Dawn Wong 黃川美
// DAWN EP
Hello and goodbye.
Singapore, 3 October 2012 - Dawn Wong’s debut EP DAWN is a decidedly positive collection of songs, created in spite of the ominous thought that this could be her first ‘hello’ and last ‘goodbye’. On her maiden recording effort which could also be her last, each song was deliberately crafted as if there was no tomorrow.
DAWN explores Pop, Ballad and Rock styles over five polished tracks (four Mandarin & one English), with splashes of Jazz influences (#1 The Perfect Two, #3 On The Run) for a fresh sound that brings out Dawn’s characteristically sweet and soothing vocals.
Eschewing the role of the spurned lover because Dawn believes in love, the EP does not include any break-up songs that listeners seem addicted to. All five songs on DAWN are centered round themes of love, gratitude and positivity – attitudes that Dawn believes the world needs more of.
Jointly produced by Dawn and rising Singaporean producer / arranger / songwriter Tat Tong (Show Luo, Vanness Wu/Junho (2PM), Karen Mok, Derrick Hoh), the last song 「温习」 closes the EP on a mellow note, hanging in suspension to evoke thought and reflection, leaving the listener to wonder if this really is the last goodbye.
EP Song List
Song #1「The Perfect Two (Stuck Like Glue)」
Dawn Wong has often been described as a little birdie whose soothing vocals are perfect for cajoling frazzled nerves into submission, and that’s what this song does! This English language single was inspired by the numerous blissful wedding couples Dawn has had the privilege to sing for, as well as her own (sometimes offbeat) ideals of marriage and love. Since its initial independent release on 11 March 2012, it has put smiles on the faces of listeners from as far as California, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Australia and her native Singapore. Music by Dawn & Tat Tong, lyrics by Dawn.
Song #2「Ring Finger 无名指」
In a world where promises are broken as easily as they are made, it is still possible to believe in ‘happy ever after’. Wu Ming Zhi is a song for would-be believers, readying themselves to take the plunge and make that vow that they will always keep. The lyrics by Dawn & 黄信源 speak of a bride waiting to be picked up by her true love, not the least fazed by trepidation, but calmed instead by a quiet confidence emanating from deep within. The vocals, aided by the melody (Dawn & Tat Tong) and arrangement (Tat Tong), seemingly float off into the sky, disappearing into the clouds like a dream.
Song #3「On The Run」
The idea for <On The Run> was sparked by Dawn’s plane and train adventures with her beloved traveling companion. Written in collaboration with Singaporean songwriter/arranger/producer Tat Tong and Taiwanese lyricist Vison Chen, this fun and infectious tune evokes images of idyllic beaches and endless sunshine. Jazz influences lend a unique touch with an a cappella big band interlude, voiced by MICappella’s vocal percussionist Peter Huang, bringing out the subtle quirks of Dawn’s clear tone. Prepare to get swept up in the moment as Dawn takes you on a trip around the world from the smallest whisper to pure, unbridled ecstasy that culminates in a soaring whistle register finale. Remember to pack your sense of imagination!
Song #4「Just Because 就因为」
Dawn teams up with Singaporean producer / arranger / songwriter Roland Lim (Sync Studios) for track number four 「就因为」. Nonchalant, carefree and confident, this song sounds like a road-trip across a dusty highway. For what reason? In search of what? Nobody knows but you. Roland Lim has worked with numerous Australian chart-hitting bands, Jonathan Wong (HK) and Joi Tsai (SG), and was specially sought out for his taste for progressive rock music. Lyrics by Dawn & Laxe Yong (Kelly Poon).
Song #5「Review 温习」
Intended for listening in an up close and personal setting, Wen Xi expresses all the Thank You-s that are meant for those around us, and yet are so often buried deep in our hearts. The music co-written by Dawn & Tat Tong is reflective and pensive, while the lyrics by veteren lyricist of Channel 8 dramas Zhang Lesheng so aptly captures the vivid yet complex feelings of a stubborn and strong-headed girl who fights her own pride to relay her appreciation for the people around her. The song arrangement simply features a guitar and string accompaniment, bringing out the intimacy of the song, and the layers of emotion conveyed by Dawn’s soothing vocals. Listen out for the unexpected twists in the song structure that add to the ride.
// Lyrics 歌詞
The Perfect Two (Stuck Like Glue)
曲:唐達,黃川美
詞:黃川美
Oh it’s true
Love, there’s never a perfect two
Though you say there is me and you
We all have our shades of blue
Moi et vous
I don’t really have a clue
But I know we’ll see us through
Oh and dear I do love you
Paint the stars with gold and glitter
Moonshine on the water
And we’ll dance the night away
Wear my ring, tonight we’ll say I do
And be stuck like glue
Stu-uh-uck, we’re stuck like glue
From this day, we promise to be true-oo
Stuck like glue, my love, we’re stuck like glue
Oh it’s true
Love, there might be a perfect two
And they say that it’s me and you
Though we have our shades of blue
Moi et vous
I might even have a clue
‘Cuz I know we’ll see us through
Oh my dear I do love you
Paint the stars with gold and glitter
Moonshine on the water
And we’ll dance until the morning sun awakes
Wear my ring, tonight we’ll say I do
And be stuck like glue
Stu-uh-uck, we’re stuck like glue
From this day we’ll make a perfect two-oo
Stuck like glue, my love, we’re stuck like glue
Paint the stars with gold and glitter
Moonshine on the water
And we’ll dance until we see a brand new day
Wear my ring, tonight we’ll say I do
And be stuck like glue
Stu-uh-uck, we’re stuck like glue
From this day we’ll make a perfect two-oo
Wrapped in silver
Tied with clover
Stu-uh-uck like glue
We’re stuck like glue
On the Run
曲:唐達,黃川美
詞:黃川美, 陳學聖
和你一起走 腳步輕鬆 繞一圈地球 喔
和你手牽手 感覺自由 快樂由我們掌控
不用想象 亲身去愛
就是喜歡 你的青睞
好像把我 抱在懷裡 甜蜜的獨佔
We'll have fun, on the run, on the run
We'll have fun, on the run, on the run
每天和你搶先著說早安
揭開一整天心情燦爛
We'll have fun, on the run, on the run
有你一起走 每種感受 都与众不同 喔
有你的溫柔 包圍著我 保留每一個小小感動
不用想象 亲身去愛
就是喜歡 你的青睞
好像把我 捧在手心 甜蜜的獨佔
We'll have fun, on the run, on the run
We'll have fun, on the run, on the run
每天聽你悄悄地說晚安
約在睡夢裡繼續遊玩
We'll have fun, on the run, on the run
We'll have fun, on the run, on the run
We'll have fun, on the run, on the run
每天有你滿滿愛的心安
一起出發看未來多浪漫
We'll have fun, on the run,
You and me, on the run
We'll have fun, on the run
就因為 Just Because
曲:唐達,黃川美
詞:黃川美, Laxe Yong
別人都說 我脾氣執著
表情冷漠 打扮也很自我
傷心時候 哭了一笑而過
一旦認真的話下決心就去做
拿起背包收拾好心情踏出第一步
汗水淚水濕了衣襟也絕不認輸
刮風暴雨包袱沉重依然不放棄選擇自己的路
就因為不想 繼續再迷惑
就因為希望 世界變寬闊
就因為命運 我甩掉脆弱
因為擁有夢想 所有決定都值得
孤單寂寞 難免會失落
偶爾懶惰 也會驚慌失措
努力拼搏 不一定有成果
但是認真的話下決心就去做
收拾心情帶著背包踏出第一步
就因為不想 繼續再迷惑
就因為希望 世界變寬闊
就因為命運 我甩掉脆弱
因為擁有夢想 所有決定都值得
就因為掙扎 才可以突破
就因為成長 難免會犯錯
就因為挫折 才會有收穫
因為擁有夢想 所有決定都值得
去跟隨去發現 畫出一個夢想心中藍圖模樣
被牽動被感動心裡那個方向 心裡的方向
就因為不想 繼續再迷惑
就因為希望 世界變寬闊
就因為命運 我甩掉脆弱
因為擁有夢想 所有決定都值得
就因為掙扎 才可以突破
就因為成長 難免會犯錯
就因為挫折 才會有收穫
因為擁有夢想 所有決定都值得
溫習 Review
曲:唐達,黃川美
詞:張樂聲
月光很輕想念很靜你的笑容在聆聽
打開抽屜翻啟曾經你讓哭泣都很好聽
前合唱;
多麼慶幸這一路上能夠有你
才讓幸福多微弱都能聽得清胡
我知道我有時候會孩子氣
我知道你從來都不會在意
把關心裝入回憶好讓我隨時溫習
我知道我有時候很不爭氣
我知道你更多時候是疼惜
不管走多遠轉身就靠近
丟過勇氣路過淚滴沒放棄我的是你
你教會我冷風來襲可以在落葉裡前行
我知道我有時候會孩子氣
我知道你從來都不會在意
就算我多麼任性你總是笑著回應
我知道我有時候很不爭氣
我知道你更多時候是疼惜
因為你我才相信自己
因為你我才如此堅定
原來幸福就是能夠溫習有你的回憶