I have a new favorite song! This one has just popped up on the radio in the past several days and so far I've heard it three times in various taxis. As the song opens, a Chinese man sings peppily with a repetitive techno beat pumping in the background. The man has the type of singing voice that belongs on Lambchop or Barney; you can tell he has an giant grin on his face while he belts out the song. Anyway, then the best part comes... the chorus:
Halle Halle Lujah
Halle Halle Lujah
Halle Halle Lujah
HALLELUJAH!
Halle Halle Lujah
Halle Halle Lujah
Halle Halle Lujah
HALLELUJAH!
Halle Halle Lujah
Halle Halle Lujah
Halle Halle Lujah
HALLELUJAH!
The choice of English words in these songs is always very interesting (see above for example). Conversely, restaurants and bars often play different versions of familiar English tunes with the words removed. Saxophone renditions of Greensleeves are popular all year round in upscale restaurants; my door buzzer plays Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee. Considering China is an officially athiest nation, its people sure have an appreciation for Christian music!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Halle Halle Lujah
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