眼色
林宥嘉 Lyrics

The song "眼色" by Taiwanese singer 林宥嘉 explores the theme of seduction through the metaphor of the power of one's eyes. The first stanza references the mystery of the Sphinx and Shakespeare's dialogue, alluding to the idea that once intriguing and captivating narratives now hold no charm or fascination. The tears of Elizabeth Taylor evoke the ancient beauty of Cleopatra, creating a sense of nostalgia and loss for a time when love and passion were fiercer, deeper, and more intense. The stanza ends with "拜拜 飛快而永遠," which translates to "Goodbye, fast and eternal," signaling a break from the past and a leap into the present.

The second stanza portrays the notion of release and surrender. The character abandons their worries, being carried away by the music, feeling weightless and free. The lyrics express the idea that anything can be changed, just as anything can be unimportant. The line "眨眼一瞬間" signifies the brevity and ephemerality of life, urging the listener to seize every moment and not waste time on insignificant things.

The chorus intertwines the main idea of the song - the eyes' power of seduction - with a question addressed to an unknown person. The character's objective is to gain power and control over someone else, using the allure and magnetism of their eyes to hypnotize and manipulate. The lines "我會讓你 心甘情願 把一切都給我" translates roughly to "I will make you willingly give me everything." The repetition of "誰來燒熱 我眼睛的黑色" further emphasizes the importance of the eyes as the central focus of the song.