This song by Eason Chan, "我也不会那么做" (I Wouldn't Have Done That Either), delves into the emotional turmoil experienced by a person who discovers their partner's infidelity. The narrative is filled with regret and self-reflection, highlighting the pain of betrayal and the consequences of actions taken in the heat of the moment.
Verse 1:
“口口声声听到你说, 你会为了他离开我, 跟他挂了电话看都不看我, 默默无言的走过” - The narrator overhears his partner saying she would leave him for another man. She ignores him after hanging up the phone, walking past him without a word, which amplifies his sense of betrayal and hurt.
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Verse 2:
“不是不要向你道歉, 只是害怕失去尊严, 当我感觉到那冰冷的手铐” - He acknowledges that he doesn’t want to apologize because doing so would make him lose his dignity. The mention of handcuffs suggests that his violent reaction led to legal consequences.
Bridge:
“I'm a poet, I shoot of lyrics like a rocket, I knew i heard you say it, I thought that i could talk it, But face it, No matter how i play it, No matter how i take it, Forget it it's a one way ticket to the cell” - The narrator reflects on his poetic nature but realizes that despite his ability to express himself through words, he couldn’t prevent the situation from escalating. He accepts that his actions have led to his arrest and imprisonment.
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