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Mayday: 'We sing what we see'

Taiwan’s Mayday hopes to become "The Beatles of Chinese world”

Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwanese rock band Mayday said Monday that the British band The Beatles had a huge influence on them, and like the "Fab Four" did, they hope to use music to make a difference on their own generation.

Speaking to the host of "Impact" on BBC World News, Mayday vocalist and songwriter Ashin said the band members have loved The Beatles since they were young.

The British band had a “very huge and powerful” influence on them, added Stone, the lead guitarist of the five-man band, whose members have long said they hope to be The Beatles of the Chinese-speaking world.

When asked if their uplifting songs were behind their appeal in the Chinese market, bassist Masa said he believes it is because they write what they think in their music.

"I think the most important thing is Mayday always thinks very positively," said Stone, who said the band writes songs about friendship, family and dreams.

Asked what they expected when singing in Mandarin to audiences in Europe and North America during a tour next year, Stone said he believes music transcends language and can touch people‘s hearts regardless of their native tongue.

“We keep pushing this message to all the people who can speak Chinese,” said Stone.

Mayday is scheduled to kick off its first European tour in February next year. The “1st Time World Tour in Europe” is scheduled for Feb. 21 in London, Feb. 23 in Paris and Feb. 26 in Amsterdam.

They will then embark on a tour of Canada and the United States in March.

The tours are a part of the band's Nowhere World Tour, which has taken it to dozens of major Asian cities over the past two years, attracting more than 2.4 million people. Formed in the late 1990s, the band is known for its roots as a student band and for capturing the spirit of Taiwanese youth.

It has claimed the Best Band title at the annual Golden Melody Awards -- Taiwan's version of the Grammies -- in 2001, 2004, 2009 and 2012. (By Christie Chen) ENDITEM/WH

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The Beatles - Let it be

Let it be 讓它去吧

When I find myself in time of trouble

當我發覺自己陷入麻煩的時候 Mother Mary comes to me聖母瑪莉亞來到我面前 Speaking words of wisdom: Let it be

說著智慧之語：讓它去吧！ And in my hour of darkness在我人生黑暗的時刻裡 She is standing right in front of me她就站在我面前 Speaking words of wisdom: Let it be

說著智慧之語：讓它去吧！

Let it be, let it be 讓它去吧，隨它去吧！ Let it be, let it be 讓它去吧，隨它去吧！ Whisper words of wisdom: Let it be

輕聲說著智慧之語：讓它去吧！ Let it be, let it be 讓它去吧，隨它去吧！ Let it be (Yeah), let it be讓它去吧，隨它去吧！ There will be an answer: Let it be

會有一個答案：讓它去吧！

And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree當世上所有心碎的人一致同意 There will be an answer: Let it be

會有一個答案：讓它去吧！ For though they may be parted雖然他們也許分手了 There is still a chance that they will see

他們仍有機會可以明白 There will be an answer: Let it be

會有一個答案：讓它去吧！

And when the night is cloudy 當夜晚烏雲密佈 There is still a light that shines on me

仍有道光芒照耀著我 Shine until tomorrow, let it be

直到明日，讓它去吧！ I wake up to the sound of music

我在音樂聲中醒來 Mother Mary comes to me

聖母瑪莉亞來到我面前 Speaking words of wisdom: Let it be

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