Eason Chan, born 27 July 1974 in Hong Kong, has been praised by critics and… Read Full Bio ↴Eason Chan, born 27 July 1974 in Hong Kong, has been praised by critics and fellow musicians alike as one of the top singers of his generation. Since the very beginning of his career, Eason has been one of the favorites to lead the new generation of Cantopop. He has been described as a breath of fresh air in the HK music scene. Over the last ten years, Eason Chan emerged as the leading male singer of his generation, fulfilling his role as an innovator and a leader in the HK music scene, winning prestigious awards one after another. Eason Chan has also been successful in his work in the Mandopop scene. He has won numerous awards in both Mainland and Taiwan, most notably Taiwan's Golden Melody Award. "Admit It" was a another notable work of Eason Chan, which led to a nomination for Golden Melody Award's Best Male Singer; the award was ultimately won by Gary Chaw.

Eason Chan has been named by Chinese critics as the next God of Songs (歌神) after Jacky Cheung. However, Eason has more than once clarified that he wishes to build his own name instead, and not just be the successor of Jacky Cheung. There is a duet called 天下太平 sung by Chan and Jacky Cheung in the album Perfect Match by Albert Leung，Ronald Ng (伍樂城) released in April 2006. Chan and Cheung have collaborated on other occasions as well. They sang a duet of Cheung's 頭髮亂了 in a fundraising campaign for SARS victims in 2003.

Chan not only sings but also plays a variety of musical instrument including piano, violin, accordion, guitar and drums. He frequently showcases his musical talent by incorporating instruments into his live performances. Chan is also a song-writer who has written many songs, some included in his albums.

淘汰
陳奕迅 Lyrics

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我说了所有的谎
你全都相信
简单的我爱你
你却老不信
你书里的剧情
我不想上演
因为我喜欢喜剧收尾
我试过完美放弃

的确很踏实
醒来了梦散了
你我都走散了
情歌的词何必押韵
就算我是K歌之王
也不见得把爱情唱得完美
只能说我输了
也许是你怕了
我们的回忆没有皱折
你却用离开淌下句点
只能说我认了
你的不安得到的信任
我却得到你安慰的淘汰
我试过完美放弃
的确很踏实
醒来了梦散了
你我都走散了
情歌的词何必押韵
就算我是K歌之王
也不见得把爱情唱得完美
只能说我输了
也许是你怕了
我们的回忆没有皱褶
你却用离开淌下句点
只能说我认了
你的不安得到的信任
我却得到你安慰的淘汰
只能说我输了
也许是你怕了
我们的回忆没有皱褶
你却用离开淌下句点
只能说我认了

你的不安得到的信任
我却得到你安慰的淘汰

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "淘汰" by 陳奕迅 (Eason Chan) describe a failed relationship where the singer admits to telling lies, but their partner believed them anyway. The singer expresses their frustration with their partner's lack of trust and their unwillingness to believe in their love. They have no interest in playing out the dramatic scenes from their partner's favorite books and would rather end things on a comedic note. The singer admits to giving up on the idea of a perfect relationship and acknowledges that both of them have moved on from their dreams of being together. The use of the word "淘汰" or "eliminate" implies that the singer has accepted their defeat in the relationship, realizing that their partner's insecurity has caused them to lose trust in them.

This song touches upon the theme of trust and communication in relationships. The singer longs for their partner to understand them and believe in their love, but their partner's fears and doubts prevent them from fully committing. The use of the line "you left a period with your departure" alludes to the idea that their relationship ended abruptly and with finality, leaving no room for reconciliation. The singer is willing to accept that they have lost the relationship and the trust of their partner, and they find solace in being "eliminated" and moving on.

Line by Line Meaning

我说了所有的谎
I have told all the lies.

你全都相信
You believed them all.

简单的我爱你
I love you in a simple way,

你却老不信
But you never believe me.

你书里的剧情
The plot in your book,

我不想上演
I don't want to act it out.

因为我喜欢喜剧收尾
Because I like a happy ending.

我试过完美放弃
I tried to give up perfectly,

的确很踏实
It really feels grounding.

醒来了梦散了
I have woken up, the dream has scattered,

你我都走散了
You and I have parted ways.