將至
到今天還是未有事

未是時候就無謂亂下賭注
去偵測太空怎樣住

* 水星　發夢有附送
　火星　怪物無盡
　可否　繼續留在被窩之中(其實)
　金星　引力那樣重
　土星　行為遲鈍
　穿梭機中　幾秒後已經想看鐘

# 忽然001　還未倒數9,8,7
　平日的壓力　已在瞬間消失
　像太空漫遊
　忽然001　讓沉睡變一種美德
　集齊2000個夢　掛在我的寢室
　去換無限個明日

靜靜閉目　也可以登上火箭
直達土星兜個圈
漫步宇宙　沒更直接的方法
會快捷過　沉睡去來夢見

Repeat * #

忽然001　還未倒數9,8,7
誰又整晚夜　仰望那天黑黑
願太空漫遊
忽然001　讓沉睡變一種美德

集齊2000個夢　掛在你的寢室
去令長夜更甜蜜

Overall Meaning

In "2001太空漫遊" ("2001 Spaceman"), Eason Chan sings about the wonder and excitement of space travel. The song starts with a quote from the film "2010: The Year We Make Contact," in which the character Dr. Heywood Floyd exclaims, "My God! It's full of stars..." The song then goes on to talk about the idea of Earth's impending doom and the possibility of exploring space as a solution. The lyrics describe different planets and their eccentricities, highlighting the adventurous spirit of human exploration. The chorus talks about the exhilaration of space travel, where all the pressures of everyday life disappear and you can collect dreams to exchange for infinite tomorrows.

The song is essentially about escapism and the allure of the unknown. It encourages listeners to dream big and explore new horizons beyond the safety of their current lives. The reference to "2001" in the title of the song is likely a homage to the groundbreaking science fiction film "2001: A Space Odyssey," which also dealt with the theme of space exploration and human evolution. Overall, "2001太空漫遊" is an ode to the human spirit's insatiable curiosity and desire to transcend limitations.

Line by Line Meaning

My God! It's full of stars...
The Earth's doomsday has been predicted, but it hasn't happened yet. There's no use taking unnecessary gambles before the time is right to explore space.

水星發夢有附送火星怪物無盡
Mercury comes with a bonus of dreams, while Mars has endless monsters lurking around. But is it possible to remain in the comfort of one's bed? Venus has an intense gravitational pull, but Saturn's movements are sluggish. It's only been a few seconds in the shuttle and one is already looking forward to checking the time.

忽然001 還未倒數9,8,7
Suddenly, there's number 001 and the countdown hasn't even started. The stresses of everyday life disappear in an instant, like taking a journey into space.

平日的壓力已在瞬間消失像太空漫遊
The stress of a typical day disappears in an instant, just like being on a space journey.

讓沉睡變一種美德集齊2000個夢掛在我的寢室去換無限個明日
Letting oneself dream becomes a virtue, and collecting 2,000 dreams to hang in one's room is a way to exchange for infinite tomorrows.

靜靜閉目也可以登上火箭直達土星兜個圈漫步宇宙沒更直接的方法會快捷過沉睡去來夢見
Even with eyes closed, one can board a rocket and take a spin around Saturn. Walking around the universe is the most direct way to get there. It's faster than falling asleep and dreaming.

誰又整晚夜仰望那天黑黑願太空漫遊
Who spends the whole night staring up into the dark sky, wishing to embark on a journey through space?

集齊2000個夢掛在你的寢室去令長夜更甜蜜
Collect 2,000 dreams to hang in your room and make the long nights sweeter.

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