This song by Guang Zhi, “都是流行歌曲的错,” delves into the emotions of heartbreak and the role that popular music plays in amplifying these feelings.
The song seems to tell the story of two people who have gone their separate ways after a breakup. One is still lingering in the memories of the past, while the other has moved on or is trying to avoid confrontation with those memories. The setting of KTV, a place often associated with social gatherings and shared experiences, highlights the contrast between the singer's loneliness and the bustling environment around them.
KTV满座 你在哪个角落 (KTV is full, which corner are you in?): This line sets the scene for a crowded KTV where the protagonist is searching for someone or thinking about someone who might be there but is out of sight.
都是流行歌曲的错 (It's all the fault of pop songs): This phrase repeats throughout the song, emphasizing how pop songs can evoke painful memories and intensify feelings of sadness and loss.
不再回头 不停的播 (No longer looking back, constantly playing): Here, the singer expresses a desire to move forward but finds themselves continuously drawn back to the pain through the medium of music.
在你寂寞的时候 请不要随便说 爱我 (When you're lonely, please don't say "I love you" casually): This line suggests that the protagonist feels used or taken advantage of during moments of vulnerability, further deepening their hurt.
The song's lyrics paint a picture of someone struggling to come to terms with a breakup and the emotional turmoil that follows. Pop songs, which are often associated with love and relationships, become a source of both comfort and pain, reminding the protagonist of what they've lost and the promises that were not kept.