A post and reply on analysis of lyrics for Yu San on SPOP Official Forum

Originally posted by Meteorstorm:

Even though 《雨伞》is one of my favourite songs in SPOP Hurray, i believe there are better written songs in the competition.

I like the melody of 《雨伞》but i don't really like the lyrics... in a way i feel that the love described in the song is too pragmatic and self-centered...

It seems like the song is about how and what the partner can provide, and nothing about giving and sacrificing for love.

The following was my reply to Meteorstorm:

Hi Meteorstorm!I have a few queries about your comments and am wondering if you could answer me?

You said "there are better-written songs in the competition". May I know which songs are you referring to?

You said "the love described in the song is too pragmatic and self-centred..." May I know are you referring to the following parts of 《雨伞》?

只怕雨伞雨伞变得一点破旧
挡不住大雨大雨不停的掉落
小小雨伞驻在我家门的角落
不能永远挡着风 遮着雨 保护我

Although I am not Dione so I can't completely interpret her thoughts for this song, this is how I feel about this part:

Who doesn't worry about the possible change in the nature of one's love over time?

Who doesn't worry that one's love cannot withstand the tests of the ups and downs in life?

I think the songwriter is trying to show the worries and doubts as the song persona looks at the umbrella (which is now a symbol of love) and wonders how long such a love can endure.

I think it has accurately reflected how people have always wanted to huddle under the protection of love but are hesitant to completely commit themselves to love because the relative brutal realities of time, wear and tear often overshadow the enjoyment.

《雨伞》did not give a happy ending nor a sad ending in the song, and Dione has chosen to give it an open ending because even until now, few, if any at all, can confidently determine the outcome of their love.

I suppose this is another truth in anyone's love life - we will not know the quality and strength of our loves until the final moment hence the open-ended question will be there till then.

May the best song wins!

Sean Ho