张学友 - 别问 (Jacky Cheung - Don’t Ask)
How far must one walk, through how much hardship, before they feel tired?
How long must one reflect, after how many setbacks, to truly understand?
No longer shedding tears easily, no longer casually saying “this life”
For whom did I give up everything? I’m no longer myself—then who am I, and who are they?
bié wèn wǒ de shāng bié wèn wǒ de tòng bié wèn wǒ de xīn zhōng shì fǒu zài liú xuè
Don’t ask about my wounds, don’t ask about my pain, don’t ask if my heart is bleeding
Don’t ask if my heart is broken, don’t ask if I get drunk meeting old friends over wine
bié wèn wǒ de kǔ bié wèn wǒ de bēi bié wèn wǒ de liú làng shì fǒu hěn pí bèi
Don’t ask about my suffering, don’t ask about my sorrow, don’t ask if my wandering is exhausting
Don’t ask if I still have tears, don’t ask if haunting old dreams are right or wrong
How far must one walk, through how much hardship, before they feel tired?
How long must one reflect, after how many setbacks, to truly understand?
No longer shedding tears easily, no longer casually saying “this life”
For whom did I give up everything? I’m no longer myself—then who am I, and who are they?
bié wèn wǒ de shāng bié wèn wǒ de tòng bié wèn wǒ de xīn zhōng shì fǒu zài liú xuè
Don’t ask about my wounds, don’t ask about my pain, don’t ask if my heart is bleeding
Don’t ask if my heart is broken, don’t ask if I get drunk meeting old friends over wine
bié wèn wǒ de kǔ bié wèn wǒ de bēi bié wèn wǒ de liú làng shì fǒu hěn pí bèi
Don’t ask about my suffering, don’t ask about my sorrow, don’t ask if my wandering is exhausting
Don’t ask if I still have tears, don’t ask if haunting old dreams are right or wrong
Don’t ask if I still have tears, don’t ask if haunting old dreams are right or wrong
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
The song expresses a journey of emotional recovery after deep heartbreak. It conveys a refusal to revisit pain, choosing instead to internalize sorrow and move forward quietly.
Detailed Insights
This song captures the mindset of someone who has endured emotional wounds and grown resilient through solitude. The recurring line “don’t ask” reflects a desire to shield their vulnerability, as if protecting what remains of their strength.
Rather than offering explanations or reliving past experiences, the lyrics portray an individual who has accepted their pain as part of their identity. The emphasis on silence, endurance, and emotional distance creates a powerful atmosphere of quiet suffering and maturity.