G.E.M. : 平凡天使 (Angels)

Not long after the start of 2020, Covid-19 raged through the world, taking the lives of millions and leaving others wondering: when will it all end? Gloria Tang, better known by her stage name G.E.M., released a heartwarming music video at the beginning of the year, titled “Angles”. It pays tribute to the medical workers battling the virus on the frontlines, as well as highlights several acts of kindness from strangers in the community. G.E.M. was inspired to write this song after reading about a man who deposited a box of face masks at a police station in Anhui Province. He wanted his contribution to be anonymous, hence he fled before the policemen could chase him down to thank him personally. Nevertheless, they saluted him from a distance, expressing their heartfelt gratitude. I was first introduced to this song when my teacher played it during Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP). I was deeply moved by its profound lyrics, especially this line “当你祈祷能看见奇迹，你是否相信，答案就是你” which translates to “when you pray for a miracle, do you believe that the answer is you?” When the whole world is caught up with finding a cure for Covid-19, it is easy to overlook the little things in life, like the sacrifices of the healthcare workers. G.E.M.’s music video includes scenes of members of the public stepping up to contribute during this challenging period. There was one scene that tugged at my heartstrings, in which a young girl and her father were visiting the hospital where her mother worked. The girl’s mother had not been home in weeks, choosing to sacrifice her free time for her patients. When the girl saw her mother, she broke down and held her arms out for a ‘flying hug’. Her mother returned the gesture from a distance, as she was not able to come into close contact with her. Afterwards, the girl left a bowl of food on the ground, which her mother picked up after she left. This song is one of my favourites because of the message behind it. It reminds us to give thanks for what we have and give back to the community. We can be a blessing to others simply by offering a kind word or a handwritten note. I highly recommend you to listen to this song, which is a source of encouragement and comfort during this difficult period of time. Sources: https://mustsharenews.com/gem-tribute-coronavirus/ https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/wuhan-virus-gems-tear-jerking-music-video-real-life-common-heroes-sends-netizens YouTube link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xQLlNftXQ Tan Ting Xuan 1 Unity