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歌曲评论《Five Hundred Miles》

By 徐艺洋Hatherine 10-29 22次浏览 课时13

"Five Hundred Miles" is a very classic American folk song, composed by Hedy West in the 1960s. With its simple and unadorned style and sincere emotions, this song has touched countless listeners around the world and is still widely sung to this day. 


Firstly, in terms of musical form, this song is very simple. Its melody is gentle and steady, without complex rhythm changes or difficult singing techniques. It sounds like someone is slowly telling their own story. In the common versions, the guitar is the main accompanying instrument, creating a lonely and simple atmosphere of a journey. This simple arrangement allows listeners to focus all their attention on the lyrics and the emotions expressed in the song. 


Secondly, the lyrics of this song are extremely ingenious, with a strong sense of imagery and resonance. It emphasizes the increasing distance from home through the repeated phrase "A hundred miles, A hundred miles...", and this repetition intensifies the sense of helplessness and longing in the song. The details in the lyrics are also very touching. For instance, the line "Lord, I can't go back home this a-way" is due to the fact that "This old coat is worn and thin, Not a shirt on my back, Not a penny to my name". This very straightforwardly depicts the image of a wanderer who has failed in his career and is too ashamed to face his family and friends back home. This feeling of being reluctant to return home because of poverty and failure transcends time and culture, and can resonate with anyone studying or working away from home. 


Ultimately, the emotional core expressed in this song is universal. Whether it's college students studying away from home or young people working in a foreign place, they can all find their own reflections in the song. It doesn't sing about grand ideals, but rather the most simple homesickness and confusion about the future deep in everyone's heart. The "you" in the song might refer to family members, lovers, or the hometown, and this ambiguity allows different people to project their own emotions into it. 
Overall, the success of "Five Hundred Miles" lies in its ability to touch the softest part of people's hearts in the simplest way. It doesn't have flowery language or complex techniques; it just sincerely tells a story about parting, homesickness and the journey of life. This is precisely the most precious charm of folk music.

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