Sunday, April 01, 2007
Knowing My Limits
Sang by: Pong Nan
Written and Composed by: Pong Nan
I don't have an attractive face, I don't know how to shock the audiences.
I don't quite know how to use nice words to fool others.
I've always known that I don't have those qualities
To create a great atmosphere and to deceive listeners
But even the frog has a princess who accepts him.
I don't have a cute appearance, only have a pair of hands.
As I sing and play, even the plain become beautiful.
I don't have the great wish of becoming a superstar.
Even if I do become one, I think it'll be too forced.
I've never thought of trying to please everybody.
I only know to do my very best.
I don't like to use words of grief to garner words of sympathy,
I'll just focus on being a contented person.
I don't have a great eloquence, but there's no need to worry.
The ugly duckling and the swan, both can become great.
I'm not interested in putting on pretenses for anyone,
Putting up all these fancy things to get attention.
I've never thought of trying to please everybody,
I only know to do my very best.
I don't like to use words of grief to garner words of sympathy.
I've never given up my true identity.
Even if only one person truly listens to me,
I'm already fortunate to have his attention.
I know that there are things that I'll never do well enough.
I'll just focus on being a contented person.
I don't care about trying to please the world.
That's why i don't have to try so hard to cover up my imperfections.
I don't need protection and I don't need sympathy.
I've never been afraid of knowing the truth.
Even if the only one listening is this piano
It doesn't matter, because I'm truly happy.
I know that there is no way that I can become perfect.
I'll be satisfied with just being a simple person.
I can't force you to listen to me, or to give me your applause.
But at least, I can use my song to tell everyone what I think.
Credits to
snookie_1 of AsianFanatics Forum for translating the Chinese lyrics into English
words written on the fallen leaf
11:07 PM
