Behind the Song: The Duke of Amber Lights
為貓公爵寫一首歌｜Writing a Waltz for a Clockwork City
Why This Song Exists｜為什麼會有這首歌
The Duke of Amber Lights was born from an image of night.
In a steampunk fogbound city, silence feels heavier than noise, as if the city itself is breathing.
I began to wonder: if such a city had a guardian of the night, what would they be like?
This song is not meant to be a grand anthem, but a quiet nocturne—
written for streetlamps, drifting mist, and those who continue walking gently through the dark.
《The Duke of Amber Lights》誕生於一個關於夜晚的想像。
在蒸氣龐克風格的霧都裡，城市並不喧鬧，反而像是在靜靜呼吸。
我開始思考：如果這樣的城市有一位守夜者，他會是什麼模樣？
這首歌不是盛大的主題曲，而是一首低聲吟唱的夜曲——
獻給街燈、薄霧，以及那些在夜裡仍默默前行的身影。
The Cat Duke｜貓公爵的角色設定
The Cat Duke is an elegant yet gentle presence—less a ruler than a keeper of light.
He walks through the city, tapping the ground with a brass cane, lighting amber streetlamps one by one.
His role is not to be seen, but to allow the city to rest.
His song is not a performance, but a conversation with the night—
a voice meant only for fog, gears, and glowing lamps.
貓公爵是一個優雅、溫柔，卻帶著些許孤獨感的角色。
他不是統治者，而更像是一位守護者。
在我的想像中，他行走於城市之間，
以黃銅手杖輕點地面，點亮一盞又一盞琥珀色街燈。
他的存在不是為了被看見，而是讓城市能夠安心入睡。
Mood & Rhythm｜歌曲情緒與節奏（華爾滋）
The waltz rhythm (3/4 time) mirrors the slow turning of gears and footsteps on cobblestone streets.
Neither hurried nor grand, it carries a gentle rotation—perfect for portraying the quiet movement of night.
The mood remains soft, dreamy, and slightly melancholic, yet always holding onto a trace of light.
這首歌選擇了 華爾滋（3/4 拍） 作為節奏基底。
華爾滋自然的旋轉感，彷彿齒輪緩慢轉動、步伐在石板路上前行。
它不急促，也不張揚，
非常適合描寫夜晚的流動感與城市的呼吸。
Lyrics｜完整歌詞
In the golden mist of midnight,
I take a gentle stride.
Clockwork dreams are turning,
With the city by my side.
Every little light I kindle,
Blooms a story in the dark.
Every step I take in silence
Leaves a softly glowing mark.
Oh, the night whispers back to me—
“Duke, keep shining bright.”
In this clockwork world of wonder,
I will guard the gentle light.
Oh, the city dreams in amber—
And I sing into the night.
Tick-tock, hearts unlock,
Let the shadows dance with me.
Tick-tock, the world in clock,
Hums its secret melody.
Oh, the night whispers back to me—
“Duke, keep shining bright.”
Through the gears of endless twilight,
I will sing and hold the light.
金色霧夜裡漫步，
腳步輕落如呼吸。
齒輪夢緩緩旋動，
城市伴我前行依依。
我點亮的每盞燈火，
都在黑夜裡盛開。
靜默走過的每一步，
都留下微光一片海。
夜晚輕聲對我說：
「公爵啊，請繼續閃耀。」
在這齒輪編織的世界，
我守護那溫柔微光。
整座城市沉睡在琥珀裡，
而我歌唱這整夜的光。
滴答、心緩緩打開，
影子和我共舞。
滴答、時光在歌唱，
低語著它的秘密。
夜晚輕聲回應著我——
「公爵啊，請繼續閃耀。」
在無盡暮光的齒輪之間，
我將歌唱，並守住這道光。
When Music Meets Image｜音樂與畫面如何對應
Each section of the song aligns with a visual moment—
from solitary walking scenes in the verse, to glowing streetlamps during the chorus.
The bridge focuses on mechanical details, while the final chorus opens into a wide view of the city.
在影像設計上，我讓歌曲的每一個段落都有對應的畫面情緒：
主歌是行走、副歌是點燈、橋段是齒輪，
最終副歌則回到整座城市與守護的誓言。
Tools & Process｜創作工具
Music｜音樂：Suno
Video｜影像：Kling AI
Image & Style｜角色與風格：MidJourney
Editing｜剪輯：CapCut
— TingYu’s AI Art
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