Malaysia’s jewel Jessie Chung, shoots music video for her new song Tearless Sky in tearful
memory of a young fan who passed away of cancer! Malaysia’s singer Jessie Chung launches
her brand new album; she is currently shooting a music video for her new single, Tearless
Sky. The lyrics of the song are written by Jessie, to commemorate a young fan of her, Daniel,
who had passed early due to brain cancer. Jessie reveals that Daniel is the main reason
behind her pursuit in doctorate of medicine (oncology). The lyrics have long been written,
and the song was intended just for personal memory. Under the encouragement of her
husband, the song finally made it into the recording of the album. Often when this song is
sung, Jessie would experience emotional breakdown!
Jessie Chung releases her brand new album Tearless Sky. The album’s first single, Tearless
Sky is written by her, based on a true story, it depicts a young man who suffered from final-
stage brain cancer, who had boldly faced all challenges and overcome impossibilities in life.
“That young man, Daniel, is my fan. 7 years ago when I was still practicing medicine, his
mother came to me and pleaded that her beloved son is in the final stage of brain cancer, all
doctors have given up his treatment. She disclosed to me that her son is also a fan of my
music. As I felt great sympathy for such a young soul, a 16-year old by then, to leave the
world so soon; I decided to administer his treatment,” said Jessie.
“As it was already a final-stage cancer, his right arm had lost its motor function and his hair
was falling away. To spirit him up, I wrote wishing card to him daily, and encouraged him to
write back to me using his left hand; to make him feel that he was not alone, I’d accompany
him and learn how to write with our left hands together. We even practiced badminton
using our left hands. Everything that we did, we did it together, just to encourage him face
life with a persevering attitude. And so he lived for another 3 years,” disclosed Jessie.
“To understand more about cancer and its treatments, I‘d made decision to pursue
doctorate in medicine in China, with a hope to extend his life. However, Daniel left us so
soon on my first year of study. In my deepest sorrow I had thought of giving up, but the
promise that I made to him had reinforced my commitment!”
“The lyrics of this song are inspired while looking up to the shimmering night sky on my boat.
I felt like I was looking up and having conversation with him, telling bout the past. It was
never my intention to bring up this song and include it in my album because I just want to
keep it in a corner within my heart. But under the support of my husband, I want to sing to
him who is in heaven now!”
Jessie continued, “I hope to bring out the love of people through the inspiration of the lyrics,
that everyone can embrace each other in love. Because of love, there will be no more tears
in the sky!” She said, “I’m lamented that many people had chosen to end their life
prematurely in recent news. I hope this is the song that will remind all of us to treasure our
own life!”
Jessie also admitted, “To recollect the memory and to add meaning into the new music
video, I had invited Daniel’s younger brother, Issa to join the main cast. I had faced strong
objection from their family at first; through my determination and persisted will, I finally
managed to get a nod from his mother.”
“At the actual shooting location, when I saw Daniel’s 16-year old brother Issa, I remembered
Daniel was also 16 years old when I met him and many a time I couldn’t hold back my
emotion. I’d intentionally styled Issa to reflect the likeness his brother, with the same wool
cape worn by Daniel, and the use of left hand. I chose my boat as the shooting location
because I’d once told Daniel I’ll buy a boat in the future, and I’ve fulfilled the assurance, and
now I wish to share with him. I believe Daniel will definitely see this music video in heaven!”
