What does the song "One Meat and One Vegetable" express?

The song "One Meat and One Vegetarian" expresses Mao Buyi's longing for his mother. The lyrics are simple and not fancy, as simple as the song title "One Meat and One Vegetarian". The melody is also ordinary and soothing. But it is such an unamazing song that touches the hearts of many people. Today I will briefly analyze why this song is so touching from three aspects: the charm of the lyrics, emotional expression and practical significance, and reveal the ultimate thoughts of the creator behind the song.

Creative inspiration

As an original singer, Mao Buyi’s lyrics always have a sense of narrative. This is true for "Northeast Folk Songs" and even more so for "One Meat and One Vegetable". The lyrics begin with a simple line drawing technique, describing the busy figure of the mother from morning to night. The unpretentious lyrics are about Mao Buyi’s mother, and the mother of many of us. She gets up early and stays late, cooking and cleaning. Her figure seems to be like a spinning top that never stops moving throughout the day. Her working hands add beauty to the ordinary time and add warmth to the cold years.