In 1999, when A-Lin was 16 years old and taught children to sing the hymn "Amazing Grace" after the 921 earthquake in Nantou County, she was discovered by her former agent. However, he was not available when she wanted to give him contact information. Fortunately, four years later, A-Lin met him again in a bar where she sang regularly. She was officially offered a singing contract.
A-Lin made her debut in the world of music at the end of 2006, achieving rapid commercial success. She got the nickname 天生歌姬, meaning "A Born Diva". A-Lin was often quoted as saying that A-Mei is highly influential to her music and often covers A-Mei's songs in music shows and concerts. A-Lin has won numerous music awards and is extremely popular within Mandarin-speaking world.
A-Lin has performed internationally and at a sold-out concert with Xiao Yu and Shin in 2012 at the Sydney Town Hall. It was her first visit to Sydney and people flew in from different cities just to see her.
In 2013, with Avex Taiwan exiting the market due to overall poor sales from the records, all singers under Avex like Huang Li-ling were allowed to terminate their contracts early.
After terminating her contract, A-Lin signed with her new label Sony Music. In December 2014, she released her first album after leaving Avex. This album was nominated for Best Mandarin Female Singer, making her fourth nomination without any win.
In 2015, she participated in the third season of I Am a Singer and came in sixth on the finale held in March 2015. As a result, her singing ability was recognized by more people and provided a boost to her career.
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A-Lin Lyrics
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若愛一個人 切忌愛得太深
酒後傳的訊息 你別當真
我總感情用事 忘了不可能
也委屈你 長期容忍
但我們之間 該用什麼相稱
難道非要我愛 其他的人
我們不討論的關係 很接近卻不是愛情
擁有無數交集 要丟棄太可惜
我演的恨 真不誠懇
你最清楚 我是怎樣的人
沒人不羨慕的關係 只是沒結局的續集
為什麼太熟悉 反而變成距離
觸不到的戀人 化身摯友也像搪塞
你明知道我不會等到卻放任我等
你正全心 對待的人
輾轉找到我 勸我別再傷神
其實我真不想一一詢問
從此默不出聲 是我的責任
我們不說破的關係 很微妙卻不是愛情
容許這種維繫 是我不夠爭氣
一再追問何其愚笨
我也清楚你是怎樣的人
蕩氣迴腸 又能如何
我最不應該 還害你受困 進退不得
我們不討論的關係 很接近卻不是愛情
擁有無數交集 要丟棄太可惜
我演的恨 真不誠懇
你最清楚 我是怎樣的人
沒人不羨慕的關係 只是沒結局的續集
為什麼太熟悉 反而變成距離
觸不到的戀人 化身摯友也像搪塞
你明知道我不會等到 卻放任我等
The lyrics of A-Lin's song 摯友 (True Friends) depict a complicated and emotionally tangled relationship between two individuals. The singer compares their dynamic to that of a star and a street lamp, suggesting that they have different roles and purposes in each other's lives. The lyrics caution against loving someone too deeply, as it may lead to pain and misunderstandings. The singer acknowledges their own tendency to be impulsive and forget the limits of what is possible in a relationship. Despite the sacrifices and compromises made by both parties, they are uncertain about how to define their connection and whether it should involve loving other people to find peace and release themselves from responsibilities. The lyrics also touch upon the frustration of having a relationship that is close and intimate but lacks the label of romantic love. The singer feels the weight of their actions and the complexity of their feelings, recognizing their own flaws and the character of the other person involved. However, they remain trapped in a cycle of longing and waiting, unable to let go but unable to bridge the distance between them.
Line by Line Meaning
想當星辰 卻像路燈
Aspire to be like a star, but end up being more like a streetlight
若愛一個人 切忌愛得太深
If you love someone, avoid loving them too deeply
酒後傳的訊息 你別當真
Don't take the messages sent after drinking seriously
我總感情用事 忘了不可能
I am always too emotional and forget about what is impossible
也委屈你 長期容忍
I also make you endure for a long time
但我們之間 該用什麼相稱
But what should we be called between us?
難道非要我愛 其他的人
Do I have to love someone else?
你才心安理得 卸下了責任
Only then can you feel at ease and relieve yourself of responsibility
我們不討論的關係 很接近卻不是愛情
Our relationship, without discussion, is close but not love
擁有無數交集 要丟棄太可惜
Having numerous intersections, it would be a pity to give up
我演的恨 真不誠懇
The hate I portray is truly insincere
你最清楚 我是怎樣的人
You know best what kind of person I am
沒人不羨慕的關係 只是沒結局的續集
A relationship that everyone envies, but it's just a sequel without an ending
為什麼太熟悉 反而變成距離
Why does familiarity turn into distance?
觸不到的戀人 化身摯友也像搪塞
Becoming close friends with someone who is unattainable feels like an excuse
你明知道我不會等到卻放任我等
You know I won't wait, yet you let me
你正全心 對待的人
The person you are wholeheartedly treating
輾轉找到我 勸我別再傷神
Searching roundabout for me, advising me not to worry
其實我真不想一一詢問
In fact, I don't really want to ask one by one
從此默不出聲 是我的責任
From now on, keeping silent is my responsibility
我們不說破的關係 很微妙卻不是愛情
Our unspoken relationship is subtle but not love
容許這種維繫 是我不夠爭氣
Allowing this kind of connection shows my lack of determination
一再追問何其愚笨
Continuously asking is foolish and stupid
我也清楚你是怎樣的人
I also know what kind of person you are
蕩氣迴腸 又能如何
Repeating the same emotions, but what does it accomplish?
我最不應該 還害你受困 進退不得
I shouldn't be causing you distress, trapping you in a dilemma
我們不討論的關係 很接近卻不是愛情
Our relationship, without discussion, is close but not love
擁有無數交集 要丟棄太可惜
Having numerous intersections, it would be a pity to give up
我演的恨 真不誠懇
The hate I portray is truly insincere
你最清楚 我是怎樣的人
You know best what kind of person I am
沒人不羨慕的關係 只是沒結局的續集
A relationship that everyone envies, but it's just a sequel without an ending
為什麼太熟悉 反而變成距離
Why does familiarity turn into distance?
觸不到的戀人 化身摯友也像搪塞
Becoming close friends with someone who is unattainable feels like an excuse
你明知道我不會等到 卻放任我等
You know I won't wait, yet you let me
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謝謝葛大為揪心細膩的筆觸
謝謝周興哲用音符搭建摯友和愛人間的微妙關係
謝謝derrick、Fergus製作編曲，以舊帶新，賦予摯友更豐富直搗人心的情感，也讓A-Lin在詮釋上更彈性、感性，突破過往詮釋情歌框架。
謝謝A-Lin傳遞對粉絲歌迷的真摯感受，和快樂悲傷共存活，陪伴我們走過每一個快樂的、悲傷的足跡，看似最近也是最遠的距離。謝謝妳陪伴我們十多個年頭，從學生時代到出社會，是陪伴、宣洩也是祝福。
謝謝曾敬驊及姚國禎導演，讓《摯友》連結歌迷粉絲情感、故事，將對戀人間似有似無的微妙關係詮釋的相當到位。從一股熱情的追求、得不到回應的激烈受挫到悲傷，最後學會帶著祝福，努力過生活。
致受苦受難的靈魂都能在摯友找到宣洩的出口
失戀分手的靈魂、工作受挫的靈魂、單方面無限付出得不到回應及祝福的靈魂
勇敢放下往前走。
#15年鐵粉
#高雄 #屏東 #台東 #花蓮 #台北 #台中 #澳門 是我們共同的足跡。
謝謝每一個陪伴我們的日子
@eboni3117
這首的現場真的無敵 不管聽幾次都是！！！
感受到各種情緒堆疊上去的呈現
唱著唱著感覺有個畫面慢慢在闡述故事
到後面真的不行了 達到情緒最高點
眼淚也就沒辦法控制的流下來
怎麼可以這麼好聽😭😭😭😭😭
Alin妳真的太棒了♥️♥️♥️
話說每天必須重複循環的歌曲
我怎麼現在才來留言🥹🥹
@user-pg9wx8yg4h
恭喜A lin 得到金曲獎最佳女歌手，實至名歸🎉🎉
@user-ef1dy5kk3i
幫你湊200👍
@guccina88
恭喜A-lin🎉實至名歸！
看頒獎看到激動尖叫落淚，
聽了妳的歌曲也聽了16年～
金曲歌后非妳莫屬！
@Moore12
恭喜a lin得到第34屆金曲獎華語女歌手🎉
@user-kh9ej4db9s
終於拿到金曲歌后了，恭喜A Lin實至名歸，早該以前就該拿了，雖然晚16年了，但是你的歌真的感動許多人，在我心中妳永遠最棒
@osenliao8149
恭喜A-Lin獲得第34屆金曲最佳華語女歌手獎😊😊❤🎉
@user-cm7ec3ld9f
葛大太會寫詞
周興哲太會寫曲
A-Lin 太會唱
根本黃金組合❤️🥺
@user-xe3jf9lp5f
太會留言
@Eldawahaha
還有曾敬驊太會演
@L65940000904
還是有人說周興哲的曲風都是ㄧ樣的，明明就不一樣