Round and round in circles, every day, every year, I
深深看你的脸 生气的温柔 埋怨的温柔 的脸
shēn shēn kàn nǐ de liǎn shēng qì de wēn róu mán yuàn de wēn róu de liǎn
Deeply looking at your face, the face of angry tenderness, the face of complaining tenderness
不懂爱恨情愁煎熬的我们
bù dǒng ài hèn qíng chóu jiān áo de wǒ men
We who don't understand the torment of love, hate, and sorrow
都以为相爱就像风云的善变
dōu yǐ wéi xiāng ài jiù xiàng fēng yún de shàn biàn
All thought that loving each other is like the unpredictable changes of the wind and clouds
相信爱一天 抵过永远
xiāng xìn ài yī tiān dǐ guò yǒng yuǎn
Believing that one day of love is worth more than eternity
在这一刹那冻结了时间
zài zhè yī shā nà dòng jié le shí jiān
Freezing time in this instant
不懂怎么表现温柔的我们
bù dǒng zěn me biǎo xiàn wēn róu de wǒ men
We who don't know how to express tenderness
还以为殉情只是古老的传言
hái yǐ wéi xùn qíng zhǐ shì gǔ lǎo de chuán yán
Thought that dying for love is just an ancient legend
离愁能有多痛 痛有多浓
lí chóu néng yǒu duō tòng tòng yǒu duō nóng
How painful can the parting sorrow be, how thick can the pain be
当梦被埋在江南烟雨中
dāng mèng bèi mái zài jiāng nán yān yǔ zhōng
When dreams are buried in the misty rain of River South
心碎了才懂
xīn suì le cái dǒng
Only when the heart breaks do we understand
相信爱一天 抵过永远
xiāng xìn ài yī tiān dǐ guò yǒng yuǎn
Believing that one day of love is worth more than eternity
在这一刹那冻结了时间
zài zhè yī shā nà dòng jié le shí jiān
Freezing time in this instant
不懂怎么表现温柔的我们
bù dǒng zěn me biǎo xiàn wēn róu de wǒ men
We who don't know how to express tenderness
还以为殉情只是古老的传言
hái yǐ wéi xùn qíng zhǐ shì gǔ lǎo de chuán yán
Thought that dying for love is just an ancient legend
离愁能有多痛 痛有多浓
lí chóu néng yǒu duō tòng tòng yǒu duō nóng
How painful can the parting sorrow be, how thick can the pain be
当梦被埋在江南烟雨中
dāng mèng bèi mái zài jiāng nán yān yǔ zhōng
When dreams are buried in the misty rain of River South
心碎了才懂
xīn suì le cái dǒng
Only when the heart breaks do we understand
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"江南" explores the depth of human emotions through metaphors of nature, love, and parting. It reflects on fleeting moments of tenderness, the unpredictability of love, and the sorrow of separation, all set against the poetic backdrop of the misty River South.
Detailed Insights
In "江南," JJ Lin employs vivid imagery to depict a poignant tale of love and heartbreak. The song opens with the wind and rain as metaphors for lingering memories and entanglements in the mortal world. This poetic framing creates a sense of timelessness and emotional depth, aligning with the song's central themes of love and fate.
The lyrics delve into the idea of love as both sweet and fleeting. Expressions like "one day of love is worth more than eternity" underscore the ephemeral yet profound nature of romantic connections. The motif of circles, repeated in the chorus, symbolizes the cyclical nature of emotions and experiences, mirroring the repetitive yet evolving rhythms of life.
As the narrative progresses, the song reflects on misunderstandings and the inability to express tenderness, adding layers to the emotional complexity. The notion of parting sorrow buried in the misty rain of River South evokes a melancholic beauty, encapsulating the essence of the Jiangnan aesthetic.
Overall, "江南" resonates deeply with its poetic lyricism and emotional authenticity, making it a timeless classic in Mandopop.