1976 is a Taiwanese indie rock band established in 1996. They are mostly i… Read Full Bio ↴1976 is a Taiwanese indie rock band established in 1996. They are mostly instrumental, but are influenced by rock, post punk, British rock, and New Wave styles.

Members of 1976 (from left):

子喬 (林子喬) English name : Chouc -bass
大師兄 (林雨霖) English name: Ichiro - drums
阿凱 (陳瑞凱) English name: Kai -vocals, guitar
大麻 (張崇偉) English name: Zac - guitar, vocals

List of the band's albums and EP

studio album:
1976-1(1999, 1976)
Sense of Direction (2000, Crystal Record)
Encourage with Love (2001, Crystal Record)
Still the New Wave Flow (2006, Hito Radio)
Asteroid 1976 (2008, SonyBMG)
Manic Pixie Dream Girl (2009, SonyBMG)

live album:
Late summer of 1976 (2004, music543)

EP:
In Clubbing we Trust (2007, re:public)

Dear Friend
1976 Lyrics

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每次总在酒醒之前就醒过来
然后从容地离开
那些说过的话
并不像发自内心的说
却总听得明白
好喜欢你的影子
你的旋律
好喜欢你的影子

我们的自作聪明
好喜欢你的影子
你的旋律
oh my dear friend
oh my dear friend
你美丽的眼睛
享不享受这现在
现在还有没有期待
oh my dear friend
我迷蒙的眼睛
我只剩下现在
现在就是我的期待
每次总在酒醒之前就醒过来
然后从容地离开
那些说过的话
并不像发自内心的说
却总听得明白
好喜欢你的影子
你的旋律
好喜欢你的影子
我们的自作聪明
好喜欢你的影子
你的旋律
oh my dear friend
oh my dear friend
你美丽的眼睛
享不享受这现在
现在还有没有期待
oh my dear friend
我迷蒙的眼睛
我只剩下现在
现在就是我的期待
这是上帝应许的花
这是上帝应许的花
这是上帝应许的花
在骄傲的盛放
这是上帝应许的花
oh my dear friend
你美丽的眼睛
享不享受这现在
现在还有没有期待
oh my dear friend
我迷蒙的眼睛
我只剩下现在
现在就是我的期待
这是上帝应许的花
这是上帝应许的花
这是上帝应许的花

在骄傲的盛放
这是上帝应许的花

Overall Meaning

Dear Friend is a reflective and emotive song about a long lost friend that the singer deeply misses. The lyrics convey a sense of regret for not being able to express themselves honestly and deeply to their friend before it was too late. Each time the singer wakes up before their drunken stupor ends, they realize they still miss their friend and leave quietly.

The song is filled with bittersweet memories of the friendship - the singer loves their friend’s shadow and melody, both of which remind them of the happy times they shared. The lyrics also touch upon the fragility of life and how one should appreciate the present moment instead of hoping for something in the future.

The repeated lines of “这是上帝应许的花” or “This is the flower promised by God” further emphasize the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing the present. Despite the melancholic undertones of the song, the overall message is one of hope and a plea to the friend to live in the present and enjoy life.

Line by Line Meaning

每次总在酒醒之前就醒过来
I always wake up before I am sober and leave calmly

然后从容地离开
I depart gracefully

那些说过的话
The things we said

并不像发自内心的说
Did not truly come from our hearts

却总听得明白
Yet we understand each other perfectly

好喜欢你的影子
I love your shadow

你的旋律
Your melody

oh my dear friend
Oh my dear friend

你美丽的眼睛
Your beautiful eyes

享不享受这现在
Are you enjoying the present?

现在还有没有期待
Do you have any expectations now?