紙巾

By 余文樂

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
怎麼總喜歡 墮在我臂彎淌淚

Why do you always like to cry in my arms?

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fim2
mo5
zung2
hei2
fun1
fai1
zoi6
ngo5
bei3
waan1
leoi6
傾出他一堆 犯次數最多的罪

He was the most guilty of all the crimes.

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king1
ceot1
to1
jat1
zeoi1
faan6
ci3
sou3
zeoi3
do1
dik1
zeoi6
我這身軀 邊痛下去 邊聽下去

I was in pain, and I was listening.

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ngo5
ze5
jyun4
keoi1
bin1
tung3
haa6
heoi3
bin1
teng1
haa6
heoi3
怎麼竟當起 讓你泄憤的工具

Why is it that you're using this tool to make you angry?

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fim2
mo5
ging2
dong3
hei2
joeng6
nei5
sit3
fan5
dik1
gung1
geoi6
寬寬的胸口 是你長年的堡壘

A broad chest is your long-term bulwark.

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fun1
fun1
dik1
hung1
hau2
si6
nei5
zoeng6
nin4
dik1
pou3
leot6
從情路上可倒退 當你碰上地雷

You can go backwards when you hit a mine.

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zung6
cing4
lou6
soeng6
ho2
dou2
teoi3
dong3
nei5
pung3
soeng6
deng6
leoi4
維護你 沒發聲伴着你 我是你專利

Protecting you, keeping quiet with you, I'm your privilege.

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wai4
wu6
nei5
mei6
fat3
sing1
bun6
jyu3
nei5
ngo5
si6
nei5
zyun1
lei6
沒用時被你兩手拋高風裏飛

You can throw your hands in the air when you don't need them.

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mei6
jung6
si4
pei5
nei5
loeng5
sau2
paau1
gou1
fung3
leoi5
fei1
能隨時讓你伸手可得到就如紙巾

It's like a tissue that you can reach out to.

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toi4
ceoi4
si4
joeng6
nei5
san1
sau2
ho2
dak1
dou3
zau6
jyu4
zi2
gan1
吸走每串每串眼淚是責任

It's the responsibility of taking every tear out.

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ngap1
zau2
mei5
gwaan3
mei5
gwaan3
ngaan5
leoi6
si6
zaak3
jam6
靜聽着你哭 直至沒尾音

Listen to your crying until you have no end.

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zing6
teng1
jyu3
nei5
huk1
zik6
zi3
mei6
mei5
jam1
直至失去餘震

Until we lose the rest of the earthquake.

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zik6
zi3
sat1
heoi3
jyu4
zan3
隨時讓你伸手可抓緊就如紙巾

You can hold it like a towel.

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ceoi4
si4
joeng6
nei5
san1
sau2
ho2
zaau2
gan2
zau6
jyu4
zi2
gan1
你傷心我便貼近

You're sorry, I was close.

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nei5
soeng1
sam1
ngo5
pin4
tip3
kan5
令你很信任 抱着時温暖合襯

It gives you confidence and warmth when you hold it.

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ling6
nei5
han2
seon3
jam6
pou5
jyu3
si4
wan1
hyun1
ho4
can3
還妄想能被吻

I'm still dreaming of being kissed.

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waan4
mong6
soeng2
toi4
pei5
man5
相差一公分 視線太敏感尖鋭

It's a centimeter apart, and the eyes are very sharp.

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soeng2
co1
jat1
gung1
fan6
si6
sin3
taai3
min6
gam2
zim1
yui6
偏偏只可於 遇到你痛哭相聚

And it's just that I'm going to see you crying.

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pin1
pin1
zi2
ho2
wu1
jyu6
dou3
nei5
tung3
huk1
soeng2
zeoi6
到那一天 可以做對真正伴侶

And that day, you can be a real partner.

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dou3
no6
jat1
tin1
ho2
jyu5
zou6
deoi3
zan1
zing3
bun6
lui5
怎麼竟牽手 讓我看你的安睡

Why would you hold your hand and let me see your sleep?

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fim2
mo5
ging2
hin1
sau2
joeng6
ngo5
hon3
nei5
dik1
on1
seoi6
怎麼不死心 夢了仍提他一句

Why not dream of him and say something about him?

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fim2
mo5
fau2
si2
sam1
mung6
liu4
jing4
tai4
to1
jat1
gau1
為何落入他手裏 好過與我伴隨

Why would he want to be with me?

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wai6
ho6
lok6
jap6
to1
sau2
leoi5
hou3
gwo3
jyu6
ngo5
bun6
ceoi4
About This Song

The song "" (Tissue) by (Yu Wenle) delves into the complex emotions surrounding unrequited love and the burdens of emotional support within a relationship. The recurring imagery of a tissue symbolizes the fragility of love and the role of the protagonist as someone who absorbs the tears of their partner, highlighting a one-sided emotional investment. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and sorrow, as the speaker grapples with their own feelings while simultaneously providing a comforting presence to another who seems perpetually heartbroken.

At its heart, the song tells a poignant story of love unreciprocateda relationship where the protagonist is left feeling more like a caretaker than a partner. The lyrics explore themes of sacrifice, emotional labor, and the struggle against feelings of inadequacy, exemplified by the metaphor of a tissue, which is there to wipe away pain but ultimately remains disposable and underappreciated. This dynamic creates a compelling narrative that resonates with anyone who has experienced the complexities of loving someone who is emotionally unavailable or still tied to past relationships.

Musically, "" features a gentle melody that complements its melancholic lyrics, employing soft instrumentation that creates an atmosphere of intimacy and vulnerability. The use of silence interspersed with the protagonist's reflections enhances the emotional weight of the song, allowing listeners to feel the depth of their sorrow. The lyrical technique of vivid imagery, particularly the recurrent mention of "tears" and "tissues," serves to underscore the fragility of the emotions being expressed and connects deeply with the listeners' empathy.

Culturally, the song resonates within the context of contemporary Chinese relationships, where emotional communication can often be nuanced and restrained. This is reflected in the choice of metaphors and the exploration of emotional reliance, mirroring the experiences of many individuals in modern society. The song serves as a reminder of the importance of both self-worth and emotional health in relationships, making it not only a deeply personal narrative but also a relevant commentary on relational dynamics in today's world.

Song Details
Singer:
余文樂
Total Lines:
22