That’s why I love you, and you are my everything in this world.’

‘ Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, and loving you was not in my control.

Infographic: You Are My Everything And All More Than That.

The song is an ode to Olympic spirit – peace, friendship and unity, calling for togetherness, co-operation and hope. Long-time collaborators Zhang Heping and Shu Nan believe ‘Forever You and Me’ reflects the traditional Chinese philosophy of “the ultimate truth shall be of ultimate simplicity”. I’m so thrilled this song has brought together Lei Jia, Andrea Bocelli and Lang Lang to work together, making it a musical gift to Beijing Winter Olympics. I’ve been thinking, how can I unfold our story and embrace the world? My answer was to combine national and international in my composing. Beijing became the first city in history to hold the Games in two seasons.

I believe the song will stay in the hearts of people around the globe.”Ĭomposer Shu Nan explained, “China has changed a lot in the past a decade or so. We’d love to share our passion for the sports of snow and ice with everyone in the world. The melody is warm and touching, the lyrics evoke Chinese culture. It also calls out an image of Beijing as world’s first dual Olympic city. Lei Jia noted, “To me ‘Forever You and Me’ is an echo or recollection of Beijing Summer Olympics 14 years ago. It is a pleasure to work with them to present a musical gift to the Winter Games.” Andrea and I have worked together on many musical works before and Lei Jia has also been a good friend of mine for many years.

I hope it brings people together around the world through its wonderful harmonies and uplifting message. Lang Lang added, “The song is very beautifully written which strikes a chord with my heart. It was an honor to be able to give my modest contribution to the most grand sports event on earth.” “A musical gift to the Winter Games” As an artist, I believe it is my responsibility to be able to speak to everyone’s heart.

Fourteen years ago, in 2008, Beijing presented the Summer Olympics and is staging the Winter Olympics this year – becoming the first city in the world to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.Īndrea Bocelli said, “It is a great joy for me to collaborate with two extraordinary Chinese artists – the soprano Lei Jia (who was a happy surprise for me) and the pianist Lang Lang: a dear friend, with whom making music is always a moment of great artistic enhancement.

Always you and me forever