陈文非 (Chen Wenfei) sings a melancholic piano melody about confronting a past lover’s return. Written by 胡静宜/雨伞的鱼 (Hu Jingyi/Yuxing de Yu), the song shows the pain of being replaced and the strength to reject a half-hearted apology.
Released: July 8, 2025
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陈文非
撤退 Meaning & Lyrics (陈文非)
Chen Wenfei tells the ex that only the truly loved can retreat, asking, ‘What right do you have to ask me to turn back now?’ The lyrics describe the hypocrisy of an ex who once pushed away but now returns.
Xian Zai Ni De Shen Bian Na WeiWho’s that person by your side now?
Dai Ti Shu Yu Wo De Cheng WeiThey’ve taken over the title that used to belong to me.
Ceng Jing Bei Xian Mu De Yi DuiWe were once the couple that everyone envied.
Zai Jian Wo Men Yao Duo Lang BeiHow pathetic it is for us to meet again like this.
Hou Lai Ni De Shen Bian Na WeiNow that there’s someone else by your side,
Dai Ti Shu Yu Wo De Zuo WeiTaking the place that was once reserved for me.
Cheng Quan De Hua Tai Guo Xu WeiTalk of ‘wishing you well’ is just too hypocritical.
Bei Ai De Ren Cai Neng Che TuiOnly the one who’s truly loved has the right to retreat.
Shi Ni Xian Tui Kai Wo Hou Lai You Lai Zhao WoYou’re the one who pushed me away first, yet you’re the one coming back for me later.
Shei Dou Bu Ke Neng Zai Yuan Di Deng HouNobody’s going to just stand there waiting in the same spot for you.
Shi Ni Xian Song Kai Shou Rang Feng Chuan Guo Zhi FengYou’re the one who let go first, letting the wind blow through the gaps in my fingers.
Xian Zai Ping Shen Me Yao Wo Hui TouWhat right do you have to ask me to turn back now?
Shi Ni Xian Tui Kai Wo Hou Lai You Lai Zhe WoYou’re the one who pushed me away first, yet you’re the one bothering me now.
Wo You Le Xin Sheng Huo Bu Zai Nian JiuI’ve started a new life and I’m not clinging to the past anymore.
Shi Ni Xian Fang Kai Shou Xiang Yu Lin Shi Shang KouYou’re the one who let go first, like rain soaking into an open wound.
Xian Zai Ping Shen Me Shuo Hai Ai Zhe WoWhat right do you have to say you still love me now?
Hou Lai Ni De Shen Bian Na WeiLater, that new person by your side,
Dai Ti Shu Yu Wo De Zuo WeiFilled the position that used to belong to me.
Cheng Quan De Hua Tai Guo Xu WeiYour selfless words are far too hollow.
Bei Ai De Ren Cai Neng Che TuiOnly those who are truly loved can afford to walk away.
Shi Ni Xian Tui Kai Wo Hou Lai You Lai Zhao WoYou’re the one who pushed me away first, yet you’re the one coming back for me later.
Shei Dou Bu Ke Neng Zai Yuan Di Deng HouNobody’s going to just stand there waiting in the same spot for you.
Shi Ni Xian Song Kai Shou Rang Feng Chuan Guo Zhi FengYou’re the one who let go first, letting the wind blow through the gaps in my fingers.
Xian Zai Ping Shen Me Yao Wo Hui TouWhat right do you have to ask me to turn back now?
Shi Ni Xian Tui Kai Wo Hou Lai You Lai Zhe WoYou’re the one who pushed me away first, yet you’re the one bothering me now.
Wo You Le Xin Sheng Huo Bu Zai Nian JiuI’ve started a new life and I’m not clinging to the past anymore.
Shi Ni Xian Fang Kai Shou Xiang Yu Lin Shi Shang KouYou’re the one who let go first, like rain soaking into an open wound.
Xian Zai Ping Shen Me Shuo Hai Ai Zhe WoWhat right do you have to say you still love me now?
Hu Jing Yi/Yu Yi De YuWritten by Hu Jingyi and Yuxing de Yu.
撤退 Music Video
The 撤退 lyrics meaning highlights self-respect and moving on. Chen Wenfei’s firm refusal to revisit the past brings a powerful anthem of closure.