Story Behind The Song
This is one song in a collection of 10. It is the product of 2 years of study in Chiinese literature and music. The artist was a member of a traditional orchestra in Phoenix Arizona where he learned from expert musicians in the field of traditional Chinese music.
Song Description
Althought the song has strong Japanese qualities, it is actually inspired by Ancient Chinese text. The Shi Jing which is an Ancient collection of poetry is the inspiration for this piece.
Song Length |
4:07 |
Genre |
Unique - Unclassified |
Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Lyrics
Shi Jing lyrics
Minnow Net
Verse 1
The fish in the minnow net were rudd and bream
The lover I am with
has a blazoned coat
and a broidered robe
Wild geese take wing
They head for the island
My prince has gone
and we can not find him
he must be staying with you...
Chorus:
My minnow net will rise
My minnow net will fall
My minnow net is wide
Wide enough for all
My minnow net lies deep
My prince lies through his teeth
He lies for me to sleep
But maybe not too deep
Verse 2:
Like fish in the minnow net he rushed inside
however he could fit,
with everything
everything you?ve tried
Wild geese take wing
They head for the island,
my prince has gone
and we can not find him
he must be staying with you
Chorus