ebookland Chapter 218 The unknown person
Chapter 218 The unknown person
Chapter 218 The Nameless Ones
Zhao Xiaoman is a senior high school student who will soon be taking the college entrance examination. In the intense review life of her senior year, every spare moment is especially precious.
One night, after a long day of studying, Zhao Xiaoman leaned back in her chair, exhausted. She casually opened a music platform, hoping to find a song to relieve her stress. The melody of "The Nameless" flowed into her ears without warning, instantly striking her heart, which had been adrift in a sea of questions for so long.
"The city lights at dawn"
There are always halos that eventually fall.
Imitators one after another,
Nobody cares about the role.
Whom do you choose to admire?
Whom should I blame?
Upon first hearing these words, Zhao Xiaoman envisioned the busy, bustling figures of city dwellers. In this vibrant metropolis, people with dreams come here every day, trying to find their place under the lights of dawn.
But reality is harsh. Many people, like imitators, lose their way in the pursuit of others' success and become forgotten figures. This reminds Zhao Xiaoman of the fiercely competitive college entrance examination, where countless candidates imitate so-called "successful learning models," but how many truly stand out?
We often feel lost, unsure of who to look up to, or whether to resent the fierce competition. In reality, it all depends on our own choices.
"Pretending to be enthusiastically indifferent,
The shackles that pretend to be freedom
What did you ultimately become?
These lyrics sent a shiver down Zhao Xiaoman's spine. Senior year of high school seemed full of enthusiasm, with classmates striving for the college entrance exam, but beneath this facade of passion, she often felt a deep sense of neglect.
Everyone is immersed in their own world of learning, with no time to care about others. As for freedom, it is a luxury for us, bound by mountains of homework and frequent exams, as if wearing invisible shackles.
Zhao Xiaoman kept asking herself, what would she become in the end in this kind of life? Would she be crushed by the pressure, or would she break free from her cocoon and transform into a butterfly?
"Burning magnificent fireworks,"
One bloom is enough.
What do you want?
When she sang this line, Zhao Xiaoman's heart was filled with a strong emotion. Isn't the college entrance examination like a journey of burning oneself out? We bury ourselves in our studies day and night, all for the sake of shining our own light at that moment of the college entrance examination.
One brilliant performance is enough to make our youth worthwhile, so why ask for more? Even if the process is full of hardships, as long as we can perform at our best in the exam, all the effort is worthwhile.
"Nameless people,
who I am,
Forgot someone?
It doesn't matter.
Who didn't risk their life?
"Towards the end of life"
These lyrics struck a chord deep within Zhao Xiaoman's heart. In the vast army of students taking the college entrance exam, we are all unknown; no one knows what the future holds. We come from different families and have different backgrounds, but at this moment, we are all striving desperately for the same goal.
Sometimes, Zhao Xiaoman would doubt herself because of the fluctuations in her grades, and even forget her initial dream. But after hearing this song, she understood that no matter who she was or what the outcome was, as long as she gave it her all, she would have no regrets. The meaning of life lies not in the final achievement, but in the process of striving.
"Maybe you're exhausted and disheveled."
Perhaps a humble and unproductive life...
Perhaps it will never become...
"Your Glory"
These lyrics express her deepest fears and anxieties. Senior year of high school is truly exhausting; she often racks her brains over a math problem late into the night, only to have to get up early the next day to memorize vocabulary.
Zhao Xiaoman feared that she would give her all but end up with nothing, living a life of mediocrity. Seeing her classmates with excellent grades, she often felt that she could never reach their level.
But at the same time, she also knew clearly that she couldn't give up because of fear. Everyone has their own life path. Maybe I can't become the shining star in other people's eyes, but I can strive to become my own pride.
"Keep chasing,"
Whose glory isn't accompanied by tears?
Maybe you're exhausted and disheveled.
Perhaps a humble and unproductive life...
Aren't we all born the same?
"Even if you call me a nobody,"
The song's final lyrics gave Zhao Xiaoman boundless strength. Indeed, glory is always accompanied by tears and sweat. No one succeeds easily; on the road to pursuing dreams, we all experience setbacks and failures.
Even if we ultimately achieve nothing in our lives, at least we tried and strived. We are all born equal and have the right to pursue our dreams. Even an unknown person can have a wonderful life of their own.
After listening to the song, Zhao Xiaoman was deeply moved and remained so for a long time. In this brief moment of leisure, the song was like a close friend, expressing her inner confusion, fear, struggle, and hope.
It made her realize that she wasn't fighting alone in the battle of the college entrance examination; countless unknowns were also striving for their dreams. No matter how difficult the road ahead, she would, like the song says, give it her all, burn herself out, and shine with her own light.
Even if I end up as an unknown person, I will have no regrets, because I have bravely pursued my dream.
After that, whenever I felt tired and lost while studying, I would think of this song. It was like a battle song, inspiring me to keep moving forward.
During those years of preparing for exams, "The Unknown" became a source of comfort and motivation, accompanying me through an unforgettable journey of youth.
This is just one small scene. This song has inspired many students preparing for exams and has become their true battle song!
PS: Original singer of "The Nameless" is Chen Xueyan; lyrics and music are by Tang Hanxiao.