At first, both of us (you and me) were not mature and honest (shouldn't have)
热情不再 (你的)笑容勉强不来
rèqíng bù zài (nǐ de) xiàoróng miǎnqiǎng bù lái
The passion is gone, your smile can't be forced
爱深埋珊瑚海
ài shēn mái shānhú hǎi
Love deeply buried in the coral sea
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"珊瑚海" (Coral Sea) by Jay Chou and Lara Liang is a poignant duet that explores the deep emotions of love, loss, and separation. The song paints a vivid picture of a love that has faded, with themes of unspoken words and the sorrow of parting.
Detailed Insights
The song's lyrics reflect the inner turmoil of two people who struggle with the end of their relationship. The imagery of the "horizon in the distance" and "sea of tears" evokes a sense of inevitability, as if the emotional distance between them is vast and unbridgeable.
The phrase "not waves but a sea of tears" symbolizes the overwhelming grief the singer feels, while "seabirds and fish falling in love is just an accident" suggests the fragility of their love. The repeated motif of "can't say goodbye" underscores the difficulty of ending something that once seemed so meaningful.
The song ends with a resigned acceptance of the love that has been "deeply buried in the coral sea," indicating that both individuals have accepted the end of their relationship, but the emotional scars remain, like the remnants of a broken sand sculpture.