He released his first album with other French producer and friend Quetzal (Al Quetz) in 2006. A Hip-Hop tribute to Soul music which was played several times by Gilles Peterson, Benji B, and covered on Okayplayer.com.
At the same time, he started collaborating with American keyboard player called Byron The Aquarius and released an album under the name of The Big Payback in 2007 on Japanese label Circulations. A project full of different influences such as futuristic hip-hop, spaced out and jazzy broken beats. They also appeared on highly praised compilations such as Beat Dimensions and New Worlds.
In 2006, he went to Vietnam for the first time, the land of his grand-parents, and managed to bring back some 30 old records of Chinese and Vietnamese origin. He then made a full album with this material called Chinoiseries. Currently his most critically acclaimed album, "Chinoiseries" became the trademark sound of Onra since the song The Anthem has been chosen to illustrate a Coca-Cola TV commercial for Beijing Olympics.
He is also part of the 7x7 series by Irish label All City. His 2008 project 1.0.8 was inspired by Bollywood music and had been elected as album of the week by many different shops across Europe.
He recently started touring with his two MPC1000's to play some beats live, and has already been performing in Japan, China, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, England, Austria, New Zealand, Vietnam, Switzerland, Netherlands, and France.
The Anthem
Onra Lyrics
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Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
The lyrics of Onra’s song “The Anthem” are in Mandarin language and translate to “eighteen years old birthday coming soon, precious heart too mysterious”. The repetition of these lines throughout the song creates a hypnotic and meditative effect, emphasizing the significance of this impending birthday and the importance of this mysterious heart.
The phrase “zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao” directly translates to “precious heart too mysterious”, but it can also be interpreted as the idea of a valuable and enigmatic inner world. The repetition of these lines also creates a sense of introspection and contemplation, as if the song is urging the listener to reflect on their own inner world and the mysteries within.
Overall, the lyrics of “The Anthem” convey a sense of introspection, meditation, and perhaps even nostalgia for the innocence and mystery of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Today is my 18th birthday, and I am excited to celebrate
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
My heart is full of happiness and joy
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Today is my 18th birthday, and I feel blessed to be alive
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
My heart is overflowing with gratitude and appreciation for life
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Today marks a special milestone in my life, and I am ready to embrace the future
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
My heart is filled with hope and optimism for what lies ahead
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Today is a day of celebration, and I am grateful for the love and support of those around me
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
My heart is warmed by the kindness and generosity of my loved ones
Shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
Today is a day to reflect on my past and look forward to my future
Zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
My heart is open to new experiences and opportunities that may come my way
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Arnaud Bernard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MeisterQuitte
shi ba sui sheng ri zai jin zhao
zhen zhu de xin li tai qi miao
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her eighteenth birthday is today
zhen zhu is feeling marvelous
@aufgeschlossen5110
十八岁生日在今朝。
珍珠的心理太奇妙。
i dont think this sentence makes sense lol
@chloelaw3454
the chinese lady is saying: it's her eighteenth birthday today, Zhen Zhu (Chinese name) is feeling great.
also this song doesn't belong to g-eazy, but he used the beat for his song.
@xdo1099
I just heard it right now
@loofyisboofy8145
What was his song just curious
@CausTicCookiez
+LoofyIsBoofy G-Eazy - Fried Rice
@nigelguerrero6196
thank you for the info
@chaoticyeehaww5433
Where’s the sample from?
@MrKajithecat
I like this flow. It's like a remixed Chinese opera. Really good stuff.
@theawsomedrifter6928
Would you imagine if chinese people from the 16TH century listened to this?