任贤齐 - 心太软 (Richie Jen - Too softhearted)
nǐ zǒng shì xīn tài ruǎn xīn tài ruǎn dú zì yī gè rén liú lèi dào tiān liàng
You always have a heart too soft, heart too soft, crying alone until dawn
nǐ wú yuàn wú huǐ de ài zhe nà gè rén wǒ zhī dào nǐ gēn běn méi nà me jiān qiáng
You always have a heart too soft, heart too soft, carrying all problems yourself
xiāng ài zǒng shì jiǎn dān xiāng chǔ tài nán bù shì nǐ de jiù bié zài miǎn qiǎng
Being in love is always simple, getting along is too hard, if it’s not yours, don’t force it
It’s late at night and you still don’t want to sleep, are you still thinking about him?
nǐ zhè yàng chī qíng dào dǐ lèi bù lèi míng zhī tā bù huì huí lái ān wèi
Is your infatuation exhausting? Knowing that he won’t come back to comfort you
You just want to love someone properly, but unfortunately, he can’t give you a perfect score
duō yú de xī shēng tā bù dǒng xīn téng nǐ yīng gāi bù huì zhǐ xiǎng zuò gè hǎo rén
Extra sacrifices, he doesn’t understand the pain, you shouldn’t just want to be a good person
ō~ suàn le ba jiù zhè yàng wàng le ba gāi fàng jiù fàng zài xiǎng yě méi yǒu yòng
Oh~ forget it, just forget it this way, let go if you should, thinking more won’t help
shǎ shǎ děng dài tā yě bù huì huí lái nǐ zǒng gāi wèi zì jǐ xiǎng xiǎng wèi lái
Foolishly waiting, he won’t come back, you should think about your own future
nǐ zǒng shì xīn tài ruǎn xīn tài ruǎn dú zì yī gè rén liú lèi dào tiān liàng
You always have a heart too soft, heart too soft, crying alone until dawn
nǐ wú yuàn wú huǐ de ài zhe nà gè rén wǒ zhī dào nǐ gēn běn méi nà me jiān qiáng
You always have a heart too soft, heart too soft, carrying all problems yourself
xiāng ài zǒng shì jiǎn dān xiāng chǔ tài nán bù shì nǐ de jiù bié zài miǎn qiǎng
Being in love is always simple, getting along is too hard, if it’s not yours, don’t force it
It’s late at night and you still don’t want to sleep, are you still thinking about him?
nǐ zhè yàng chī qíng dào dǐ lèi bù lèi míng zhī tā bù huì huí lái ān wèi
Is your infatuation exhausting? Knowing that he won’t come back to comfort you
You just want to love someone properly, but unfortunately, he can’t give you a perfect score
duō yú de xī shēng tā bù dǒng xīn téng nǐ yīng gāi bù huì zhǐ xiǎng zuò gè hǎo rén
Extra sacrifices, he doesn’t understand the pain, you shouldn’t just want to be a good person
ō~ suàn le ba jiù zhè yàng wàng le ba gāi fàng jiù fàng zài xiǎng yě méi yǒu yòng
Oh~ forget it, just forget it this way, let go if you should, thinking more won’t help
shǎ shǎ děng dài tā yě bù huì huí lái nǐ zǒng gāi wèi zì jǐ xiǎng xiǎng wèi lái
Foolishly waiting, he won’t come back, you should think about your own future
nǐ zǒng shì xīn tài ruǎn xīn tài ruǎn dú zì yī gè rén liú lèi dào tiān liàng
You always have a heart too soft, heart too soft, crying alone until dawn
nǐ wú yuàn wú huǐ de ài zhe nà gè rén wǒ zhī dào nǐ gēn běn méi nà me jiān qiáng
You always have a heart too soft, heart too soft, carrying all problems yourself
xiāng ài zǒng shì jiǎn dān xiāng chǔ tài nán bù shì nǐ de jiù bié zài miǎn qiǎng
Being in love is always simple, getting along is too hard, if it’s not yours, don’t force it
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
The song "心太软" (Too Softhearted) by 任贤齐 (Richie Jen) expresses the emotional turmoil of someone who has a soft and giving heart, always loving and waiting for a person who may never return. The lyrics reflect the struggle of unrequited love and the need to let go for self-preservation.
Detailed Insights
The protagonist of the song experiences deep emotional vulnerability, constantly giving love without expecting anything in return. The recurring theme of being "too softhearted" highlights the pain of carrying emotional burdens alone. Despite knowing that the person they love will never come back, they continue to hold onto hope, which ultimately becomes exhausting. The lyrics urge the person to let go and stop forcing a relationship that isn't meant to be, stressing that true love should not come with unnecessary sacrifices.
The line "如果不是你的,就别再勉强" (If it’s not yours, don’t force it) emphasizes the idea of releasing something that isn't right for you and taking care of one's own emotional health. The song portrays both the tenderness and the suffering of someone who has too much heart and not enough emotional boundaries. It's a call for self-realization and strength in moving on from a love that no longer serves them.