孙燕姿 - 我怀念的 (Stefanie Sun - What I Miss)
作词 (Lyrics): 姚若龙
作曲 (Composer): 李偲菘
编曲 (Arrangement): Martin Tang
我问为什么 那女孩传简讯给我
wǒ wèn wèi shén me nà nǚ hái chuán jiǎn xùn gěi wǒ
I asked why that girl texted me
而你为什么 不解释低着头沉默
ér nǐ wèi shén me bù jiě shì dī zhe tóu chén mò
But why did you just lower your head in silence without explaining
我该相信你很爱我 不愿意敷衍我
wǒ gāi xiāng xìn nǐ hěn ài wǒ bù yuàn yì fū yǎn wǒ
Should I believe that you love me very much and don't want to perfunctory me
还是明白你已不想挽回什么
hái shì míng bái nǐ yǐ bù xiǎng wǎn huí shén me
Or understand that you don't want to salvage anything anymore
想问为什么 我不再是你的快乐
xiǎng wèn wèi shén me wǒ bù zài shì nǐ de kuài lè
I want to ask why I am no longer your happiness
可是为什么 却苦笑说我都懂了
kě shì wèi shén me què kǔ xiào shuō wǒ dōu dǒng le
But why do you just smile bitterly and say I understand everything
自尊常常将人拖着 把爱都走曲折
zì zūn cháng cháng jiāng rén tuō zhe bǎ ài dōu zǒu qū zhé
Self-esteem often drags people along, making love twisted
假装了解是怕 真相太赤裸裸
jiǎ zhuāng liǎo jiě shì pà zhēn xiàng tài chì luǒ luǒ
Pretending to understand is because the truth is too naked
狼狈比失去难受
láng bèi bǐ shī qù nán shòu
It's more distressing than losing in embarrassment
我怀念的 是无话不说
wǒ huái niàn de shì wú huà bù shuō
What I miss is having nothing unsaid
我怀念的 是一起作梦
wǒ huái niàn de shì yī qǐ zuò mèng
What I miss is dreaming together
我怀念的 是争吵以后还是想要爱你的冲动
wǒ huái niàn de shì zhēng chǎo yǐ hòu hái shì xiǎng yào ài nǐ de chōng dòng
What I miss is the impulse to love you after arguing
我记得那年生日 也记得那一首歌
wǒ jì de nà nián shēng rì yě jì de nà yī shǒu gē
I remember that birthday year, I also remember that song
记得那片星空 最紧的右手 最暖的胸口
jì de nà piàn xīng kōng zuì jǐn de yòu shǒu zuì nuǎn de xiōng kǒu
I remember that starry sky, the tightest right hand, the warmest chest
谁记得 谁忘了
shuí jì de shuí wàng le
Who remembers, who forgets
想问为什么 我不再是你的快乐
xiǎng wèn wèi shén me wǒ bù zài shì nǐ de kuài lè
I want to ask why I am no longer your happiness
可是为什么 却苦笑说我都懂了
kě shì wèi shén me què kǔ xiào shuō wǒ dōu dǒng le
But why do you just smile bitterly and say I understand everything
自尊常常将人拖着 把爱都走曲折
zì zūn cháng cháng jiāng rén tuō zhe bǎ ài dōu zǒu qū zhé
Self-esteem often drags people along, making love twisted
假装了解是怕 真相太赤裸裸
jiǎ zhuāng liǎo jiě shì pà zhēn xiàng tài chì luǒ luǒ
Pretending to understand is because the truth is too naked
狼狈比失去难受
láng bèi bǐ shī qù nán shòu
It's more distressing than losing in embarrassment
我怀念的 是无话不说
wǒ huái niàn de shì wú huà bù shuō
What I miss is having nothing unsaid
我怀念的 是一起作梦
wǒ huái niàn de shì yī qǐ zuò mèng
What I miss is dreaming together
我怀念的 是争吵以后还是想要爱你的冲动
wǒ huái niàn de shì zhēng chǎo yǐ hòu hái shì xiǎng yào ài nǐ de chōng dòng
What I miss is the impulse to love you after arguing
我记得那年生日 也记得那一首歌
wǒ jì de nà nián shēng rì yě jì de nà yī shǒu gē
I remember that birthday year, I also remember that song
记得那片星空 最紧的右手 最暖的胸口
jì de nà piàn xīng kōng zuì jǐn de yòu shǒu zuì nuǎn de xiōng kǒu
I remember that starry sky, the tightest right hand, the warmest chest
谁忘了
shuí wàng le
Who forgets
我怀念的 是无言感动
wǒ huái niàn de shì wú yán gǎn dòng
What I miss is silent moving
我怀念的 是绝对炽热
wǒ huái niàn de shì jué duì chì rè
What I miss is absolute fervor
我怀念的 是你很激动求我原谅抱得我都痛
wǒ huái niàn de shì nǐ hěn jī dòng qiú wǒ yuán liàng bào dé wǒ dōu tòng
What I miss is you being so excited to beg me to forgive, holding me hurts
我记得你在背后 也记得我颤抖着
wǒ jì de nǐ zài bèi hòu yě jì de wǒ chàn dǒu zhe
I remember you behind me, I also remember trembling
记得感觉汹涌 最美的烟火 最长的相拥
jì de gǎn jué xiōng yǒng zuì měi de yān huǒ zuì cháng de xiāng yōng
Remembering the surging feeling, the most beautiful fireworks, the longest hug
谁爱得太自由
shuí ài de tài zì yóu
Who loves too freely
谁过头太远了
shuí guò tóu tài yuǎn le
Who went too far
谁要走我的心
shuí yào zǒu wǒ de xīn
Who wants to walk away from my heart
谁忘了那就是承诺
shuí wàng le nà jiù shì chéng nuò
Who forgot that is a promise
谁自顾自地走
shuí zì gù zì dì zǒu
Who walks away selfishly
谁忘了看着我
shuí wàng le kàn zhe wǒ
Who forgot to look at me
谁让爱变沉重
shuí ràng ài biàn chén zhòng
Who made love heavy
谁忘了要给你温柔
shuí wàng le yào gěi nǐ wēn róu
Who forgot to give you tenderness
(我懷念的)
(wǒ huái niàn de)
(What I miss)
我还有想要爱你的冲动
wǒ hái yǒu xiǎng yào ài nǐ de chōng dòng
I still have the impulse to love you
我记得那年生日 也记得那一首歌
wǒ jì de nà nián shēng rì yě jì de nà yī shǒu gē
I remember that birthday year, I also remember that song
记得那片星空 最紧的右手 最暖的胸口
jì de nà piàn xīng kōng zuì jǐn de yòu shǒu zuì nuǎn de xiōng kǒu
I remember that starry sky, the tightest right hand, the warmest chest
我放手 我让座 假洒脱
wǒ fàng shǒu wǒ ràng zuò jiǎ sǎ tuō
I let go, I gave up, pretending to be carefree
谁懂我多么不舍得
shuí dǒng wǒ duō me bù shě de
Who understands how reluctant I am
太爱了 所以我 没有哭 没有说
tài ài le suǒ yǐ wǒ méi yǒu kū méi yǒu shuō
Love too much, so I didn't cry, didn't speak
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
This song reflects the melancholy of lost love and the longing for the emotional connection that once existed. It expresses confusion, hurt, and an attempt to understand why love faded, interspersed with memories of intimacy and passion.
Detailed Insights
The lyrics in "What I Miss" delve into the emotional complexity of love. The narrator questions the fading connection, asking why they are no longer a source of happiness for their partner, and why silence has replaced communication. The pain of realizing the love is no longer mutual is conveyed through vivid imagery, such as memories of a birthday and starry nights that highlight the contrast between past closeness and present alienation.
Throughout the song, there is a constant tug-of-war between pride and vulnerability. The narrator's struggle with self-esteem—fearful of facing the raw truth—becomes a barrier to emotional honesty. The line “It’s more distressing than losing in embarrassment” shows how the anguish of not having answers is even more painful than a direct loss. The repeated refrain of "What I miss" serves as a poignant reminder of the love and passion that once existed but now seems out of reach.