Lust
Robin Williams Lyrics

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在鬧市有很多過路人像我吧
普普通通去走下雨便會撐傘
擠迫中與各位行進了地鐵站
要是誰都不太細心觀察
怎發現我的心跳慢半拍

從没有混淆從前明天作對調
依舊睡眠從無回憶對我呼叫
悲哀也未嘗試在我跟前痛苦地炫耀
不變地過活從無遐想對我騷擾
從沒有聽得出眼淚在折腰
從未發覺平靜的心碎了

假使不禁嘆息無意洩露破綻
我突然的識破我的充撐
可以扮作不知道亂了嗎

從没有混淆從前明天作對調
依舊睡眠從無回憶對我呼叫
悲哀也未嘗試在我跟前痛苦地炫耀
不變地過活從無遐想對我騷擾
從沒有聽得出眼淚在折腰
從未發覺平靜的心碎了

當感覺從無試清楚才有所不知痛到沒痛楚
太恐懼才會難過時也大喊冤枉

從沒有發現原來情感有對白
安靜下來原來回憶試過掙扎
悲哀半夜逃脫為了追求這一份明白
怎會沒抱憾曾投懷的愛已搬家
埋沒了的感觸卻待在我家
還是對我誠實一點對嗎

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Robin Williams's song Lust delve into the idea that people in the bustling city can easily miss the internal emotions of those around them. The first stanza sets the scene of a typical day in the city, where people going about their business in the rain, but even in the midst of the crowd, the singer's heart beats slower than the rest. The second stanza reflects the sentiment of routine and a lack of desire for change, where the singer seems numb to both happiness and sadness. The third stanza speaks to the idea that people may hide their pain or hurt to the outside world, but their internal emotions still exist. Finally, the last stanza highlights the importance of being honest with oneself and confronting one's true emotions, even if it may be uncomfortable to do so.

Throughout the song, Robin Williams employs imagery, metaphors, and repetition to convey his message. The recurring line "從沒有" ("from never having") emphasizes the singer's lack of awareness and the idea that they are missing out on something. The lyrics also contrast external expectations and internal emotions, with the city representing the former and the singer's inner thoughts representing the latter.

Overall, Lust explores the idea that people's emotions can be easily overlooked, and the importance of self-awareness and honesty in confronting one's feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

在鬧市有很多過路人像我吧
Just like the numerous passers-by in the city, I blend in with the crowd.

普普通通去走下雨便會撐傘
I'm an ordinary guy, as common as anyone else, and when it rains, I use an umbrella to keep dry.

擠迫中與各位行進了地鐵站
Amidst the crowd, I head to the subway station along with the rest of them.

要是誰都不太細心觀察
If no one pays close attention,

怎發現我的心跳慢半拍
they wouldn't notice that my heart beats slower than it should.

從没有混淆從前明天作对调
I've never been confused; tomorrow's just yesterday flipped around.

依舊睡眠從无回忆对我呼叫
I still sleep the same, with no memories calling out to me.

悲哀也未尝试在我跟前痛苦地炫耀
Even sadness hasn't tried to flaunt its pain in front of me.

不变地过活从无遐想对我骚扰
I live life unchanged, with no random thoughts to bother me.

从没有听得出眼泪在折腰
I've never heard my tears falling.

从未发觉平静的心碎了
I haven't realized my peaceful heart has been broken.

假使不禁叹息无意泄露破綻
If I can't help but sigh, I might reveal my vulnerability.

我突然的识破我的充撑
I suddenly realize that I've been putting on a front.

可以扮作不知道乱了吗
Can I pretend not to notice that things are falling apart?

当感觉从无试清楚才有所不知痛到没痛楚
Only when you try to make sense of your emotions do you realize you don't understand; sometimes the pain is so great that you don't feel it.

太恐惧才会难过时也大喊冤枉
It's the fear that makes you scream injustices when you're sad.

从没有发现原来情感有对白
I never noticed that emotions have a dialogue of their own.

安静下来原来回忆试过挣扎
When I'm quiet, I realize that my memories have struggled.

悲哀半夜逃脱为了追求这一份明白
Sorrow escapes me in the middle of the night, searching for understanding.

怎会没抱憾曾投怀的爱已搬家
How can I not feel any regret that my once cherished love has moved on?

埋没了的感触却待在我家
The buried feelings, however, still reside within me.

还是对我诚实一点对吗
Wouldn't it be better to be honest with myself?

Writer(s): Brian Williams

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