膚淺

By 側田

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
成熟似世俗 應該好好靠邊

Mature as secular should be close.

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seng4
suk6
ci5
sai3
zuk6
jing3
goi1
hou3
hou3
kaau3
bin1
原諒我幼稚 還不肯稍稍變遷

I'm sorry, I was childish, but I didn't want to change a little bit.

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jyun5
loeng6
ngo5
jau3
zi6
waan4
fau2
hoi2
saau2
saau2
bin3
cin1
我瞭解你對我是極度仁慈

I know you're so kind to me.

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ngo5
liu5
haai5
nei5
deoi3
ngo5
si6
gik6
dou6
jan4
ci4
才好心的保護舊門匙

It was a good idea to protect the old door.

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coi4
hou3
sam1
dik1
bou2
wu6
gau6
mun4
si4
卻假裝這叫我長久堅持

I pretend that it keeps me going for a long time.

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koek3
gaa2
zong1
ze5
giu3
ngo5
zoeng6
gau2
gin1
ci4
竟虛構浪漫故事

It's a fictional romance.

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ging2
heoi1
kau3
long4
maan4
gu3
si6
人人能猜得出你視之不見

People can guess what you're missing.

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jan4
jan4
toi4
caai1
dak1
ceot1
nei5
si6
zi1
fau2
jin6
能分析到往後那局面

And then we can analyze the situation.

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toi4
fan6
sik1
dou3
wong5
hau6
no6
guk6
min2
齊勸我快墮後 就作個了斷

And after he urged me to get up, I broke up.

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zi1
hyun3
ngo5
faai3
fai1
hau6
zau6
zok3
go3
liu4
dyun6
更傷的傷勢能避免

Even more injuries could be avoided.

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gang3
soeng1
dik1
soeng1
sai3
toi4
bei6
min5
明明不安得對自己討厭

I'm so nervous about hating myself.

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ming4
ming4
fau2
on1
dak1
deoi3
zi6
gei2
tou2
jim3
仍不敢正面去宣戰

Still, they don't dare to go to war.

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jing4
fau2
gam2
zing3
min2
heoi3
syun1
zin3
盲目裏繼續迷戀 我是很膚淺

I was blindly obsessed with it, and I was skinny.

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maang4
muk6
leoi5
gai3
zuk6
mai4
lyun5
ngo5
si6
han2
fu1
zin1
你已經吻過了十萬樣情人

You've kissed hundreds of thousands of lovers.

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nei5
ji5
ging1
man5
gwo3
liu4
sap6
maak6
joeng2
cing4
jan4
無需希罕把舊愛還原

He doesn't have to put his love back.

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mou4
seoi1
hei1
hon2
baa3
gau6
oi3
waan4
jyun5
我假使夠理性定一早知

I'd have to guess early enough.

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ngo5
gaa2
si2
gau3
lei5
sing3
ding6
jat1
zou2
zi3
我的感想沒意思

My feelings are irrelevant.

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ngo5
dik1
gam2
soeng2
mei6
ji3
soi1
人人能猜得出你視之不見

People can guess what you're missing.

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jan4
jan4
toi4
caai1
dak1
ceot1
nei5
si6
zi1
fau2
jin6
能分析到往後那局面

And then we can analyze the situation.

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toi4
fan6
sik1
dou3
wong5
hau6
no6
guk6
min2
齊勸我快墮後 就作個了斷

And after he urged me to get up, I broke up.

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zi1
hyun3
ngo5
faai3
fai1
hau6
zau6
zok3
go3
liu4
dyun6
更傷的傷勢能避免

Even more injuries could be avoided.

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gang3
soeng1
dik1
soeng1
sai3
toi4
bei6
min5
明明不安得對自己討厭

I'm so nervous about hating myself.

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ming4
ming4
fau2
on1
dak1
deoi3
zi6
gei2
tou2
jim3
仍不敢正面去宣戰

Still, they don't dare to go to war.

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jing4
fau2
gam2
zing3
min2
heoi3
syun1
zin3
盲目裏繼續迷戀 我是很膚淺

I was blindly obsessed with it, and I was skinny.

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maang4
muk6
leoi5
gai3
zuk6
mai4
lyun5
ngo5
si6
han2
fu1
zin1
期望我冷靜 不哭泣不眷戀

Expect me to be calm, not crying, not loving.

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kei4
mong6
ngo5
laang5
zing6
fau2
huk1
jap1
fau2
gyun3
lyun5
來罵我幼稚 情願辛苦

They were trying to insult me, my childhood, and their desire.

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loi6
maa6
ngo5
jau3
zi6
cing4
jyun6
san1
fu2
好過對你敷衍

I'd rather be on you.

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hou3
gwo3
deoi3
nei5
fu1
jin5
成年人躲不開接受需改變

Adults are willing to accept change.

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seng4
nin4
jan4
do2
fau2
hoi1
zip3
sau6
seoi1
goi2
bin3
曾刻骨的掛念變悼念

The memories of the past have been transformed into mourning.

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zang1
hak1
gwat1
dik1
gwaa3
nim6
bin3
dou6
nim6
而妥協軟弱後 便偶爾發現

And then, after compromising, we find that we are weak.

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nang4
to2
hip6
jyun5
joek6
hau6
pin4
ngau5
ji5
fat3
jin6
更傷的傷勢難避免

Even more wounds are inevitable.

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gang3
soeng1
dik1
soeng1
sai3
no4
bei6
min5
明明不捨得卻被逼興建

And I'm not going to give up on it.

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ming4
ming4
fau2
se2
dak1
koek3
pei5
bik1
jan6
gin3
誰一生不自我欺騙

Who has not deceived himself in his lifetime?

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seoi4
jat1
sang1
fau2
zi6
ngo5
hei1
pin3
遣下我繼續留戀 到踏足終點

And I stayed with them until the end.

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hin2
haa6
ngo5
gai3
zuk6
lau4
lyun5
dou3
daap6
zuk1
zung1
dim2
誰做到一生不變

Whoever does that will live forever.

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seoi4
zou6
dou3
jat1
sang1
fau2
bin3
喜愛自己膚淺

I love my own skin.

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hei2
oi3
zi6
gei2
fu1
zin1
About This Song

The song "" (Superficial) by (Justin Lo) invites listeners to explore the complexities of love and self-awareness through an emotional lens. At its core, the song delves into themes of immaturity and the struggle between holding onto past relationships and embracing change. The narrator reflects on their own shortcomings, juxtaposing the innocence of youth with the harsh realities of adult relationships. This emotional tension resonates throughout the lyrics as the protagonist grapples with a painful awareness of their superficial feelings for someone who is no longer present in their life.

The story is one of self-reflection and vulnerability, touching on the idea of being trapped in unfulfilled romantic sentiments despite knowing they are unhealthy. The narrator recognizes their emotional naivety and the inability to let go, even when advised to move on. The lyrics reveal a dichotomy between personal longing and practical wisdom, emphasizing the struggle to transition from a carefree youth to a more mature understanding of relationships. This paradox offers a relatable narrative that many listeners might find themselves identifying with, as they navigate their own experiences with love and loss.

Musically, "" features a poignant melody that complements the lyrical content, enhancing the emotional weight of the message. The use of poignant imagery and metaphors throughout the lyrics invites listeners into the narrator's internal conflict. Phrases such as "" (making excuses to persist) and "" (clearly reluctant yet forced to move on) evoke a sense of struggle that connects deeply with the audience. The repeating chorus reinforces the theme of superficiality in love, allowing listeners to reflect on their experiences and feelings alongside the artist.

Culturally, "" resonates within the context of contemporary Asian pop music, where themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth are prevalent. It speaks to a generation that often finds itself caught between traditional expectations and modern realities, highlighting the complexities of emotional expression in a rapidly changing society. This song serves as a reminder that while love can often feel uncomplicated, the feelings surrounding it can be multilayered and deeply entrenched in our sense of identity.

Song Details
Singer:
側田
Total Lines:
36