[Tiwushang X Wuyi Shiyin] Empty Cicada

Do you know the cicada? It sips the morning dew, then dies in the breeze. Its flesh and bones crumble to dust, and in the end it becomes a tiny, lonely grave. This insect spends its whole life calling, "I know, I know." Does it really understand what it means to know everything? There is a particular kind of pain in knowing everything, one that others cannot imagine. Every shift in the mood of the person you love, every twist and turn in their heart, escapes nothing under these eyes. Though I know the truth so clearly, I keep pretending not to understand. When he treats me poorly, I must learn to forget. When he is in a difficult position, I must learn to be understanding. When he lies to me, I must learn to cover for him. There is so much to learn about how to behave with the person you love. But if I had to sum it up, there are only two words: endure in silence. How can there be a lover in this world who endures so much and cannot let go? So I think I must be a cicada, forever cultivating Zen, using the pain of this life to build a road to the next. Goodbye Don't blame me for saying goodbye first Because I really did come just to say goodbye to you You say nothing You just listen to me talk The world was so quiet back then Nothing like the noisy world now It made me seem so chatty, so happy I remember going to watch the sunset with you You would talk right into my ear You spoke so softly I couldn't make out a word But I loved hearing you talk to me like that No one will ever speak to me like that again Because you told me you were leaving Suddenly, so many years have passed I haven't watched a sunset since Before the light goes out, we can still meet once more The candle melts into ash, staining my face Even if I live for ten thousand years, the sea of tears will be filled Romance runs aground, but old love never changes I remember every place I visited with you Every one of them remains in my heart I won't say I'm old I'll only say I've been here too long When enough time has passed You can't help but know that people slowly forget the past And watch things vanish without a sound Why am I leaving? The other day, I don't know what I was thinking I went to watch the sunset for no reason That sunset was just like the one I watched with you in my memories But no matter how hard I pretend nothing is wrong I can't deny it I've lost far too much Before the light goes out, we can still meet once more The candle melts into ash, staining my face Even if I live for ten thousand years, the sea of tears will be filled Romance runs aground, but old love never changes I'm leaving If you remember who I am I know You'll hate to see me go And you'll miss me terribly Goodbye Click below for Part Two: [Ti Wushang X Wuyi Shiyin] The Mortal Realm Theme: