May Ip had a solo career writing music for children's programs before eventually getting married and settling down in Ontario, Canada where she continues to perform. Martin Yu acted as one of the songwriters for Anita Mui and continues to work for EMI as a recording and mixing engineer. Michael Tsang performs a member of the W Theatre troupe.
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Un intento de borrarme la memoria
Una voz en off que no me dejó hablar
Y el silencio acechando entre las sombras
Veo el cielo en un rincón, verticales suenan mis palabras
Otra vez juntas pedazos de este amor
Que contradicción es no saber callar
El momento de sacarme de la historia
Universo agazapado entre las horas
Y ahora lo culpas a dios que en tus ojos haya lagrimas
Otra vez el mundo te va abandonar
Y haces llover, sin mirar alrededor
Y queres correr hasta escapar de vos
Pero hay que volver, aunque sea difícil hoy
Vive el sueño el que amanece sin vos
These lyrics depict a tumultuous and intense emotional experience. The first verse describes a feeling that seems to never end, an attempt to erase memories, a voice that interrupts and prevents the singer from speaking, and silence lurking in the shadows. This sets the stage for a deep sense of turmoil and inner conflict.
The next lines express the singer's observation of the sky in a corner, with their words sounding vertical. This could symbolize a desire to break free from the constraints of the situation and find a new perspective. The phrase "otra vez juntas pedazos de este amor" suggests that the singer is attempting to salvage a fragmented love, but there is a contradiction in not knowing how to stay silent or let go. There is a struggle between wanting to remove oneself from the story and the acknowledgment that this may be the best mistake that will endure.
The third verse introduces the concept of a hidden universe intertwined with time. The mention of blaming God for tears in one's eyes suggests a feeling of betrayal or disappointment from a higher power. The singer predicts that once again, the world will abandon them. The line "haces llover, sin mirar alrededor" signifies a person causing emotional rain, potentially without considering the consequences or those around them. The desire to run away and escape from oneself is expressed, but the realization remains that one must return, even if it is difficult.
Lastly, the final line states, "Vive el sueño el que amanece sin vos," which can be interpreted as someone else continuing to live the dream that the singer wakes up from. This could symbolize the pain of watching another person move on while the singer struggles to find their own path forward. Overall, these lyrics portray a complex and emotional journey of self-discovery, mistakes, and the difficulty of moving on while witnessing the world continue without you.
Line by Line Meaning
Una sensación que no termina más
A never-ending sensation
Un intento de borrarme la memoria
An attempt to erase my memory
Una voz en off que no me dejó hablar
An offscreen voice that didn't let me speak
Y el silencio acechando entre las sombras
And silence lurking in the shadows
Veo el cielo en un rincón, verticales suenan mis palabras
I see the sky in a corner, my words sound vertically
Otra vez juntas pedazos de este amor
Once again putting together pieces of this love
Que contradicción es no saber callar
What a contradiction it is to not know how to keep silent
El momento de sacarme de la historia
The moment to take me out of the story
El mejor error que permanecerá
The best mistake that will remain
Universo agazapado entre las horas
Universe crouched between the hours
Y ahora lo culpas a dios que en tus ojos haya lagrimas
And now you blame God for tears in your eyes
Otra vez el mundo te va abandonar
Once again the world will abandon you
Y haces llover, sin mirar alrededor
And you make it rain, without looking around
Y queres correr hasta escapar de vos
And you want to run to escape yourself
Pero hay que volver, aunque sea difícil hoy
But you have to come back, even if it's difficult today
Vive el sueño el que amanece sin vos
The dream lives for those who wake up without you
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Fernando Aguiar
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