I wrote this song called "龙争狮斗 - Lion Fights Loong Dragon" for Chinese New Year 2024. I wanted to combine modern rap/hip-hop with traditional Chinese elements like drumming. The music video features a group of lions fighting a Chinese Loong Dragon in a competition to catch the Dragon ball. Hope you enjoy this new take on traditional Chinese Lion and Loong Dragon dance.
- CREDITS -
龙争狮斗 Lion Fights Loong Dragon
作曲 Melody by：潘凯鸿
作词 Lyrics by：肖恩 Shaun Gibson/戴锐
- LYRICS -
咚隆咚呛 听那锣鼓一声令下 踏歌而上
Listen, the drums and gongs give the start signal
步履铿锵 看那醒狮气宇轩昂 威震八方
With each sonorous step, the lion shows its imposing nature
南海之上五岭之巅 风调雨顺 飞龙在天
On the top of the Five Ridges, above the South China Sea
A Loong is flying in good weather
岭南文脉续赓千年 庇佑龙的传人 走向世界
Lingnan culture has continued for thousands of years
Descendants of the divine loong travel across the world
Two lions are prowling growling, jumping swiftly ready to fight
【双狮徘徊 低鸣咆哮 轻盈跳跃 准备战斗】
Like butterflies ride the wind break out the cocoon and bravely take flight
【如蝴蝶乘风破茧 勇敢展翅】
They’re blinking their eyes so brightly, new lion horn new surprises
【看他们轻挑双眼眉宇间 新的狮角唤醒狮心法力无边】
Hear the drums, hear the crowd, win the prize,
【听锣鼓喧天 人声鼎沸 红彩头谁与争先】
Disappear re-appear, fortune’s here, the mighty Loong’s spirit rise
【雄狮忽闪忽现 鸿运正值当头 许是神龙意志一飞冲天】
Ha flying all around powerful, profound, climb high, swoop low
【哈它飞转回旋气势磅礴爬高俯冲】
Ha lions breathing fire
Loong swerves and dives shoots his water throw
【哈 雄狮喷吐火焰 龙疾驰躲闪 用溅起水花反攻】
哈 梅花桩上采青问鼎 得分一发入魂 引龙出尘 醒狮醒国魂
Picking green flowers on the plum blossom pile to win the title
Score a shot that goes into the soul and leads the loong out of the dust
The lion awakens the soul of the country
祈求来年 福泽延绵 唤吾辈争先 身凌绝巅
Pray that the coming year, is full of blessings
Let’s strive for first place, stand at the pinnacle
龙争狮斗a martial arts show【比武开Show】
Lion fights Loong in a martial arts show
Feel joy, anger, sorrow, shock, doubt, who can know?
【喜怒哀 动惊疑 谁琢磨透】
比试身手 火力开够 翻筋斗 凌空走 无出其右
Test your skills, there’s enough firepower
Somersault, air walking, unparalleled skills
龙争狮斗a martial arts show【比武开Show】
Lion fights Loong in a martial arts show
Feel joy, anger, sorrow, shock, doubt, who can know?
【喜怒哀 动惊疑 谁琢磨透】
比试身手 高潮轮奏 游龙戏珠犹如 神临百兽
Test your skills, tension is rising
Loong playing with the pearl is like a god facing creatures
龙争狮斗a martial arts show【比武开Show】
Lion fights Loong in a martial arts show
Feel joy, anger, sorrow, shock, doubt, who can know?
【喜怒哀 动惊疑 谁琢磨透】
龙争狮斗 祈愿来年丰收 华夏龙腾醒狮潮魂燃动九州
Test your skills, pray for a good harvest next year
China’s soaring loong and lions’ spirit set the world alight
18 сен 2024
