Kit Chan (traditional Chinese: 陳潔儀; simplified Chinese: 陈洁仪; pinyin: Chén J… Read Full Bio ↴Kit Chan (traditional Chinese: 陳潔儀; simplified Chinese: 陈洁仪; pinyin: Chén Jiéyí; born September 15, 1972) is a Singaporean singer. She was a member of the pioneer generation of Singaporean singers to successfully break into the international market, marked in particular by her breakthrough into the competitive and highly critical Taiwanese market with her hit Mandarin album Heartache (心痛) in 1994. She had released an EP "Don't Spoil the Harmony" (不要傷了和气) the previous year. She is also the ambassador to the Christian relief organization, "World Vision". Fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese, she is the first Singaporean singer to break into the Hong Kong Cantopop market and the Taiwanese Mandopop markets. She is a revered star in Singapore, with a quiet but solid fan base.

In 2004, she announced an indefinite break from the Chinese pop scene, to pursue her own interests.

In Sep 2006, she reprised her role again in "Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress", as part of the grand plan to make this musical internationally recognised, in the hope of going on a world tour.

Besides singing, Kit has also been involved in television dramas. She was a member of the cast of the sequel to TVB's hit medical drama Healing Hands II, and was also female lead in SPH MediaWorks Channel U's drama serial Cash is King.

Paradox
陳潔儀 Lyrics

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I want my pearls diamonds
I want my fancy car
I want a love that burns me up
I want some cuts scars
You said you can hold me
You'll make me warm sweet
Will you still recognize me
when I'm torn up imcomplete

What will become of me
Will you wait around to see?
What will become of me
Will you wait around to see?
Never found a place to keep me
The darkness calls like a banshee
Just when the bed is warm ready
I'm struggling to be free
what will become of me
Will you wait around to see?
What will become of me
Will you wait around to see?
I want my pearls diamonds
I want some cuts scars
what will become of me
Will you wait around to see?
What will become of me
Will you wait around to see?

what will become of me
Will you wait around to see?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Paradox" by 陳潔儀 (Chen Chieh-Yi) convey feelings of longing and desire for material possessions, love, and self-identity. The singer expresses a desire for luxurious and glamorous things like pearls, diamonds, and a fancy car. However, amidst these desires, they also long for a love that consumes them, something that brings both warmth and pain, represented by the desire for cuts and scars. The singer questions whether their partner will still recognize them when they are torn and incomplete, hinting at a fear of losing their identity in the pursuit of these desires.

The lyrics also touch upon the theme of uncertainty and the fear of the unknown. The singer wonders what will become of them, what their future holds, and if their partner will wait and see. They express a feeling of being lost or not finding a place to belong, as symbolized by the darkness calling like a banshee. Despite the warmth of the bed, there is a struggle for freedom, suggesting that the desires and longing conflict with the need for individuality.

Overall, "Paradox" is a song that explores the paradoxical nature of desire and longing for material possessions, love, and self. It delves into the complexities of these desires and the uncertainty that accompanies them, questioning the consequences and whether they will be recognized and accepted in their pursuit.

Line by Line Meaning

I want my pearls diamonds
I desire material wealth and luxury

I want my fancy car
I yearn for a high-end automobile

I want a love that burns me up
I long for a passionate and intense romantic relationship

I want some cuts scars
I seek experiences that leave lasting emotional wounds

You said you can hold me
You claimed to be able to provide comfort and support

You'll make me warm sweet
You promised to bring warmth and sweetness to my life

Will you still recognize me
Will you still acknowledge and understand me

when I'm torn up incomplete
when I'm emotionally shattered and feeling inadequate

What will become of me
What will happen to me in the future

Will you wait around to see?
Will you remain by my side and witness it unfold

Never found a place to keep me
I have never discovered a sense of belonging