Annie
譚詠麟 Lyrics

Sometimes I lie awake and wander in a dream
Occasionally, I am unable to fall asleep and my mind roams through a dream-like state.

And wonder how my life with her
During this time, I ponder how my existence may have been different if I were still with her.

Could have been
I contemplate the various possibilities and outcomes that could have come to fruition in this hypothetical world.

She was just an open book
The woman in question was very transparent and honest in her mannerisms.

With travel on her mind
She had a passion for seeing the world and experiencing new things.

I promised her a life she didnt know
I made her a commitment to showing her a life of adventure and excitement that she had not yet encountered.

If she would go
This was dependent upon her willingness to embark on this journey with me.

We ran away from memories of pain
We decided to escape from past hurt and suffering through our travels together.

Danced across the world
We joyously danced through various locations around the globe.

Hoping for a love that never came
Despite our hopes, we were not able to find the romantic love we were seeking.

So lets turn around and see
It is time to reevaluate our current perspective.

That the future is in you and me
We need to acknowledge that our destiny lies within our own abilities and choices.

Its all in our minds
The key to our happiness and contentment is within ourselves.

As long as we find the time
We need to prioritize making time for our personal growth and fulfillment.

And well throw away the past
We need to leave our negative history behind us in order to move forward.

For a feeling that we hope will last
In search of a long-lasting and fulfilling emotion.

I thought we could try
I believed our efforts could be successful.

How could I believe in a bigger lie
In introspection, I wonder how I could have been so naive in believing a grander falsehood.

Annie did you have to run away
I am addressing Annie, asking why she had to depart.

Did you believe that there was nothing left to say
I question if she thought there was no further significance in continuing our relationship.

You made a prisoner of me and then you set me free
I feel trapped by the situation she put me in, but now understand that it was ultimately for the better.

Turned every moment to a sea of gray
Each moment feels dreary and colorless since she has gone.

Im living in a world of yesterday
I am currently dwelling in the past, with my mind stuck in previous memories.

Cause theres a part of me that needs to hide away
A portion of myself longs to retreat and avoid facing the harsh realities of life.

From all the tragedy I see staring back at me
I cannot handle the pain and misfortune that surrounds me.

Whenever love begins to look my way
When I am presented with the prospect of love once again.

And so I go on wasting summer in the cold
I am spending my summer without purpose, in a bleak and lifeless manner.

While all about me April leaves are growing old
As the recent buds die, I feel as though I am similarly fading away without growth or maturation.

I sat amid an empty room
I am alone and lacking companionship.

Awash in fantasy
My thoughts are dominated by unrealistic dreams and wishes.

With visions of an angel
My mind is filled with images of a heavenly creature.

Moving slowly out to sea
The angelic figure is departing, gliding away on the water.

I called across the waves but she was gone
I tried calling out to her, but she had already left and was out of earshot.

Soaring on the wind
She continues to drift and soar within the air currents.

Clinging to a dream to meet the dawn
She is trying to hold on to a hope of reaching a new beginning with the dawn.

So its time to rearrange
It is essential that I reorganize my life.

And get used to what I havent got
I must come to terms with the things that I lack.

As long as I know
Even with my losses, I can still find fulfillment and joy.

Its better to love than not
It is always preferable to experience love, even if there is a risk of heartbreak.

I may find it all again
There is a chance that I can regain what I have lost and return to a state of contentment.

And get caught up in a new surprise
I am excited at the prospect of encountering unexpected and thrilling changes in my life.

The future is here
The present moment is all there is, and the future lies completely on one's own actions and choices.

Then I fall apart as I realize
I am emotionally shattered as I begin to comprehend the consequences of my own decisions and circumstances.

Another chapter ends and autumn reappears
One season of life has concluded and a new period has begun, just as autumn follows summer.

As glistening wishes fade away through the years
As time passes, our hopeful desires slowly slip away and disappear.

And darling if you fall in love another day
If love presents itself to you once again.

Dont give the best of you away...
Do not reveal your deepest emotions and desires to just anyone, but only to someone deserving of them.