#floruitshow

[astranauticus]

So I finally decided to sit down and tackle Set Me Free (超度我) by FloruitShow, aka the most recent holder of the coveted 'oh I love this song but it's fucking untranslatable' spot in my brain, also a song I can confidently recommend by saying I can almost guarantee you've never heard anything like it before. Give it a listen! I promise you won't regret it

Note: the reason this song is such a pain in the ass is because the chorus consists almost entirely of quotes directly from the Diamond Sutra, so translated lines in bold are lines I took from this translation, with some help from this site. Usually I take pride in saying translations by me but let's just say translating the Diamond Sutra is... a bit beyond me

超度我 - Set Me Free

来不及

There's no time left

最后一句想你来不及让你知道

No time left to tell you one last 'I miss you'

再也回不去

We can't ever return

那个有彩虹出现的下午

To that afternoon when the rainbow appeared

再也感受不到你温度

I won't ever feel your warmth again

如果你留我在梦里

If you could leave me in my dreams

我会放弃呼吸

I will give up my breath

请 超度我

Please, set me free

若以色见我以音声求我

If one sees me in form, if one seeks me in sound

是人行邪道 不 不能见如来

He practices a deviant way and cannot, cannot see the Tathāgata

一切有为法 如梦幻泡影

All conditioned phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, shadows

如露亦如电 应作如是观

Like dew drops and lightning flashes, contemplate them thus

非空非有 亦空亦有

Present yet absent, existent yet non-existent

不生法相 无所住

Do not conceive of Dharmas, have a mind of no abode

非空非有 亦空亦有

Present yet absent, existent yet non-existent

不生法相 无所住

Do not conceive of Dharmas, have a mind of no abode

对不起

I'm sorry

不经意就在你的影子里活下去

It's so easy to live on in your shadow

我不在意

But I don't mind

不过是白日梦里一瞬息

It's just a moment in a daydream

为何还起念动心

Why does my heart still stir?

怪你名字太熟悉

It's all because your name is so familiar

当我是一花一叶一春木

If I could be a flower, a leaf, a spring sapling

可否回到世界之初

Could we return to the beginning of it all?

请 超度我

Please, set me free

若以色见我以音声求我

If one sees me in form, if one seeks me in sound

是人行邪道 不 不能见如来

He practices a deviant way and cannot, cannot see the Tathāgata

一切有为法 如梦幻泡影

All conditioned phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, shadows

如露亦如电 应作如是观

Like dew drops and lightning flashes, contemplate them thus

非空非有 亦空亦有

Present yet absent, existent yet non-existent

不生法相 无所住

Do not conceive of Dharmas, have a mind of no abode

非空非有 亦空亦有

Present yet absent, existent yet non-existent

不生法相 无所住

Do not conceive of Dharmas, have a mind of no abode

我的执念 万千千千

My obsessions, hundreds of thousands

放不下地 放不下天

I can't let go of the earth, I can't let go of the sky

我把红线折折剪剪

I cut and fold at the red string

落入凡间镜重圆

I fall to the mortal realm to seek reunion

[qilingxiong]

想不想看花海盛开 想不想看燕子归来 如果都回不来 那么我该为了谁而存在

[marafromearth]

Sometimes I find a song or an album so exquisitely beautiful that I wish I could find the musician(s) and take their face in between my hands and look directly into their soul and say something like “This is incredible and I’m so glad that you made this, thank you so much for blessing my ears and my mind and my heart with this, it is so indescribably nice to feel this thing I thought I alone experienced or understood or thought about expressed in a song this beautiful,” but that would probably be an awkward thing to do. But I wish I could communicate to them my understanding and gratitude for the thing they made.

[simulacrum3ade68b1]

thoughts

我只要一双流泪的眼睛 看清我一路上所有罪过 我要一声长长的哀咏 纪念我曾承受的不公

我要一双等在尽头的手 挡住我最后一丝懦弱 因为向前而粉碎的尸骨 这一刻在光中重生

(Translated by me, may be inaccurate. I tried my best to preserve the poetic lyrics.) I only want a pair of weeping eyes

To see all the sins I have committed

I want a long mournful chant

To commemorate the injustices I have faced

I want a pair of hands waiting for me at the end

To hide my last moment of weakness

Because the corpse crushed by the road forward

Will now be reborn

The perfect suicide note :)

someday...

[potahun]

Hakukai x floruitshow - 我用什么把你留住? (what can i use to make you stay?)

I finished it! aaaa!

[ko-existing]

hey koda how are you?

what kind of music are you into?

Not bad, Not good, you?

I like a lot, right now FloruitShow is amazing

I'm responding because Music is always important

[midaskey]

for music asks, 5, 21, 22! :3

Thank you!! 🥰💖 (i can't do more than 1 song, so be prepared X"D)

5:A song that needs to be played LOUD HOOO BOOOYYY, I actually have several songs that I blast on my earphones regularly: 1. Lexie Liu - MAGICIAN Absolutely beautiful, gorgeous song and MV that altered my brain chemistry two years ago and it's still going strong 💪 2. 福禄寿FloruitShow - 超度我 IT'S GOOD

21:A favorite song with a person’s name in the title That one is hard XD But I do know one and it's also my favourite, and the first one that came on my mind: Hawkwind - Zarozinia I think I cheated a little, since it's not really a real name, but a name of heroine from Michael Moorcock's The Elric Saga XD

22:A song that moves you forward That's an interesting one!! And also challenging X"D Whenever I feel down and need a boost I always find myself listening to a lot of BIBI's songs C: BIBI - Vengeance and BIBI - Animal Farm Also an amazing "female rage" (like, a REAL female rage) songs and a MVs (the second one is VERY Kill Bill-esque) with a movie-quality cinematography *chef's kiss*

[swdgf]

and so life is as bitter as song / and so life is as brilliant as song

[guoman]

just realised that I reached 100 followers here, so a big thank you to everyone who's been here with me and my sporadic posts <333

just as a bit of a signal boost, I am open to taking requests, so if you'd like to see more particular types of content don't be afraid to drop an ask, especially if they are of any of my favorites below ^^

Actively following: Ni Ni, Wen Qi, Qiu Tian, Bao Shangen

Like, but not actively following: Zhou Yiran, Guo Xiaoting, Xin Zhilei, Hu Lianxin, Lu Yangyang, Zhou Yutong, Lu Yuxiao, Zhao Jiamin, Sun Zhenni, Chen Duling, Li Muchen, Zeng Keni, Zhang Jingyi, Zhang Yaqin, Li Jiaxin, Li Gengxi, Zhuang Dafei, Tian Xiwei, Xia Meng, Deng Enxi, Jianaina, Wang Shengdi, Chen Zhiyan // Wang Kai, Hu Ge, Zheng Yecheng, Zhang Xincheng, Yi Yangqianxi, Wang Xiao, Bai Yufan, Jiang Qiming, Yu Shi, Ci Sha, Bai Jingting, Wei Daxun, Rong Zishan

Mother: Reyizha, Maggie Cheung, Gong Li, Joey Wong, Brigitte Lin, Zhou Xun, Shu Qi, Liu Mintao

Animation: Shanghai Animation Film Studio, Nice Boat Animation, Light Chaser Studio, Flint Sugar, Studio Tumble, Haoliners Animation, Curie Lu, Zhou Fanyuan

Fashion: He Cong, Ju Xiaowen, Liu Wen, Chen Man, Zeng Wu, Leslie Zhang, Win Tam, Chen Momo, Liu Zongyuan, Valentina Li, Clive Xiong, Cindy Chao, Rui Zhou, Robert Wun, SHUSHU/TONG, Susan Fang

Music: Lexie Liu, Faye Wong, SNH48 Group, Jingfei, Floruitshow, 一支榴莲, Zhou Shen, Mr Miss, Ayanga, Zheng Yunlong, Yikii, liiii, Re-TROS, Zhang Bichen

Dance: Hao Ruoqi, Xie Xin, Hu Shenyuan, Li Yu, Hu Jie, Li Yanchao, Li Xing, Hua Xiaoyi, Tang Shiyi, Li Xiang, Zhang Han, Yang Liping

[lgcparker]

parker su fanmeet tour gift

track 1 : a message from Parker track 2 : cover of 刻在我心底的名字 orig. by Crown Lu track 3 : cover of 马 orig. by 福禄寿FloruitShow track 4 : cover of 笼 orig. by Zhang Bichen track 5 : cover of 孤勇者 orig. by Eason Chan

“Hello. My name is Su Haoran Parker, main vocal of Type Zero. If you’re listening to this CD, that means you won the draw for my gift. I hope you’re not disappointed! Honestly, I thought long and hard about what I could do as a gift and I realized I’m kind of useless. I’m not very crafty and or clever, but I can sing so I decided to sing for you. I hope you don’t mind— but before I go, I want to thank you. You must have worked hard to attend our tour, and if you attended our tour, I guess that means you love us a lot. I want to say thank you. I love you. I wouldn’t be able to sing if it wasn’t for you.”

Even as he finished recording his message, Parker couldn’t help but wonder if this was enough. He had considered making a charm or a treat, but as he had said, he had never been particularly useful in those situations, and so he had landed on a CD of covers as his gift. It felt right for him, even if he wasn’t sure if fans would feel cheated in some way, and yet he persisted. He practiced any free moment he got, and once he felt ready, he’d lock himself in his studio and record himself. Again and again. 

He didn’t say it in his message because he knew the kind of response that could potentially receive from female fans, but Yuxi had probably been his biggest help. He knew a few Chinese artists, but his knowledge still lacked a good deal when it came to what was popular or trendy. But oddly enough, his friend had been a wealth of knowledge, and for that, he couldn’t help but feel grateful. If for nothing else, her guiding had at the very least introduced him to a few more artists he might not have considered before, even if they hadn’t ended up making the cut. 

Once the covers were done, he worked on having them burned. Carefully, he used a marker to write down the song names and the original artists on the sleek silver plastic before signing and dating each one. 

He didn’t know if anyone would actually care about the time he took to prepare or thought poorly of him for not making something else, but Parker at least hoped at least once person liked his gift.

[astranauticus]

SO I've loved this song and this band for ages (have you ever seen a live pop song performance with a harp? you have now) so I figured it's about time I did a translation

我用什么把你留住 - 福禄寿

How can I make you stay? - Floruitshow

你忘了 划过伤口的冷风

You've forgotten the cold winds blowing over open wounds

你信了 不痛不痒就算过了一生

You've believed that you can let your life pass in numbness

你 为什么 看见雪飘落就会想唱歌

But why do you feel like singing when you see the snow fall?

为什么 在放手时刻眼泪会掉落

Why do your tears fall in the moment of letting go?

一个一个走过

One by one, they pass by

一个一个错过

One by one, you miss your chance

一遍一遍来过

One by one, the story repeats

一次一次放过

One by one, you let them go

一声一声笑着

Time and again, you laugh

一声一声吼着

Time and again, you scream

一幕一幕闪着

Time and again, the scenes flash by

刺痛我

Bringing me pain

因为享受着它的灿烂

Because we're enjoying its brilliance

因为忍受着它的腐烂

Because we're enduring it's rottenness

你说别爱啊 又依依不舍

You say don't fall in love, yet you're unwilling to let go

所以生命啊 它苦涩如歌

And so life itself is bitter as song

因为享受着它的灿烂

Because we're enjoying its brilliance

因为忍受着它的腐烂

Because we're enduring it's rottenness

你说别追啊 又依依不舍

You say don't chase after it, yet you're unwilling to let go 所以生命啊 它苦涩如歌

And so life itself is bitter as song

你睡了 可时间它依然走着

You've fallen asleep, but time is still passing

你怕了 恍然抬头梦却醒了

You've gotten afraid, but you jolt upright and awake from dream

你会静默 手握着星火等在至暗时刻

You stay silent, holding onto starlight as you wait through your darkest hour

你被击破 当熟悉呢喃又穿透耳朵

Your mind is struck, when familiar murmurs pierce your ears once more

一个一个走过

One by one, they pass by

一个一个错过

One by one, you miss your chance

一遍一遍来过

One by one, the story repeats

一次一次放过

One by one, you let them go

一声一声笑着

Time and again, you laugh

一声一声吼着

Time and again, you scream

一幕一幕闪着

Time and again, the scenes flash by

刺痛我

Bringing me pain

因为享受着它的灿烂

Because we're enjoying its brilliance

因为忍受着它的腐烂

Because we're enduring it's rottenness

你说别爱啊 又依依不舍

You say don't fall in love, yet you're unwilling to let go

所以生命啊 它苦涩如歌

And so life itself is bitter as song

因为享受着它的灿烂

Because we're enjoying its brilliance

因为忍受着它的腐烂

Because we're enduring it's rottenness

你说别追啊 又依依不舍

You say don't chase after it, yet you're unwilling to let go 所以生命啊 它苦涩如歌

And so life itself is bitter as song

想不想看花海盛开

Do you want to see the sea of flowers blooming?

想不想看燕子归来

Do you want to see the swallows returning?

如果都回不来

If none of them come back

那么我该为了谁而存在

Then who should I live for?

想不想看花海盛开

Do you want to see the sea of flowers blooming?

想不想看燕子归来

Do you want to see the swallows returning?

如果都回不来

If none of them come back

那么我该为了谁而存在

Then who should I live for?

因为享受着它的灿烂

Because we're enjoying its brilliance

因为忍受着它的腐烂

Because we're enduring it's rottenness

你说别爱啊 又依依不舍

You say don't fall in love, yet you're unwilling to let go

所以生命啊 它苦涩如歌

And so life itself is bitter as song

在这浩瀚星河你是什么

What are you, in this vast sea of stars?

在她温柔眼眸的你是什么

What are you, in her gentle eyes?

闪着光坠落 又依依不舍

Shimmering as you fall, yet you're unwilling to let go

所以生命啊 它璀璨如歌

And so life itself is brilliant as song

你一定要看到花开

You must stay to see the flowers bloom

你一定等燕子归来

You must wait till the swallows return

想着它们都会回来

Knowing that they will come back

你誓死为了这些而存在

You swear on your life that you will live on for them

你一定要看到花开

You must stay to see the flowers bloom

你一定等燕子归来

You must wait till the swallows return

想着它们都会回来

Knowing that they will come back

你誓死为了这些而存在

You swear on your life that you will live on for them

[fulvqi]

So go, my little one

No matter how long it has been, Dustberry has always touched my heartstrings. They are each other's salvation. Not of LOVE, but for love.

.....As I first knew them.

[steppingonyourshadow]

A compilation of Xiao Zhan's curtain calls - beaming, gratified, in tears - across two years of the 10th anniversary production of A Dream Like A Dream, in celebration of the show's successful run which included performances in seven cities all across China.

This seven and a half hour show is an immensely difficult show to put on, and to perform in, especially as the lead. That Xiao Zhan took it on and thrived and won the respect of so many people in the theater space says a lot about him.

你一定要看到花开 你一定等燕子归来

You have to hang on to see the flowers bloom You have to wait til the swallows return

[BGM is 我用什么把你留住/How Can I Keep You Here by FloruitShow]

[tianshiisdead]

2!

2. 马 (horse) by FloruitShow! Since you didn't specify anyone, I just doodled the characters I associate with the song hope thats ok :)

这一次没有我带你回家 This time I won't be there to bring you back home

The video I linked doesn't have a translation that i like but I TLed the song for a video a year ago so my TL under the break it's quick and messy tho not perfectly accurate

You say this scene is picturesque I think, you look restless Just stop listening to me speak and let all your masks drop

Did you hear me as I was crying? You couldn’t hear anyways, I guess Like a white horse, you’re content as you run slowly away

Let me gaze carefully upon your visage Counting down the seconds to the final curtain call Forgive me, too early did I fall silent Can you, so elegant, see how my sore eyes fill with pain?

Let me gaze carefully upon your visage Counting down the seconds to the final curtain call My white horse, my love*, please run a little slower This time I won’t be there to bring you back home

Sunlight and springtime, please come quickly Protect him so he will be safe and sound through his travels My white horse, my love, please run a little slower This time I won’t be there to bring you back home

*- 我的白马儿 (wo de bai ma'er) the 'my love' is not in the lyrics, there's an 'er' suffix at the end of 'horse' that implies familiarity/pet name used by loved ones, usually adults to children in their family

[potahun]

In honour of Hakukai's first meeting anniversary (23 February, as stated in the manga), here is a short preview of the drawn fanvid I am currently working on! A project that will take me some time :'D

Song: floruitshow - 我用什么把你留住? (what can i use to make you stay?)

Happy Hakukai!