Pinyin Lyrics, English Lyrics (Translation), Info/About, Background Story, Covers & Versions, Chords, Video, and Streaming Links/mp3 of Affinities of This Life今生缘(Jin Sheng Yuan) By Chuan Zi川子
Info/About “Affinities of This Life”
| Song Name | Affinities of This Life今生缘(Jin Sheng Yuan) |
| Artist | Chuan Zi川子 |
| Lyricist | Chuan Zi |
| Composer | Chuan Zi |
| Released | 2009 |
| Genre | Folk Song |
| Language | Mandarin |
Background Story of “Affinities of This Life”
This song was released on February 1, 2009, and has become one of the most popular tracks by Chuan Zi川子. Since its release, it has been widely covered by other artists and has gone viral on TikTok and other social media platforms.
Story
The song originally spread online in the form of a Flash animation. The animation tells the story of a group of friends who drank, fought, and acted recklessly together, only to later be hurt by enemies and scattered apart. In the end, only the protagonist, Chuanzi, still remembers their past friendship and is willing to go to great lengths for his friends once again. This is a song about the bonds of friendship, filled with nostalgia for the past and a deep appreciation for camaraderie. Its moving melody makes it a tribute to youth.
Trending on English Internet
Since May 2024, Jin Sheng Yuan (Affinities of This Life) has become a “hot favorite” on overseas social media platforms, with netizens of different ethnicities enthusiastically imitating and performing it. The song’s viral popularity began when a user named “itz_ahjee” posted a short video featuring a snippet of Chuanzi’s original song with English subtitles, sparking curiosity and discussion among foreign audiences. The video garnered 80,000 likes and over 2 million views on TikTok.
Later, user “andrewemily16” uploaded a video using Jin Sheng Yuan as background music, delivering an emotionally charged performance that further accelerated the song’s spread. This led to a wave of imitation and creative reinterpretations by foreign netizens, with multiple videos surpassing millions of views and cumulative playback nearing 100 million.
Lyrics in Pinyin/Mandarin/English of “Affinities of This Life”
wǒ men jīn shēng yǒu yuán zài lù shàng
我们今生有缘在路上
We are fated to walk this life’s path together
zhǐ yào wǒ men bǐ cǐ yǒng bù wàng
只要我们彼此永不忘
As long as we never forget each other
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
bié zài hu nà yī xiē yōu hé shāng
别在乎那一些忧和伤
Don’t dwell on those sorrows and pains
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
bié zài hu nà yī xiē yōu hé shāng
别在乎那一些忧和伤
Don’t dwell on those sorrows and pains
wǒ men jīn shēng zhù dìng shì cāng sāng
我们今生注定是沧桑
Our lives are destined to be full of hardships
kū zhe lái yào xiào zhe zǒu guò ya
哭着来要笑着走过呀
We came crying but must walk through laughing
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
wǒ men jīn shēng xiōng dì qíng yì cháng
我们今生兄弟情谊长
Our brotherly bond in this life is everlasting
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
wǒ men jīn shēng xiōng dì qíng yì cháng
我们今生兄弟情谊长
Our brotherly bond in this life is everlasting
wǒ men jīn shēng yǒu yuán zài lù shàng
我们今生有缘在路上
We are fated to walk this life’s path together
zhǐ yào wǒ men bǐ cǐ yǒng bù wàng
只要我们彼此永不忘
As long as we never forget each other
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
bié zài hu nà yī xiē yōu hé shāng
别在乎那一些忧和伤
Don’t dwell on those sorrows and pains
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
bié zài hu nà yī xiē yōu hé shāng
别在乎那一些忧和伤
Don’t dwell on those sorrows and pains
wǒ men jīn shēng jiù xiàng mèng yī chǎng
我们今生就像梦一场
Our life is just like a dream
yǒu nǐ péi hē zuì le yòu hé fáng
有你陪喝醉了又何妨
With you by my side, what does it matter if we get drunk
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
fán chén guò hòu zhōng liǎo wú qiān guà
凡尘过后终了无牵挂
When this mortal life ends, we’ll be free of attachments
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
fán chén guò hòu zhōng liǎo wú qiān guà
凡尘过后终了无牵挂
When this mortal life ends, we’ll be free of attachments
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
fán chén guò hòu zhōng liǎo wú qiān guà
凡尘过后终了无牵挂
When this mortal life ends, we’ll be free of attachments
wǒ men jīn shēng jiù xiàng mèng yī chǎng
我们今生就像梦一场
Our life is just like a dream
yǒu nǐ péi hē zuì le yòu hé fáng
有你陪喝醉了又何妨
With you by my side, what does it matter if we get drunk
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
fán chén guò hòu zhōng liǎo wú qiān guà
凡尘过后终了无牵挂
When this mortal life ends, we’ll be free of attachments
wǒ men jīn shēng jiù xiàng mèng yī chǎng
我们今生就像梦一场
Our life is just like a dream
yǒu nǐ péi hē zuì le yòu hé fáng
有你陪喝醉了又何妨
With you by my side, what does it matter if we get drunk
péng you ya ràng wǒ men yì qǐ láo láo míng jì ya
朋友啊让我们一起牢牢铭记呀
Oh friends, let us firmly remember together
fán chén guò hòu zhōng liǎo wú qiān guà
凡尘过后终了无牵挂
When this mortal life ends, we’ll be free of attachments
Covers & Versions of “Affinities of This Life”
Audio Version
English sub version
MV Version
Cover by Wang San王三
Duet version with Xu Ri Yang Gang旭日阳刚
Cover by KARTIKA WANG
Live performance in 2010
Cover by Wang San王三 (Live)
Compilation of trending covers by foreigners
Live performance with 旭日阳刚
Vietsub version
Remix
Chords of “Affinities of This Life”
https://www.guitarworld.com.cn/pu/q41778
Streaming Links of “Affinities of This Life”
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