Biography
Born in Beijing, China as Lai Chit (黎捷), Leon was the only child in his family. His parents divorced when he was four. During his youth, he attended King's Way Princeton College (England). Before he became a singer in Hong Kong, he worked as a salesperson for a cellular phone company. After becoming the second runner up in the 5th New Talent Singing Awards, held by the TVB in 1986, he went to be taught singing by Dai Si Zong(戴思聪) and in the same year, he also obtained a recording contract with Capital Artist[1]. However he didn't get to release any album for four years [2]. As a result, his teacher arranged to have him signed a recording contract with Polygram (now known as Universal Music) and then got the contract with Capital Artist to be annulled after some negotiation [3]. In Polygram, he released his first album "Leon" and subsequent album "Meet In The Rain" which propelled Leon into instant stardom[4]. After several years at Polygram, Lai then signed a new contract with Sony Music on March 23, 1998.
Leon has been associated with many female celebrities since he began his career. One of his most famous rumoured ex-girlfriends is Shu Qi. Apart from Shu Qi, he has been rumoured to have relationship with Dai Yun Hui, Wang Zu Xian, Seto Asaka, Michelle Reis, Kim Hee Sun, Lee Na Young, Wang Xiu Lin[5]. Currently, he is dating a model Gaile Lok[6].
[edit] Career
[edit] Singer
Together with Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau and Aaron Kwok, Lai was among the four most popular male singers during the 1990s, when the media referred to them as the "Four Heavenly Kings" (Chinese: 四大天王).
In the early stages of his career, he mainly sang cantopop, but due to the influence of producer Mark Lui, he expanded his repertoire to include popular electronic songs with compelling music videos. In 2002, he was selected to sing "Charged up", the 2002 World Cup theme song for the Greater China Region.
The lowpoint of his singing career came at the 1991 Hua Tong Flood Charity Concert. After his performance on stage, he was requested by a significant donor who wanted him to perform again. While performing the song Sorry I Love You, he went completely out of tune at the high note but he managed to complete the performance on stage. This event made him a target of critics and a butt of all jokes at the time and later earned him the tag 'out of tune' Heavenly Kings. However inspite of it, his fans still supported him[7].
Perhaps - Leon's Album
Perhaps - Leon's Album
In 1998, Leon's Korean song "After loving you" managed to reach the Top 10 in a Korean pop chart. He is the first Hong Kong singer to achieve this.[1]
He won numerous singing awards before announcing in 1999 that he would no longer accept any awards in Hong Kong. He won the "Most Popular Male Singer" award in 1993 and 1995 for TVB Jade Solid Gold. He has also won the "Song of the Year" award four times. In the 1996 year of awards, Leon Lai won a personal record 16 awards in the Hong Kong music scene. A tie with fellow singers Sky King and Jacky Cheung. This gives both artists one more award. The 4 stage Joint Award of Best Musicians. Awarded to the musician with the most awards won in the year ending award shows. Lai's music career gradually declined from the late 1990s. While he is still releasing new albums from time to time, his record sales are now less than impressive and his position has been overtaken by the newer generation of cantopop singers.
In 2004, Leon Lai formed a new record production company, "A Music", East Asia Record Production Company Limited, with Peter Lam. The first album produced by the company, "Dawn" was released in September of that year.
[edit] Actor
In the period before he participated in the New Talent Singing Awards, he enrolled in the ATV actor training class, however he didn't complete the training with no apparent reason. Then, he applied for admission to the Hong Kong Performing Arts Academy but his application was rejected.
The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point
After the New Talent Singing Awards, he got to act in a few TV serials. On one occasion, he went for filming of a romantic serials in Taiwan. There was a stark contrast in height between leon and the popular lead actress who is only 1.60 cm in height. The actress then demanded that leon squatted while filming so as to make up for the height differences. So leon has to act through all the scenes with the actress while squatting but he has to endure it as he was not popular at the time. However not long afterwards his new TV serials, "The Breaking Point" which turned out to be a resounding success and propel him to widespread fame in Hong Kong and Taiwan.[8]
In 1996, Lai was nominated for the Best Actor award at the 16th Hong Kong Film Awards for the film Comrades, Almost a love story. However, he did not win.
The next year in 1997, he managed to win the award for Best Original Song for the film Eighteen Springs both at the Golden Horse Film Festival and Hong Kong Film Awards.
He was again nominated for the Best Actor and Best Original Film Song award for the film City of Glass in 1999 at the Hong Kong Film Awards but he only managed to win the award for Best Original Film Song which he shared with Lin Xi and Dick Lee[9].
Three - Leon award winning film
Three - Leon award winning film
In 2002, Lai took the spotlight at the Golden Horse Awards, the Chinese-language version of the Oscars in Taiwan. He won Best Actor for Three: Going Home. In 2004, Lai wrote the story Leaving Me, Loving You together with Wilson Yip and also became the creative/production controller of the movie. However, the movie was a flop.
In 2005, Leon acted as one of the seven warriors, Yang Yun Chong, in the Tsui Hark directed Wuxia film, Seven Swords.[10]. In the same year in the film Moonlight In Tokyo, Leon unexpectedly acted as a chinese retard who pretend to be a Korean gigolo in Japan and thus shedding his idol image.[11]
In 2006, Leon wrote and directed a musical film titled A Melody Looking which was shot in New York. It features Leon and the rest of the Amusic family of singers. This film marks his debut as a director. [12]
[edit] Societal contributions
Apart from being an actor, he took part in the production of advertisement for "Dress Casual Day" of the Community Chest. In the recent years, Lai has participated in many charity events. He has been a member of The Community Chest Campaign Committee and in December 1995, his contribution to children is further recognized by being appointed as UNICEF Special Representative to Youth at UNICEF Headquarters in New York. He also occasionally helps other non-profit organisations to raise funds.
Lai has been elected as one of The Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) in 1997, giving him a formal recognition of his professional endeavours and commitment to the community. He was also awarded the Medal of Honour (M.H.) on 12 October 2003 by Tung Chee-Hwa, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR.
That's Life
黎明 Lyrics
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就在办公室里 也许充塞了爱(ah ah)
只要密切期待 日会出花会开(ah should be)
就在十公分外 也许她等我爱
谁亦会间中捉伊人 但我要更亲近(ah ah)
凡事会另有结局如留心 oh
换过新的眼和耳(ah) 接触身边新故事(ah)
但要天天有情意 wow 天天都满意
And we'll never gonna say goodbye(never say never say)
Never say goodbye
Say you love me tonight
Wow na na na na na na(ah)
Say you love me tonight
Wow never never say goodbye(ah ah)
Say you love me tonight
Tell me now wow ah(ah)
Say you love me tonight never say goodbye oh(ah ah ah ah)
一切为我存在 有果必须去采(ah ah)
就在大街之内 叫我心思满载(ah)
只要密切期待 梦变真心会开(ah should be)
事事预测之外 更加深得我爱(ah)
谁亦会间中捉伊人(ah) 但我要更亲近(ah)
凡事会另有结局如留心(ah)
Oh 换过新的眼和耳(ah) 接触身边新故事(ah)
但要天天有情意 wow 天天都满意(wow)
时间空间有层次(ah) 记得慢慢的发现
And we'll never gonna say goodbye(never say never say)
Never say goodbye
And make it
And make it
And make it
Oh(ah ah ah) 换过新的眼和耳(ah ah) 接触身边新故事(ah ah)
但要天天有情意 wow 天天都满意(wow)
时间空间有层次(ah ah) 记得慢慢的发现(ah)
And we'll never gonna say goodbye(never say never say)
Never say goodbye
The song "That's Life" by 黎明 (Jacky Cheung) is about living life to the fullest and appreciating every moment. The lyrics speak to the universal human experience of wanting to find love and meaning in life, even amidst the distractions and chaos of the modern world. The opening lines, "穿过电器时代 到处张灯结彩" ("Going through the age of electronics, lights and colors are everywhere") paint a picture of a bustling and technologically advanced society. However, the singer reminds us that love and happiness can be found even in the workplace ("就在办公室里 也许充塞了爱" - "Maybe love is filled in the office").
Throughout the song, the singer urges the listener to hold onto hope and to keep looking for love, as it may be just around the corner ("只要密切期待 日会出花会开" - "As long as we eagerly anticipate, flowers will bloom eventually"). The lyrics also touch on the idea that things may not always turn out as expected, but the journey and experiences gained along the way are valuable nonetheless. Ultimately, the message is to live in the present, appreciate every moment, and never give up hope for love and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
穿过电器时代 到处张灯结彩(ah ah)
In this era of technology, there are celebrations and festivities everywhere.
就在办公室里 也许充塞了爱(ah ah)
Love might be present even in the workplace.
只要密切期待 日会出花会开(ah should be)
With anticipation, things will eventually get better.
就在十公分外 也许她等我爱
Within 10 centimeters, she might be waiting for my love.
谁亦会间中捉伊人 但我要更亲近(ah ah)
Others might pursue their loved ones in between, but I want to be closer.
凡事会另有结局如留心 oh
Be aware that everything will have its own conclusion.
换过新的眼和耳(ah) 接触身边新故事(ah)
Experience new stories by changing one's perspective.
但要天天有情意 wow 天天都满意
One should have love and satisfaction every day.
时间空间有层次(ah) 记得慢慢的发现(ah ah)
Time and space have their own dimensions, and we should discover them slowly.
And we'll never gonna say goodbye(never say never say)
We will never say goodbye.
Say you love me tonight
Express your love to me tonight.
Wow na na na na na na(ah)
Exclamation of surprise and excitement.
Say you love me tonight
Express your love to me tonight.
Wow never never say goodbye(ah ah)
Expressing the desire to never say goodbye.
Tell me now wow ah(ah)
Ask me now.
Say you love me tonight never say goodbye oh(ah ah ah ah)
Express your love to me tonight without ever saying goodbye.
一切为我存在 有果必须去采(ah ah)
Everything exists for me, and I must strive to reap the rewards.
就在大街之内 叫我心思满载(ah)
In the busy streets, my thoughts are fulfilled.
只要密切期待 梦变真心会开(ah should be)
With anticipation, dreams will become reality.
事事预测之外 更加深得我爱(ah)
Things beyond expectations deepen my love.
Oh 换过新的眼和耳(ah) 接触身边新故事(ah)
Experience new stories by changing one's perspective.
Oh(ah ah ah) 换过新的眼和耳(ah ah) 接触身边新故事(ah ah)
Experience new stories by changing one's perspective.
And make it
Make it happen.
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@tony1738ful
THAT'S LIFE - 黎明 (CityBank {舊名 萬國普通銀行,2006年更名 花旗銀行} 信用卡 1999廣告主題曲)
作詞：周耀輝 作曲：雷頌德 編曲：雷頌德
穿過電器時代 到處張燈結綵 就在辦公室內也許充塞了愛
只要密初期待 日會出花會開 就在十公分外 也許她等我愛
誰亦會 間中捉伊人 但我要更親近 凡事會另有結局如留心
換過新的眼和耳 接觸身邊新故事
但要天天有情意 OH...天天都滿意
時間空間有層次 記得慢慢的發現
AND WE'LL NEVER GONNA SAY GOODBYE
一切為我存在 有果必須去採 就在大街之內 叫我心思滿載
只要密切期待 夢變真心會開 事事預測之外 更加深得我愛
誰亦會 間中捉伊人 但我要更親近 凡事會另有結局如留心
換過新的眼和耳 接觸身邊新故事
但要天天有情意 OH...天天都滿意
時間空間有層次 記得慢慢的發現
AND WE'LL NEVER GONNA SAY GOODBYE
換過新的眼和耳 接觸身邊新故事
但要天天有情意 OH...天天都滿意
時間空間有層次 記得慢慢的發現
AND WE'LL NEVER GONNA SAY GOODBYE
@kingningng5781
最喜欢他的歌了😘😘😘
好听我喜欢💕
@milkdadkai
我愛黎明
@summerashley871
而家聽返所有黎明嘅歌都係好適合2021年， 2022年，甚至會唔會50年後聽返都一樣係好好聽嘅流行曲，細個四大天王自己最鍾意黎明左咁多年，同身邊好多人唔同，結果到而家香港好似變咗黎明最受歡迎咁，其實又唔應該比較嘅，各人有各人鍾意嘅類型… 睇過好多呢度YouTube嘅點擊率，真係唔合理，哈哈哈但係長跑落去，黎明應該係香港其中一個最受歡迎嘅男歌手，歷時歷史受歡迎最高點最長嗰個..
@milkdadkai
❤❤❤
@tchu3558
MV好看，歌好聽，雖然超過20年，但到今日2021都唔覺得out! Leon有型又靚仔！俾大LIKE!👍👍
@johnfong4101
沒音樂及黎明唱歌聲音
@johnfong4101
昨天上午都可以
@Collectionclassic
經典動聽 令人懷念的歌曲，如能加上歌词 會更好喔 ~ 感謝分享
@lindatsui8495
我是2016 才開始喜歡黎明, Leon 2016年黎明演唱會發生問題， Leon 頻頻出嚟道歉同交代，尤其是那一句說 ："請不要再說政府部門不對，係我哋做錯咗。" 這句說話我覺得好震撼，表現他的情操高尚，和處事能力之卓悅 , 絕不會推卸責任，將事情搞得清清楚楚。他處理事情行動快速，事理分明，得到好多香港人嘅讚嘆，我們一班朋友也讚歎和欣賞他的行為，Leon 是我們的驕傲，我更加成為他的人格忠實 fans。😜✌
@user-zv8ul9gl8s
超帥的!期待明天演唱會!