At this critical time for the nation to fight against SARS-CoV-2 epidemic, Wang Dun, a student from West China Hospital (eight-year program) was invited by the Sichuan Medical Exchange & Promotion Association (SCIMEA) to compose a song entitled Heroes In White. SCIMEA also produced a MV to cheer and encourage all the people in the country, especially the medical workers in the front line.
"At the most important moment of the epidemic combat, I wanted to write a song that represents all the medical students at Sichuan University from the perspective of a medical student, and express our heartfelt gratitude and respect to all medical seniors and frontline medical staff," says Wang Dun, the composer, as regards his inspiration of the song composition.
Lyrics
Lyrics: Dun Dun
Composer: Dun Dun
Arranger: Jurrivh x Syndrome
Remix: Dun Dun
Weak and sick when I was a kid, I often went to the hospital to see people in white coat
My mother would tell me I can stop worrying, even if it is serious
They are angels who will save our lives
Out of paranoia or childhood dreams, I don’t know
But I imagined I would make it happen when no one is afraid of getting sick
I've been studying hard at all times
Simply with the goal to fulfill the dream rooted in my heart
I comfort myself from time to time
It’s about reward over time, not about lottery
The day finally comes
When I found
Over these years
Every effort I had made
Helped the blooming of the seeds I had planted
Some people once asked why I chose this path
Maybe it was the instruction of the angel, or the mission entrusted to me by the white coat
Never considering myself anyone great
I just want to have angel wings to protect you, and tell you, “Don’t be afraid”
Don’t leave home at this moment, for the wind is too strong
Why are you so far away from home
Angles in white
Heroes in white
Don’t leave home at this moment, for the wind is too strong
Why are you so far away from home
Angles in white
Heroes in white
The 2020 Chinese New Year is shadowed by unexpected fears
When warm wishes and every kiss is blocked by N95 masks
No one dares to leave home
Everyone is scared, except these angels
Whose children, whose parents and whose family are you
Farewell to parents at the banquet of New Year's Eve
Don't worry. I will be back home soon
Tell your girl you are sorry for not staying with her
cause more people need your protection
You strode out like soldiers with guns
And arrived at the silent frontier
To heal this land of wounds
Thank you for bringing light to the darkness
I’m sorry for my incapability at this moment
But hope one day I can be as qualified as you
No more fear and sickness with your presence
Dawn is waiting for us after the long night
You are my example to guide me forward
No sentimental expressions, but with a simple hope that you will return in triumph and safety
Don’t leave home at this moment, for the wind is too strong
Why are you so far away from home
Angles in white
Heroes in white
Don’t leave home at this moment, for the wind is too strong
Why are you so far away from home
Angles in white
Heroes in white
When you stride out, who will guard your back
The aroma scattered on earth cannot hide the odor of the ugly heart
Have you ever regretted
Or frowned when watching prickling news
But well aware of lives entrusted in your hands and mission put on your shoulders, you can’t retreat
Sincere hearts are hurt again and again
And vows gradually become in vain
Open your arms to all beings
The heart of innocence will always be there
Love can't serve as an armor, but rather, it even costs
Love will be penetrated by a sharp blade, and arms are wet with tears
I can cure the disease, but who can cure my heart?
I am abandoned by the mass while defending them
Fighting alone on the highlands
I shut my mouth out of resentment
Otherwise there would have been deafening outcry
Fortunately you're here
And people like you in the future.
Don’t leave home at this moment, for the wind is too strong
Why are you so far away from home
Angles in white
Heroes in white
Don’t leave home at this moment, for the wind is too strong
Why are you so far away from home
Angles in white
Heroes in white
Wang Dun, a university student in Grade 2017 in West China Hospital, Sichuan University (eight-year program). 182 cm tall, this handsome young man from Beijing has a passion for music. He has composed more than 30 songs in his spare time since high school.
In 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 broke out in Wuhan, China. The rampant epidemic shadows the whole country, and many people are stuck at home suffering from fear and worries about death from the epidemic. Facing a war without gunpowder, a high-risk war against unknown new viruses to compete for time and life, groups of "white soldiers" have become the main force of this war. Facing a high risk of infection and lack of medical supplies, they rushed to the battlefield frontline at Spring Festival, a time for family reunion.
On February 9th, according to the press conference held by the State Council's joint prevention and control mechanism against SARS-CoV-2 epidemic, since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, the National Health Commission has dispatched a total of 11,921 medical personnel from across the country to assist Hubei.
One region's plight arouses the attention and support from all over the country. Medical teams across the country went to the "battlefield" without any hesitation, and the "Sichuan Army" also quickly responded to the call by gathering many times to assist Wuhan in the battlefield. As of February 11th, 2020, Sichuan Province has sent six batches of medical aid teams to Wuhan, and a total of 919 people have engaged themselves in the front line of the epidemic.
The chilly winter will finally be gone,
The bright sun will eventually illuminate the land.
You’re fighting a great fight, angels in white!
We wish you a safe return in triumph!
