"逝去的诺言" (Lost Promise) by 陈慧娴 (Priscilla Chan) is a poignant song about love lost over time. The lyrics convey the sorrow and sadness of separation and the fading of promises once cherished, captured through heartache and the passage of time.
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The song opens with the realization that their meeting was a chance encounter, but love soon slips away in an instant. The lyrics depict the paradox of being both close and distant, reflecting a deep internal conflict as promises made in the heart fade away.
The lines "谁说有不散筵席" ("Who says feasts never end?") and "谁说生死不变" ("Who says life and death are unchanging?") challenge the notion of permanence, emphasizing the fragility of love and life itself. The recurring theme of love being washed away by time symbolizes the fleeting nature of emotions.
As the song progresses, the singer's sadness deepens, and the metaphor of tears falling like rain paints a picture of overwhelming sorrow. The emotional burden of the separation is too much to bear, and the singer watches their loved one walk away, acknowledging the inevitability of their departure. The refrain "已别去 是已别去" ("Gone, you are gone") reflects the finality of the loss, while the closing lines express a quiet acceptance, letting time heal the wounds of the past.