These Singing Monks MOVE The Audience To Tears | China's Got Talent 2011 中国达人秀

[@healthywisdomseries616]

For those who were wondering about the stories behind the monks: the one on the left was asked why he kept his eyes closed while singing and he replied that he was remembering his mom standing at the door the day he was leaving his home. She stood there and bid him farewell for a fair distance. The monk in the middle shared that his family has no idea he has become a monk. The female judge asked if they would like to send a message to their family through this nationally televised show so they each expressed their love to their moms and longing for home. Hope this helps put things into perspective!

[@yusufchui5934]

This helps, thanks.

[@xaviandres743]

Thanks HWS,as ‘m medical translator,Arabic-native I enjoyed the rythme of the songs and I felt them deeply.true stories of the guys is inspiring.I understood they are talking about kindness of Moms and dads.thank u for the translation.

[@marcellinechoisne5627]

thank you so much! :)

[@MsTJPink]

Thank you for sharing the meaning. It was so beautiful! I wished for a translation. I appreciate your effort here.

[@amopotato7953]

Thank you very much.

[@siondavidrai7479]

The lyrics of this song in english: "The thread in the hands of a loving mother, a wanderer's clothes, the seams are tight as he departs, in fear that he goes away for a long time...the grass can never repay, warmth the sun provides, the grass can never repay, warmth the sun provides.....the threads in the hands of a loving mother, a wanderer's clothes, the seams are tight as he departs, in fear that he goes away for a long time, the grass can never repay, warmth the sun provides, the grass can never repay, warmth the sun provides"

[@Suelorie]

thank you for telling the story -beautiful song

[@SEUnlimited4444]

Thank you Sir!

[@BillSmith-kl7sb]

Wow Thanks for this :)

[@themodernpotato8980]

Yeah English sub titles are also available (not auto-generated) if you guys want to listen to the comments made by the judges.

[@sandybeach7487]

@@themodernpotato8980 Thank you Modern Potato 🥔, that was a good suggestion to activate the English closed caption.

[@steveb1972]

I made a big mistake and turned on the English subtitles. Watching those young men at the start was amazing and I was weeping so much with tears rolling down my cheeks hearing their stories about home . Bless their dear hearts.

[@avidnapper8727]

Im glad I wasn't the only one. I was already crying and then I saw the lyrics someone translated in the comments😭

[@matildasummers7835]

Even though I can't understand the language in feel to soul in the music. Very emotional. So good.

[@kellyadams9069]

Agree

[@hanaatoa4709]

Luv this their voices. Dont know why they cut their hair like these. They stayed inside as hostels and dont no why the last poor monk the one who's crying has 2 or 3 cuts (wounds) on his head. Im wondering if they are happy. Bless you.

[@ebaadrasheed3689]

even icant understand theresong butmy heart does congratulations

[@hypeniex]

Same, i understand little bit cause i learn Chinese

[@jaimefilho2041]

Mesmo que eu não consiga entender a linguagem de sentir a alma na música. Muito emotivo. Tão bom.

[@mamamarianovits9029]

Further proof that music needs not language to convey the meaning intended. Music speaks to me when nothing else can, reaches me at my most unreachable moments and nourishes my very soul. Indeed, this is further proof that music knows not the boundaries that we take for granted in every day life, taking us out of our bodies and elevating us in spirit.

[@jimhall1170]

That is one of the most beautiful and well-worded comments I've ever read on here.

[@marymolloy9409]

Beautifully said..i thought they were mesmerizing. Loved it...

[@sanathekanayake296]

Even without understand a single word....the universal language, MUSIC can make the love and affectionate to anyone who watches this....thank you.

[@SuperEnichols]

This sounds like a beautiful hymn. Thank you for sharing this! My father helped me have an appreciation for Asian cultures by sharing his love and stories of the Chinese people from his time spent in mainland China and Taiwan. He served a church mission for 2.5 years in Hong Kong, and served as a pilot in Vietnam and was stationed in Taiwan where I was born. My earliest memories are of the scent of night-blooming jasmine, my amah, and blue mountains -and this music brought these back. I love hearing Mandarin -it's especially soothing for me. I don't know what language they sang in but the words were so poignant. It was so sweet to hear how these men miss their mothers. Bless their beautiful hearts!

[@yourwattpadmafiahusband2496]

Captions are available guys. But anyway, there's a comment translating the song they sang after they were talking. While they were talking, the man on the far left was telling why he was closing his eyes while singing (the female judge asked) and he said it was because it took him back to when he left his home, how he knew his mother had secretly sent him off as he walked away, and how badly he misses his mother. The lad on the far right who cried talked about how his family didn't know he became a monk. He started crying because he obviously misses his family and because they didn't know where he is (he told them he went away for work), how he was never able to thank his mother for raising him, and how he prayed for blessings to be bestowed upon his mother.

[@Juan-yc6wf]

I understand chinese and this is perfectly correct

[@sallymbo4764]

Ok that’s it since I speak 6 languages already , starting next month I am learning korean and Chinese .... these monks made me cry 😢 this was beautiful. 💕

[@Sweetpence]

I had seen this before and I felt the sadness of the Monk standing at the right.This is the second time watching and I turned on the English subtitles this time. When I heard their stories and their messages to their mothers, I could not contain my tears. I do hope their mothers did see this and were comforted and that these Monks found out that their mothers actually saw this video of them.

[@littlepanda1027]

The lyrics actually came from an ancient Chinese poem 遊子吟(you zi yin), but I believe that's their stories too.

[@jeffwhite2134]

The song is a very old poem. It said that a mother making a cloth for the son who is leaving home, hand stitching neatly and hope it will last for a long time, just in case he back home after a long time. I learn the poem at school when I was very young.

[@renaamor3928]

thank you....

[@vincentosemwegie9791]

Thanks for sharing...

[@amopotato7953]

Thanks

[@glendamosley7177]

Ooo ok. I would love to hear the panel speak in English also.

[@glendamosley7177]

I would like to hear the panel speak in English as well. It would be nice. Beautiful songs & performance ☺️❤️

[@mairhoward3450]

Oh lord bless these souls... Sending love

[@maryshoemaker1334]

Bless you brother 🙏💙🙏

[@BabiLeagueofGAMES]

amém! :)

[@ericredd5590]

“There is Beauty All Around When there’s Love at Home” A Mormon primary song.

[@spiritakarabbit369]

Thank u

[@Mary.memorized]

I remember that one from my childhood. There's some really moving songs in that hymnal

[@paulagibson6415]

Such amazing young gentle men beautiful song and voices

[@happywinnings537]

I felt it, very emotional, sweet how we are blessed with feelings that can travel faster than the speed of LIGHT, and it doesn't need any interpretations!!! It was indeed SPIRITUAL!!!

[@mrpeterseow]

To me, the most touching part is " The grass can never repay the warmth of the sun provides " Like how we can never never repay a mother"s love. A mother's simple desire just to stitch a piece of garment for her child, hoping the seams would last in case he will be away for a long journey demonstrates how simple a mothers desire is, always thinking of her child and will always put her child first and there is never single second a mother is at peace as long as her child is not with her I lost my mom exactly 8 years ago and this song will always remind me of her and I hate it when I cannot stop my tears

[@junecancer3954]

VERY WELL SAID

[@KH-gl3we]

Thank you for your deep heartfelt interpretation.

[@kathleenconte3360]

Such honesty and very humble. THANK YOU

[@catherinebayliss462]

OMG Another HIGHER level of LOVE sung with such magnificence. I am humbled.

[@davidbachmann614]

I am from Switzerland and I don't understand any word BUT I love their voices, the melody and the emergy. I feel so relaxed listening. Thanks Monks for making me so peaceful, even I don't understand your words but I feel the energy.

[@sherrilmckay8502]

They got my attention and they were worth listening to I enjoyed it and I'd listen to it again it was very soothing to my ears

[@jangurholt7494]

That was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard!

[@cbryce9243]

The music is so relaxing. Beautiful.

[@janiehalstead3581]

I can’t understand what they’re saying but it was beautifully captivating ❤️

[@VikingVern7]

if you push the button that says CC at the bottom of the screen it will turn on subtitles and translate it into english for you. You may need to click the wheel next to it and switch the settings of the subtitles into english.

[@divadoodledoo]

Wow! This is heavenly! It imparts feelings of calm serenity & inner peace, like ASMR in a song! I would totally buy the album.

[@luuvillasanasbastiani7979]

think the same it touches my soul... even though I don´t understand it...

[@san-xr5re]

use captions

[@umuoza9375]

I am not from this part of the world; i am not from this type of race, religion, language or whatever but i am a part of this human...This made me cry; i could not control my tears; I am human like them and i feel them so much in my heart... OMG !!!!!

[@amywhite9972]

This is the most beautiful, most heartbreaking thing i ever saw. Just WOW

[@maureenmcgehee6771]

Music transcends language barriers. Their voices are beautiful and convey the sadness in their hearts. I love them!

[@kevinmoore2929]

Great music breaks any barriers language can put up. You don't have to understand the lyrics to be moved by talented singers.

[@ChanSales]

Music is universal. I am literally sobbing in tears. I have my mother still with me but this is just so captivating.

[@mohammedyasin2675]

I don't know what their song was about? But, I can say that it was very soothing and relaxing to listen to! Excellently Beautiful!

[@BGIS2000]

I have to admitted, when I hear Chinese slow songs or traditional songs my mood change, touching my heart. Greeting from Turkey.

[@sonialemmer1]

Beauuuuutiful!! The Chinese are very talented. Congratulations!!

[@Tellu24]

🥲🥲🥲 oh my heart is heavy.God bless youse 🙏

[@AliceRodriguez]

I have always loved cultural music for the instruments but this was so beautiful and even though I don't know most of the words sung , it was ever so beautiful .

[@isabeldutton665]

What amazing performance.could not understand what they were saying but I know they have a lot of hidden sorrows.I knew on their faces when they first started singing. But know that You are 3 pure Souls and I loved your singing xx

[@王玉玄]

They are monks, and one‘s family of them doesn’t know that he is a monk.They wandered away and missed their mothers.

[@letthelovework966]

@@王玉玄 thank you, why does the third monk cry? what does he say?

[@swanqueen]

@@letthelovework966 turn on the captions!

[@rabindrakunwar31]

Dear god ' bless these monk and their parents with many loves !! ❤❤

[@viscache1]

Most remarkable! It makes learning 11 languages worth every moment. But more than that just to hear such beauty is worth being alive.

[@klaritydawn]

Awww...... be still my soul. Doesn’t even matter it’s not my language.... my spirit feels the message. Beautiful BEAUTIFUL

[@howiesroyalmarinecorps4520]

I can’t understand but the monks sing well and it looks as most are crying sooo I’ll believe what I say *-*

[@zackychhams6277]

turn on your caption

[@beverlyjohnson194]

This is a beautiful song with so much meaning and love. So beautiful

[@Dracon-International]

Middle judge seen her in a movie and shes absolutely magic she's the real deal

[@Sanghyuk__]

I could listen to this for hours

[@aleksanderwrotek2464]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

[@dorothylee76]

I didn't understand the word that they were saying but I felt your passion I felt it I don't know what story they were telling but I felt it That's music

[@marcellinechoisne5627]

im not Chinese..im french..but this song is beautiful !!!! i love "the grass can never repay,warmth the sun provide"...bravo!

[@ellad9513]

One word " AMAZING"

[@alanclark7807]

Beautiful song! It must be even better when one understands the lyrics! Well done!

[@beyza2000.]

omg, i feel so spiritual and the energy floating inside my veins

[@klaritydawn]

Oh my heart.... I put it in English and to hear the pain in leaving their homes and mama’s and just what they are feeling is pain. God bless them.

[@wrocwilliamc4613]

I may not understand the language, but I watched the whole interview anyways. This was soul touching.

[@COLam-qk5ge]

What a Beautiful song with great harmony !

[@ireneyarigin6691]

Amazingly beautiful!!! Thank you so much, indeed ! ❤️💐👌

[@user-np1ch6bs6t]

I dont understand a word but absolutely brought me to tears

[@jimmyngenghing3267]

Never knew how much of devotions n emotions to find peace there r in life.

[@tiffanyb8703]

This so emotional

[@thedukeofskull1383]

This could easily become the world wide anthem for Mothers. 👍

[@lilmeows8787]

I dont think I've cried so much ever

[@abelflores8189]

I wish I knew Chinese. They're talking about something very sad. Can someone please translate.

[@Mia-cm9yc]

The song is a very old poem It said that a mother making a cloth for the son who is leaving home, hand stitching beastly and hope it will last for a long time, just in case he back home after a long time

[@g.strobl4458]

@@Mia-cm9yc Thank you so much!

[@Bertdevries4865]

@@Mia-cm9yc XieXie

[@hanaatoa4709]

What the hell is the judge saying that makes him crying like that. Can anybody translate in English please.

[@mariowambui8174]

@@Mia-cm9yc thanks so much

[@dannyiterera2267]

why are they crying? What is the story about? I need to cry too. I love them. Tears are actually coming

[@swanqueen]

There are subtitles in English

[@nadiabijara4311]

Wish their is the english subtitle...though even if i can't understand the language..i felt the spirit of the song that makes me emotional too...compliments...bravo👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏👏👏👏

[@rodhjelm1571]

This song sounds very similar to and harmonizes well with "Nearer My God to Thee"

[@monicacurenton196]

My condolences to all those whose loving mother's have transitioned to the next level is a beautiful thing...In Jesus Name 'By the Grace of God's Blessings. Amen👑❤😇🙏🏼💯🇺🇸

[@prbyroz]

Why are so many people saying they don’t understand?? Just use captions!

[@oliviakettavong8859]

Holy shit you’re right. I didn’t even think about that😅

[@Ben_jr90]

what makes me interested in this kind of audition is that some of the people who audition come from a life that has many ups and downs. Sometimes when listening to the expression of each of their performances whether it is in the form of singing it is very inspiring to everyone who hears and sees it. Very blessed with their performance.

[@Dorvita]

stunning, beautiful, amazing..... simply outstanding.... much love and respect from Scotland xoxox

[@rileypope8478]

This is so so beautiful and I definitely cried i love this so much

[@tawannabishop5608]

The title of song is “ Travelers Song “ , now I have to find lyrics in English.

[@swanqueen]

There are captions in English

[@amopotato7953]

I do not know the words, but when I heard the music and the singing I immediately understood the meaning. A beautiful song sung with soothing, angelic voices.

[@KarmaRongkup-r1l]

Meaning?hmmm

[@margaretszuky7065]

**EVEN THOUGH - I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE WORDS TO THEIR BEAUTIFUL SONG, BUT, I WAS COMPLETELY OVER TAKEN BY THE "STRONG EMOTIONS" THAT IT RESONATED OFF!! ABSOLUTELY, A TEAR-JERKER!!

[@junecancer3954]

CLICK THE CC AT THE TOP RIGHT OF UR CP

[@paulaalexander1]

Beautifully harmonious.

[@jeanettecrocker988]

Beautifull, sang with feeling. Maybe they can sing in English. It would be awesome!

[@Cj-bw3hn]

I don't speak or understand Chinese, but this had tears in my heart

[@BLFulle]

Before you watch this video, turn on your closed caption so you can understand the words of the song and what is being said. It's a beautiful song.

[@Butch0767]

I have no idea what they were singing about but, it sounded absolutely beautiful.

[@monicacurenton196]

Sound so beautiful...Amen!👑❤😇🙏🏼💯🇺🇸

[@paulagibson6415]

They are aboustley amazing beautiful voice and singing thank you for sharing please continue the same all three have amazing drawers that's going to carry you a long way God bless happy holidays beautiful song

[@251239]

As a Chinese Hakka-Teochew man, who appreciates music of all cultures and loves to sing himself, I usually slightly struggle to hear the vulnerability in "chinese singing" as we know it's a tonal language which puts constraints on how a song can be structured. That being said, this performance is hands down as emotional as any song in any western, english, japanese or as emotional as any song in any video game that I have heard in my life. Kudos and bravo!

[@denysephenix2349]

the most beautiful video i have ever seen. such gentle souls..

[@melvyncann1386]

This is very beautiful, especially the lyrics, but no-one seems to notice that the melody is "Bethany" by Lowell Mason (ca 1859) which is customarily used for the Christian hymn "Nearer my God to Thee". Interestingly, the text to that hymn (by Sarah Flower Adams), like this Chinese version is built around the theme of the wanderer. Who is to say, truly, which came first, the English or the Chinese: it may not matter. Either way, the two versions nourish one another, both very beautiful. According to tradition, disputed by some survivors, this is the last tune played by the band on the Titanic as the ship sank.

[@KH-gl3we]

Well said! Thank you for the history!

[@iGiaTravelPodcast]

I cried I love their voice . It relaxes me although I don’t understand but I felt it .

[@emmacajailo9476]

HWS thank you for the translation but I could feel the inner emotions of these three men pouring out from their music that clearly came from a very painful depth. During their performance I was touched by their vulnerability and allowing the world to see it. Just heart warming and beautiful.

[@dorisjames5701]

I love the sound,very touching!

[@judy4792]

I know right it doesn't even need English to move me. Lovely.

[@FunknMunky77]

I turned the captions on to have it translate the song and what they're talking about and I'm not gonna lie....it brought tears to my eyes. I wish these men peace and that one day they can return home to see their mommas

[@crickett4877]

That was very special. Thank you for sharing the story and thank you to the commentors who elaborated on the song and the talent. I hope they went far.

[@alkinkade]

Didn't understand a word, but, the melodies... WOW... Thnx for Sharing

[@saskeraeee2420]

Very soulful song😍

[@susan3027]

🤍🤍🤍 Beautiful singing. I don't speak Chinese, but I do know when they were talking, that they were speaking about their mothers, their emotions moved me to tears.

[@danielcarver9453]

I feel so emotional

[@carmenbarracks5380]

One word that tops it all off, BESUTIFUL.

[@svensonable]

so beautiful... greetings from germany hamburg

[@daenelfred3408]

This is so soothing. Even I don't understand a thing, but I really like it..

[@yeoweehuathuat8926]

The merit will go their parent becoz they ordained as a monk ! A blessing and proud moment ! Some of will not understand

[@hollywarehouse7938]

That was beautiful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💕

[@grazynatrych9790]

So beautiful song ❤️

[@msramos9602]

I 💜it even though I don’t understand the language but this is so soothing to me

[@gamer298channel2]

Wow amazing I love the song and the music 🎶👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@matheusveigamatveiga1995]

I'm feeling so emotional right now .

[@sherrilmckay8502]

I already gave a comment when I first heard this and I said I'd listen to it again well I did and it was just a soothing the first time as it is now and I'm going to keep it on my list and every time I need to mellow out and feel relaxing mellow sounding voices and the music I'll watch it again oh and listen to it it's heartwarming

[@sherrilmckay8502]

That was three gentlemen that sang with all their heart and their voices let you hear it I'll never forget it it's in my heart that's where their voices came from their hearts

[@LordOfTec]

flow like water. they hit me hard.

[@johnnymorgan955]

I didn't want them to stop singing !