ONCE UPON A TIME
Tension Lyrics


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传说很久很久以前
在江南沿海一带出现了五位侠客
他们武功高强机警过人
他们要寻找聪明




Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are from the song "Once Upon a Time" by Tension. The lyrics describe the appearance of five skilled martial artists in the coastal areas of southern China many years ago. These warriors were on a quest to find someone who was intelligent, though it is unclear who or what exactly they were looking for.


The lyrics suggest that these martial artists were not only physically strong, but also possessed great mental prowess. They are described as "outstanding" and "clever beyond compare." This suggests that they were not just skilled fighters, but also individuals who were able to navigate complex situations with intelligence and strategic planning.


The song's lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era of martial arts and chivalry. The use of traditional Chinese instruments in the music, such as the erhu and pipa, further enhances this feeling of a historic time long past.


Line by Line Meaning

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Legend has it that a long, long time ago


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Five martial arts experts emerged in the coastal regions of Jiangnan


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They possessed exceptional martial skills and remarkable cunning


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They were seeking intelligence




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Rodycaz

Brad Pitt is the physical embodiment of cool in this movie.

Jedwing Jay

He actually gets that Steve McQueen cool that nobody gets these days. Not one male actor comes close to the gravitas of McQueen, but Brad Pitt comes close.

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I used to hate Brad Pitt until I saw this Movie. He gives off a proper Paul Newman vibe here

D R

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Free Bee

I think rick dalton is even cooler

D R

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