Someone
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
The lyrics of Yan-zi's song "Someone" explore the theme of self-discovery and the search for one's own identity. The opening lines describe the singer's physical appearance - long and shining hair - and how someone else had suggested they change it to a "bing bang curly wurly afro thing." The singer follows their advice but then feels like a "freak" when looking at themselves in the mirror. This can be seen as a metaphor for the pressure to conform to society's expectations and the struggle to stay true to oneself.
The chorus repeats the idea of not wanting to be someone else's answer, but rather to be someone who sees like a child, gives like a saint, and feels like an angel despite any broken wings. The imagery of speaking like a picture and crying like the rain suggests a desire for authenticity and emotional depth. The final lines of the song refer to a vase that was meant to be filled with flowers as a symbol of love, but instead is empty and collecting dust. This can be interpreted as a reminder of the importance of being true to oneself and not letting external pressures or expectations dictate one's choices.
Line by Line Meaning
my hair was long & shining
My physical appearance was attractive and eye-catching.
you said you can't believe
You expressed amazement or disbelief about my appearance.
how could walk our that door
You questioned how anyone could leave such an attractive person.
or walk along the streets
You wondered how I could walk among other people without them stopping to admire me.
you told me I should you know
You suggested that I should try a new hairstyle.
do some bing bang curly wurly afro thing
You specifically recommended a wild and curly hairstyle with a lot of volume.
I took your word & did
I followed your advice and changed my hairstyle.
looked in my mirror
I examined my new appearance in the mirror.
who's that freak
I was shocked by my new look and felt like a weird or different person.
why does the world deceive
I questioned why the world portrays certain beauty standards that can be deceptive or unrealistic.
why do I make believe
I questioned why I try to conform to these beauty standards and pretend to be someone I'm not.
took my heel & made
I used my high heeled shoes to transform myself.
achilles out of me still
I felt vulnerable and weak despite my attempt to transform myself.
so I won't wanna be
I don't want to be a person who:
someone who's answer to me
- blindly listens to others' opinions about my appearance.
someone who sees like a child
- views beauty standards as child-like and outdated.
give like a saint
- constantly gives without expecting anything in return.
feel like an angel
- has a kind and compassionate heart.
never mind the broken wings
- is not deterred by past failures or hardships.
and speak like a picture
- communicates in a way that is clear and beautiful.
cry like the rain
- is emotionally expressive and not afraid to show vulnerability or sadness.
shine like the star
- stands out and attracts positive attention.
as long as the fire remains
- as long as my inner light or passion doesn't burn out.
the vase beside my bed
A physical object that represents a past promise or expectation.
it's empty a most dead
The object is now empty and represents a broken promise or disappointment.
it's for all the flowers I'm gonna give you he said
The object was originally intended to hold flowers that were promised, but never delivered.
and now it's collecting qust instead
The object is now filled with questions and uncertainty instead of love and fulfillment.
sees like a child
- sees the world with a fresh, innocent perspective.
give like a saint
- gives selflessly without judgment or expectation.
feel like an angel
- feels pure and compassionate toward others.
never mind the broken wings
- is not deterred by setbacks or failures.
and speak like a picture
- communicates in a way that is clear and beautiful.
cry like the rain
- is emotionally expressive and comfortable with vulnerability.
shine like the star
- stands out and draws people towards them.
as long as the fire remains
- as long as one's inner passion or motivation remains intact.
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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