The song "情不禁" (Love & Obsession) by Jacky Cheung explores the overwhelming nature of love, where feelings of passion, yearning, and obsession take over the narrator. The lyrics reflect both the beauty and pain of intense love, as well as the struggle between freedom and emotional entrapment.
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The song opens with imagery of sudden forgetfulness in the face of a challenge, symbolizing the distractions love can cause. The narrator contrasts personal freedom with the powerful pull of being close to the one they love. It suggests that when love is overwhelming, the external problems seem less important.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the inevitability of difficulties in relationships, but the narrator expresses a desire to ignore these issues, even if it means falling deeper into emotional turmoil. The repeated phrase "情不禁" (Love & obsession) highlights how love, despite its challenges, is something that cannot be restrained, representing the deep obsession that love can inspire.
The chorus emphasizes the recurring theme of passionate love that leads the narrator to lose themselves, even to the point of self-destruction. It concludes with a contemplation on whether it's better to embrace the intoxicating emotions and be a "happy sinner" in the face of love's consuming nature.