淚如鐵

By 何雁詩

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
年輕的皮膚 柔軟也感性

Younger skin is flexible and sensitive.

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nin4
hing1
dik1
pei2
fu1
jau4
jyun5
jaa5
gam2
sing3
一跌倒 有輕傷 往往自亂陣營

Falling is a minor injury, and often a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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jat1
daat3
dou2
jau6
hing1
soeng1
wong5
wong5
zi6
lyun6
zan6
jing4
這 連番失控的神經 營造誇張反應

This is a neurological disorder that creates an overreaction.

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ze5
lin4
pun1
sat1
hung3
dik1
san4
ging1
jing4
zou6
kwaa1
zoeng3
faan3
jing3
受傷太少 便容易吃驚

Too few injuries to be easily stunned.

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sau6
soeng1
taai3
siu3
pin4
jung4
jik6
hek3
ging1
一心痛 學會痛

It hurts, it hurts.

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jat1
sam1
tung3
hok6
wui6
tung3
哀傷也是有些用 成全了我的青春

And sadness has been a part of my youth.

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ngoi1
soeng1
jaa5
si6
jau6
se1
jung6
seng4
cyun4
liu4
ngo5
dik1
cing1
ceon1
從心的感激

I am grateful from the heart.

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zung6
sam1
dik1
gam2
gik1
眼淚訓練我堅忍 眼淚鑄造鐵的心

Tears trained me to hold on, and tears made my heart steel.

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ngaan5
leoi6
fan3
lin6
ngo5
gin1
jan5
ngaan5
leoi6
zyu3
zou6
tit3
dik1
sam1
勤力鑽研怎麼開心笑去對抗不幸

How hard work and research can make you smile and fight against unhappiness.

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kan4
lik6
zyun1
ngaan4
fim2
mo5
hoi1
sam1
siu3
heoi3
deoi3
kong3
fau2
hang6
眼淚製造了傷感 同樣得出寶訓

Tears create pain and pain, and so do tears.

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ngaan5
leoi6
zai3
zou6
liu4
soeng1
gam2
tung4
joeng2
dak1
ceot1
bou2
fan3
成熟半分 承受重傷不必過敏

Half of us are mature, and we don't have to be allergic to a serious injury.

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seng4
suk6
bun3
fan6
sing4
sau6
zung6
soeng1
fau2
bit1
gwo3
min6
純真可笑的年青 流露一身率性

They're really funny, and they're very, very

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tyun4
zan1
ho2
siu3
dik1
nin4
cing1
lau4
lou6
jat1
jyun4
seot1
sing3
淚光太光 便忘掉晚星

The tears are too bright to forget the night star.

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leoi6
gwong1
taai3
gwong1
pin4
mong6
zaau6
maan5
sing1
一失重 便放縱

Once you lose weight, you give in.

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jat1
sat1
zung6
pin4
fong3
zung3
青春太易激動 回頭看來得輕鬆

Youth is so exciting, and it looks so relaxed.

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cing1
ceon1
taai3
jik6
gik1
dung6
wui4
tau4
hon3
loi6
dak1
hing1
sung1
從心的感激

I am grateful from the heart.

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zung6
sam1
dik1
gam2
gik1
眼淚訓練我堅忍 眼淚鑄造鐵的心

Tears trained me to hold on, and tears made my heart steel.

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ngaan5
leoi6
fan3
lin6
ngo5
gin1
jan5
ngaan5
leoi6
zyu3
zou6
tit3
dik1
sam1
勤力鑽研怎麼開心笑去對抗不幸

How hard work and research can make you smile and fight against unhappiness.

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kan4
lik6
zyun1
ngaan4
fim2
mo5
hoi1
sam1
siu3
heoi3
deoi3
kong3
fau2
hang6
眼淚製造了傷感 同樣得出寶訓

Tears create pain and pain, and so do tears.

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ngaan5
leoi6
zai3
zou6
liu4
soeng1
gam2
tung4
joeng2
dak1
ceot1
bou2
fan3
成熟半分 承受重傷不必過敏

Half of us are mature, and we don't have to be allergic to a serious injury.

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seng4
suk6
bun3
fan6
sing4
sau6
zung6
soeng1
fau2
bit1
gwo3
min6
眼淚會為我開墾 眼淚記錄我光陰

Tears will open for me, and tears will record my shadow.

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ngaan5
leoi6
wui6
wai6
ngo5
hoi1
han2
ngaan5
leoi6
gei3
luk6
ngo5
gwong1
jam3
提煉我們可以比那鐵柱更堅韌

We can make it stronger than that steel pillar.

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tai4
lin6
ngo5
mun4
ho2
jyu5
bei3
no6
tit3
cyu5
gang3
gin1
ngan6
眼淚會淡化青筋 難為不失興奮

Tears can deaden the muscles, and it's hard to keep up with the excitement.

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ngaan5
leoi6
wui6
taam4
faa3
cing1
gan1
no4
wai6
fau2
sat1
jan6
fan3
磨鍊更深 流淚更多汲取教訓

The deeper the grinder, the more the tears learn.

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mo6
lin6
gang3
sam1
lau4
leoi6
gang3
do1
kap1
ceoi2
gaau3
fan3
流淚再多 明日我都必需 發奮

I'm going to have to get up and do more tomorrow.

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lau4
leoi6
zoi3
do1
ming4
mik6
ngo5
dou1
bit1
seoi1
fat3
fan3
About This Song

The song "" (Tears Like Iron) by (He Yan Shi) intricately explores themes of youth, resilience, and emotional growth. At its core, the song captures the profound and often paradoxical relationship between pain and personal development. The artist reflects on youthful vulnerability and the subsequent strength that can emerge from experiencing emotional turmoil. The recurring imagery of tears serves as a potent symbol, highlighting how one's struggles and sadness can ultimately forge a stronger and more resilient heart.

The narrative conveyed through the lyrics takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. The artist expresses a sense of gratitude towards the painful experiences of youth, acknowledging that sorrow can be a valuable teacher. The lyrics illustrate a transformation, suggesting that each tear sheds is a step towards maturation and emotional fortitude. As He Yan Shi sings about the trials of youth and the lessons learned through tears, there is a hopeful undertone that emphasizes growth from hardship rather than simply succumbing to it.

Musically, the song employs a blend of emotive melodies and poignant lyrical techniques to amplify its themes. The use of repetition in phrases related to tears and emotional struggles reinforces the central motif while creating an almost hypnotic quality. The instrumental arrangement complements the emotional weight of the lyrics, often swelling during moments of reflection to enhance the listener's connection to the narrative. The pacing of the song allows for moments of introspection, inviting audiences to not just hear the story but feel it, embodying the essence of personal growth and healing.

Culturally, "" resonates with many listeners, particularly within the context of Asian societies where discussions around mental health and emotional expression can be complex. The song's candid acknowledgment of hurt and the process of coping can offer solace and encouragement to listeners grappling with their own emotional challenges. As a result, it transcends mere personal experience, serving as an anthem for resilience and the gradual journey towards emotional maturity. This is particularly significant for a younger generation navigating their own often tumultuous paths toward adulthood.

Song Details
Singer:
何雁詩
Total Lines:
25