动力火车 - 催眠 (Power Station - Mesmerize)
péng yǒu mà wǒ yǒu bìng tài piān zhí chéng xìng zuì hòu tòng dào shàng yǐn
My friends scold me for being sick, too obsessive, ultimately becoming addicted to the pain
Love is obviously alcohol, intoxicating reason, yet I still feel slightly drunk
It's just that I can't hate you, so I can't help but accept your endless hesitation
It's like being hypnotized, carrying the load even when it exceeds the limit
shuō xiǎng niàn wǒ jiù qián wǎng huà shēn huǒ bǎ nǐ yào ān jìng wǒ jiù biàn zuò zhú guāng
If you say you miss me, I'll come, transforming into a torch; if you want quiet, I'll become candlelight
如果能彻底绝望 就没捆绑 反而还没灭绝那丝希望 最让我哀伤
rú guǒ néng chè dǐ jué wàng jiù méi kǔn bǎng fǎn ér hái méi miè jué nà sī xī wàng zuì ràng wǒ āi shāng
If I could be completely hopeless, there would be no binding; yet the lingering hope makes me the saddest
Loving a bad man until I'm exhausted, crying to temporarily sober up
Turning back to find a good man, using gentle foolishness to heal my wounded heart
jiù shì tài gāo gū zì jǐ cái yǐ wéi ài yǒu cháo xiào mìng yùn de quán lì
Substitutes are at most supporting roles, no matter how much they steal the show
It's like being hypnotized, carrying the load even when it exceeds the limit
shuō xiǎng niàn wǒ jiù qián wǎng huà shēn huǒ bǎ nǐ yào ān jìng wǒ jiù biàn zuò zhú guāng
If you say you miss me, I'll come, transforming into a torch; if you want quiet, I'll become candlelight
rú guǒ néng chè dǐ jué wàng jiù méi kǔn bǎng yī zhí xiàng yǒu xī wàng cái gèng shī wàng
If I could be completely hopeless, there would be no binding; always thinking there's hope makes it more disappointing
Without you, it's more peaceful, but with you, it's more unforgettable
It's like being hypnotized, carrying the load even when it exceeds the limit
shuō xiǎng niàn wǒ jiù qián wǎng huà shēn huǒ bǎ nǐ yào ān jìng wǒ jiù biàn zuò zhú guāng
If you say you miss me, I'll come, transforming into a torch; if you want quiet, I'll become candlelight
如果能彻底绝望 就没捆绑 反而忽隐忽现那丝希望 逼出泪两行
rú guǒ néng chè dǐ jué wàng jiù méi kǔn bǎng fǎn ér hū yǐn hū xiàn nà sī xī wàng bī chū lèi liǎng háng
If I could be completely hopeless, there would be no binding; instead, the faint hope forces out two lines of tears
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
The song "催眠 (Mesmerize)" by 动力火车 (Power Station) explores the emotional turmoil of a love that feels intoxicating and overwhelming. The lyrics delve into the painful addiction to love, the conflict of acceptance, and the hopelessness of unrequited affection, all portrayed through vivid imagery of hypnosis and emotional surrender.
Detailed Insights
The song begins with the protagonist reflecting on their obsession with love, acknowledging that they are deeply affected by their feelings. The reference to love being like alcohol highlights the intoxicating and irrational nature of their emotional state. The lyrics suggest that despite the pain, the protagonist cannot let go of the relationship, accepting the endless hesitation of the other person.
The repeated motif of being "hypnotized" emphasizes the loss of control in the relationship. The protagonist feels as though they are sleepwalking through a distorted reality, guided by the other person's gaze, and overwhelmed by the emotional weight they carry. The lyrics express a sense of vulnerability, where the protagonist alternates between hope and despair, illustrating the emotional complexity of loving someone who causes both pain and longing.