Humble and kind (谦逊与善良),是美国乡村音乐巨星Tim McGraw 的一首较新的歌曲,发布于2016年1月20日,这首歌的MTV在2016年CMT音乐奖上荣获了“年度最佳视频奖”(Video of the Year),并在美加两国的音乐排行榜拿到过第一的位置。
“Hold the door, say please, say thank you / Don’t steal, don’t cheat and don’t lie / I know you got mountains to climb but always stay humble and kind.”
歌曲传达了一个简单的信息,每个人都应该谦逊与善良的对待他人,也就是我们中国人常讲的”谦良恭俭让“,在美国这种崇尚自我的文化中,这种简单但有力的宣扬Humble and kind的歌曲,在流行文化中并不多见,静静地聆听,可能就会产生出共鸣,而McGraw在歌曲中投入的巨大情感也会让听众为之一颤。MTV中展示了世界各地的不同文化的人们的护身符,而它的中心思想是,全人类的人们都应该好好的善待彼此。那种穿越宗教,种族,国家,文化的大爱情怀在MTV中表现得淋漓尽致,这些画面和Tim McGraw的浑厚沙哑的声音相得益彰。
You know there's a light that glows by the front door
Don't forget the key's under the mat
Childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind
Go to church 'cause your momma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind
Hold the door, say please, say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind
Don't expect a free ride from no one
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why
Bitterness keeps you from flyin'
Always stay humble and kind
Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
"I love you" ain't no pick up line so
Always stay humble and kind
Hold the door, say please, say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When those dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind
When it's hot, eat a root beer popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind
Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're goin
Don't forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind