胡碧乔 sings ‘Xiao Cheng Yao’ from the album ‘Bu Si Shao Nian You’. 赵千轻 writes and composes the gentle melody. The song paints a scene of returning to a small town in springtime.
Released: April 24, 2023
小城謠
胡碧乔 • From “不似少年遊”
小城謠 Lyrics Meaning 胡碧乔 | 不似少年遊
Hu Biqiao sings about willow leaves curving like oars parting the water. She describes a golden sparrow hairpin falling into her arms during a shy glance. The song tells of a brief romantic encounter.
Gui Shi Qia Feng Gu Cheng Yang Chun San Yue TianReturning, I arrive just as the ancient town is bathed in the light of a fine spring day.
Xun Feng Yao Zhe Jiu Qi Cha Peng Zhe Ren YanA gentle breeze sways the wine flags; the tea sheds are bustling with chatter.
Hua Gao Ying Le Man Fang Jiu Wei De Xiang TianFlower pastries fill the air with a long-missed sweetness,
Ban Zhe Hai Tong Fang Zhi YuanAccompanied by children flying paper kites.
Ge Jie Xi Tai Shang Zheng Wan Wan Chang Feng YueOn the stage across the street, a sentimental tale of romance is sung.
Chang Ba Ni Qing Wo Yuan Dao Shi Guo Jing QianSinging of your love and my affection, it all becomes a fleeting moment.
Shui Ren Ting De Qu Diao Wan Zhuan De Chan MianWho can truly hear the tender, lingering melody?
Gan Tan Shao Guang Zhi Xu LianSighing at how fleeting the best years of life are.
Zhu Zu Meng Zhong Hua Ting BianI pause by a flower pavilion, as if in a dream.
You Yan Shuang Shuang Pang Qing YuanSwallows fly in pairs beside the clear water.
Cui Mu Rao Di Shen Shen Qian QianLayers of green foliage cast shadows deep and shallow.
Hu Jian Dang NianSuddenly, I see a glimpse of yesteryear.
Liu Ye’er Wan Wan Bo Shui Hua’er ZhuanCurved like a willow leaf, the oar parts the swirling water.
Shui Hua’er Zhuan Zhuan Zhe Xiao Chuan’er YaoThe water swirls and eddies, rocking the little boat.
Xiao Chuan’er Yao Yao Guo Shi Qiao NanThe little boat sways as it passes south of the stone bridge.
Shi Qiao Nan Ta Cheng San Bu Kuan KuanThere, south of the stone bridge, she walks unhurriedly, holding an umbrella.
Liang Dai Luo Qing Yan Liu Ye’er WanHer dark brows are curved like willow leaves.
Liu Ye’er Wan Pei Zhe Jin Que’er ChaiPaired with a golden sparrow hairpin.
Jin Que’er Chai Bu Shen Hua Luo Ru Wo HuaiThe golden sparrow hairpin accidentally slips and falls into my arms,
Re De Ta Xiu Xiang Wo KanMaking her look my way with a bashful glance.
Ge Jie Xi Tai Shang Zheng Wan Wan Chang Feng YueOn the stage across the street, a sentimental tale of romance is sung.
Chang Ba Ni Qing Wo Yuan Dao Shi Guo Jing QianSinging of your love and my affection, it all becomes a fleeting moment.
Shui Ren Ting De Qu Diao Wan Zhuan De Chan MianWho can truly hear the tender, lingering melody?
Gan Tan Shao Guang Zhi Xu LianSighing at how fleeting the best years of life are.
Zhu Zu Meng Zhong Hua Ting BianI pause by a flower pavilion, as if in a dream.
You Yan Shuang Shuang Pang Qing YuanSwallows fly in pairs beside the clear water.
Cui Mu Rao Di Shen Shen Qian QianLayers of green foliage cast shadows deep and shallow.
Hu Jian Dang NianSuddenly, I see a glimpse of yesteryear.
Liu Ye’er Wan Wan Bo Shui Hua’er ZhuanCurved like a willow leaf, the oar parts the swirling water.
Shui Hua’er Zhuan Zhuan Zhe Xiao Chuan’er YaoThe water swirls and eddies, rocking the little boat.
Xiao Chuan’er Yao Yao Guo Shi Qiao NanThe little boat sways as it passes south of the stone bridge.
Shi Qiao Nan Ta Cheng San Bu Kuan KuanThere, south of the stone bridge, she walks unhurriedly, holding an umbrella.
Liang Dai Luo Qing Yan Liu Ye’er WanHer dark brows are curved like willow leaves.
Liu Ye’er Wan Pei Zhe Jin Que’er ChaiPaired with a golden sparrow hairpin.
Jin Que’er Chai Bu Shen Hua Luo Ru Wo HuaiThe golden sparrow hairpin accidentally slips and falls into my arms,
Re De Ta Xiu Xiang Wo KanMaking her look my way with a bashful glance.
Liu Ye’er Wan Wan Bo Shui Hua’er ZhuanCurved like a willow leaf, the oar parts the swirling water.
Shui Hua’er Zhuan Zhuan Zhe Xiao Chuan’er YaoThe water swirls and eddies, rocking the little boat.
Xiao Chuan’er Yao Yao Guo Shi Qiao NanThe little boat sways as it passes south of the stone bridge.
Shi Qiao Nan Ta Cheng San Bu Kuan KuanThere, south of the stone bridge, she walks unhurriedly, holding an umbrella.
Liang Dai Luo Qing Yan Liu Ye’er WanHer dark brows are curved like willow leaves.
Liu Ye’er Wan Pei Zhe Jin Que’er ChaiPaired with a golden sparrow hairpin.
Jin Que’er Chai Bu Shen Hua Luo Ru Wo HuaiThe golden sparrow hairpin accidentally slips and falls into my arms.
Liu Ye’er Wan Wan Bo Shui Hua’er ZhuanCurved like a willow leaf, the oar parts the swirling water.
Xiao Chuan’er Yao Yao Guo Shi Qiao NanThe little boat sways as it passes south of the stone bridge.
Shui Hua’er Zhuan Xiao Chuan’er YaoThe water swirls, the little boat sways.
Shi Qiao Nan Ta Cheng San Bu Kuan KuanSouth of the stone bridge, she walks unhurriedly, holding an umbrella.
Liang Dai Dai Yan Si Liu Ye’er WanHer misty brows are curved like willow leaves.
Jin Que’er Chai Bu Shen Hua Luo Ru Wo HuaiThe golden sparrow hairpin accidentally slips and falls into my arms,
Re De Ta Xiu Xiang Wo KanMaking her look my way with a bashful glance.
小城謠 Music Video
The Xiao Cheng Yao lyrics translation highlights the tenderness of a past encounter. It brings the listener to a world of willow leaves and flower boats. The song asks how the best years of life always seem to pass too quickly.