Xiao Qingfeng walked onto the stage as instructed, his usual sunny smile replaced by a serious expression.
Soon, information about the song Xiao Qingfeng was going to sing appeared on the big screen.
"seabed"
Lyrics by: Xiao Qingfeng
Composer: Xiao Qingfeng
Singer: Xiao Qingfeng
The audience consisted mostly of celebrities from various fields, as well as many genuine sufferers of depression, all wondering how Xiao Qingfeng would interpret the song.
Because this gala was held with the support of the Douyin platform, Douyin had the right to broadcast the entire event live.
Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Xiao Qingfeng walked to the piano and slowly sat down!
Immediately, Xiao Qingfeng's hands began to dance on the piano keys.
In an instant, an indescribable atmosphere of oppression filled the entire venue.
As the music reached a certain point, Xiao Qingfeng's deep voice slowly spread out.
Scattered moonlight pierced through the clouds.
[Avoiding the crowd]
【Scales spread across the sea】
【The waves wet her white dress】
[Trying to push you back]
Xiao Qingfeng's voice was deeper than ever before, and the moment he spoke, it was almost suffocating.
The previous piano music created a repressive atmosphere, and Xiao Qingfeng's voice amplified this repressive atmosphere even further.
"The waves soaked your white dress and tried to push you back. It feels like the girl was about to commit suicide, and the waves were saving her?"
"I feel the same way. If that's really the case, then Xiao Qingfeng's lyrics are absolutely brilliant!"
"Suicide is such a terrifying word. It makes me feel inexplicably helpless and suffocated!"
Many viewers in the live stream and those at the venue understood the meaning behind Xiao Qingfeng's lyrics.
Han Hong was sitting in the first row, her eyes fixed on Xiao Qingfeng on the stage.
Putting aside the lyrics and melody, the emotions and mood that Xiao Qingfeng expressed at this moment undoubtedly revealed the loneliness and helplessness in the heart of a person with depression.
The waves sing a lullaby.
[Delusion to Warm You]
Listen to the depths of the sea.
Whose lament is guiding us?
The soul sinks into silence.
No one will wake you up.
Xiao Qingfeng's singing grew increasingly deep, as if he wanted to pour out all his pain and confusion.
Every lyric is like a needle, pricking the softest part of the listener's heart.
"When your soul sinks into silence, and no one wakes you, does that mean death?"
"Oh my god, I can't listen to this anymore. How could Xiao Qingfeng write such a terrible song?"
The audience at the scene and the viewers in the live broadcast room all felt their scalps tingle when they heard this.
Even though Xiao Qingfeng's lyrics are quite subtle, a little deeper thought reveals the meaning behind them.
When the soul returns to silence, life perishes. Does this solve all troubles?
Some viewers couldn't help but ask a question in the live stream!
At this moment, everyone felt incredibly depressed. This was supposed to be a charity gala to show care for people with depression, but Xiao Qingfeng's song made everyone feel almost depressed.
"Is Xiao Qingfeng trying to make people with depression even more depressed?"
"Exactly! Even I, a normal person, almost became depressed after hearing this. Wouldn't it worsen the condition of people with depression?"
At this moment, some netizens in the live stream have already begun to express their dissatisfaction with Xiao Qingfeng's performance tonight.
But the next moment, a netizen with the username "I am not depressed" posted a comment.
"Perhaps Xiao Qingfeng wanted more people to understand the true inner world of people with depression!"
Once this comment was posted, many netizens who had been complaining earlier suddenly realized what was going on.
The purpose of this charity gala was to encourage more people to care for people with depression.
But many people just think that such charity galas are about donating money and goods, and just going through the motions.
However, they overlooked one problem: the real suffering of people with depression comes from their inner helplessness and gloom.
Only by letting more people experience just how terrifying helplessness and despair can we truly raise public awareness of the importance of treating people with depression.
Xiao Qingfeng may have wanted listeners to enter the inner world of people with depression through his songs, and to truly feel that repression and pain.
As soon as the comment "I don't have depression" was posted, those who had previously complained and expressed dissatisfaction fell into deep regret and self-blame.
"How could I be so foolish as to not have thought of this and even wrongly accused Xiao Qingfeng."
"Yes, I was too impulsive. I only saw the surface repression and failed to understand Xiao Qingfeng's good intentions."
Many netizens expressed regret for their blind self-blame in their comments.
Some people even began to reflect on their usual attitudes toward people with depression, wondering if they were as lacking in understanding and patience as they were tonight.
“I feel really ashamed that I questioned Xiao Qingfeng’s original intentions just because of my momentary discomfort. I should apologize to him.”
"It was my fault. I didn't think things through before making those negative comments."
"Xiao Qingfeng used such a profound way to let us experience the world of people with depression, but I misunderstood him. I am sorry for his efforts," one netizen said regretfully.
At this moment, an atmosphere of self-reflection filled the live broadcast room, and everyone felt extremely guilty for their impulsiveness and misunderstanding.
But I also tried harder to understand the spiritual world depicted in Xiao Qingfeng's song.
On stage, Xiao Qingfeng's singing continued, and suddenly his voice rose a few decibels!
Do you like the salty smell of the sea breeze?
[Walking on the wet gravel]
You said people's ashes should be scattered at sea.
You ask me where I'll go if I miss you?
Does anyone love you?
Can the world cease to exist?
Always putting on a smile for indifferent people
The people on the shore all wore expressions of indifference.
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Upon hearing this, many people began to cover their mouths and cry, and many seemed to have truly fallen into that state of loneliness, helplessness, and despair.
"You like the salty smell of the sea breeze and the feeling of walking on wet sand"—this might be expressing how people with depression are trying to find a corner where they can find inner peace.
The line, "You say people's ashes should be scattered into the sea, you ask me where my longing will go," reflects the confusion of people with depression about life, death, and the fate of their emotions in extreme pain.
"Is there anyone who loves you? Can the world stop?" This question directly expresses their longing for love and their questioning of this indifferent world. They yearn to be cared for, yet feel that the world is always heartless.
The line, "Always forcing a smile at indifferent people, while the faces of those on the shore are all indifferent," reveals that people with depression have to put on a brave face when faced with the indifference and lack of understanding from the outside world, and the indifference of those around them makes them feel even more lonely and helpless.
It must be said that everyone present was moved by Xiao Qingfeng's song, which truly portrayed the inner situation and helplessness of people with depression.
The suffering of people with depression comes not only from their own difficulties, but also from the indifference and alienation of the outside world.
This is precisely why we should pay attention to and care for patients with depression.
Even if we can't help them, we should at least refrain from harming them.
Only then did the other singers at the scene truly understand the brilliance of Xiao Qingfeng's song and its extraordinary significance.
But only Han Hong knew that the impact of this song went far beyond that, because now the song is sung for ordinary people, allowing them to experience the inner world of people with depression.
The next song is truly dedicated to those suffering from depression!
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