Likened to 松田聖子, she won a singing contest and was signed to a Japanese recording company at the age of 15.
After completing her O-level examinations in Singapore, Olivia moved to Japan to further her studies and career as a solo artist. There, she became a member of a Japanese pop (J-pop) group called Mirai, before she released her bestselling debut, "A Girl Meets Bossa Nova" at only 19.
With her sultry, soulful and innocent vocals, she has since done her reinterpretation of Frank Sinatra's "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" as well as other jazz and pop numbers.
Part of the wave of Singaporean talents being exported internationally, Olivia has, by far, been the only pop sensation exported exclusively to Japan, while previous stars such as 陳潔儀, 蔡健雅 and 孫燕姿 have only been exporting to the Greater Chinese market through Hong Kong and Taipei.
In 2009, Olivia signed to Taiwanese company HIM International Music and released her first album under HIM in March of 2010.
Fields Of Gold
Olivia Ong Lyrics
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Among the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold
So she took her love
For to gaze awhile
Among the fields of barley
In his arms she fell as her hair came down
Will you stay with me will you be my love
Among the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold
I never made promises lightly
There have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left
We'll walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold
I never made promises lightly
And there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left
We will walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold
Ooo-ooo-oo
Many years have passed since those summer days
Among the fields of barley
See the children run as the sun goes down
As you lie in fields of gold
You'll remember me when the west wind moves
Among the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold
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The lyrics of Olivia Ong's "Fields of Gold" paint a picture of a couple walking through a field of barley, where they are surrounded by the beauty of nature's golden hues. The song's opening lines, "You'll remember me when the west wind moves / Among the fields of barley," suggest that the singer is remembering a past love, and perhaps even hoping that the person he or she once loved is also thinking about the same memory.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of nostalgia and a longing for something that has been lost. When the singer sings, "So she took her love / For to gaze awhile / Among the fields of barley / In his arms she fell as her hair came down / Among the fields of gold," there is a sense of intimacy and connection that has been broken. The reference to the "jealous sky" may suggest a sense of envy for the happiness the couple once shared.
The singer's plea to "stay with me" and "be my love" is a clear expression of the need for companionship and the desire to recapture the romance that has been lost. The repeated refrain of "We'll walk in fields of gold" reinforces this desire for a nostalgic return to happier times.
Overall, "Fields of Gold" is a poignant and evocative song that captures the bittersweet emotions of lost love and the longing for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll remember me when the west wind moves
I left such a mark on your life that you'll never forget me; the thought of me will come back to you every time the western wind blows.
Among the fields of barley
You'll associate me with the beautiful sight of yellow barley fields stretching for miles.
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
The sun itself will be envious of the love we shared while walking through these fields.
When we walked in fields of gold
Our memories are forever linked to the fields of gold where our love blossomed.
So she took her love
She couldn't resist the pull of her own feelings any longer and decided to seek out the one she loves.
For to gaze awhile
She wanted to spend some time just looking at the beauty of the fields of barley.
Among the fields of barley
She wanted to be surrounded by the stunning landscapes we once walked through together.
In his arms she fell as her hair came down
She finally found the peace she was looking for by being held in his embrace, and her hair tumbled down over her shoulders.
Will you stay with me will you be my love
She's hopeful that the one she loves will choose to stay by her side, and commit to being her partner for the rest of their lives.
I never made promises lightly
She's always been careful in making commitments, and never took them for granted.
There have been some that I've broken
However, there have been moments of weakness where she hasn't been able to keep a promise.
But I swear in the days still left
Despite her past mistakes, she's determined to make things right before it's too late.
We'll walk in fields of gold
She's willing to put in the effort to make their love last forever, and imagines future walks in the fields of gold together.
Many years have passed since those summer days
A long time has gone by since they first fell in love during those idyllic summer days.
See the children run as the sun goes down
As the sun sets, children can be seen running around in the fields, carrying on the joy and wonder of life that will endure long after we're gone.
As you lie in fields of gold
Even in death or old age, she wants to be remembered and associated with the golden fields of barley where they shared so many happy memories.
When we walked in fields of gold
Once again, she reflects on the beauty and magic of their time together in the fields of gold.
When we walked in fields of gold
A final repetition of the chorus, reaffirming the lasting importance of those shared moments.
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.