The text version of the lyrics of "Chengdu" is as follows:
It's not just the wine last night that makes me shed tears, it's not just your gentleness that makes me reluctant to leave, it's also the rest of the way. How long have we been walking? You held my hand. What makes me feel embarrassed is the freedom of struggle. The separation is always in September. The memory is the sorrow of longing. The green weeping willows in late autumn kissed my forehead in that rainy small town. , I have never forgotten you. The only thing I can’t take away from Chengdu is you. Let’s take a walk on the streets of Chengdu, oh.
Not stopping until all the lights go out, you will hold my sleeves, and I will put my hands in my trouser pockets, walk to the end of Yulin Road, sit at the door of the tavern, and say goodbye. It is September, and the memories are the sorrow of longing. The green weeping willows in late autumn kissed my forehead. In that rainy little city, I never forgot you, Chengdu. The only thing I can’t take away is you. Take a walk with me on the streets of Chengdu, oh.
Not stopping until all the lights go out, you will hold my sleeves and I will put my hands in my trouser pockets. Walk to the end of Yulin Road, sit at the door of the tavern, and walk with me on the streets of Chengdu, oh. Don't stop until all the lights go out. You will hold my sleeves, and I will put my hands in my trouser pockets. Walk to the end of Yulin Road and walk through the door of the tavern.
Song Appreciation:
The song "Chengdu" has a soothing melody, and the lyrics depict many details about Chengdu. The place names such as "Yulin Road" that appear in the song refer to many rock and roll, A favorite tavern for folk musicians. Lyrics such as "Chengdu, the only thing I can't take away with me" and "Walking with me on the streets of Chengdu will not stop until all the lights go out." have aroused cries of cries from Chengdu people and also evoked netizens. Memories and longing for Chengdu.
Some of the sparse and ordinary things in life are turned into stories, which are played and sung into songs by singers. There are no fancy techniques or gorgeous words, but the true feelings are revealed naturally, hitting the heart of the listener inadvertently.