He has since appeared in about 25 films, and currently, his popularity is fluctuating with the moderate success of both his onscreen performances and his musical career. Andy Hui is best known for his (often) style of romance like a prince.
He is one of the most successful Chinese music celebrities, with an extensive list of Cantonese and Mandarin hits to his credit. His first music contract came in 1996, and his singing career reached stellar status in 2001 as he won awards of the most favourite male singer.
He did not disclose much about his romantic life, which arguably played a role in the significant amount of press attention he got within the context of his private life (which sometimes even overshadowed the attention he received for his musical career). The tabloids and the public always had a hunch he had a romantic relationship with fellow superstar Sammi Cheng. However, in a slightly more inambiguous statement in 2004, he has stated that they have broken up.
Veteran singer Alan Tam has named him as one of the 'New Four Heavenly Kings' along with Hacken Lee, Leo Ku and Edmond Leung which would be replacing the title awarded to Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok and Leon Lai. His mentor, Anita Mui has worked hard to impart her impressive singing ability on him and would not have painstakingly done so had he not have the conviction and talent to succeed. He was credited for being a hardworking artist.
In October 2005, he was declared one of Ten Outstanding Young Persons. His hardwork on his music and film career, and his excel in commitment to the community was recognised.
Man To Man
許志安 Lyrics
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Once I forget
What it was like then
Before we met
I had no dreams
There was no plan
You see it's just that I was
A most unpleasant man
And now it all
Has come to pass
I guess I knew somehow
It couldn't last
And so I'm back
Where I began
And once again I've become
A most unpleasant man
Where will I go
If you're not there
I'll try to find you
Everywhere
Remember me
Not as I am
But how I was
As your truest friend
Remember me
Not as I am
How did I ever become
A most unpleasant man
I'll see you later baby
The lyrics to 許志安's song "Man To Man" delve into themes of change, regret, and reflection. The singer acknowledges that before meeting someone, they were a "most unpleasant man" without direction or dreams. However, it seems that their newfound sense of purpose and joy cannot be sustained, and the relationship has come to an end. The singer is left questioning where they will go without this person in their life, and reflecting on who they were before the relationship and the person they became during it.
The lyrics are somewhat open-ended and could be interpreted in a few different ways. One possible interpretation is that the singer relied too heavily on their partner for happiness and did not cultivate their own sense of self-worth. Without this person in their life, they feel lost and unsure of who they are without them. Another interpretation is that the relationship brought out a better side of the singer, but now that it's over, they feel as though they've reverted back to their old self.
Regardless of the interpretation, the lyrics are introspective and poignant, and the somber melody matches the wistful tone of the words. Ultimately, the singer begs to be remembered for who they were before they became an "unpleasant man," indicating a desire for growth and change in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'll rise above
I will overcome my current situation
Once I forget
Once I let go of the past
What it was like then
What life was like before we met
Before we met
Before our paths crossed
I had no dreams
I had no aspirations
There was no plan
I had no direction
You see it's just that I was
The reason is simply that I was
A most unpleasant man
A person who was difficult to be around
And now it all
And now everything
Has come to pass
Has happened and is over
I guess I knew somehow
I had a feeling that it wouldn't last
It couldn't last
It wasn't possible for it to continue
And so I'm back
Now I'm back
Where I began
Where I started
And once again I've become
And now I am once again
A most unpleasant man
A person who is difficult to be around
Where will I go
Where will I end up
If you're not there
If you're not with me
I'll try to find you
I will make an effort to locate you
Everywhere
In any and every place
Remember me
Don't forget about me
Not as I am
Not as I currently appear
But how I was
But as the person I used to be
As your truest friend
As the person who cared about you the most
How did I ever become
How did I end up being
A most unpleasant man
A person who is difficult to be around
I'll see you later baby
I will see you again in the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK O. EVERETT
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