GoodBand brings us ‘Held By Years’ from their album ‘Epiphany’. Wen Hsu writes the lyrics and collaborates with 吳奕宏 on the music. The song reflects on the beauty of aging and the quiet moments that define life.
Released: September 19, 2025
Held By Years
Goodband • From “Epiphany”
Epiphany’s Held By Years Mandarin Lyrics English Translation
The songwriter describes a couple moving slowly through life, their wrinkles telling stories of beauty and regret. ‘The lines on their skin are marks of beauty and regret’ highlights the depth of their shared history. The imagery of hoops earrings and a blue skirt adds a touch of everyday elegance.
Ta men bu fa huan man fu zhe bi ci chuan guo lan ganTheir steps are slow as they support each other past the railing.
Shou shou de shen qu wei wan que shi sheng zhuang da banTheir frail bodies are slightly hunched, yet they’re dressed in their Sunday best.
Ta de yuan quan er huan shi shen hai de lanHer hoop earrings are the color of the deep sea.
Sui dao de feng chui jin lai chui qi lan se qun baiThe tunnel wind blows in, lifting the hem of her blue skirt.
Ye xu zhe shi wo zhui qiu de ping fanMaybe this is the ordinary life I’m searching for.
Ye xu you ge ren wei wo ting xia lai oohMaybe there’s someone who’ll stop for me, ooh.
Jin zai sui yue de haiImmersed in the ocean of time,
Ba ri zi chong danwashing the days away until they’re calm.
Pi fu shang de xian ying shi mei hao he yi hanThe lines on their skin are marks of beauty and regret.
Dou zeng rang wo bi suan ahThey’ve both brought tears to my eyes before.
Jin zai sui yue de haiImmersed in the ocean of time,
Ba xin pao rou ruan ahsoaking the heart until it’s soft.
E tou shang de ke hen shi hui an he can lanThe wrinkles on the forehead represent both shadows and brilliance.
Dou zeng nan yi wang huai sui yue de haiI can’t forget either of them in this ocean of time.
Ta men bu fa huan man kao zhe bi ci kan zhe zhan paiTheir steps are slow as they lean on each other, watching the station sign.
Xi xi de yan jiao wei wan da pei sheng zhuang da banThe fine corners of their eyes curve slightly, matching their formal attire.
Ta de zhang yu ling yi ban de bi ci fu gaiHis palm and hers overlap and cover each other,
Xiang shi fu mo chao shui wen guo de sha tanlike a gentle caress, or the tide kissing the shore.
Ye xu zhe shi wo zhui qiu de ping fanPerhaps this is the simple life I desire.
Ye xu you ge ren wei wo ting xia lai oohMaybe someone out there will wait for me, ooh.
Jin zai sui yue de haiImmersed in the ocean of time,
Ba ri zi chong danwashing the days away until they’re calm.
Pi fu shang de xian ying shi mei hao he yi hanThe lines on their skin are marks of beauty and regret.
Dou zeng rang wo bi suan ahThey’ve both brought tears to my eyes before.
Jin zai sui yue de haiImmersed in the ocean of time,
Ba xin pao rou ruan ahsoaking the heart until it’s soft.
E tou shang de ke hen shi hui an he can lanThe wrinkles on the forehead represent both shadows and brilliance.
Dou zeng nan yi wang huai sui yue de haiI can’t forget either of them in this ocean of time.
I see an ocean in your eyesI see an ocean in your eyes.
I see an ocean in your eyesI see an ocean in your eyes.
I see an ocean in your eyesI see an ocean in your eyes.
Wo men zhong jiang hui liuWe’ll eventually flow together.
I see an ocean in your eyesI see an ocean in your eyes.
I see an ocean in your eyesI see an ocean in your eyes.
I see an ocean in your eyesI see an ocean in your eyes.
Wo men zhong jiang hui liuWe’ll eventually flow together.
Held By Years Music Video
If you want to understand ‘Held By Years’, the lyrics offer a touching reflection on love and time. The track features GoodBand and is part of the album ‘Epiphany’.