不是不满足

朋友们 羡慕有他来接我回家

不懂我是多盼望 能再多留一下
她们说 自由很宽世界也很大
哪里海洋最浪漫 能治生活疲乏

狠心离得开 总会变成摩擦
责任会让爱 有另一种复杂
不能太倔强 太有想法
妥协到快遗忘自己 有些害怕

我真的不是不满足 只是会想假如
有过疯狂和任性糊涂
腻了炫耀的舞步
对做作的倾诉也麻木 会更懂得
安定有多舒服
不嫌弃爱得太朴素 甘心被绑住

其实我不是不满足 只是会想假如
若心没那么早被俘掳
就能逛更多旅途
有更多的起伏和结束 会更懂得
什么才算幸福
也许不停被人辜负
才会珍惜呵护笑得泪眼模糊

黄丽玲better known as A-lin's songs have been on my radar for some time now. I thoroughly enjoy her ballads and here is one of her more recent work in her album, 我们会更好的, released in Nov last year. I chanced upon this song again recently and found it endearing after listening to it several times. I was torn between highlighting this song and 等你, another song I love, released in Feb this year as part of 华丽的挑战电视原声带. Since 不是不满足 probably has much lesser publicity and is written by one of my favourite lyrist, 姚若龙, I will do my best to try to entice you into giving this song a try.

This song has an intriguing title, loosely translated as "It's not that I am not satisfied/contented". Now, how many times has that thought cross your mind in your daily lives? Many, I would presume. We are constantly in our materialistic pursuits; it's not that I am not happy with what I have currently but I want something better/more. Apply that concept to relationships and love and you get this tactfully crafted song.

The first line of the chorus, 我真的不是不满足 只是会想假如, nicely summarises what this song is about; "it's that I am not content with what I have, but what if..." . The whole concept of what if-s is interesting for me and if you are into this topic like me, do refer to my previous posting on 韦礼安's "We'll never know".

There are generally two kinds of relationships, those which are 轰轰烈烈/vigorous, exciting, full of ups-and-downs VS those which are 平平淡淡/milder, more consistent. The song seeks to give the listener some insight as to which option is better; hinting that perhaps simplicity and normalcy is the long-term aim of a relationship. Regardless, there isn't a preferred or best choice; ultimately, you (and your partner) are the ones who can decide and determine the pace of your relationship.

For those who are in the so-called "five year relationship slump" (as so commonly searched on in google), this song is the song for you.

Credits: Music Baidu
http://music.baidu.com/song/12351846