Hugely popular in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore, she has also gained a large following in Japan and is to date the only C-pop artist to have performed 4 times in Tokyo's Budokan. In the West she is best known for starring in Wong Kar-wai's films Chungking Express and 2046.While she has collaborated with international artists such as Cocteau Twins, Wong recorded only a few songs in English, including "Eyes on Me" – the theme song of the video game Final Fantasy VIII. Wong is known to be reserved in public, and has gained a reputation for her "coolness".In Encyclopedia of Contemporary Chinese Culture, Jeroen de Kloet characterised her as "singer, actress, mother, celebrity, royalty, sex symbol and diva all at the same time."
棋子
王菲 Lyrics
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卻走進你安排的戰局
我沒有堅強的防備
也沒有後路可以退
想逃離你布下的陷阱
卻陷入了另一個困境
我沒有決定輸贏的勇氣
我像是一顆棋,進退任由你決定
我不是你眼中唯一將領
卻是不起眼的小兵＊
＃我像是一顆棋子,來去全不由自己
舉手無回,你從不曾猶豫
我卻受控在你手裏＃
REPEAT＊＃＃
我卻受控在你手裏,我卻受控在你手裏...
The lyrics of 王菲's song 棋子 (Qi Zi) describe a feeling of being trapped and controlled. The singer wants to escape the control of the person, but every attempt leads to another trap. They feel powerless and without choices, like a chess piece that moves according to the decisions of the person in control. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and helplessness, with no recourse for escape.
The metaphor of chess is used effectively throughout the song to capture the idea that the singer is subject to someone else's whims. The lyrics suggest that the person in control might be a romantic partner or someone with power and influence over the singer. It is a poignant and introspective song that encourages listeners to reflect on the circumstances in which they may feel trapped or controlled.
Overall, 王菲's song 棋子 is a beautifully crafted song that features poetic and emotive lyrics. The singer's stunning vocals enhance the experience, and the music complements the lyrics perfectly, making it a deeply moving and unforgettable song.
Line by Line Meaning
想走出你控制的領域
I want to break free from your control
卻走進你安排的戰局
But I've entered into the battlefield you've set up
我沒有堅強的防備
I don't have a strong defense
也沒有後路可以退
And there's no way for me to retreat
想逃離你布下的陷阱
I want to escape from the trap you've laid
卻陷入了另一個困境
But I've fallen into another dilemma
我沒有決定輸贏的勇氣
I don't have the courage to decide the outcome
也沒有逃脫的幸運
And I have no luck in escaping
我像是一顆棋,進退任由你決定
I am like a chess piece, my movements determined by you
我不是你眼中唯一將領
I'm not the only commander in your eyes
卻是不起眼的小兵
But I am an inconspicuous pawn
我像是一顆棋子,來去全不由自己
I am like a chess piece, moving without control of my own
舉手無回,你從不曾猶豫
My fate is sealed, you never hesitate
我卻受控在你手裏
But I am under your control
Contributed by Ava L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yn5572
想走近你安排的領域
卻走出你控制的戰局
walk into domain battle Nor escape
逃離你布下的陷阱
卻陷入輸蠃勇氣的幸運
我沒有決定下一個陷阱
我沒有決定你逃離的幸運
loss or a winupon another predicament
你像是一顆小兵
進退任由將領
我決定進退任由你
你卻是不起眼的棋
困境 陷阱 輸蠃的勇氣
決定你逃離將領
舉手無悔
在我手裡
猶豫像是一顆棋子
@Cocololypop
xiang zou chu ni kong zhi de ling yu
que zou jin ni an pai de zhan ju
wo mei you jian qiang de fang bei
ye mei you hou lu ke yi tui
xiang tao li ni bu xia de xian jing
que xian ru le ling yi ge kun jing
wo mei you jue ding shu ying de yong qi
ye mei you tao tuo de xing yun
wo xiang shi yi ke qi
jin tui ren you ni jue ding
wo bu shi ni yan zhong wei yi jiang ling
que shi bu qi yan de xiao bing
wo xiang shi yi ke qi zi
lai qu quan bu you zi ji
ju shou wu hui ni cong bu ceng you yu
wo que shou kong zai ni shou li
@nglawrence3631
棋局
一而再 彈出彈入
來不來 沒完沒了
張計就計 順勢而行
攻心為上 引君入甕
落子坐實 理已不虧
後發制人 六鎖軍演
領空領海 中線三失
昨日棋子 今日棄子
眼看世道 耳聽凡音
棋子棄子 面子裡子
有理有利有節
@akiraikura
One of my many favourite songs of Faye...Its magical...even I, who don't understand the language can be hooked by her voice and songs. Dec 2019 anyone?
@dannyhowood563
Me >>>>> 27th Dec 2019
@sunnydforfree7145
@Danny Howood Dec 27th 2021.
@sycomore4005
It means everyone can't control our destiny in every position. （in my opinion )
@user-rz9og5xr4r
从这首歌问世以来，一直在听，那时候不大懂曲意，现在越活着越明白了
@user-fp7yh3rg7k
第一次聽到這首歌就愛上了
棋子，囚鳥想要表達情感思維有異曲同工之妙
為了愛情都是被別人所掌控在手中，由不得自己，深怕惹對方不高興，低微像一顆塵埃，談感情最好能平起平坐才能幸褔，否則為了取悅包容對方，違反自己真實情緒會快樂嗎？
@yanjin903
我会一直听，直到那个更出色的人🌹❤️🌹
@user-gq7jq1uh4f
2020还在听的举手……
@catwong5280
🙋♀️🙋♀️
@catwong5280
做了阿菲粉絲三十年有多了