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The song "Not To Be" by Kiri T, also known by its Chinese title "哈姆雷特下班了" (Hamlet Off Duty), features lyrics that delve into themes of letting go of hatred and the burden of revenge ²³⁶. Written by Wyman Wong, the song explores a shift in mindset from seeking vengeance to finding peace ³.

The chorus, in particular, highlights this sentiment:

"Who becomes a monster for revenge?

Who self-tortures with nostalgia for a bad person?

No one pulls me down, why don't I let go myself?

Who struggles in the mud for a lifetime of revenge?

At the end of Foolish Old Man's mountain, there's no exit.

Suddenly, after sharpening the knife, I realized I didn't want to fight" ⁶.

The lyrics suggest a realization that the pursuit of revenge can be a self-destructive path, leading one to become the very thing they despise ³⁶. The song's title, "Hamlet Off Duty," cleverly alludes to Shakespeare's Hamlet, a character deeply consumed by revenge, implying a departure from such a fate ³.