Someone
Stefanie Sun Lyrics
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How could I walk out that door, or walk along the streets...
You told me I should, you know, do some bing bang curly wirly afro thing...
I took your word and did... looked in my mirror, "who's that freak?"
Why does the world deceive?
Why do I make believe?
Took my heel and made Achilles out of me...
Still I would want to be
Someone who sees like a child, gives like a saint,
Feels like an angel—never mind the broken wings,
And speaks like a picture, cries like the rain, shines like a star,
As long as the fire remains.
The vase beside my bed, it's empty beside my bed, it's empty—almost dead.
It's for all the flowers I'm gonna give you," he said,
And now it's collecting dust instead
Why does the world deceive?
Why do I make believe?
Took my heel and made Achilles out of me...
Still I would want to be
Someone who'd answer to me:
Sees like a child, gives like a saint,
Feels like an angel—never mind the broken wings,
And speaks like a picture, cries like the rain, shines like a star,
As long as the fire remains.
In "Someone," Stefanie Sun sings about the pressure to conform to societal expectations and ideals, while also longing for a simpler, more pure version of herself. The song starts with her recounting a conversation with someone who admires her appearance and encourages her to try a new hairstyle. She complies, but when she sees herself in the mirror, she feels like a "freak." This experience makes her question why she tries so hard to please others and why she cannot be herself without judgment.
The second verse brings in a romantic aspect as she references a vase meant for flowers from her love interest. It sits empty, symbolizing a lack of love and attention in the relationship. She still desires to be the best version of herself, someone who is kind and giving, even if society tries to tell her otherwise. The song ends with her expressing her desire for someone who would appreciate her in this way.
Line by Line Meaning
My hair was long and shiny... you said you can't believe...
I had beautiful hair and you complimented it, but now I'm feeling unsure about myself.
How could I walk out that door, or walk along the streets...
I feel so insecure that I don't even want to leave the house.
You told me I should, you know, do some bing bang curly wirly afro thing...
You suggested I try a new hairstyle to feel better about myself.
I took your word and did... looked in my mirror, "who's that freak?"
I tried the hairstyle but it didn't work out, and now I feel even worse about myself.
Why does the world deceive?
Why do things seem one way but end up being different?
Why do I make believe?
Why do I pretend everything is okay when it's not?
Took my heel and made Achilles out of me...
I tried to be strong but ended up vulnerable and exposed.
Still I would want to be
Someone who'd answer to me.
Despite my struggles, I want to be the kind of person I would look up to.
Someone who sees like a child, gives like a saint,
Feels like an angel—never mind the broken wings,
And speaks like a picture, cries like the rain, shines like a star,
As long as the fire remains.
I aspire to be someone who has a pure heart, gives freely, and has a strong spirit, even in tough times.
The vase beside my bed, it's empty beside my bed, it's empty—almost dead.
It's for all the flowers I'm gonna give you," he said,
And now it's collecting dust instead
I had a vase ready to fill with flowers for my loved one, but it remains empty because I'm struggling to find the motivation to follow through.
Contributed by Nora L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cjm_757
Someone - 孫燕姿 Yanzi Sun
詞曲:孫燕姿
收錄於2002年“Strart 自選集”
My hair was long & shining
You said you can't believe
How could I walk out that door
Or walk along the streets
You told me I should "you know, do some bing bang curly wurly afro thing"
I took your word & did
Looked in my mirror"Who's that freak?"
Why does the world deceive
Why do I make believe
Took my heel & made Achilles out of me
Still I would wanna be
Someone who'd answer to me
Someone who sees like a child
Gives like a saint
Feels like an angel
Never mind the broken wings and
Speaks like a picture
Cries like the rain
Shines like the star
As long as the fire remains
The vase beside my bed
It's empty almost dead
"It's for all the flowers I'm gonna give you"he said
And now it's collecting dust instead
Why does the world deceive
Why do I make believe
Took my heel & made Achilles out of me
Still I would wanna be
Someone who'd answer to me
Someone who sees like a child
Gives like a saint
Feels like an angel
Never mind the broken wings and
Speaks like a picture
Cries like the rain
Shines like the star
As long as the fire remains
sees like a child
Gives like a saint
Feels like an angel
Never mind the broken wings and
Speaks like a picture
Cries like the rain
Shines like the star
As long as the fire remains
@ritashih4474
Someone
Lyrics:孫燕姿 Music:孫燕姿 Arranger: Kenn C.
My hair was long & shining
You said you can't believe
How could I walk out that door
Or walk along the streets
You told me I should "you know, do some bing bang curly wurly afro thing"
I took your word & did
Looked in my mirror "Who's that freak?"
＊Why does the world deceive
Why do I make believe
Took my heel & made Achilles out of me
Still I would wanna be
Someone who'd answer to me
Someone who sees like a child
Gives like a saint Feels like an angel
Never mind the broken wings and
Speaks like a picture
Cries like the rain Shines like the star
As long as the fire remains
The vase beside my bed
It's empty almost dead
"It's for all the flowers I'm gonna give you" he said
And now it's collecting dust instead
repeat ＊
sees like a child
Gives like a saint Feels like an angel
Never mind the broken wings and
Speaks like a picture
Cries like the rain Shines like the star
As long as the fire remains
@rainyday12
燕姿第一次作詞作曲就是永遠的經典呀
@lengkang7317
感謝這首歌找到自己，並給自己力量
@wamgern
燕姿唱英文歌真的別有一番韻味~
@ayusyz
Wamgern Wang 她应该发行原创英文专辑
@ZenkiMon
Chen Frank 我一直都希望燕姿能再来一张这样的专辑，等了好久啊
@user-vs2np6me6j
你們都說的很對!!!愛燕姿
@user-it6kb6ui7s
是呀 聽燕姿唱這首的時候 身體不自覺得就開始扭動了
@heramb9635
好希望，有生之年吧…… 蔡健雅就有发全英文的，也很好听，比她同期的中文歌好听很多，我觉得
@sakimiyanaga6026
有夠好聽
@nataliedroopy9964
她唱英文歌很好聽