张学友 - 情不禁 (Jacky Cheung - Love & Obsession)
zoeng6 dat6 jin4 taam5 mong4 min6 lam4 daai6 zin3 jan1 jyun5 zoi6 tin1 bin1
Like suddenly forgetting when facing a great battle, because it's far away in the sky
joek6 muk6 cin4 man6 tai4 zaam6 si4 mei6 ho2 gaai2 kyut3 mok6 dau1 hyun1
If the current problems can't be solved for now, don't go around in circles
Remember that the outcome of beautiful stories is always hard to last forever
daan6 bit6 jan4 zung2 jiu3 zo2 haak3 joeng6 ngo5 bat1 jiu3 lok6 sam1 jyun1
daan6 si6 seoi4 ho2 ji5 bou2 zing3 zi1 ngo5 jat1 ding6 soeng4 san1 syun1
It's the future, things can't be planned naturally, don't go around in circles
ze5 sai3 soeng5 mei5 lai6 gu3 si6 ngoi3 dak1 gwang1 lit6 naan4 pung3 gin3
In this world, it's hard to encounter a love so passionate and intense
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
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.
Detailed Insights
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.