Promise

I've always been a fan of this song by Faye Wong.

Today I finally understood what the lyrics mean, and they're just as beautiful as I've always imagined them to be.

I still remember the hotel sign that day
I still recall our smiles as we departed
That day, the city streets bustled ever so
As we walked together for half a mile.

I still remember the streetlight's yellow on your face
Lighting up our lukewarm take-away
Silhouetted, the contours of your face looked too good
With tears held back, I dared myself to gaze closer

Forgetting all else
It felt like losing myself as well
Yet I could not forget our promise to watch yellow leaves fill the sky
Even if I part from you
A sad story indeed
You must forget, so that I shall not remember

For tomorrow, we may no longer recognise each other
Yet we will not forget our promise to meet again if we are still alive
Even if you are strong
Time will take its toll
Even if your hair turns white
I will still recognise you

I still remember the guitar chords that day
I still understand what every tune meant
Your voice lingered in the corner of the street
The road we walked past, like a song it faded

Forgetting all else
It felt like losing myself as well
Yet I could not forget our promise to watch yellow leaves fill the sky
Even if I part from you
A sad story indeed
You must forget, so that I shall not remember

For tomorrow, we may no longer recognise each other
Yet we will not forget our promise to meet again if we are still alive
Even if you are strong
Time will take its toll
Even if your hair turns white
I will still recognise you

Even if you are strong
Time will take its toll
Even if your hair turns white
I will still recognise you