(Past Life) 前世今生

Brief | Written for life | Sub-genre: dance& electronic | Language: Chinese Mandarin

Arranged in the style of electronic dance music, with a steady, heartbeat-like kick drum groove that symbolizes the origin of life. The use of psychedelic synthesizer sounds represent the mysterious unknown during our search. Why did we come to this life? And why do we leave? The mysterious workings of intertwined “love and souls” is a topic much beyond the reach of science. We talk to ourselves in the depths of our hearts, experience life in the ups and downs, find balance between vulnerability and toughness, learn about ourselves through the love and pain we experience, master the challenges we encounter each stage, and finally become better versions of ourselves.

Lyricist/Composer｜SANDY HXM

Lyrics

If we could meet,
I would recognize your spirit.
If we haven’t met,
It’s because the time hasn’t come.
After searching again and again,
We’ve finally come here again.

We traveled through centuries,
repeating the same familiar life lessons.
Even though there are only vague memories left,
I will keep seeking by following the shades.

Why did we come to this life?
Stumbling through mistakes, I’ve finally learned.
Following the sound of nature,
even if that requires swimming towards the ocean.
Though we’ve been hurt sometimes,
Still, there’s more about the world worthy for us to love.

Why do we leave this life?
I am getting older with time.
It’s a journey that isn’t long,
Seeking happiness is the purpose after all.
Though we’ve been hurt sometimes,
Let’s at least not forget how to love.

Music Production Credit

Producer/Lyricist/Composer/Vocal｜SANDY HXM
Arranger｜SANDY HXM、Marvin Fockens
Backing Vocals ｜SANDY HXM
Vocal Editing｜SANDY HXM / Joe Hsu
Recording Engineer｜Michael Lee ＠Soft World Music Studio
Mixing Engineer | Thomas Chuang ＠Perfect Sound Studio
Mastering Producer｜Sheng Fei Lu
Mastering Engineer｜Alan Douches @ West West Side Music Studio

(Past Life) Official MV (featuring contemporary dancers of Taiwan Una Chang & Mou Tien)