27th of June this year is a very special day because it' my Mum's 80th birthday! Too bad I can't be there with her to celebrate this great personal milestone. The best I can do is to dedicate this month's composition to her. This song also serves as a constant reminder for myself to remember to call (and also visit) her more often.
We get so busy with our lives and tend to neglect those we love, especially when long distances activate this "out of sight, out of mind" mentality. Sometimes it's even subconscious, so we all need prompts from time to time. With this song, I hope you can think of those you treasure and give them a ring to let them know that you miss and love them. Remember to call home OK? Let me now go and do just that.
I love you Mummy. 生日快乐!
[记得打电话回家]
放不开也得放下
电视就让他开着
角落洗衣篮空着
房门背后不再吵杂
人在异乡的游子终于懂得妈妈的伟大
把眼泪湿透的照片擦一下
明天再想念他
要记得打电话回家
别让她添多些白发
过马路要看车
若天气变凉了
外套你不想穿也一定要带着
要记得打电话回家
就算你人远在天涯
无论在忙什么
也千万别忘了
用你的声音把妈妈拥抱着
要记得打电话回家
不要不听妈妈的话
水不能够少喝
剩菜要多加热
不在你身旁但还是要你快乐
要记得打电话回家
不然她会担心害怕
一个人的时刻
总是特别冷的
用你的声音让妈妈温暖着
电话里的爱装得满满的
用你的声音把妈妈拥抱着
[Remember to Call Home]
We had to let go even when we didn't want to
Leave the TV on
That laundry basket at the corner left empty
There's no more noise behind your room's door
Children who have left for a foreign land
Finally understanding how selfless their mothers are
Wiping the tears off the photos of her child
Only to miss them all over again tomorrow
You must remember to call home
Don't add to her white hair
Look out for cars when crossing the road
When the weather turns cold
Even if you don't need a jacket, do still take it with you
You must remember to call home
Even when you're so far away
No matter how busy you are
Don't ever forget to
Use your voice to embrace your mother
You must remember to call home
And always listen to your mother
Drink more water
Reheat your leftovers sufficiently
Though she's not by your side
She still wants you to be happy
You must remember to call home
Otherwise she'll worry and be scared
When alone
It always feels colder
So use your voice to keep your mother warm
Pack that phone call to the brim with love
And use your voice to embrace your mother
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