Her first break in the music world was at the age of sixteen when her parents (with mixed feelings) entered her for a singing contest in Sydney. It was organized by TVB with the winner to be offered a recording contract with one of the big music companies in Hong Kong. She won the competition and was sent back to Hong Kong and met with the TVB producers who wanted her to sign with one of the music labels. After much deliberation she finally decided that it wasn’t right for her at that time and instead returned to Australia to study at University. She pretty much just settled back into life at Uni and put aside any dreams of a music career.
After graduating from University she returned to Hong Kong in 1997 to help run her family’s accounting business and gained CPA certification. Despite her relatively settled career Susan was thinking, “is that all there is in life”. One of the students who she was teaching piano was working for a Hong Kong independent label, and she asked the boss if they wanted a singer. Susan says “I really wanted to record the English songs that I loved. We agreed to make an album and I just went into the studio feeling really relaxed with no stress or pressure and had a fun time recording my ‘Close To You’ album.” When the album came out it in 2002 it was widely acclaimed and quickly became a favourite of music stores to play and the album was soon climbing up the sales charts in countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. The four album release’s since, ‘Close To You’ have also enjoyed wide critical and commercial success establishing Susan as probably the No.1 selling English language female singer of her genre throughout S.E.Asia.
In early 2007 Susan Wong signed a new recording agreement with Hong Kong based Evolution Limited and pre-production is currently underway for her new album that will be recorded in the USA in May. As Susan explains her motivation behind the new album, “Musically I wanted a new challenge and new musical chemistry to give me a different lift and to move on to another stage. Not everyone has opportunity to work with such high calibre musicians and producers like those I’m working with on the new album”.
Someone Like You (2007)
In early 2007, Susan Wong signed a new recording agreement with Hong Kong based Evolution Limited and released her first album under Evolution in August 2007.
The first release under this agreement, Someone Like You, was recorded in Nashville, USA and was quick to win critical and commercial success throughout S. E. Asia. The success of the SACD version in particular bore testament to the fine production, vocal performance and mastering by Grammy award winning engineer Doug Sax. The album was domestically released in Japan in September 2008.
511 (2008)
In Summer 2008 a newly invigorated Susan, began working on fresh ideas for her follow-up album. In September 2008 Susan travelled to Geneva, Switzerland to work on demos with producer Adrien Z. As Susan explained “He brought my music ideas to life. He was able to transform the songs I want to sing into the styling which I dare tried.” The album recording was completed in February/March 2009.
In her blog Susan said of the album; “I guess I took a "more hands on" approach with this album, more than any of the previous ones, as I felt the need to voice out my persona, be more individualistic and independent for my work.” Susan’s bossa nova inspired version of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean received a lot of attention and radio play and the album sold widely across the region.
Step Into My Dreams (2009)
Inspired by the positive feedback to 511, Susan was anxious to start working on her next album and within months of the release of 511 she was forming ideas for new recordings, choosing to again work with producer Adrien Zerbini and arranger Ignacio Lamas. With songs for the albums mostly coming from the late 1960’s/early 1970’s Susan and her band worked on a relaxed, natural acoustic pop feel lead by Ignacio’s skilled guitar style. With some fine performances and some radically rearranged interpretations of well known classics the new album, Step Into My Dreams soon became Susan Wong’s bestselling title and a fan’s favorite.
‘Best Recording Yet’: My LIVE Stories (2013)
After 5 years, Susan Wong returned to Nashville in June 2012 to record her next masterpiece. This masterpiece called My LIVE Stories was recorded live over two days in the world famous Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, USA which Susan described was her ‘best recording yet’. With an ensemble of top notch session musicians and a first class recording environment inside a 100 year old converted church Susan performed a selection of her favourite songs from her previous albums along with new songs.
Highlights include the bossa nova influenced Billie Jean, the blues tinged Cry Me A River, an up tempo Perfect and a spine tingling performance of Desperado. The studio recording was filmed in full HD and released in DVD and Blu-ray formats in December 2012.
Tribute to Female Vocal: Woman In Love (2014) & SusanWongVEVO
From the time when My LIVE Stories was being recorded, the idea for Woman In Love was already in conception. 2 ½ years in the making, recorded over 8 studios in 3 continents – Woman In Love was released worldwide December 1st, 2014. Woman In Love is Susan’s tribute to great women singers before her who made their fame with sensuous and endearing love songs. The album features romantic love songs old and new from Olivia Newton-John’s I Honestly Love You, Barbra Streisand’s classic Woman in Love to Rihanna’s hit Stay and Adele’s Make You Feel My Love.
For Woman In Love, Susan crafted a rare original song Can’t You See (I’m Falling In Love) to be included in the album.
Susan took her rendition of Mary Macgregor’s Torn Between Two Lovers to the big screen where the music video was released in full HD live on SusanWongVEVO. Susan Wong’s VEVO channel now holds a dear collection of Susan Wong’s best and most popular music.
I'm Not in Love
Susan Wong Lyrics
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im not in love
so dont forget it
its just a silly phase im going through
and just because
i call you up
dont get me wrong,
im not in love, no no, its because.
i like to see you
gemini
but then again
that doesnt mean you mean that much to me
so if i call you
dont make a fuss
dont tell your friends about the two of us
im not in love, no no, its because.
ooh youll wait a long time for me
ooh youll wait a long time
ooh youll wait a long time for me
ooh youll wait a long time
i keep your picture
upon the wall
it hides a nasty stain thats lying there
so dont you ask me
to give it back
to give it back
that doesnt mean you mean that much to me
im not in love, no no, its because.
ooh youll wait a long time for me
ooh youll wait a long time
ooh youll wait a long time for me
ooh youll wait a long time
im not in love
so dont forget it
its just a silly phase im going through
im not in love
so dont forget it
The lyrics to Susan Wong's song "I'm Not in Love" are a statement from the singer to their romantic partner that their feelings are not as strong as the partner may think. The singer states that they are going through a silly phase and that just because they call their partner, it does not mean they are committed to them. The use of the word "gemini" implies that the partner may have a dual personality or may be indecisive, which may make the singer think less of the relationship. The singer mentions that the partner should not make a fuss if they call and should not tell their friends about the two of them. The singer's refusal to give back the partner's picture on the wall implies that they may still have some feelings for their partner but are not ready to commit fully.
The song is a classic example of a love song with a twist - while the lyrics may not be outright negative, they do not convey the deepest and most passionate love either. The use of the word "gemini" suggests that the partner may not be trustworthy or committed, which may be a reflection of the singer's doubts about their compatibility. The line "ooh, you'll wait a long time for me" reinforces the singer's hesitation to commit to the relationship. The repeated use of the phrase "I'm not in love" emphasizes this point, even though it contradicts the picture they keep on the wall.
Line by Line Meaning
im not in love
I don't have romantic feelings towards you
so dont forget it
Please don't misunderstand my intentions
its just a silly phase im going through
My feelings towards you are temporary
and just because
Despite the fact that
i call you up
I talk to you on the phone
dont get me wrong,
Please don't misinterpret my actions
dont think youve got it made
You shouldn't assume that I am interested in a romantic relationship with you
no no, its because.
The reason for my behavior is not because I am in love
i like to see you
I enjoy spending time with you
gemini
This may be a reference to the astrological sign, or it could be a nickname for the person being addressed
but then again
On the other hand
that doesnt mean you mean that much to me
My enjoyment of spending time with you doesn't necessarily indicate a deeper emotional connection
so if i call you
If I contact you
dont make a fuss
Please don't overreact or cause drama
dont tell your friends about the two of us
Please don't share details about our interactions with others
ooh youll wait a long time for me
You will be waiting a while for me to return your feelings
i keep your picture
I have a photo of you
upon the wall
On display in my room
it hides a nasty stain thats lying there
The photo covers up a blemish on the wall
so dont you ask me to give it back
Please don't request that I return the photo to you
that doesnt mean you mean that much to me
My possession of the photo is not an indicator of strong feelings
Writer(s): Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman
Contributed by Joseph H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Imagine - Susan Wong - Lyrics
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
Musical Interlude
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
Nothing to kill or stifle
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one