Envy
张敬轩 Lyrics

The lyrics of 张敬轩's song ENVY depict the emotional turmoil of a man who feels trapped in a love triangle. He compares his failed relationship with his lover to a snow-covered landscape, where everything is beautiful and serene on the surface, but beneath the surface lies chaos and pain. He regrets having lost the precious moments he once shared with his lover and feels envious of the man who seems to have replaced him in her life.

The first verse outlines the lost tokens of affection that were exchanged between the singer and his lover. The ring he gave her was lost long ago, but the memory of their love still lingers. Similarly, the necklace that she gave him has been discarded, and he prepares to leave her, even before any blood is shed. The second verse describes how the singer sees a couple kissing in the snow, surrounded by flowers, a contrast to his own situation, where he cannot win the affections of his lover because he cannot express himself. He knows that he has lost his chance at happiness, and his envy consumes him.