先來簡單說明一下, 早在好久好久以前, 唸外文系的主唱Chris就已經有這樣的想法 : 把自己唱的歌詞, 翻譯成英文, 讓歪國人也看得懂他在唱些什麼. 後來過了好一陣子, 風籟坊都組了三年, Chris的外文發展觸角漸漸往東瀛發展, 找來了大學時代的恩師Michael一同做了第一次台語歌翻成英文歌, 這樣的一件事情. 雖然我自己不是很確定, 會有多少母語是英文的人, 會對風籟坊的台語歌有興趣, 甚至因為這樣想說那我來學個台語吧? 無論如何, 站在舞台上或是看著歌詞, 我們都 還是會希望有更多人可以看到. 謝謝Michael, 還有很多聲道的Chirs. 另外Michael有寫了個前言, 但是已bbs的排版大家看了會很頭暈 請到部落格或是facebook看 ! 阿公的三輪車 Grandpa’s 3-wheeled Bicycle 阿公踏著伊的三輪車 Grandpa peddles his 3-wheeled bicycle. 車頂是愛哭又愛隨路的我 On the bicycle, a kid likes to cry and follow (Grandpa). 踏過鹿埔村的田桁 Peddling through the farms and fields of Lou-bwo Village . 阿公踏著伊的三輪車 Grandpa peddles his 3-wheeled bicycle. 咱湊陣作夥經過松樹門 Together we pass Pine Tree Gate. 經過土地公踏過清水溝 Passing the God of Land, crossing a bridge over a small green irrigation stream. 坐在車頂望著阿公的肩胛頭 Sitting behind, facing Grandpa’s shoulder. 伊一步一步 踏著春風 Step by step, peddling with the spring wind. 笠兒掩遮日頭的赤炎 Shaded from the heat by a farmer’s hat. 鋤頭掘著孫兒的壓年紅包 Farmers all digging with a hoe in order to give their grandsons a good hong bao. 蔥兒高麗菜適在唱歌 Tsang ah (The spring onion) and go le tsai (cabbage) are singing, 唱著古早彼台舊RADIO的夢 Singing about a dream of that old radio. 擔單擔著你就緩緩兒行 Walk slowly when carrying the dan da (shoulder harness). 隨你的後壁永遠不知通驚 Following behind you, not yet knowing what it is to fear 有耳無嘴望著阿公的肩胛頭 I had ears but no mouth (was silent) facing grandpa’s shoulder. 咱一步一步 踏著希望 He peddles the bike step by step, peddling on hope. 戲棚頂布袋戲在彼在舞弄喇 Puppets are moving chaotically on stage. 廟口的獅兒頭猶原是未掙未動 The stone lions in front of the temple are still… still. 閒時就來亭兒腳行棋 Leisurely playing chess under a pavilion. 舉著旗子坐遊覽車來去旅行 Holding a flag, taking the tour bus. 舉著旗子坐遊覽車來去旅行 旗子舉著你就緩緩兒走 Bringing banners, please carefully walk slow. 旗子舉著你就緩緩兒走 Bringing banners, please carefully walk slow. 咱一步一步 踏著春風 Step by step, we’re peddling with the spring wind. Lyrics by Chris Lin English Translation by Chris Lin and Michael Loncar Song recorded by Windmill --

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