江蕙《落雨聲》鋼琴版

為人父母，會想要功成名就卻遠走他鄉的兒女，還是寧願平凡但是可以就近陪伴的孩子？身為子女，該為了傳統盡孝，留在家鄉侍奉父母安享天年，還是在現代可以只全心全意追求個人幸福了？「父母在，不遠遊，遊必有方。」現在的我離家留學追夢，儘管天天視訊和爸爸媽媽閒話家常道平安，因為科技的進步可使天涯若比鄰。卻覺得如此遠遊，是不是自私的藉口，離孝道越來越遠了？

As parents, would you rather have children who achieve great success but live far away, or would you prefer children who lead ordinary lives but are nearby to accompany you? As children, should we adhere to traditional filial piety by staying in our hometowns to care for our parents in their twilight years, or should we embrace the modern notion of pursuing personal happiness wholeheartedly? "With parents present, there's no need to travel far; if one does travel, there must be a purpose." Presently, I am pursuing my dreams far from home through studying abroad, though I communicate with my parents daily via video calls, thanks to the advancement of technology that makes distance feel insignificant. However, I can't shake the feeling that my distant journey might just be a selfish excuse, distancing me further from the path of filial piety.

數次在無父何怙、無母何恃的惡夢驚醒，先喜後悲。喜在這只是夢，父母依舊健在，尚可有所作為以期報得三春暉；悲在父母的離去是必然的未來。現在的我如此自私，專注個人幸福與理想，根本沒有在照顧父母，父母也只和我說顧好自己就好。我距離那惡夢越來越近，卻無所作為或無能為力。好幾次，在地球另一端異鄉的我無法控制地哭了，因為我知道，未來的某一天，就算多年後我在異鄉完成夢想，即便功成名就受外人尊崇、為社會作出貢獻，也不會再有無條件、打從心底為我的成就感到喜悅的人。同樣，當我受苦哭泣的時候，再也不會有人疼惜我，就像疼惜她自己性命一樣了。

I've been startled awake several times by nightmares where I have neither father nor mother to rely on, experiencing both joy and sorrow. Joy in realizing it's merely a dream, with my parents still alive and well, giving me the chance to achieve something in return for their nurturing; sorrow in acknowledging the inevitable departure of my parents in the future. I feel selfish now, solely focused on my own happiness and aspirations, neglecting to care for my parents, who only tell me to take care of myself. The nightmare seems to draw nearer with each passing day, leaving me feeling helpless and inadequate. Many times, I've found myself uncontrollably crying on the other side of the world, knowing that someday in the future, even if I were to achieve my dreams in a distant land, gaining recognition and contributing to society, I would never again have someone who unconditionally and sincerely celebrates my achievements. Likewise, when I'm suffering and crying, there won't be anyone to comfort me as if they were cherishing their own lives.

儘管行孝我仍是難以自洽，不過可以肯定的是，百善孝為先，而孝之始在愛護身體髮膚。至少先繼續保持早睡早起、飲食健康吧。爸爸媽媽，也請務必身體健康伴我長久。

Though I struggle to reconcile my filial duties, one thing is certain: filial piety comes before all other virtues, and it starts with taking care of one's own health and well-being. At the very least, I will continue to sleep early, get up early, and maintain a healthy diet. Mom and Dad, please stay healthy and be with me for a long time.

中華民國壹佰壹拾參年甲辰春分 高熵狂人 記於美國麻省理工學院
03/2024 Hyperentropist @Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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演唱 Singer：江蕙 Jody Chiang
作曲 Composer：周杰倫Jay Chou
作詞 Lyricist：方文山 Vincent Fang
鋼琴 Piano：德國漢堡史坦威 型號Ｂ Hamburg Steinway Model B
地點 Location: 波士頓劍橋市 Cambridge, Boston
琴譜 Piano Sheet: 蟲蟲鋼琴 CC piano

歌詞：

下雨的聲音 就像是一首歌
誰知道 我轉頭不敢去聽
異鄉的我一個人打著寒顫
寂寞的雨聲搥打心頭
人孤單像斷了翅的鳥
飛不走難道是宿命
故鄉的山永遠站在那裡
我的心情只能對山傾訴
來到故鄉的海岸　
景色依舊都沒無變化
當初離開是為了什麼
你如果問我我心就疼
你若要孝順不用等到有錢
世上有媽媽疼惜的小孩最好命
不要等到成功才想到接母親同住
媽媽啊已經不在那
你若要孝順不用等到成功
世上有媽媽疼惜的小孩最好命
出社會闖蕩跟人家拼輸贏
為了什麼 自己也不知道
你若要孝順不用等到出人頭地
世上有媽媽疼惜的小孩最好命
不要等到成功才想到接母親同住
母親卻已經不在

Lyrics:

The sound of rainfall is like a song
Little do they know I dare not turn to listen
Alone in a foreign land, trembling with cold,
The lonely rain knocks at my heart
Lonely people are like birds with broken wings
Unable to fly away, is it fate?
The mountains of my hometown stand there forever
I can only confide my feelings to the mountains
Arriving at the coast of my hometown
The scenery remains unchanged
What did I leave for in the beginning?
If you ask me, my heart aches
If you want to show filial piety, you don't have to wait until you have money
In this world, children who are cherished by their mothers are the luckiest
Don't wait until you succeed to think about living with your mother,
Your mother may not be there anymore
If you want to show filial piety, you don't have to wait until you succeed,
In this world, children who are cherished by their mothers are the luckiest.
Entering society and competing with others, winning or losing,
For what? Even you don't know
If you want to show filial piety, you don't have to wait until you achieve fame
In this world, children who are cherished by their mothers are the luckiest
Don't wait until you succeed to think about living with your mother
(Suddenly looking back) Your mother may not be there anymore
When you cry out, there may be no one to care for you anymore