A few months ago I began watching Chinese fantasy dramas and fell in love with "Guardian", especially with the main character Hēi Páo Shǐ (Black Cloak Envoy).
Then the second chorus popped up in my head and wouldn't go away, so I had to write this. I apologize to any Chinese speaking people, I realize that the correct pronunciation probably doesn't scan, but I couldn't resist.
Hēi Páo Shǐ
ttto "Calypso" by John Denver
To fight for the dream of a peaceful free homeland
to stand at the front of a cruel raging war
To bleed in the service of three different races
never forgetting what you're fighting for
To form an alliance and be part of the future
past and present to understand
Hēi Páo Shǐ, the things that you've been through
the justice you stand for, the legend they tell
Hēi Páo Shǐ, I bow to your spirit
the man who has served us so long and so well
A young warrior beside me, a professor to guide me
a shadowy power to light up my day
It seems we are strangers and yet we feel known
to find all the answers fate must have its way
To be true to the cause through pain and through heartbreak
unbowed and loving in letting it be
Hēi Páo Shǐ, let's all fight together
Humans, Yashou and Dixingren unite
Hēi Páo Shǐ, I'll love you forever
ten thousand years ago or just tonight
(c) 15. February 2022 by C.J. Ueberall
@nancycunning Mar 2022
This song feels like a beautiful movie of it’s own. I love the dreamy lullaby feel for a song about fighting together. It gives me an view into what it feels like to watch the Guardian. Thanks for sharing.
@wylddandelyon Feb 2022
I haven't seen this show. I hope you'll do a demo, and I second Mark's recommendation.
@mhorning Feb 2022
You need to sing this for Lawrence next time you are in the same circle.