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Someone
Sun Yan-Zi Lyrics
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you said you can't believe
how could walk our 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
why does the world deceive
why do I make believe
took my heel & made
achilles out of me still
so I won't wanna be
someone who's answer to me
someone who sees like a child
give like a saint
feel like an angel
never mind the broken wings
and speak like a picture
cry like the rain
shine like the star
as long as the fire remains
the vase beside my bed
it's empty a most dead
it's for all the flowers I'm gonna give you he said
and now it's collecting qust instead
why does the world deceive
why do I make believe
took my heel & made
achilles out of me still
so I won't wanna be
someone who's answer to me
someone who sees like a child
give like a saint
feel like an angel
never mind the broken wings
and speak like a picture
cry like the rain
shine like the star
as long as the fire remains
sees like a child
give like a saint
feel like an angel
never mind the broken wings
and speak like a picture
cry like the rain
shine like the star
as long as the fire remains
Sun Yan-Zi’s song, "Someone," is a melancholic song that seems to be contemplative of self-worth and identity. She starts by describing herself as having long and shining hair before sharing a conversation she had with someone who criticized her appearance. They suggest she change her hairstyle, telling her to "do some bing bang curly wurly afro thing." She listened and did as she was told but ends up feeling like a freak when she looks in the mirror.
The chorus has a message of wanting to be someone who doesn't answer to anyone else, someone who sees like a child and gives like a saint, someone who feels like an angel and speaks like a picture. She wants to shine like a star, no matter what happens to her or around her. The bridge explains the emptiness the singer feels in her life, especially in the vase beside her bed. It was once intended for flowers she would give to someone who has now passed on, making the vase a reminder of what used to be.
One interpretation of this song could be a reflection on self-worth and the difficulties in maintaining a sense of identity in a world that is constantly bombarding us with its own ideals of beauty and standards. The singer is struggling with herself, trying to find out who she really is underneath the external criticisms and expectations. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the repetition of wanting to "speak like a picture, cry like the rain, shine like the star, as long as the fire remains."
Line by Line Meaning
my hair was long & shining
My physical appearance was attractive and noticeable.
you said you can't believe
You expressed surprise or disbelief in response to my appearance.
how could walk our that door
You questioned how I could leave or exit a situation.
or walk along the streets
You questioned my actions or behavior while in public.
you told me I should you know
You gave me a suggestion or advice.
do some bing bang curly wurly afro thing
You suggested a specific hairstyle for me to try out.
I took your word & did
I followed through with your suggestion or advice.
looked in my mirror
I examined my own reflection.
who's that freak
I reacted negatively to my own appearance.
why does the world deceive
I questioned the tendency of the world to mislead or trick people.
why do I make believe
I questioned my own tendency to pretend or feign.
took my heel & made
I used my own resourcefulness to achieve a goal.
achilles out of me still
I sacrificed something important to achieve success or reach a goal.
so I won't wanna be
I no longer desire to become someone or something I am not.
someone who's answer to me
I do not want to be subservient to others.
someone who sees like a child
I want to see the world with innocence and wonder.
give like a saint
I want to give generously and selflessly.
feel like an angel
I want to embody qualities of kindness, compassion, and purity.
never mind the broken wings
I do not let my flaws or mistakes define me.
and speak like a picture
I communicate messages with clarity and precision.
cry like the rain
I allow myself to be vulnerable and express emotions openly.
shine like the star
I want to radiate positivity and light.
as long as the fire remains
I will continue to pursue my goals and dreams with passion and enthusiasm.
the vase beside my bed
I have a decorative object in my personal space.
it's empty a most dead
The object is devoid of any real meaning or value.
it's for all the flowers I'm gonna give you he said
Someone in my life promised to give me flowers and gave me the vase in anticipation of that.
and now it's collecting qust instead
The vase is now being used as a container for something else.
sees like a child
I want to see the world with innocence and wonder.
give like a saint
I want to give generously and selflessly.
feel like an angel
I want to embody qualities of kindness, compassion, and purity.
never mind the broken wings
I do not let my flaws or mistakes define me.
and speak like a picture
I communicate messages with clarity and precision.
cry like the rain
I allow myself to be vulnerable and express emotions openly.
shine like the star
I want to radiate positivity and light.
as long as the fire remains
I will continue to pursue my goals and dreams with passion and enthusiasm.
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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