Instruments and vocals performed by Albert Wolfe

Album: Wo Bu Shi Dongxi 我不是东西

Story behind the Song

Lyrics and Chords

Verse 1

tiānkōng de xīngxing měilì

天空的星星美丽

The sky’s stars are beautiful

yuèliang dài wǒ shuō “ài nǐ”

月亮代我说爱你

The moon says “I love you” for me

tiānshǐ de chìbǎng wēnróu

天使的翅膀温柔

Angels wings are tender

xiàng wǒ hé nǐ shǒu qiān shǒu

像我和你手牵手

Like me and you holding hands

wǒ méiyǒu xīn de shuōfǎ

我没有新的说法

I don’t have any new ways of speaking

zhīdào kǒucái bù hǎo

知道口才不好

I know my eloquence isn’t good

zhǐ xiǎng tán zhēnxīn huà

只想谈真心话

I just want to say truth from my heart

suīshuō “chén cí làn diào”

虽说陈词滥调

Although it’s “clichéd”

Chorus

ràng nǐ kuàilè jiùshì wǒ de mùbiāo

让你快乐就是我的目标

To make you happy is my goal

ràng nǐ kuàilè jiù hǎo

让你快乐就好

If I can make you happy then that’s good

ràng wǒ kuàilè jiùshì nǐ de fùzuòyòng

让我快乐就是你的副作用

To make me happy is your side effect

yào nǐ wéichí wǒ de xīntiào

要你维持我的心跳

I need you to sustain my heartbeat

Verse 2

tiāntiān de mèng dōu tiánmì

天天的梦都甜蜜

Every day’s dreams are sweet

kàojìn de húdié shì nǐ

靠近的蝴蝶是你

The butterfly that gets close is you

yǎnshén ràng xīnlǐ hěn yǎng

眼神让心理很痒

Your eyes make my heart so itchy

xiàng wénzi yǎo wǒ jiānbǎng

像蚊子咬我肩膀

Like a mosquito biting my shoulder

qǐng yuánliàng huài de bǐyù

请原谅坏的比喻

Please forgive broken metaphors

wǒ bù gǎn zhuāng shīrén

我不敢装诗人

I don’t dare pretend to be a poet

bié děng “bái mǎ wángzǐ”

别等白马王子

Don’t wait for your “knight in shining armor”

wǒ zhàn zài nǐ shēnbiān

我站在你身边

I stand by your side

Bridge

céngjīng xúnzhǎo zìjǐ de xìngfú

曾经寻找自己的幸福

Once I sought my own happiness

zuìhòu méi jiéguǒ

最后没结果

In the end it was fruitless

xiànzài lǐjiě nàme qīngchu

现在理解那么清楚

Now I understand so clearly

zhèicì yào jiětuō

这次要解脱

I want to escape that kind

qù ba qù dào “wǔ hú sì hǎi”

去吧去到五湖四海

Go, go to “the ends of the earth”

zhǎo rén zhēnxī nǐ

找人珍惜你

Look for someone to cherish you

nǎlǐ dōu yǒu dànshì tāmen dōu

哪里都有但是他们都

They’re everywhere but they all

méiyǒu wǒ zhuānyī

没有我专一

Are not as devoted as I

Tag

zhǐyǒu nǐ wéichí wǒ de xīntiào

只有你维持我的心跳

Only you sustain my heartbeat

wǒ de kuàilè méi nǐ zhòngyào

我的快乐没你重要

My happiness isn’t as important as you

Vocals performed by Blue Panda

Instruments performed by Giant Panda

Additional vocals performed by Purple Panda, Giant Panda, Dancing Panda, Ponyo Panda, Native Panda

Album: Pandamonium

Lyrics

Verse 1

Sometimes you need someone to believe in
‘Cos you don’t believe in yourself
Sometimes you’re getting tired of getting nowhere
And you need to take a look around

‘Cos there are Pandas, who will pick you up
When you are tired they’ll be there for you
‘Cos they’re your teammates, who are on your side
They will lift you and pull you on through

So if you ever find you’re getting tackled
And games just pass your by
Just remember you’re a Panda
And hold your head up high

Chorus 1

Go Pandas, go Pandas, we play in shades of blue
We’re strong, we’re Pandas, but we don’t eat bamboo
If you’re ever slowing down and just can’t keep the pace
You’re a Panda, you can get back in the race

Interlude

(There’s a Panda inside everyone
You just have to look deep enough
Go on! Find your Panda)

Verse 2

Sometimes you’re treading water, short of breath
And find yourself starting to sink
Sometimes you’re feeling down, you’re feeling out
But you know you can come back from the brink

You’ve got to find the path of the Panda
It’s all laid out right in front of you

So if you ever find your forehand’s fading
And serves just won’t go in
Just remember you’re a Panda (come on!)
And find the strength to win

(Yeah!)

Chorus 2

Go Pandas, go Pandas, we’re few but we are good
A rare breed, we’re Pandas, but we are not endangered (no, no)
There’ll be winners’ dinners and gold medals for sure
‘Cos the Pandas will fight forever more

Chorus 3

Go Pandas, go Pandas, and do it for the team
Go Pandas, go Pandas, be the best you’ve ever been
If you look inside yourself you’ll see how good you really are
You’re a Panda, and Pandas will go far!

Coda

If you look inside yourself you’ll see how good you really are
You’re a Panda, Peizheng Panda, you’re a Panda and you can be a star!

Vocals, piano, bass, drums performed by Albert Wolfe

Guitars performed by Danny Calise

Album: Wo Bu Shi Dongxi 我不是东西

Story behind the Song

Lyrics and Chords

Verse 1

hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn

好久不见

Long time no see

tūrán xiǎngniàn

突然想念

Suddenly long to see you

hǎogǎn chūxiàn

好感出现

A good feeling appears

rúcǐ mírén

如此迷人

So charming

duō huā shíjiān

多花时间

Spend more time

duō jiàn jǐ miàn

多见几面

Meet more times

hái méi quèrèn

还没确认

Still haven’t confirmed

fǎngfú qíngrén

仿佛情人

Seems like we’re lovers

Pre Chorus 1

yǒu rén shuō kuài fāxiàn yìtú

有人说快发现意图

Some people say quickly discover intentions

wǒ gèrén shuō zán qù sànbù

我个人说咱去散步

Personally I say let’s go for a walk

bíerén shuō xiǎoxīn chīkuī

别人说小心吃亏

Others say be careful of suffering a loss

wǒ gèrén shuō

我个人说

Personally I say

Seize the day

Chorus

àimèi de guānxi

暧昧的关系

Ambiguous relationship

méi shénme wèntí

没什么问题

Nothing wrong with that

rúguǒ tài zhèngshì

如果太正式

If it’s too formal

jiù ràng wǒ jǐnzhāng

就让我紧张

I’ll feel nervous

bǐ péngyou hái duō

比朋友还多

More than friends

suīrán hái méi shuō

虽然还没说

Although we haven’t said it

zhǐ xiǎngshòu jīntiān

只享受今天

Just enjoy today

hǎo chàngkuài hǎo shuǎng

好畅快好爽

So carefree and cool

Verse 2

zuìjìn yǐlái

最近以来

Recently

huànxiǎng cúnzài

幻想存在

The fantasy survives

ruò bù biǎobái

若不表白

If we don’t express (our feelings)

jiù bù shuǎlài

就不耍赖

Then we can’t break an agreement

yìzhí qīdài

一直期待

Always looking forward (to something)

méiyǒu wúnài

没有无奈

No feeling of helplessness

bié shuō wēilái

别说未来

Don’t talk about the future

xīnshǎng xiànzài

欣赏现在

Appreciate now

Pre Chorus 2

yǒu rén shuō bié làngfèi gǎnqíng

有人说别浪费感情

Some people say don’t waste your emotions

wǒ gèrén shuō bié pòhuài shénmì

我个人说别破坏神秘

I personally say don’t ruin the mystery

biérén shuō róngyì bèi piàn

别人说容易被骗

Others say it’s easy to be tricked

dàn wǒ shuō “jìng guān qí biàn”

但我自己说静观其变

But I say “wait and see what changes”

Pre Chorus 3

yǒu rén shuō àimèi bù hǎo

有人说暧昧不好

Some people say ambiguity is bad

wǒ gèrén shuō bú nàme zāogāo

我个人说不那么糟糕

I personally say it’s really not that bad

biérén wèn huì zhèiyàng duō jiǔ

别人问会这杨多久

Others ask how long it will be like this

wǒ huídá hái néng rěnshòu

我回答还能忍受

I answer that I can still bear it

Music and Lyrics by Giant Panda

Vocals performed by Giant Panda and Dancing Panda

Instruments performed by Giant Panda

Album: Pandamonium

Lyrics

Verse 1

There’s a row of benches along the lake
A perfect place to take a break
A scenic spot that everyone adores

While the weeping willows chaperone
Parents don’t mind leaving kids alone
And dragonflies are zipping around in scores

But when the sun begins to set
The scene is not the same
Streetlights shine and shadows are cast
And the road deserves a new name

Chorus

Lovers’ Lane, where you can go
To let your feelings overflow
It’s the most romantic place for miles around

Lovers’ Lane, where they don’t mind
Leave your inhibitions all behind
If you’re looking for friends who simply cannot be found
Go down to Lovers’ Lane

Verse 2

Cuddling couples everywhere
Too engrossed to care if you stare
And frogs and crickets are crooning all around

A bunch of bats flying overhead
But they won’t tell a single word you’ve said
Their sonar’s picking up nothing but a smacking sound

You’ve found the perfect place to go
To pretend that you’re alone
The illusion of seclusion is a precious gift
And for now this bench is your own

Chorus 2

Lovers’ Lane, where you can go
To let your feelings overflow
It’s the most romantic place for miles around

Lovers’ Lane, where they don’t mind
Leave your inhibitions all behind
If you’re looking for friends who simply cannot be found

Chorus 3

Lovers’ Lane, where you’ll stay warm
And it’s better than in front of the dorm
It’s the hottest hangout spot to stay up late

Lovers’ Lane, where anything goes
As morning class attendance shows
It’s a verified venue to sure to woo your date

Vocals and instruments performed by Albert Wolfe

Album: Wind

Lyrics and Chords

Verse 1

Well I just won the Nobel Prize
And I just fixed the hole in the ozone layer
But you’ll never know and it’s no surprise
‘Cause you keep going on about your shoes, your nails, your hair

And that’s the way it always is
You would fail a friendship quiz
But let’s switch roles today
Now I finally get to say

Chorus 1

It’s all about me
And who I want to be
And where I want to go
And what I want to see

It’s not about you
And all that you’ve been through
I know you’ll never learn
So it’s finally my turn
It’s all about me

Verse 2

I’m afraid I’ve started to regret
How we met ten years ago and you haven’t stopped talking yet
You told me your life story, you’ve read me your whole blog
But you don’t know jack about me, didn’t even know I have a dog

Well I’ve finally had enough
Sorry if this is tough
Been as patient as I can
But starting now, new plan

Bridge

I’ve got some breaking news
I know it’s sad but true
‘Cause you think the whole wide world
Revolves around you

If the world’s a stage
You’re a spotlight hog
But now it’s your turn
To listen to my monologue

Chorus 2

It’s all about me
And who I want to be
And where I want to go
And what I want to see

It’s not about you
So whatcha gonna do?
I knew you’d never learn
So it’s finally my turn
It’s all about me

Lyrics by Albert Wolfe and Jason Kiger (小山)

Vocals and instruments performed by Albert Wolfe

Album: Wo Bu Shi Dongxi 我不是东西

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First live performance of the song on stage (October 2007) complete with a necessary “Ooohhh” mic check at the beginning and cracking voice at various dramatic times throughout. (Tudou link | Facebook link)

Lyrics and Chords

Verse 1

děng yí xià, wǒ huì qù nǐ de jiā

等一下我会去你的家

Hang on, I’m coming to your house

bú yào shēngqì, wǒ yào gēn nǐ shuōhuà

不要生气我要跟你说话

Don’t be mad, I want to speak with you

wǒ tài hòuhui wǒ méiyǒu gǎnjī nǐ

我太后悔我没有感激你

I really regret that I didn’t appreciate you

nàme xiànzài bù néng yuánliàng zìjǐ

那么现在不能原谅自己

And now I can’t forgive myself

zhè shì wéiyī de jìhuì

这是唯一的机会

This is the only chance

ràng nǐ tīng qīngchu

让你听清楚

To make you hear clearly

Chorus

wǒ ài nǐ, xūyào nǐ

我爱你需要你

I love you, I need you

zhīdao wǒ bú shì dōngxi

知道我不是东西

I know I’m nothing

nǐ bú zài wǒ tài gūdú

你不在我太孤独

You’re not here I’m so lonely

yìzhí wèi nǐ zài kū

一直为你在哭

I’ve always been crying for you

wǒ ài nǐ, xūyào nǐ

我爱你需要你

I love you, I need you

zhīdao nǐ zhēnshì měilì

知道你真是美丽

I know you’re truly beautiful

wǒ dàshēng jiào

我大声叫

I shout out loud

wǒ shòu bù liǎo

我受不了

I can’t bear it

You are everything to me

Verse 2

wǒ yǐwéi wǒ hěn xǐhuan dúlì

我以为我很喜欢独立

I thought I would really like independence

dàn méiyǒu nǐ de zìyóu wú yìyì

但没有你的自由无意义

But freedom without you is meaningless

zhè shì wéiyī de jìhuì

这是唯一的机会

This is the only chance

ràng nǐ tīng qīngchu

让你听清楚

To make you hear clearly

Bridge

wǒ chéngrèn le wǒ fàn le dà cuòwù

我承认了我犯了大错误

I admit I made a big mistake

wǒ méiyǒu shuō, dàn xiànzài huì míbǔ

我没有说,但现在会弥补

I never said it, but now I can make up for it

Vocals and instruments performed by Albert Wolfe

Album: Wind

Lyrics and Chords

Verse 1

Walking alone with the wind on my face,
It’s only in dreams that I’ve been to this place.
Now as I blink in the light of the sun,
My only words are “thank you,”
My only words are “thank you,”
For all that you’ve done.

Chorus

And if this is the end, if tomorrow I die,
I’ll walk on the wind through the sapphire sky,
The laughter and tears and what happened before,
You don’t owe me anything more.

Verse 2

Watching the rain pouring down from the sky,
Your hand in mine, there’s no question of why.
Now as we gaze at our favorite star,
My only words are “thank you,”
My only words are “thank you,”
For all that you are.

Verse 3

Sitting on sand with the mist and the sea,
Remembering the moments when you were with me.
Now as the moon passes slowly above,
My only words are “thank you,”
My only words are “thank you.”

Lyrics by Surfer Panda

Vocals and instruments performed by Blue Panda

Additional back up vocals by Giant Panda

Album: Pandamonium

Lyrics

Verse 1

Sitting at home all alone
Didn’t know there was a world outside
Finally got my act together
And got myself a ride

She was my dream come true
Though she wasn’t too pretty
But what can a guy expect
With a hand-me-down from Teddi?

Chorus

Rolling away on two wheels
In my basket is a full load
It will change your whole world
Cruising down the open road

Verse 2

My sidekick, my best girl
She thought she was the best kind
Got distracted by a champagne beauty
And left my old girl behind

A pinky dream, tall and sleek
How had I lived before?
The slightest push and we’d excel
Over the roads we’d soar

But the jealousy, the rivalry
The battles for a parking space
Then I realized that every girl
Fits a very special place

Verse 3

My old girl, trusted and true
She’s always got my back
Fill up her big red basket
With a tennis racket and a knapsack

My new girl, the smoothest ride
She is a passenger’s dream
And now my girls are best friends
And the three of us a perfect team

Lulu and Champagne

Vocals, piano, drums performed by Giant Panda

Hands, vocals performed by Blue Panda

Album: Pandamonium

Lyrics

A little quest, a little mission
A little reason to go out
A little task to mai some dongxi
Now everybody give a shout

And if I never come back home
Then you’ll know for sure I’ve died
Call my mother on the phone
And tell her at least I tried to not die but I failed

Vocals and instruments performed by Giant Panda

Album: Pandamonium

Lyrics

Verse 1

Do you hear the tennis courts calling

Beckoning us to come play?

They’re saying, “Nobody lives forever And all we’re guaranteed is today”

So what will we do? It’s up to you

Verse 2

Do you hear the tables calling

Beckoning us to ping pong?

They’re saying, “If a game feels so right

Then how could it ever be wrong?”

So what will we do? It’s up to you

Chorus

Our path is set, our choice is clear

We’ve got to answer the call

Sure I could go on my own

But you’re better than playing the wall

So push your work away Let’s seize the day

Verse 3

Do you hear the astroturf calling

Beckoning us to come kick?

It’s saying “Don’t be afraid to tackle or dive

Just because I’m made out of plastic.”

So what will we do? It’s up to you

Verse 4

Do you hear the Frisbee calling

Beckoning us to come throw?

It’s saying, “Don’t wait for Ultimate Thursday

Follow your heart and let’s go.”

So what will we do? It’s up to you

Chorus 2

Our path is set, our choice is clear

We’ve got to answer the call

Sure I could go on my own

But you’ll pick me up when I fall

So push your work away

Let’s seize the day

Verse 5

Do you hear the swimming pool calling

Beckoning us to come swim?

It’s saying, “Being dry’s overrated

There goes Will, you can ask him”

So what will we do? It’s up to you

Verse 6

Do you hear the bicycles calling

Beckoning us to come ride?

Even though it’s not a real sport

It’s better than staying inside

So what will we do? It’s up to you

Chorus 3

Our path is set, our choice is clear

We’ve got to answer the call

Sure I could go on my own

But together we’ll have a ball

Our path is set, our choice is clear

We’ve got to answer the call

Sure I could go on my own

But together we can do it all

So throw your work away

Let’s seize the day