Don't call me soft-hearted, it's the deadliest weakness
我明明都懂却仍拼死效忠
wǒ míng míng dōu dǒng què réng pīn sǐ xiào zhōng
I clearly understand but still fiercely loyal
我嫉妒妳的爱 气势如虹
wǒ jídù nǐ de ài qì shì rú hóng
I envy your love, it's as grand as a rainbow
像个人气高居不下的天后
xiàng gè rén qì gāo jū bù xià de tiān hòu
Like a queen with unwavering popularity
妳要的不是我 而是一种虚荣
nǐ yào de bù shì wǒ ér shì yī zhǒng xū róng
What you want isn't me, but a kind of vanity
有人疼才显得多么出众
yǒu rén téng cái xiǎn de duō me chū zhòng
Only when someone loves you do you appear outstanding
我陷入盲目狂恋的宽容
wǒ xiàn rù máng mù kuáng liàn de kuān róng
I'm trapped in blind and fervent tolerance
成全了妳万众宠爱的天后
chéng quán le nǐ wàn zhòng chǒng ài de tiān hòu
Fulfilling the queen adored by the masses
若爱只剩诱惑 只剩彼此忍受
ruò ài zhǐ shèng yòu huò zhǐ shèng bǐ cǐ rěn shòu
If love is reduced to temptation, to enduring each other
别再互相折磨 因为我们都有错
bié zài hù xiāng zhé mó yīn wèi wǒ men dōu yǒu cuò
Let's not torment each other anymore because we're both at fault
如果有一天爱不再迷惑
rú guǒ yǒu yī tiān ài bù zài mí huò
If one day love is no longer confused
足够去看清所有是非对错
zú gòu qù kàn qīng suǒ yǒu shì fēi duì cuò
Enough to see clearly what's right and wrong
直到那个时候 妳在我的心中
zhí dào nà gè shí hòu nǐ zài wǒ de xīn zhōng
Until that time, you in my heart
将不再被歌颂 把妳当作天后
jiāng bù zài bèi gē sòng bǎ nǐ dàng zuò tiān hòu
Will no longer be praised, treating you as a queen
不会再是我
bù huì zài shì wǒ
Won't be me anymore
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"天后" by 陈势安 is a passionate and melancholic song that explores the complexities of love, admiration, and self-sacrifice. The lyrics reflect the narrator's internal struggle with feelings of jealousy, devotion, and the realization that their love is built on vanity rather than genuine connection. The song paints a picture of unrequited love and the emotional toll it takes, ultimately questioning the meaning of love and self-worth.
Detailed Insights
The song begins with a sense of intoxication, where the narrator seeks an excuse to express their feelings while drunk, exposing their inner turmoil. The metaphor of dancing in the corner of the dance floor signifies the isolation felt in relationships where communication is insufficient or overwhelming. The narrator grapples with feelings of anxiety, jealousy, and the desire for freedom, while acknowledging the futility of trying to change the other person.
As the song progresses, the narrator admits to enduring the relationship, despite recognizing it as one of vanity and superficiality. The imagery of being a queen adored by the masses reflects how the other person seeks validation through external admiration rather than true love. The lyrics poignantly reveal the emotional cost of blind devotion, culminating in the realization that the love they long for is not what it seems. The song ends with the narrator asserting their decision to no longer idolize the other person, choosing to free themselves from the cycle of emotional sacrifice.