安静 (Silence) (Simplified Chinese)

The emotional journey of '安静' (Silence) begins with a profound sense of solitude as depicted by the opening lines where only a piano is left to keep the narrator company, signifying the void left by the ex-partner. The 'sleeping cello' symbolizes the quiet and emptiness that now pervades the narrator's life. There's a poignant acknowledgment that the ex-partner has moved on, as indicated by their clear lack of hesitation to leave the relationship behind.

As the emotional journey progresses, we delve deeper into the narrator's pain through their disbelief of the ex-partner's claims of hardship over the breakup. The past tense 'only used to' underscores the finality of their separation. The narrator grapples with the hopefulness that their ex-partner finds someone who loves them more, which would justify and somewhat ease the burden of their own departure.

In the chorus, the strength of the narrative intensifies as the narrator expresses their struggle to maintain composure and pretend that the breakup doesn’t affect them. The refusal to fake a smile or accept the situation demonstrates their genuine emotional turmoil. They emphasize their lack of 'talent' to endure watching the ex-partner move on with someone else, an ordeal too painful to bear.

Towards the conclusion of '安静' (Silence), there is a bitter acceptance that moving on is essential, albeit challenging. As the narrator mentions the ex-partner moving 'far away' and themselves 'slowly walking away,' there's a sense of both physical and emotional distancing taking place. Despite this, there's an underlying struggle as the narrator questions why they still acquiesce to the ex-partner's needs. The song closes on a note of resignation with the narrator willing to learn to give up their love, a testament to the depth of their feelings.