Khalil fong chinese name translation
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Khalil Fong
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By Jocelle Koh
Thumbnail Design by Allison Sun
Photos Courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres By The Bay
When asked what it is that inspires him to create; Mandopop dark horse Khalil Fong’s answer was succinct, but universally meaningful.
“There are various reasons but I guess primarily a sense of responsibility to the art itself.”
Khalil’s position in the Mandarin music industry has always been unique. Whilst the likes of Jay Chou and Wang Leehom are crowned Mandarin pop royalty, the title sounds a little off when applied to Fong, who just seems to be legendary in his own way. In fact, his thoughts on responsibility seem to echo in the path of a certain arachnid superhero.
Indeed, the 35 year-old musical mastermind has fought an uphill battle ever since his debut almost a decade and a half ago; first pioneering the incorporation of R&B, Soul, Funk and Blues into Mandarin pop music. But even now, Fong continues to incorporate an attitude of diligenc
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There are things you chose not to tell him,
you said your certain weaknesses, only I can empathize
I am always your willing audience,
to soothe your pain, protecting you timelessly
Even though your love belongs to him now,
even though your hand is being held by him,
even when you’re tired, I’ll be here
One is left behind and two has regrets in a three people ride
Quietly, from a distance, maybe I haven’t let go yet
Silently, without a word, maybe it’s all worth it,
that I’m still waiting from somewhere
This could be a form of happiness
At least someone among us can still be happy,
I believe that’s already enough
Some thoughts I’ve decided to keep to myself,
holding the truth in my heart and hiding my loneliness
Your emotions still affects me,
the hidden truth from your heart only I can relate
Even though your love belongs to him now,
even though your hand is being held by him,
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