To find the correct version, you can search for on music streaming platforms or view the official lyrics and cover performance on YouTube.
The song blends traditional Chinese musical elements with 90s pop, featuring lyrics that quote directly from the Diamond Sutra ("All conditioned phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, shadows...") and the Heart Sutra ("Form is emptiness, emptiness is form").
The specific lines you referenced are deeply philosophical, reflecting the journey of the character and the quest for the scriptures: To find the correct version, you can search
"Zhi Ai Xi Jing" (translated as "Only Love the Westbound Journey") was originally performed by (洪楗華) as the theme song for the 1996 TVB television series Journey to the West . The lyrics were penned by the legendary lyricist Lin Xi (林夕) and explore Buddhist themes of detachment, karma, and the pursuit of enlightenment. Lyric Breakdown & Meaning
林一- 只愛西經『任生關死劫輕輕送』【動態歌詞Lyrics】 The lyrics were penned by the legendary lyricist
(The "thousands of colors to value" part): This translates to "Yet one still places great importance on the myriad forms of the world." In a Buddhist context, "colors/forms" (色相) refers to the illusory nature of the physical world that humans often struggle to let go of. Musical Style
If you'd like, I can provide the with their English translations or find more song covers by Liyi. 只愛西經(女版)....林一主唱 過海:第二視頻 23.5K. 43. Comments. 117. 3:29. YouTube·過海:第二視頻 只愛西經(女版)
Liyi (林一) is known for her soulful, clear vocals in "cover" versions of classic Cantonese and Mandarin pop songs, often trending on platforms like TikTok and YouTube .