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.

Shall We Dance
陳奕迅 Lyrics

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长裙摇曳透香
寂寞又换了形象
提琴摇动怨曲
忧郁急于被鉴赏
皮鞋还是那双
当心内深处幻想
随着每个舞步
能开出鲜花吐香

红唇仍在半张
夜幕被热吻燃亮
情人传递眼色
星光熠熠像照相
全场流曳舞影
一切依照梦境蕴酿
可是你却这样
有一点惆怅
约觉得人没伴侣
活着太辛苦
该先吃一口甜品
谁又有耐性
谁又要安份
情愿马上拆开礼物
情愿独个
夜夜喝香槟
走出去散散芳心
新鲜的晚装留过夜
就完全不(没)吸引
情人忙着爱恋
春天毕竟是太短
为可仍未转圈
Shall we dance?
红唇仍在半张
夜幕被热吻燃亮
情人传递眼色
星光熠熠像照相
全场流曳舞影
一切依照梦境蕴酿
可是你却这样
有一点惆怅
约觉得人没伴侣
活着太辛苦
该先吃一口甜品
谁又有耐性
谁又要安份
情愿马上拆开礼物
情愿独个
夜夜喝香槟
走出去散散芳心
新鲜的晚装留过夜
就完全不(没)吸引
长裙停在沸点
欲望用慢镜重现
提琴弦着钢线
轻轻的挑逗唱片
情人忙着爱恋
春天就在你脚尖

好戏还未上演
Shall we dance?

Overall Meaning

In "Shall We Dance" by 陳奕迅, the lyrics talk about a person who is feeling lonely, but decides to go out and dance to forget their worries. The first verse describes the dancer's attire, a long dress that sways with her movements, and how the violin's music brings out her emotions, expressing her sadness and yearning to be appreciated. The second verse talks about the dancer's inner thoughts and how her fantasies mix with her reality as she dances. She wishes she had a partner but decides to enjoy the moment anyway.

The chorus repeats the description of the dance scene, highlighting the beauty of the romance in the air, the shining stars, and the graceful movements of the dancers. It then shifts to describe the dancer's unrequited desires for a partner to dance and love with.

The bridge of the song contrasts the dancer's fantasies of the man who will sweep her off her feet with the reality that she is alone. She decides to focus on indulging in the joys of life, like eating sweets and drinking champagne, alone.

"Shall We Dance" is a song that speaks to the loneliness that one can feel in the midst of a crowd. However, it also highlights the power of dance to free oneself from these feelings, if only for a little while.

Line by Line Meaning

长裙摇曳透香
The long dress sways and emits a fragrance

寂寞又换了形象
Loneliness changes its appearance again

提琴摇动怨曲
The violin plays a melancholic tune

忧郁急于被鉴赏
Melancholy is eager to be appreciated

皮鞋还是那双
The leather shoes are still the same

当心内深处幻想
Be mindful of inner fantasies

随着每个舞步
With each dance step

能开出鲜花吐香
Able to bloom fresh flowers with a sweet fragrance

红唇仍在半张
Red lips are still partly open

夜幕被热吻燃亮
The night is brightened by passionate kisses

情人传递眼色
Lovers exchange glances