陈百潭 - 初恋 (Chen Bai Tan - First Love)



作词 (Lyrics)：陈百潭/陈维祥
作曲 (Composer)：陈百潭

再卡怀念也是你一人 因为你是我的初恋
chài ka huái-niān iā sī lí chi̍t-lâng, in-ūi lí sī guá ê chho͘-liân
Thinking of the past again, it's only you, because you are my first love.

明知今生做伙没希望 也不甘将你放
bēng tsai kín-senn tsò-hué bōe-hi-bāng, iā m̄ kóng tsong lí hong
Knowing there's no hope in this lifetime, I still can't bear to let you go.

只要你幸福只要你快乐 我没怨叹 只恨命运创治人
tsiàu iū lí heng-hok tsiàu iū lí kuai-le, guá m̄-beh oan-thàn, tsià huan-miâ tsong-chì lâng
As long as you're happy, as long as you're joyful, I have no complaints, only hatred for fate's manipulations.

是我憨慢 是我憨慢 啊～啊～ 这得白白来牺牲这场恋梦
sī guá hàm-bān sī guá hàm-bān, aa chit-tē pe̍h-pe̍h lâi khî-seng chit-chhng liân-mn̂g
It's my foolishness, it's my foolishness, ahah Sacrificing this love dream in vain.

再卡怀念也是你一人 因为你是我的初恋
chài ka huái-niān iā sī lí chi̍t-lâng, in-ūi lí sī guá ê chho͘-liân
Thinking of the past again, it's only you, because you are my first love.

明知今生做伙没希望 也不甘将你放
bēng tsai kín-senn tsò-hué bōe-hi-bāng, iā m̄ kóng tsong lí hong
Knowing there's no hope in this lifetime, I still can't bear to let you go.

只要你幸福只要你快乐 我没怨叹 只恨命运创治人
tsiàu iū lí heng-hok tsiàu iū lí kuai-le, guá m̄-beh oan-thàn, tsià huan-miâ tsong-chì lâng
As long as you're happy, as long as you're joyful, I have no complaints, only hatred for fate's manipulations.

是我憨慢 是我憨慢 啊～啊～ 这得白白来牺牲这场恋梦
sī guá hàm-bān sī guá hàm-bān, aa chit-tē pe̍h-pe̍h lâi khî-seng chit-chhng liân-mn̂g
It's my foolishness, it's my foolishness, ahah Sacrificing this love dream in vain.

只要你幸福只要你快乐 我没怨叹 只恨命运创治人
tsiàu iū lí heng-hok tsiàu iū lí kuai-le, guá m̄-beh oan-thàn, tsià huan-miâ tsong-chì lâng
As long as you're happy, as long as you're joyful, I have no complaints, only hatred for fate's manipulations.

是我憨慢 是我憨慢 啊～啊～ 这得白白来牺牲这场恋梦
sī guá hàm-bān sī guá hàm-bān, aa chit-tē pe̍h-pe̍h lâi khî-seng chit-chhng liân-mn̂g
It's my foolishness, it's my foolishness, ahah Sacrificing this love dream in vain.

Song Interpretation

Short Summary

"初恋" (First Love) by 陈百潭 (Chen Bai Tan) reflects the bittersweet nature of first love. The song expresses the longing for a lost love, the pain of knowing there's no future together, and the desire for the happiness of the one they love, despite the heartache. The recurring theme of sacrificing a love dream is central to the song's emotional depth.

Detailed Insights

The song portrays a narrator who is consumed by memories of their first love. Despite the awareness that there is no hope of a future together, they struggle with letting go. The repeated lines "As long as you're happy, as long as you're joyful" convey a selfless love where the narrator's happiness is secondary to their loved one's well-being. This demonstrates the sacrifice inherent in true love.

The narrator's regret and self-blame are evident in the line "It's my foolishness," reflecting feelings of guilt for not being able to hold on to the love they cherished. The phrase "Sacrificing this love dream in vain" captures the hopelessness of the situation, where love is not reciprocated or realized as they had hoped. Despite this, the narrator remains dedicated to the idea of their beloved's happiness, emphasizing the enduring and often painful nature of first love.