夜盲症
蔡健雅 Lyrics

The lyrics to 蔡健雅's song 夜盲症 (Night Blindness) reflect the idea of being lost and wanting to be found, both physically and emotionally. The titular night blindness refers to being unable to see clearly in the dark, but it also represents a metaphorical blindness to one's own emotions and the path one should take in life. The opening line asks if the darkness of the night could be made even darker, allowing the street lights to stand out and provide guidance in navigating the city. The singer then pleads for a moment of peace and safety, where she can cry and be heard, and where her loneliness can be eased by the sound of footsteps approaching.

The second verse emphasizes the depth of the singer's loneliness at dusk, when the journey back to her loved one's embrace becomes hidden from view. She longs for the sound of footsteps to give her hope and a sense of rebirth, and she recognizes that her night blindness threatens to become a permanent state. The chorus repeats this fear, while also suggesting that the singer's tears might provide a means of cleansing her eyes and restoring her sight. She's willing to wait countless hours and overcome the trappings of time if it means that she can see her loved one's face earlier.

The final verse speaks to the suffocating nature of missing someone so intensely. The singer feels trapped and unable to find her way back to where she belongs, so she waits for the familiar sound of footsteps to comfort her. She insists that her night blindness will not become a permanent affliction, showing resilience and determination even in the face of profound loss and loneliness.