Qiang Qiang......

To extract from SHEA, 17th Aug news, translated by Cmiley:

Ella bought the pakistanian dog near the end 2003 - When she first bought it, she noticed it didn't walk regularly, SHE jokingly nicknamed it [Falling Chain], then discovered Qiang Qiang was actually a female, because internally had more male hormones, it caused the dog to be both male & female, also causing the dog to be more weak and easily ill. So Ella named is "Qiang Qiang", with the same sound when spoken to be "Strong Strong", hoping it's health will be stronger.

Because the hormones were out of balance, the veterinarian suggested Qiang Qiang should perform a vasectomy. It had 2 surgeries previously, but this time it had an anesthetic allergice reaction; and couldn't wake up from the surgery table. On that day's afternoon Ella had to go to Hong Kong for work, and drop by the Hospital to see Qiang Qiang the last time......had tears all the way to the airport.

On the plane and in the work car, completed the song [Qiang Qiang] in her note book in tears...



Such a touching song...

The lyrics and especially the melody for the chorus...It's full of sorrow yet heart-warming at the same time... The words are very simple, yet portrayed the love and memories of the dog so well... You can really detect the sadness in Ella's voice when she's singing, especially chorus portion... And her voice is really really good in this song. Very clear, very Melanchonic.

I fell in love with the song the first time I listened to it. Love it even more when I saw the MV... A tear-jerker for me...

And I believed the main reason I'm so touched by this song is due to what I've been doing all these while... for the past 9 months - taking care of dogs. The bonding you build up, the times you spent together with this "friend" is really indescribable...

I've only been together with my dog for less than 9 months and there's such a strong bond attached already. Ella's been together with Qiang Qiang for 3 years... It's like I can totally relate to her feeling of loss...

All the profits made from this EP will be donated to animal charities... don't know if this EP will make it way to Singapore. If it does I'll definitely support - very meaningful song.

Hope you are happy in the heavens...Qiang Qiang.