隐形的翅膀, the Hidden Wings

‘The Hidden Wing’, sung by 张韶涵 , has been released since 2006, but I’ve never noticed it until lately. I’ve watched two episodes in CCTV1, describing two different girls who have a very strong state of mind in overcoming their life obstacle. That obstacle is their disease. One can never grow up because of a tumor in her brain, and the other lost her left leg because of cancer. The both have encountered very sad experience due to their disease. However, they turn out to be very strong and optimistic even they are struggling with pain and difficulty. Coincidentally, at the end of each episode, both of them sing the song ‘The Hidden Wing’ which they feel that it can bring them hope, strength, and comfort.

I’ve never felt that the song is so meaningful that it can give those struggling people with great mental comfort and support. It is just a very simple song with simple lyrics, though its meaning is unbelievably wonderful and touching. The song is composed with very mild music which is indeed good for mentality. One can learn to sing it easily due to its simple lyrics and music.

It’s a song with several symbols. The most significant one is the ‘Hidden Wings’. Personally, I think the Hidden Wings may symbolize one’s courage which gives him/her hope and support. When one doesn’t have courage, even a slight problem can easily and completely defeat him/her. Whereas the sun that people have may refer to all good things or moments that people experience. Although it might seem everything is coming to an end (sunset), there might be a change if we still strive for it. Another symbol is the windmill appearing at the end of the song. It might refer to people who will give us more support if we learn to stand up by ourselves.

Here is the lyrics:

每一次都在徘徊孤单中坚强
Every time, I always learn to be strong when I’m lonely,

每一次就算很受伤也不闪泪光
Every time, even when I’m very hurt, I don’t drop a tear,

我知道我一直有双隐形的翅膀 带我飞飞过绝望
I know I always have a pair of hidden wings which fly me up and away from hopelessness.

不去想他们拥有美丽的太阳
I will not care how beautiful the sun people have,

我看见每天的夕阳也会有变化
I can see that everyday sunset will bring me a change,

我知道我一直有双隐形的翅膀 带我飞给我希望
I know I always have a pair of hidden wings, fly me up and bring me hope.

我终於看到所有梦想都开花
I finally see that all my dreams are realized,

追逐的年轻歌声多嘹亮
The youngsters are chasing and singing with a loud and clear voice.

我终於翱翔用心凝望不害怕
I finally fly up high and attentively look down without fear,

哪里会有风就飞多远吧Wherever there is wind, I will fly even farther away.

隐形的翅膀让梦恒久比天长 留一个愿望让自己想像
The hidden wings allow my dream to last longer than one day, granting me a wish for further imagination.