美女與野獸
譚詠麟 Lyrics

In "美女與野獸" (Beauty and the Beast) by 譚詠麟 (Alan Tam), the lyrics describe the heartbreak and betrayal experienced by the singer. He sees pictures of his former lover with another man, and feels a deep sense of loss and disillusionment. He describes the woman as a beautiful wild beast who has turned into an evil dog, trapping him in emptiness and causing him to be hurt by love. The use of animal imagery throughout the song suggests the idea of primal instincts and the danger of succumbing to them. The singer laments the deep emotional scars left by this relationship and his fear of ever falling in love again.

One interesting fact about this song is that it was included in the original Cantonese version of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" film in 1991, as well as the Chinese release of the live-action adaptation in 2017. Another interesting fact is that the song was composed by 林伊生, who also composed the music for 梅艷芳 (Anita Mui)'s hit song "花旦" (Prima Donna). The lyrics were written by 潘伟源, who is also known for penning the lyrics to "别问我是谁" (Don't Ask Me Who I Am) by 李克勤 (Hacken Lee). "美女與野獸" has become a classic Cantonese pop song and is often covered by other artists.

Additionally, 譚詠麟's rendition of the song has been used in various TV dramas and films, including the Hong Kong action film "Bullets Over Summer" (1999). The song's melancholic melody and lyrics have resonated with audiences for decades and remains a staple love song in Cantonese pop music. Another interesting fact about this song is that the use of animal imagery reflects a popular theme in Cantonese songs of the 1990s, which often explored the darker aspects of love and relationships through metaphors of wild animals.

Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available at this time.