The background of this song is the late 1970s and early 1980s. At that time, China was in the early stage of reform and opening-up, the social atmosphere was gradually opened, and people became more free to express their love. This song was born in this background.
The song takes the plot of my sister looking for my brother as the main line, and sings the feelings of missing my brother through my sister's tone. The lyrics use a lot of metaphors and vivid descriptions, such as "tears streaming down my face", "sadness" and "steep mountain road", which vividly depicts my sister's inner pain and helplessness. The melody of the song adopts the elements of China traditional music, based on the national pentatonic scale, and uses rich rhythm and timbre changes to create an affectionate and touching atmosphere.
Li Guyi, as the original singer, performed this song incisively and vividly with her unique voice and affectionate singing style. Her singing style has both traditional charm and modern charm, which makes this song a classic of China pop music. At the same time, this song also established Li Guyi's position and influence in China.
In a word, Tears of Sister Looking for Brother is a song with profound cultural connotation and touching emotional strength. It expresses human's persistent pursuit and deep attachment to family and love through the language of music.