“The bell rang the signal to return home, which seemed to be a bit sad in his life. The meaning of black skin to him was a lifetime of dedication. In the struggle of skin color, the years turned possession into loss and tiredness. Her eyes are full of expectations. Today there is only the remaining body. Welcome the glorious years. Hold on to freedom in the wind and rain. After a life of hesitant struggle, confidence can change the future. Who can do it? Can it be done regardless of skin color? May this land There is no distinction between you and me. The beauty of the colorful colors is because it does not separate each color. Time turns possessions into losses. Tired eyes are full of expectations. Today, there is only the remaining body to welcome the glorious years. In the wind and rain Hold tight to freedom..."

The above text is a verse from a classic song that is familiar to most young people born in the 1970s and 1980s. This song is a popular masterpiece written by the late Hong Kong singer Wong Ka Kui during his lifetime, and its name is "Glory Days". I think most people on this forum are familiar with this song.

However, when it comes to the creative background of this song, I think not many people can answer it immediately. This song was a song tailor-made for South African President Nelson Mandela when the Hong Kong Beyond band toured Africa in 1990 to pay tribute to this indomitable civil rights hero and the African Army. !

It is said that after Mandela heard this song, he immediately asked someone to translate the lyrics. When he heard the meaning of the lyrics, he couldn't help but burst into tears. Maybe every word in it, They all deeply impacted the softest place in this great man's heart.

1. Never want to rule an oppressed tribe as a chief, but devote yourself to the cause of national liberation in the name of a warrior.

2. When I walked out of the cell and walked towards the prison door leading to freedom, I already knew that if I could not leave the pain and resentment behind, then I would still be in prison.

3. Only when blacks and whites become brothers can South Africa prosper and develop.

4. During those long and lonely years, my desire for the freedom of my people became A desire for freedom for all people, white and black. ——Mandela had a unique understanding of war and peace.

5. The oppressors need liberation as much as the oppressed. The person who takes away the freedom of others is a prisoner of hatred. He is imprisoned by the iron bars of prejudice and short-sightedness.

6. "I have dedicated my life to the struggle of the African people. I have fought against white racial domination, and I have also fought against black autocracy. I have a vision of establishing democracy and freedom. The ideal of a society in which all people live together in harmony and have equal opportunities. I want to live for this ideal and to realize it, but I am also prepared to die for it if necessary. ” - When he was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964, Mandela turned the trial court into a forum to expose the evils of the apartheid system and awaken the general public. This is how his four-hour statement ended.

7. In this Iraq War, we have seen every move of the United States and Bush. Who is the threat to the world? ——Mandela condemned US President Bush for wantonly trampling on Iraq's sovereignty.

8. "If you (Clinton) are unhappy, just jump into the swimming pool!" - Mandela didn't like others to tell South Africa the most. In March 1998, Clinton visited South Africa and gave a speech at the joint press conference At the meeting, Mandela publicly stated that South Africa would maintain close relations with Cuba, Iran, and Libya, and announced that he would visit Iran soon, which greatly embarrassed Clinton, who was standing side by side with him.

9. "I have finished playing my role, and now I just want to live in obscurity. I want to return to the village in my hometown and stroll on the hillside where I played in my childhood." ——Man after retirement Della is willing to be a commoner.

10. “I wanted to paint that island with optimistic colors, and that’s what I wanted to share with people around the world.

I want to tell everyone that as long as we accept the challenges in life, even the most bizarre dreams can come true! "When Mandela was 84 years old, he held a personal exhibition in South Africa, and the theme of his works was prison life. During 27 years of life behind bars, Mandela used charcoal and crayon painting to pass the time, and gradually formed a unique painting style: simple lines , colorful. He likes to tell his story behind bars the most, but he does not choose "dark and gloomy" colors, but bright and lively colors to express his optimistic and positive attitude.

11. “Don’t worry, relax and be happy! "——The 85-year-old Mandela is still energetic and cheerful. In the heart of this old man who has tasted the pain of prison for nearly 30 years, freedom is happiness. "From now on, two important things have been added to my life. Content, the first one is Graca, the second one is to eat prawns in Mozambique. ”——Mandela spent his later years with the widow of the former President of Mozambique.