By the platform, reluctant to part, the person my heart loves.
火车已经过车站
Heo-chia i king kò tshia chhan
The train has passed the station.
阮的目眶已经红
Gún ê bāng-kóng i king âng
My eyes are already red.
车窗内心爱的人
Tshia chhng lāi sim-ài ê lâng
In the train window, the person my heart loves.
只有期待夜夜梦
Chí-ū kî-tài iā iā bāng
Only longing for night after night in dreams.
火车已经到车站
Heo-chia i king toh tshia chhan
The train has arrived at the station.
阮的心头渐渐重
Gún ê sim-thâu tián-tián tióng
My heart is gradually heavy.
看人欢喜来接亲人
Kánn lâng huan-hí lâi chiap kîn-lâng
Seeing people happily welcoming their loved ones.
阮是伤心来相送
Gún sī siong-sim lâi siong-sóng
I am here with a heavy heart to bid farewell.
无情的喇叭声音 声声弹
Bô-tsîn ê lâ-pah sêng-im sêng-sêng tham
The heartless horn sounds repeatedly.
月台边依依难舍 心所爱的人
Goe-thâi piân i-i lân-si tsiaⁿ sê ài ê lâng
By the platform, reluctant to part, the person my heart loves.
火车已经过车站
Heo-chia i king kò tshia chhan
The train has passed the station.
阮的目眶已经红
Gún ê bāng-kóng i king âng
My eyes are already red.
车窗内心爱的人
Tshia chhng lāi sim-ài ê lâng
In the train window, the person my heart loves.
只有期待夜夜梦
Chí-ū kî-tài iā iā bāng
Only longing for night after night in dreams.
无情的喇叭声音 声声弹
Bô-tsîn ê lâ-pah sêng-im sêng-sêng tham
The heartless horn sounds repeatedly.
月台边依依难舍 心所爱的人
Goe-thâi piân i-i lân-si tsiaⁿ sê ài ê lâng
By the platform, reluctant to part, the person my heart loves.
火车已经过车站
Heo-chia i king kò tshia chhan
The train has passed the station.
阮的目眶已经红
Gún ê bāng-kóng i king âng
My eyes are already red.
车窗内心爱的人
Tshia chhng lāi sim-ài ê lâng
In the train window, the person my heart loves.
只有期待夜夜梦
Chí-ū kî-tài iā iā bāng
Only longing for night after night in dreams.
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"车站" (Railway Station) by 张秀卿 is a melancholic reflection on love, longing, and separation. The lyrics poignantly describe the emotional weight of bidding farewell at a railway station, where the speaker's heart grows heavy, and they are filled with a sense of loss. Despite the physical separation, the song emphasizes the eternal longing for the loved one, which lingers through dreams and memories.
Detailed Insights
The song begins with imagery of a train arriving at the station, symbolizing the inevitability of departure. The speaker feels the weight of their emotions as they witness others joyfully greeting their loved ones, while they are left behind with a heart full of sorrow. The sound of the heartless horn in the background enhances the sense of detachment and finality.
As the train departs, the speaker's eyes fill with tears, indicating the deep emotional pain of separation. The train window serves as a metaphor for the distance between the speaker and their loved one, who is now out of reach. Despite the physical absence, the speaker holds on to the hope of reuniting in their dreams, where they continue to yearn for their loved one night after night.