流年
王菲 Lyrics

In "流年" (Liu Nian), Faye Wong sings of meeting someone special with whom she falls in love despite their imperfections, and describes the brevity of their time together. She acknowledges that they may come from different worlds or be on different paths in life, but nonetheless, she loves the way they speak and spend time together. The first verse describes her love as a fallen angel who speaks a devilish language, and their encounter is like a blink of God's eye. When her love appears distant or upset, she notices the slightest change in his expression. The second verse describes her love as someone who is serious about leisure and with whom she shares a moment on a sunny day with lightning flashing overhead. They may have only met briefly, but the impact was significant. The chorus repeats the line, "cannot avoid it in this lifetime", describing how they are drawn together despite the obstacles they may face, and how they are ultimately caught up in the flow of time.

The lyrics of "流年" capture the fleeting nature of time and how it affects relationships. Despite the brevity of love, Faye Wong suggests that it is worth cherishing and living fully in the present moment. She sings of the twists and turns of fate, and how one's life can be changed forever by meeting someone special. The song is also credited as a meditation on the nature of impermanence, reminding listeners that nothing lasts forever and encouraging them to appreciate the present moment. Through her poignant lyrics, Wong creates a heartrending portrait of love's fragility and courage in the face of loss.