# Contain Passion Within Restraint, Let Love Warm Over Time > With lyrics by Yao Ruolong and music by Xiao Huangqi, "Slow to Cool" uses delicate lyricism and cinematic storytelling to depict the gentle distance between. - Author: Charliefoo - Published: 2025-10-17 - Last modified: 2025-10-17 - Canonical: https://foo-z.com/en/blog/hua7-liang-jingru-manleng-mv/ - Category: Music Appreciation - Tags: Music, Fish Leong, Slow to Cool, MV, Chinese Pop > Chinese Pop Collection: Documenting the Chinese pop music that accompanied our growth, sharing melodies and lyrics that touch the heart. Upon first hearing "Slow to Cool," I was drawn to its "restrained tenderness": unlike love songs that burst forth instantly, it tucks passion into the heart amidst the slow flow of time, allowing emotions and stories to gradually warm up. Fish Leong's voice remains soft and gentle, yet reveals greater maturity in its control and release, as if leaving behind a melody for all those in need of self-healing to dwell within. This official MV uses a tonal shift "from cool to warm" to tell a story about the difficulty of self-expression, misunderstandings with family, and eventual reconciliation. The professional details of the barbershop, the distance and closeness between people, are all presented with restrained cinematography: the visuals first create a sense of distance, then gradually draw closer in reconciliation, allowing viewers to see that the power of gentleness is not clamor, but choice and trust. Looking at the song's structure, the emotional build-up in the chorus is not rushed. The melody juxtaposes the theme of "slow to cool" with the hope of "slow to warm," lifting the listener from a low point. Yao Ruolong's lyrics and Xiao Huangqi's music have always excelled at giving everyday emotions a poetic outlet, and this time is no exception—you can clearly trace the path of "silence, misunderstanding, reconciliation" within the lyrics. ## Reasons for Recommendation - **Restrained expression makes for more enduring listening:** Neither the melody nor the emotions are "forced," allowing empathy to occur almost imperceptibly. - **Narrative tension in the visuals:** The color shift from muted to clear, combined with close-up performances and lifelike details, enhances a sense of realism. - **A love song for adults:** It narrates the process of "expression—misunderstanding—reconciliation" in intimate relationships, aligning more closely with real-life experiences. ## Song Information - **Performer:** Fish Leong - **Lyricist:** Yao Ruolong - **Composer:** Xiao Huangqi - **Genre:** Pop / Ballad - **Release Year:** 2019 ## Lyrics **Verse 1** If it's not love, don't lie, just a little fondness If it's not hate, don't linger, don't pretend to sigh Who truly takes whom seriously, who aches for whom Who is whose only one, who truly takes whom seriously **Chorus** Those slow to cool, they torment themselves Those slow to cool, their tears always come later Those slow to cool, they torment themselves Those slow to cool, their tears always come later **Verse 2** If it's not love, don't lie, just a little fondness If it's not hate, don't linger, don't pretend to sigh Who truly takes whom seriously, who aches for whom Who is whose only one, who truly takes whom seriously **Chorus (Repeat)** Those slow to cool, they torment themselves Those slow to cool, their tears always come later Those slow to cool, they torment themselves Those slow to cool, their tears always come later **Bridge** Perhaps one day, you'll finally discover The one who truly loves you, guarding sorrow alone **Chorus (Final)** Those slow to cool, they torment themselves Those slow to cool, their tears always come later Those slow to cool, they torment themselves Those slow to cool, their tears always come later > Lyrics compiled from publicly available sources, for learning and exchange purposes only. --- > 💡 Thank you for reading! Feel free to share this article or write to me to exchange thoughts. > The site's RSS address has been updated. Please resubscribe, dear readers!