I’ve played so many types of heroes in many different movies. But when it comes to protecting our environment, there will never be just one hero to save the world. Environmental protection requires the combined strength of every single human on the planet. April 22 is Earth day and my documentary about protecting our environment, “Jackie Chan’s Green Heroes” will also be released. Let’s all be our own environmental hero!
Lately, I’ve been busy preparing for my upcoming new movie and we’re at the very exciting stage of starting the production. But last week, the HKFA asked if I could present the Professional Achievement Award at the ceremony. When they told me the award winner was Pauline, I didn’t think twice and immediately agreed to fly back to HK. Being a good “Tea Lady” is not an easy job! And Pauline has been doing this for over 30 years. Not only does she look after the main actors and stars filming the movie, she actually looks after everyone on the set. While I was on the stage I said, “when we work in society, we should work with our hearts. When you are nice to someone, they will be nice to you too. And Pauline’s XO sauce is truly delicious!”
While I was in HK, I saw all the gifts and donations and drawings and cards that fans from all over the world sent to me. I know my fans are worried and they keep asking if I received their gift or not. Please rest assured, my dear fans, I’ve received all your gifts! I’ve opened them and seen them, and I want to take this opportunity to say “thank you” for your continuous and heartwarming support! Thank you!
I’m very excited to share this song with you. As a special gift to all my fans, my friends, my family, and all the people close to me, I hope you’ll enjoy this song. Even though you all see me as an action superstar, but I truly love singing as well! Its been 16 years since I released my last album, and I was very pleased to share the news of my upcoming album when I held a small event at the end of March. My new album is scheduled to be released in August this year, and I hope everyone will be able to enjoy seeing another side of me. To be honest, I’m not a professional singer…. I just love to sing, because through singing, I’m able to express many things that I usually can’t say with words. Singing my feelings so a lot easier. I’ve filmed many movies and said many heartfelt dialogues, but in real life, I’ve never actually said “I love you” to my family.
This is the first of my new songs that I’d like to share with you. Hope you like it.
I also recorded a short message to go with this song. But because it’s in Mandarin, my staff will translate it to English for my overseas fans. But in the meantime, those of you who understand Mandarin can listen to my message first.
Translation:
“When…. do we humans suddenly realize that we’re getting old? These few years, every time I receive news of a close friend passing away, I clearly feel that I’m getting old. When I was young, I just wanted to become famous and hoped people in Hong Kong recognized me; people in Asia recognized me; people all over the world recognized me. Making films has always kept me busy and wherever I went, I would call home. Every day, I’d be on the set with my brothers and we’d work from the cradle to the grave. One day he would break an arm, the next day I would break a leg. During those days, we didn’t have time to feel the pain. As time passed by, I started living my own kind of lifestyle. I became someone that everybody recognized. Every day, I’d fly from one place to another. I’d often wake up and wonder, where in the world am I? After a quick scan of the surroundings I’d realize, oh ~ I’m in a suite of a hotel in a city of a country. It’s very luxurious and has everything you need. I then realize the busy schedule ahead of me. I wash my face, brush my teeth, comb my hair, choose my outfit, and make preparations to face the outside world; to be the Jackie Chan in everybody’s hearts. But in the evenings when its quiet and I’m alone, I will think of you: my respected elders, brothers, friends. Looking back at the times when I was most looked down on, elders gave me wise words of encouragement. When I was still a stuntman, I didn’t have enough money to eat. I remember the old run-down rooms I stayed together with my brothers. I remember the cities I visited with my friends, the restaurants we went to, the wine we drank. I remember the last time we just casually said ‘goodbye’. It never came across my mind that it would be our last time to say goodbye. This song is dedicated those I once loved; have lost; are now gone; and to those I may never get a chance to see again.”
I held a small gathering to announce the upcoming release of my new album. It’s been 16 years since I released my last album. To be honest, I’m not a professional singer, but I truly love singing. Many friends came to support me at the event, including Gao Xiao Song, Tamia Liu Tao, Yue Yun Peng, Chang She Lei, Lao Zai, Xiao Ke, and also many outstanding musicians and producers in the music industry. Thank you for coming to share my life in music. Thank you for letting me share my joy with you!
A documentary about China was recently released, called “Amazing China”. I was honoured when asked to sing a promotional song for the documentary, which is now released in China. I like this song a lot and the lyrics is very meaningful.
I’d like to share the song with all my fans and I hope you like the lyrics as well.
《厉害了我的国》Amazing China
填词: 王平久
Lyrics: Wang Ping Jiu
作曲: 舒楠
Composer: Shu Nan
主唱: 成龙 Singer: Jackie Chan
我骄傲我生在中国 赶上了好生活
I’m proud to be born in China, in time for a good life
幸福是每天的获得 忍不住开心地乐
Daily yields of happiness, inevitable delight and joy
我自豪为我的祖国 天地间 好景色
I’m honoured for my homeland, beautiful scenery between sky and land
富强是勤劳的硕果 痛快点赞大拇哥
Industrious work reaping prosperity and strength, earning thumbs-up recognition
