Jordan Chan Siu Chun (Traditional Chinese: 陳小春, Simplified Chinese: 陈小春) is… Read Full Bio ↴Jordan Chan Siu Chun (Traditional Chinese: 陳小春, Simplified Chinese: 陈小春) is a Chinese actor and musician from Hong Kong. A member of the Hakka ethnic group, he was born in Hong Kong on July 8, 1967.

Chan got his start by enrolling in the TVB Dancers' Training Class in 1985. Soon after graduation, he joined a few of the studio's troupes that would accompany popular singers during their live performances. He worked with artists such as Alan Tam, Leslie Cheung, and Anita Mui before being invited by a producer to make a record of his own.

In 1994, he made his film debut with Twenty Something. Chan has since received several Hong Kong Film Award nominations: two for his role in He's a Woman, She's a Man (1994), and one each for Heaven Can't Wait (1995) and Big Bullet (1996). With 1996's Young and Dangerous, Chan established himself as a mainstay of the triad genre. The film was a huge success, and led to nine sequels and spinoffs before the series concluded in 2000. Chan starred as Kyouichi Sudo in Initial D.

Musically, Chan is known for bringing a hip hop flavor to cantopop. With his recent releases beginning around 2002, he has rapped and added hip hop beats to his music. His hip hop style has brought him new fans, although some Hong Kong fans have accused him of acting "black." He continues to incorporate r&b and hip hop sounds into his music today.

Duo Xie Lao Tian Ye
陳小春 Lyrics

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皇天在上请饶恕我直说
天天辛苦为了什么
命运之神呀高抬贵手
不要忘了我拜托
赔了爱情的人很多
日子再苦还是要过
阿弥跎佛呀帮帮我
不要看着我堕落

人在做天在看
可是八字少了撇怕输给时间
只想要活的快乐一点
我是一个人不是神仙
多谢老天爷把你给了我
我的爱胜过全世界
不如就这样跟我走吧
爱我你不会看走眼
多谢老天爷你是公平的
这样小人物的心愿
距离这么远你还是听得见
人在做天在看
可是八字少了撇怕输给时间
只想要活的快乐一点
我是一个人不是神仙
多谢老天爷把你给了我
我的爱胜过全世界
不如就这样跟我走吧
爱我你不会看走眼
多谢老天爷你是公平的
这样小人物的心愿
距离这么远你还是听得见
多谢老天爷把你给了我
我的爱胜过全世界
不如就这样跟我走吧
爱我你不会看走眼
多谢老天爷你是公平的
这样小人物的心愿
距离这么远你还是听得见
皇天在上请饶恕我直说
天天辛苦为了什么

命运之神呀高抬贵手
不要忘了我拜托

Overall Meaning

The song "Duo Xie Lao Tian Ye" by 陳小春 (Chen Xiao Chun) is an emotional ballad about the struggles of life and the hope for happiness. The lyrics express the singer's plea to the heavens for forgiveness and compassion as he questions the reasons for his daily hard work and asks for the help of the gods of destiny. He acknowledges that many have lost love in their lives, yet they continue to face the difficulties of life, hoping for some happiness. The singer recognizes that he is only human and not a god, and fears that his time may run out before he has a chance to achieve his own happiness. Despite his fears, he thanks the heavens for the gifts he has, including the love he has found, which he believes is worth more than anything else in the world. He invites his loved one to join him on his journey, saying that he is just an ordinary person with ordinary dreams, but he will love her the best he can.

The lyrics of "Duo Xie Lao Tian Ye" offer a poignantly introspective reflection on the journey of life, and the desire for love and happiness. The song offers a mixture of sadness, struggle, and hope, with a focus on the importance of love, despite the hardship and uncertainty of life. The singer's plea to the gods of destiny offers a sense of vulnerability and humility, highlighting the fragility of human existence and the need for guidance and support.

Line by Line Meaning

皇天在上请饶恕我直说
Oh heavens above, please forgive me for speaking my mind.

天天辛苦为了什么
Why do we toil day in and day out?

命运之神呀高抬贵手
Oh fate, please be kind and spare me from misfortune.

不要忘了我拜托
Please don't forget about me, I beg of you.

赔了爱情的人很多
Many have lost in love and suffered the consequences.

日子再苦还是要过
No matter how hard life gets, we must still carry on.

阿弥跎佛呀帮帮我
Oh Buddha, please help me.

不要看着我堕落
Don't judge me for my mistakes and downfall.

人在做天在看
As we do things, the heavens are watching.

可是八字少了撇怕输给时间
But with my luck, I fear I may lose to time.

只想要活的快乐一点
I only wish to live a little more happily.