陈百强 - 等 (Danny Chan - Wait)
zi6 jyun6 man5 bit6 sam1 soeng5 jan4 wu4 tou4 wun6 loi4 jat1 saang1 leoi6 jan3
Willingly kissed goodbye to the loved one, foolishly traded for a lifetime of tear stains
ho4 gu3 ming4 si6 tung3 fu2 soeng1 sam1 waan4 ham4 zyu3 siu3 zong1 hoi1 sam1
Why, knowing it’s painful and sad, do you still smile and pretend to be happy?
muk6 dou2 taa1 jyun5 heoi3 taa1 dik1 goek3 jan3 sam1 zung1 wui2 wing5 jan3
Watching her leave, her footprints will be forever imprinted in your heart
wu4 tou4 si6 nei5 dik1 jat1 fo2 sam1 taa1 ciu4 nei5 zoeng3 mou4 kung4 dik1 hau6 fui3
zi6 jyun6 man5 bit6 sam1 soeng5 jan4 wu4 tou4 wun6 loi4 jat1 saang1 leoi6 jan3
Willingly kissed goodbye to the loved one, foolishly traded for a lifetime of tear stains
ho4 gu3 ming4 si6 tung3 fu2 soeng1 sam1 waan4 ham4 zyu3 siu3 zong1 hoi1 sam1
Why, knowing it’s painful and sad, do you still smile and pretend to be happy?
muk6 dou2 taa1 jyun5 heoi3 taa1 dik1 goek3 jan3 sam1 zung1 wui2 wing5 jan3
Watching her leave, her footprints will be forever imprinted in your heart
wu4 tou4 si6 nei5 dik1 jat1 fo2 sam1 taa1 ciu4 nei5 zoeng3 mou4 kung4 dik1 hau6 fui3
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
陈百强 - 等 (Danny Chan - Wait) is a poignant song about love, regret, and the emotional torment that accompanies unrequited feelings. The lyrics express deep loneliness, heartache, and a longing for someone who has left, leaving the speaker to deal with overwhelming sorrow and the consequences of their actions.
Detailed Insights
The song begins with the narrator describing the intense loneliness that fills the night, symbolizing the emotional void left by someone. The lyrics emphasize the irony of choosing to love someone, only to be left with regret as the relationship fades. There is an overwhelming sense of bitterness that seeps into the heart, highlighting the pain of unreturned love.
The phrase "自愿吻别心上人" (willingly kissed goodbye to the loved one) suggests a sense of sacrifice, where the speaker let go of someone they loved, only to face a lifetime of regret. The song poignantly explores the conflict between the outward appearance of happiness and the inner turmoil that the speaker feels, questioning why they continue to smile through the pain.
As the song progresses, the narrator reflects on the eternal imprint left by the person who has walked away, their presence forever etched in the speaker's heart. The lyrics convey that this emotional wound will remain with the speaker, causing them to live with sorrow and regret. The message of the song is a powerful reminder of the consequences of foolishly letting go of love and the deep emotional scars that linger.