Back Shadow Songtext

von Faye Wong

If you smile at this moment
I would not shed tears
Just like body and shadow are the most crazed companions
Always facing each other at any time, any place
Yet they could no longer embrace each other
If they wish to embrace, they will lose each other
I don't know which looks lik ethe other

If you feel sad
I would not be happy
Just like body and shadow do the same actions
It's all a part of common sense
I'm close behind, but slower than you are
A step too early, a step ahead, or a step behind
Still with my back to the sun

I'm just like a reflection at your side
Your hazy silhouette
Confused and unclear
Concealing my true nature
I cannot go far, yet I cannot stop
How can I clearly distinguish your distinct silhouette
With my eyes covered
I'm not making a sound, just frequently resonating around you
It's a pity you can't see clearly

If you want to move forward
I would not step back
Just like a cast shadow cannot perform solo
It doesn't even have a name
Yet there's half of it in your heart
Half of it behind your back
How can it walk alone

I am quickly changing into a shadow
I'm hard to embrace and hard to abandon
I'm always keeping you company
I'm just like you

I can't clearly distinguish your silhouette
I can't clearly distinguish your silhouette