HuaYu: Superstars Starting from Super Star Avenue

During their performance, the two stood in opposite corners of the stage.

Aside from their singing, there was no interaction of eye contact or physical movement.

This was Lin Mo's request.

The main concern is that some female fans of BL (Boys' Love) might be interested in seeing gay people.

That's why the longing and struggle in their songs are so infectious.

Many audience members held their breath, immersing themselves in the experience and the yearning for "freedom."

On the judges' panel, Huang Yunling tapped her slender fingers on the table in rhythm, and held the monitoring headphones close to her ears, clearly listening intently.

Yuan Weiren's smile widened, his eyes filled with admiration.

Lin Mo always manages to come up with something different!

In his opinion, both the lyrics and the music of this song are excellent.

A very mature work!

This is indeed the case.

This song was released on May 6, 2011. It was sung by Lin Youjia, with lyrics by Yao Ruolong, music by Zheng Nan, and arrangement by Zhong Xingmin.

Each of them is a leader in their field.

On stage, the song is in its second verse.

The two exchanged lyrics.

Lin Mo sings the repressed parts, while Lin Youjia sings the confused parts.

They each brought out a different flavor, yet were equally moving.

"【Smelling and chasing dreams all the way】"

I fell hard after climbing onto the roof.

I don't feel pain.

I just feel empty

The illusions of the city come in a thousand forms.

Even love can grow cold.

But the warmth I feel when I hold you now is comforting.

我不晓得

I can't bear to part with it.

Give up this moment for the sake of future uncertainties.

Looking at the lyrics, even though he had made thorough preparations, Yuan Weiren couldn't help but exclaim in admiration once again when he saw the last line of the lyrics.

He glanced at Huang Yunling beside him, whose expression had also changed. Their eyes met, and they both saw surprise in each other's eyes.

For the sake of the unpredictability of the future, let go of this moment.

This seemingly decisive action is actually a question.

But what's more easily overlooked is the preceding phrase, "I'm reluctant to part with it."

Yuan Weiren could foresee the sensation and discussion this episode would cause online when it aired.

On stage, the second chorus begins.

With the same lyrics, Lin Youjia's voice suddenly rose, as if carrying the low growl and hiss of a wild beast.

Lin Mo then supported the song with a beautiful harmony.

It allows emotions to erupt without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.

This gave the judges a pleasant surprise, and their opinion of Lin Mo rose to a new level.

This child not only has excellent singing skills, but also a very high level of musical intelligence.

In the final chorus, the harmonies of the two singers blend perfectly, and their emotions are fully released:

"Only you understand me"

Like a trapped wild beast

[Yearning for Freedom in Skyscrapers]

As the last note faded, the final piano note slowly disappeared from the studio.

The lights came back on.

The room was silent for a few seconds, then erupted in enthusiastic applause!

"That's fantastic!" Tao Zi was the first to step onto the stage, her voice filled with excitement.

"I got goosebumps! This song, 'Wanting to Be Free,' truly speaks to the feelings of so many people!"

She turned to the judges' panel: "Ms. Huang, would you like to go first?"

Huang Yunling picked up the microphone, her eyes still brimming with emotion:

"Lin Mo, Lin Youjia, you delivered a very high-level performance."

"The song itself is very profound, and your performance perfectly expresses the emotions of being trapped, longing to break free, yet relying on warmth."

"The harmony is particularly outstanding, bringing out the unique characteristics of both singers' voices while blending them perfectly."

"Fantastic!"

After Huang Yunling finished her comments, another round of applause broke out in the audience.

Zheng Jianguo also praised the coordination of the two on stage and their appearance.

When it was Yuan Weiren's turn, he picked up the microphone with a broad smile:

"Lin Mo, you've given me another surprise."

"The song title 'Want to Be Free' is quite interesting."

"But I have a question. Your song is called 'Want to Be Free,' but the lyrics are full of struggle and constraint. Can you tell me why?"

Faced with Yuan Weiren's question, Lin Mo raised the microphone to his lips and answered without hesitation:

"Teacher Yuan, look at the word 'freedom,' doesn't it look like a set of rules and regulations?"

Lin Mo's words fell like a heavy hammer blow into the studio.

After a muffled thud, a brief silence fell.

Yuan Weiren was taken aback at first, then lowered his head thoughtfully and quickly wrote the word "freedom" on the paper in front of him.

"Freedom... rules and regulations..." Yuan Weiren's eyes grew brighter and brighter. "Interesting, so very interesting!"

Huang Yunling, standing beside her, also showed a look of sudden realization, followed by undisguised admiration:

"Lin Mo, your angle... is really amazing."

"I've been writing songs for so many years, and I've never really thought about 'freedom' from this perspective before."

After a brief silence, whispers began to circulate in the audience:

"What do you mean? I don't understand."

He said the word "freedom" itself comes with its own set of rules and restrictions...

"Hmm...now that you mention it, it does seem to be true?"

"Why does my scalp feel a little itchy?"

"I came to watch a singing competition, how did it turn into a philosophical discussion?"

Some were confused, while others suddenly realized.

Many people were surprised by Lin Mo's novel perspective.

Huang Yunling is a well-known talented woman in the Taiwanese entertainment industry. She was clearly intrigued by Lin Mo and picked up the microphone to ask him:

"If that's the case, why did you name this song 'Want to Be Free'?"

"Isn't this a contradiction?"

This question was even more tricky, and everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Mo, wanting to see how he would answer.

On the stage, Lin Mo smiled.

Without much thought, he picked up the microphone, his voice clear and calm:

"Teacher Huang, look at them, aren't they all quietly peeking out?"

Huang Yunling was stunned again.

She subconsciously looked down at the word "freedom" on the musical score.

The dot at the top of the character “自” extends beyond the frame.

The vertical stroke in the middle of the character “由” runs straight up.

Huang Yunling suddenly looked up at Lin Mo, her surprise growing stronger.

The audience members realized what was happening.

Holy crap!

"I got goosebumps!"

"This works too??"

"He can interpret so much from just a song title?"

"Lin Mo graduated with a degree in philosophy, right?"

Gasps of shock rose and fell.

Even Lin Youjia, who was standing next to Lin Mo, stared at him in disbelief.

His mouth was slightly open, his face full of "Who am I? Where am I? What did I hear?"

No... Brother Mo, you didn't mention this part during rehearsals!

Your serious-sounding nonsense... no, I mean your serious and in-depth analysis is really intimidating!

The key point is that it actually makes a lot of sense!

Lin Youjia felt that her understanding of Lin Mo had been refreshed once again.

On stage, Tao Zi was also stunned.

Having hosted variety shows for so many years, she has seen all sorts of clever people.

But this is the first time someone like Lin Mo has managed to extract two layers of philosophical meaning from a song title.

Is this young man from the mainland really that well-educated?

In fact, Lin Mo had no idea what Tao Zi was thinking.

Otherwise, one might sigh in dismay:

Cultural workers must be cultured.