Water Fountain (Mandarin Version) (feat. Zhao Lusi)

Alec Benjamin's 'Water Fountain (Mandarin Version)' featuring Zhao Lusi is a song that delves into the themes of young love, nostalgia, and growth. The lyrics, sung in Mandarin, recount the vivid memories of a past relationship, starting from the enchanting moment of first meeting in autumn, symbolized by the red leaves that resemble the lover's eyes. The song uses the metaphor of a water fountain, likely a wishing well, as a place where promises and wishes were once made, serving as a testament to the couple's desires and dreams.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship has ended, leaving behind a sense of loss and regret. The repeated phrase 'Too young' emphasizes the naivety and inexperience of the narrator, suggesting that the intensity of young love may have been overwhelming or that the choices made were due to a lack of maturity. Despite the pain, the narrator expresses a refusal to regret falling in love or feeling vulnerable, indicating a recognition of the importance of these experiences in personal growth.

The song's reflective tone is further enhanced by the imagery of returning to the fountain, which has remained unchanged despite the passage of time and the transformation of the people involved. The dropping of a coin into the water, disturbing its surface, serves as a metaphor for the impact of the relationship on the narrator's life, with the ripples representing the ongoing effects of love and loss. The song ultimately suggests that through the trials of love and the confrontation with the 'night,' or difficult times, one learns and anticipates the 'sunlight,' or hope and renewal.