Faye Wong (王菲, born 8 August 1969) is a Chinese singer-songwriter and actre… Read Full Bio ↴Faye Wong (王菲, born 8 August 1969) is a Chinese singer-songwriter and actress, who is usually referred to in the media as a diva (Chinese: 天后; literally "Heavenly Queen"). Early in her career she briefly used the stage name Shirley Wong (王靖雯). Born in Beijing, China, she moved to British Hong Kong in 1987 and came to public attention in the early 1990s by singing ballads in Cantonese. She released her debut album, 王靖雯, in 1989. Since 1995 she has recorded mostly in her native Mandarin, often combining alternative music with mainstream Chinese pop. In 2000 she was recognised by Guinness World Records as the Best Selling Canto-Pop Female. Following her second marriage in 2005 she withdrew from the limelight, but returned to the stage in 2010 amidst immense interest in the Sinophone world.
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."

誓言
王菲 Lyrics

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我以为永远可以这样相对
好几回这样地想起舍不得睡
如果你能给我一个真诚的绝对
无所谓我甚么都无所谓
前面的路也许真的并不太清楚
放心地走了以後也许会觉得辛苦
也许会想停也停不住
天越黑心越累我看见你的脸

听着你说不出口的誓言
那一刻我发现我有天
经过你的身边找不到你的视线
(music)
如果你能给我一个真诚的绝对
无所谓我甚么都无所谓
前面的路也许真的并不太清楚
放心地走了以後也许会觉得辛苦
也许会想停也停不住
天越黑心越累我看见你的脸
听着你说不出口的誓言

那一刻我发现我有天
经过你的身边找不到你的视线

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in 王菲's song 誓言 depict a complicated relationship dynamic, where the singer feels uncertain about the future and the path they are on. They thought that they could always be together like this, but every time they think of parting they can't bring themselves to sleep. They long for a genuine commitment and if the other person is able to give that, then the singer is willing to let go of everything else.

The future is uncertain and unclear, but they know they have to keep moving forward. It may be difficult and they may want to stop, but they can't. As the night gets darker and their hearts get heavier, they see the other person's face and hear their unspoken promises. But in that moment, they realize that they are alone, passing by the other person without being able to catch their gaze.

The song speaks to the universal experience of love and longing. It portrays the pain of unrequited love and the struggle to find sincere commitment. The singer's vulnerability and honesty resonate with the listener, making it a timeless classic.

Line by Line Meaning

我以为永远可以这样相对
I thought we could always be together like this

好几回这样地想起舍不得睡
I've had moments where I can't sleep just thinking about us

如果你能给我一个真诚的绝对
If you could promise me with sincerity

无所谓我甚么都无所谓
It doesn't matter, I'll be fine either way

前面的路也许真的并不太清楚
The path ahead may not be clear

放心地走了以後也许会觉得辛苦
After walking it with ease, we may find it difficult

也许会想停也停不住
Maybe we'll want to stop, but we can't

天越黑心越累我看见你的脸
As the sky darkens and our hearts grow tired, I see your face

听着你说不出口的誓言
Listening to your unspoken promises

那一刻我发现我有天
At that moment, I realize that I have a future

经过你的身边找不到你的视线
Passing by your side, unable to find your gaze