That was just a game, just a dream, don't leave the incomplete love here
在两个人的世界里 不该有你
zài liǎng gè rén de shì jiè lǐ bù gāi yǒu nǐ
In the world of two people, there shouldn't be you
喔~为什么道别离 又说什么在一起
wō wèi shén me dào bié lí yòu shuō shén me zài yī qǐ
Oh, why say goodbye again and then talk about being together
如今 虽然没有你 我还是我自己
rú jīn suī rán méi yǒu nǐ wǒ hái shì wǒ zì jǐ
Now, even though I don't have you, I'm still myself
说什么此情永不渝 说什么我爱你
shuō shén me cǐ qíng yǒng bù yú shuō shén me wǒ ài nǐ
Talking about how this love will never change, talking about how I love you
如今 依然没有你 我还是 我自己
rú jīn yī rán méi yǒu nǐ wǒ hái shì wǒ zì jǐ
Now, even though I still don't have you, I'm still myself
为什么道别离 又说什么在一起
wèi shén me dào bié lí yòu shuō shén me zài yī qǐ
Why say goodbye again and then talk about being together
如今 虽然没有你 我还是我自己
rú jīn suī rán méi yǒu nǐ wǒ hái shì wǒ zì jǐ
Now, even though I don't have you, I'm still myself
说什么此情永不渝 说什么我爱你
shuō shén me cǐ qíng yǒng bù yú shuō shén me wǒ ài nǐ
Talking about how this love will never change, talking about how I love you
如今 依然没有你 我还是 我自己
rú jīn yī rán méi yǒu nǐ wǒ hái shì wǒ zì jǐ
Now, even though I still don't have you, I'm still myself
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
The song "一场游戏一场梦" (One Game, One Dream) by Dave Wong reflects on the emotional complexity of a breakup, expressing a sense of detachment and self-realization. It captures the tension between past emotions and the desire to move on, with the repeated metaphor of love being a fleeting game or dream.
Detailed Insights
The lyrics suggest a conflict between emotional attachment and the need to let go. The narrator refuses to be consumed by the past, stating that the separation and the feelings associated with it are mere remnants of a dream or a game. The repetition of "that was just a game, just a dream" emphasizes the fleeting nature of the relationship, encouraging the listener to move forward and not hold on to incomplete love.
The lines "In my singing, you've long been absent" and "Now, even though I don't have you, I'm still myself" convey a sense of personal strength and recovery. Despite the presence of the ex-lover's shadow in memories, the narrator affirms their independence and growth. The song ultimately speaks to the process of self-healing and embracing one's identity beyond the confines of a past relationship.