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Originally Posted by abaloneislife
2033 WL tag 1 红豆
Regret that it has come to this, but probably this is just 因果. I think staying in here longer will be too uncomfortable for everyone.
Hope you will change your ways for the better when you are back in China. Playing deceit and manipulation does not serve you well now and in the future. I wish you well.
Die-hard supporters of her, please let her know about this post.
*those who want to know back the story, can refer back. I might also drop my side of the story one day.
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I think your story is reminiscent of the lyrics of this song which explores themes of love, longing, and the acceptance of impermanence. This perhaps might unravel the mystery of why she is given this name, LOL.
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Key Themes & Interpretation
1. Love as Patient Waiting (红豆 = "Red Bean" as a Symbol)
The "red bean" (红豆) is a classical Chinese symbol of love and yearning, derived from a Tang Dynasty poem where it represents
endless longing (王维’s "红豆生南国，春来发几枝？愿君多采撷，此物最相思").
In the song, it becomes a metaphor for cherishing love while it lasts, even if separation is inevitable.
2. Embracing Impermanence
The lyrics repeatedly emphasize time and transience:
"还没为你把红豆 / 熬成缠绵的伤口" ("Before I could simmer the red bean /
Into a lingering wound for you")
"Simmering red bean" → Love takes time to mature, but pain (the "wound") is part of its depth.
"有时候 / 有时候 / 我会相信一切有尽头" ("Sometimes / Sometimes / I’ll believe everything has an end")
A bittersweet acceptance that nothing lasts forever, including love.
3. Romantic vs. Realistic Love
The song contrasts idealized love with realistic compromise:
"相聚离开 / 都有时候 / 没有什么会永垂不朽" ("Meetings and partings / Happens in their own time / Nothing lasts eternally")
Reflects Buddhist influences (Lin Xi often weaves Zen philosophy into lyrics).
Yet, it clings to hope: "可是我 / 有时候 / 宁愿选择留恋不放手" ("But sometimes / I’d rather cling to it and not let go").
4. The Paradox of Longing
The lyrics capture the tension between holding on and letting go:
"等到风景都看透 / 也许你会陪我看细水长流" ("When you’ve seen all the sceneries / Maybe you’ll stay to watch the slow flow of water with me")
"Slow water" (细水长流) symbolizes quiet, enduring love beyond passion.
Cultural & Musical Context
Faye Wong’s Delivery: Her ethereal, detached singing style mirrors the song’s theme—love observed from a distance, like a
fading dream.
Songwriter Lin Xi’s Genius: The lyrics avoid clichés by framing love as both fragile and beautiful, akin to
a red bean’s fleeting sweetness.
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