English and Pinyin Translations
of Mao A Min's Songs
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The lines shown in these translations are generally of the form:
- Normal English translation for meaning words.
- Direct literal translation to English.
- Pinyin. Here the numbers have been replaced by "\" for falling, "/" for rising and for (3) "^". Of course, the "^", is upside down. If anyone objects to these 'improvements' upon pinyin, contact the webmaster, and they may be converted to standard pinyin.
TRANSLATED SONG LYRICS
- In Candle Light with Mama - A superb tribute to a mother from her daughter.
- Same Song - All people have the same dream for happiness and success.
- Wishes - A wish for all good people to have a good, easier future.
- Desires - Remember the good part of relationships, not the ups and downs.
- Yearn - A long lost boy friend, comes back, only to leave again.
- History of Sky - The story of China's tumultuous past.
- Woman - An old lover sends a letter, bringing a mix of feelings..
- Wholeheartedly Love Once - Just once, enter into love without holding back.
- Green Leaf Paired with the Root of Feelings - A couple, so close, it is as if they are part of the same plant.
- I Don't Want to be Hurt by Love Again - Life goes on, but memories and feelings remain.
- Fence's Shadow - A song from a film. About a woman in a village whose life is slipping by without change.
The lyrics of these songs are useful for English speaking people, learning Chinese, and possibly Chinese learning English. These songs are on many of Mao A Min's CDs.
This web site does not sell CDs, and the music cannot be posted here without permission. Identification numbers for CDs and a DVD are posted here, so that fans can order them from their favorite source. This is not a complete list of all of Mao A Min's CDs and DVDs.
CD/DVD Identification
- ISBN 7-88045-489-6, CD 12 songs, English title - PROSPERITY AMY - Mao A Min's LATEST CD!!
- ISBN 7-88045-035-1, CD 12 songs, comes with lyrics in Chinese.
- HDCD-328 ISRC CN-D16-02-362-00/AJ6, HDCD-327 ISRC CN-D16-02-362-00/AJ6, 2CD set with lyrics in Chinese.
- ISRC CN-F28-02-019-00/V.J6, M-A-019 ISRC CN-D16-02-357-00/V.J6, Best-235 ISRC CN-D16-02-357-00/V.J6 , 2VCD set.
- ISBN 7-88049-044-2, DVD Tribute to Gu Jian Fen. Gu Jian Fen was Mao A Min's teacher. Mao A Min sings several songs. Other well known singers appear also. Comes with 2 CDs as well. Note: This is not a Mao A Min DVD exclusively. Rather, she appears along with others.