林俊傑 (Simplified: 林俊杰 Pinyin: Lín Jùn Jié English: JJ Lin)

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... born on March 27, 1981) is a Singaporean singer and songwriter although he came to musical prominence in China and particularly in Taiwan, where he was awarded the "Best New Artist" award in the Taiwan Golden Melody Awards of 2003.

Signed to Ocean Butterflies, he has written songs for various artists, notably Ji De (Remember) for Taiwanese singer A-Mei, and fellow labelmate A-do's Fang Shou. One of his recent famous pieces is "Zhi dui ni you gan jue" for Taiwanese group Fahrenheit.

Back in Singapore, he was chosen to perform the remixed version of Home, the theme song of the National Day Parade in 2004. His career and notability began to rise astronomically in Singapore, particularly with the aid of his music being used in television dramas produced by MediaCorp TV Channel 8, and his increased public appearances, such as being the guest performer in the finals of Channel U's Project SuperStar.

After winning the Gold award in the Best New Act category in the 2004 Singapore Hit Awards, he went on to sweep the 2005 edition with four awards to his name, including the Best Local Male Artist, Best Composing Artist, Best Male Vocalist and Best Local Music Composition awards, recognizing his talents both in the composition and performance aspects of his music.

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If Only
林俊傑 Lyrics

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假如把犯得起的错
能错的都错过
应该还来得及去悔过
假如没把一切说破
那一场小风波将一笑带过
在感情面前讲什么自我
要得过且过才好过
全都怪我

不该沉默时沉默该勇敢时软弱
如果不是我
误会自己洒脱让我们难过
可当初的你和现在的我
假如重来过
倘若那天
把该说的话好好说
该体谅的不执着
如果那天我
不受情绪挑拨
你会怎么做
那么多如果可能如果我
可惜没如果只剩下结果
如果早点了解
那率性的你
或者晚一点
遇上成熟的我
不过 oh
全都怪我
不该沉默时沉默该勇敢时软弱
如果不是我
误会自己洒脱让我们难过
可当初的你和现在的我
假如重来过
倘若那天
把该说的话好好说
该体谅的不执着
如果那天我
不受情绪挑拨
你会怎么做
那么多如果可能如果我
可惜没如果没有你和我
都怪我
不该沉默时沉默该勇敢时软弱
如果不是我
误会自己洒脱让我们难过
可当初的你和现在的我
假如重来过
倘若那天
把该说的话好好说
该体谅的不执着
如果那天我
不受情绪挑拨
你会怎么做
那么多如果可能如果我
可惜没如果

只剩下结果
可惜没如果

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 林俊傑's song 可惜沒如果 ("If Only" in English) express the regret of the singer towards past actions and missed opportunities that could have led to a different outcome in his relationship. The song is a reflection of the past and explores the many "what if" scenarios that could have altered the course of his life. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a second chance to make things right.

The first stanza of the song talks about the mistakes that are avoidable, and if given a chance to relive, the singer would try to rectify them. The second stanza reflects on the importance of communication in a relationship, and how the singer's silence led to misunderstandings and misinterpretations. The third stanza highlights the many "what ifs" that could have altered the course of his life and expresses the singer's despair and hopelessness towards changing what is already a set result.

Overall, the song is a poignant expression of longing for a second chance in life and reflects on the importance of seizing opportunities before it's too late.

Line by Line Meaning

假如把犯得起的错
If I made every mistake I could have made

能错的都错过
And missed out on the chances to make the mistakes I could have made

应该还来得及去悔过
I could still have a chance to repent

假如没把一切说破
If I didn't reveal everything

那一场小风波将一笑带过
I could have avoided the small conflict and laughed it off

在感情面前讲什么自我
In the face of love, self is irrelevant

要得过且过才好过
To live worry-free, we must take things as they come

全都怪我
It's all my fault

不该沉默时沉默该勇敢时软弱
I was silent when I shouldn't have been and weak when I should have been brave

如果不是我
If it wasn't for me

误会自己洒脱让我们难过
Misunderstanding myself as free-spirited caused us grief