490: Chapter 490 Vawa Makes a Move

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"boundless oceans, vast skies" is being heard and loved by more and more people.

The lyrics of this song are not complicated; everyone can understand what it expresses.

Some see "freedom," some see "ideals," and others see "betrayal."

After all, after being beaten down by society, there aren't many people left who can still hold onto their ideals.

Thus, the line sung several times, "Anyone can betray their ideals," sounds even more jarring and deafening.

Some are inspired by it, some feel goosebumps, and others are truly moved to tears.

People in other provinces are like this, not to mention the people of Guangdong Province, who can understand the lyrics and sing along.

Seriously, this song has some kind of inexplicable magic; the emotions escalate, each section more intense than the last. It just... makes you want to belt it out along with him, doesn't it?

[I wonder when this song will be in KTVs?]

[It's so damn good! It's that kind of easy to remember, catchy, yet meaningful good, do you guys understand?]

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"boundless oceans, vast skies" became an instant hit.

In fact, Lin Chuyan has many hit songs; otherwise, he wouldn't have so many fans.

Like "lonely patient," "the ordinary road," "a little red flower," "changing myself," "love is simple," "mercury record," "the brightest star in the night sky"...

As a Cantonese song, "boundless oceans, vast skies" should have had a narrower audience than Mandarin songs, but for some reason, the speed at which this song spread was not hindered by language. Its lyrics and Lin Chuyan's singing style seem to have resonated with so many people.

Regarding this phenomenon, the Haters have something to say.

[It's simple, this song is so tacky! Such "down-to-earth" rock music, of course it fits the public's taste, right?]

[every day he just sings about his bit of "ideals" and "being mocked," isn't it annoying?]

[If this song can become a hit, everyone present is responsible; the Chinese Music Industry is finished.]

[Congratulations to Lin Chuyan for singing the tacky hit song of this era.]

However, the Haters' words soon provoked public anger, especially Mosquito Brother, who picked up his keyboard while listening to the song on repeat.

[Which KTV young master drank fake alcohol and came out to lecture everyone? You say this song is tacky? You, who wake up with frequent urination at night and pee on your feet, are truly trendy—so trendy that your damn arthritis is acting up.

You're criticizing him for singing about ideals? What? Did it sting your heart? Is your life's ideal "takeout arriving on time"? Too bad you're too cheap to even buy a "punctuality insurance"!

And the Chinese Music Industry is finished? If you know so much about music, why aren't you a judge for the Golden Melody Awards? Oh, I almost forgot, Lin Chuyan is a six-time Golden Melody Awards winner. You better look clearly, don't pollute the history of human music here, okay?

Clicking into your profile, you're just a loser who listens to Feng Liqian. When your idol lip-syncs, you lick his boots so happily; I guess your ears have long been clogged with traffic-star shit, right?]

And it didn't end there; Teacher Wawa arrived, albeit a bit late!

A new song, and one liked by so many people, how could the number one Lin Chuyan fan in the Chinese Entertainment Industry be absent?

He and Mosquito Brother, one righteous and one wicked, joined forces to completely finish off the Haters.

Like Mosquito Brother, Teacher Wawa also listened to "boundless oceans, vast skies" the very first moment it was released.

Interestingly, although both are fans of Lin Chuyan, their reactions after listening were worlds apart.

Mosquito Brother reached a climax, while Wawa was moved to tears.

The greatness of "boundless oceans, vast skies" is the kind that digs into the crevices of your bones.

What moved Wawa the most was that even though he has achieved fame and success, Lin Chuyan is still able to write such songs without forgetting his original intentions.

That stubbornness of a headstrong youth, the bruised knees of a dream chaser... The three words "afraid of falling" are the most brilliant. As expected, Lin Chuyan is such a real person... Admitting vulnerability actually makes persistence appear even more precious.

Wawa didn't hesitate, his writing flowed as if guided by a god. He wrote this Weibo post in one go, and the very first sentence left all the Haters stunned.

["boundless oceans, vast skies": Encapsulating a magnificent spirit with minimalist imagery, witnessing the resonance of an era through individual experience.]

Haters: Are you fucking sick?

Wawa continued to output.

[Lin Chuyan's "boundless oceans, vast skies," no matter from which angle you look at it, is an impeccable work.

Many people say its lyrics are simple, but I want to say that's because you haven't understood it.

Using ordinary words to embody the spirit of the era is precisely the extraordinary aspect of this song.

If you can calm your heart, you will find that this song has no "wasted sentences"; every line is worth savoring again and again.

From the very first line, this song is telling the story of an idealist.

What are "cold night" and "snow"? They are building a sense of inner loneliness!

"Carrying a cooled heart, drifting to a distant place"? This is the unwillingness of an idealist!

"Chasing in the wind and rain"? This is the struggle against adversity! "Unable to distinguish shadows in the fog"? This is admitting to confusion! It even dissolves the hypocritical perfection and cheap passion of some inspirational songs!

The most brilliant part is the next line: "The sky and sea are vast, will you and I change?"

Have you noticed? It has changed from "today I" in the first line to "you and I"; this is elevating a personal inquiry into a collective declaration!

Look at the chorus: "Forgive me for being uninhibited and loving freedom in this life."

What does "forgive" mean? Why "forgive"? This is wrapping a rebellious core in a humble posture! Because what follows is "uninhibited and loving freedom"!

The most wonderful part comes next—it's both "uninhibited" and "indulgent," but look, the next line is "afraid of falling"!

Yes, through this single word "afraid," Lin Chuyan continues to dissolve the heroic narrative! Being afraid is normal; you just have to get back up!

But you definitely won't guess that my favorite part is actually the next line: "Anyone can betray their ideals."

Who could have guessed that I cried when I heard this line?

Lin Chuyan didn't blindly encourage me by saying "I can do better," but instead comforted me by saying "betraying ideals is actually quite normal."

Thank you, Lin Chuyan. But precisely because of this, holding onto ideals is even more precious, isn't it?

This line is actually using universal human nature to contrast the difficulty of persistence. It tells us that being an idealist is very hard; you are likely to stand in the quagmire of the secular world, at a loss, or even sink deep into the mud.

So, what should we do?!

The bridge of "boundless oceans, vast skies" gives us the answer, which is these three lines—

"Still free and myself!"

"Forever singing my song!"

"Traveling a thousand miles!"

Have you noticed? From "cold night" to "wind and rain" to "chasing" to "falling" and then to "traveling a thousand miles"—Lin Chuyan has taken us through a spiritual long march!

It is these few lines that refine all the previous confusion, pain, and vulnerability into an indestructible spiritual totem and a declaration of innocence!

Now, I can proudly say: "boundless oceans, vast skies" is the song of the era! It is also the battle song of ordinary people!

So-called "boundless oceans, vast skies" is not about letting you take a step back. On the contrary, it is reminding us: the posture of looking up at the sky, no matter how disheveled, is worth it.

Finally, I must praise Lin Chuyan's Singing Ability, a Singing Ability that everyone underestimates.

This time, he seems to have abandoned many of his past techniques, choosing to push the emotions high with abundant feeling. His high notes didn't float in the sky; he sang them into my heart. In some lines, his voice was even raspy, like a palm rubbing against a barbed steel cable. It hurts, but he refuses to let go even in death.

And it is precisely because of his different performance style this time that I think this song might become a battle song for workers getting off work, or a tearful chorus at a graduation farewell dinner, or perhaps a staple song that middle-aged uncles won't skip even if they crack their voices in KTV...

Lin Chuyan probably never thought that this cry of his would become the sound of an era.]

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Satisfied. After reading Wawa's analysis, the netizens were completely satisfied.

Thorough, refreshing to the core; that's what you call exhilarating.

Why is he so good at speaking? Yes, yes, yes, this is what I wanted to say! This is the reason I like this song!

However, the most exaggerated part was yet to come; this Weibo post by Wawa began to be retweeted by many Official Media...