Namewee is a Malaysian singer-songwriter that is known to write controversial Chinese songs that the audience either hate or love. The songs he wrote were sometimes so controversial that some platforms had to ban him.
This time, he did it again.
Namewee Banned in Weibo After His New Controversial Song Poked Fun at China
Namewee’s new song, featuring Kimberley Chen, Fragile, looked like a sweet innocent pink song at first glance.
However, if one were to listen to the lyrics closely or even watch the music video, you will notice this song seemed to be allegedly throwing shade at the Chinese government.
From the appearance of the giant panda to the bats and other animals as food in the music video, this pink-themed music video has triggered many Chinese…so much so that both Namewee and Kimberley Chen are blocked on China’s social media platform, Weibo.
“Fragile” Meaning
In case you are too distracted by the giant panda running everywhere in the video, here are some of the sensitive things Namewee and Kimberley touched on in the music video and what do they allegedly mean:
- Fragile Little Pinks – nationalistic Chinese netizens
- Censorship
- Cancel culture
- Love for “dogs, cats, bats and civets” – COVID-19
- The Uighurs
- Pooh – China’s leader Xi Jinping
- Firewall- China’s firewall is known to block Google, Facebook and Twitter
- Common Prosperity – the theme of Xi’s recent political campaign
The Song is Inspired by Life
However, it seems that Namewee has a different idea of the song.
Namewee said that whenever he shares his creation on the internet, some netizens often nitpick on them and blow it up. He found that interesting.
The featuring of animals like bears, pandas and cotton in the music video is to add to the relaxing vibe since the song is dreamy and cute.
In his Facebook comment under the music video, he also “explained” some of the lyrics, asking others not to scale the walls because that is not only dangerous but will, er, make one’s grandfather to be furious.
Additionally, Namewee also indicated that the music is suitable for children as well.
Oh wells.
NameWee & Chen’s Reaction to Being Banned
After Chen’s Weibo was blocked, she posted a photo of herself on Instagram and Facebook with the words “RIP weibo”. She moved on to thanking everyone for watching the video.
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Meanwhile, Namewee’s management company said the song “just wants to express love for small animals”.
As for what is the official meaning of the song, well, that depends on how you interpret it.
Namewee posted on his Facebook page saying, “A song can have double meanings or even many meanings. I didn’t mean to hurt anyone’s feelings; it’s just what they’re willing to get from this song.”
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