Ni Shun Zi was born on February 12, 1973 as the youngest of two children. Her father was a clarinet player, while her mother was a well-known pianist. At the age of 3, she, her mother, and her older sister moved from Beijing to San Francisco as a result of divorce. Upon graduating high school, Shunza studied at the School of Contemporary Jazz in Switzerland. It was there that she founded a band called Duty Free, releasing a few works in Europe. In 1994, Moyan Records, a subsidiary of Rock Records, received one of her demo tapes, and consequently signed her to a record contract.
Since her debut, Shunza has released numerous albums in Mandarin, Japanese, English, and French. In 1999, she was hailed as the Best Female Singer and Best Composer at the 10th Golden Melody Awards. In October 2000, Shunza signed on with EMI, joining Cantopop sensation Faye Wong.
Come Home
順子 Lyrics
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'Cause you've left your daddy all alone
I have tried in vain
Never no more to call your name
Since you left, you broke your daddy's heart
That will never make us part
Every hour in the day
Oh, baby, baby, please come on home
Come on home to your daddy, will you, darling, please
Since you left, you broke your daddy's heart
That will never make us part
Every hour in the day
You can hear me say
Oh, baby, won't you please come home to your loving daddy
Oh, baby won't you please come home
The song "Come Home" by 順子 is a heart-rending plea to a loved one who has departed. The lyrics are sung by a father, who is addressing his absent daughter. He implores her to return home, stating that she has left him all alone. He admits to having tried in vain to get her to return and has given up hoping that he would get to hear her call his name again. The father is heartbroken and his pain is audible in his voice.
The lyrics go on to express the father's deep love for his daughter and the pain that her departure has caused him. He hopes that she will come back to him soon because he cannot bear being without her. The words "Every hour in the day, You can hear me say, Oh, baby, baby, please come on home" highlights the deep longing of the father for his daughter and are a poignant expression of his love for her.
In conclusion, the song "Come Home" by 順子 is a touching reminder of the importance of family and how much it hurts to be separated from loved ones. It also showcases the love and bond between a father and his daughter.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, won't you please come home
Asking the loved one to return home, expressing sadness and loneliness due to their absence.
'Cause you've left your daddy all alone
Addressing the loved one as 'daddy's girl/boy' and emphasizing how their departure has left a significant impact on the singer's life.
I have tried in vain
Admitting to the fact that the singer has been unsuccessful in trying to cope up with the absence of their loved one.
Never no more to call your name
Acknowledging the fact that the artist has given up on calling their loved one's name as it only brings more pain and sorrow.
Since you left, you broke your daddy's heart
Reiterating the fact that the loved one's absence has broken the artist's heart and caused significant emotional distress.
That will never make us part
Expressing the strong bond between the singer and their loved one, assuring their commitment to the relationship, and indicating their sustained desire to have them back.
Every hour in the day
Reinforcing the all-consuming nature of the singer's love and the intensity of their longing for the loved one's return.
You can hear me say
Highlighting the extent to which the artist's thoughts and words revolve around their loved one's return, indicating the significant impact their absence has had on the artist's life.
Oh, baby, baby, please come on home
Reiterating the core message of the song, compelling the loved one to come back home by emphasizing the strength of the artist's love and their unwavering desire to be reunited.
Come on home to your daddy, will you, darling, please
Using endearments to express strong emotions, and beseeching the loved one to return home to the artist and finally put an end to their sadness and loneliness.
Oh, baby, won't you please come home to your loving daddy
Emphasizing the love and affection the singer has for their loved one, and how much they miss them, and continuing to plead with them to return home.
Oh, baby won't you please come home
Repeating the opening line to reinforce the central message of the song: the artist's desperate plea for their loved one to come home and end their isolation and despair.
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