By 傅珮嘉

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
寧願滯留在此處 寧願叫時間中止

I'd rather stay here than have time stopped.

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ning6
jyun6
zai6
lau4
zoi6
ci2
syu3
ning6
jyun6
giu3
si4
haan4
zung1
zi2
我不會再信未來 我不要再看歷史

I'm not going to believe in the future, I'm not going to look at history.

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ngo5
fau2
wui6
zoi3
seon3
mei6
loi6
ngo5
fau2
jiu3
zoi3
hon3
lik6
si2
還能活才是諷刺 故此不用做傻事

It's ironic that you can still live, so you don't have to do anything.

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waan4
toi4
wut6
coi4
si6
fung3
cik3
gu3
ci2
fau2
jung6
zou6
so4
si6
讓痛苦 輪迴千次 彰顯那快樂有盡時

Let the pain rotate a thousand times to show that joy is over.

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joeng6
tung3
fu2
leon2
wui4
cin1
ci3
zoeng1
hin2
no6
faai3
ngok6
jau6
zeon6
si4
曙光全部熄滅 殺掉我影子

The light went out and killed my shadow.

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syu6
gwong1
cyun4
bou6
sik1
mit6
saat3
zaau6
ngo5
jing2
zi2
我只能獨處 背後全沒有支柱

I could only be there, without any pillars behind me.

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ngo5
zi2
toi4
duk6
syu3
bui6
hau6
cyun4
mei6
jau6
zi1
cyu5
什麼叫絕望 抬起眼望望

What is despair?

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zaap6
mo5
giu3
zyut6
mong6
toi4
hei2
ngaan5
mong6
mong6
如今我在你面前呈堂 隨便收看

I'm standing here in front of you, looking at it.

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jyu4
gam1
ngo5
zoi6
nei5
min2
cin4
cing4
tong4
ceoi4
pin4
sau1
hon3
靈魂被抽乾 殘留着軀幹

The soul is drained, left with the trunk.

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ling4
wan4
pei5
cau1
kin4
caan4
lau4
jyu3
keoi1
hon4
從此與未了願同存亡 地老天荒

And from that moment on, the earth was deserted.

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zung6
ci2
jyu6
mei6
liu4
jyun6
tung4
cyun4
mou4
deng6
lou5
tin1
fong1
還不夠絕望 尚可更絕望

Not desperate enough, but more desperate.

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waan4
fau2
gau3
zyut6
mong6
soeng6
ho2
gang3
zyut6
mong6
留給我日後用來形容前面境況

I'll use it later to describe the situation.

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lau4
kap1
ngo5
mik6
hau6
jung6
loi6
jing4
jung4
cin4
min2
ging2
fong3
能夠這樣 謝謝你幫忙

Thank you for your help.

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toi4
gau3
ze5
joeng2
ze6
ze6
nei5
bong1
mong4
將僅有願望都風光殮葬

And the wind will bury the little ones who have little hope.

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zoeng3
gan6
jau6
jyun6
mong6
dou1
fung3
gwong1
cong2
曙光全部熄滅 殺掉我影子

The light went out and killed my shadow.

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syu6
gwong1
cyun4
bou6
sik1
mit6
saat3
zaau6
ngo5
jing2
zi2
我只能獨處 背後全沒有支柱

I could only be there, without any pillars behind me.

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ngo5
zi2
toi4
duk6
syu3
bui6
hau6
cyun4
mei6
jau6
zi1
cyu5
什麼叫絕望 抬起眼望望

What is despair?

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zaap6
mo5
giu3
zyut6
mong6
toi4
hei2
ngaan5
mong6
mong6
如今我在你面前呈堂 隨便收看

I'm standing here in front of you, looking at it.

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jyu4
gam1
ngo5
zoi6
nei5
min2
cin4
cing4
tong4
ceoi4
pin4
sau1
hon3
靈魂被抽乾 殘留着軀幹

The soul is drained, left with the trunk.

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ling4
wan4
pei5
cau1
kin4
caan4
lau4
jyu3
keoi1
hon4
從此與未了願同存亡 地老天荒

And from that moment on, the earth was deserted.

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zung6
ci2
jyu6
mei6
liu4
jyun6
tung4
cyun4
mou4
deng6
lou5
tin1
fong1
還不夠絕望 尚可更絕望

Not desperate enough, but more desperate.

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waan4
fau2
gau3
zyut6
mong6
soeng6
ho2
gang3
zyut6
mong6
留給我日後用來形容前面境況

I'll use it later to describe the situation.

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lau4
kap1
ngo5
mik6
hau6
jung6
loi6
jing4
jung4
cin4
min2
ging2
fong3
能夠這樣 謝謝你幫忙

Thank you for your help.

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toi4
gau3
ze5
joeng2
ze6
ze6
nei5
bong1
mong4
將僅有願望都風光殮葬

And the wind will bury the little ones who have little hope.

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zoeng3
gan6
jau6
jyun6
mong6
dou1
fung3
gwong1
cong2
什麼叫絕望 抬起眼望望

What is despair?

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zaap6
mo5
giu3
zyut6
mong6
toi4
hei2
ngaan5
mong6
mong6
如今我在你面前呈堂 隨便收看

I'm standing here in front of you, looking at it.

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jyu4
gam1
ngo5
zoi6
nei5
min2
cin4
cing4
tong4
ceoi4
pin4
sau1
hon3
靈魂被抽乾 殘留着軀幹

The soul is drained, left with the trunk.

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ling4
wan4
pei5
cau1
kin4
caan4
lau4
jyu3
keoi1
hon4
從此與未了願同存亡 地老天荒

And from that moment on, the earth was deserted.

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zung6
ci2
jyu6
mei6
liu4
jyun6
tung4
cyun4
mou4
deng6
lou5
tin1
fong1
還不夠絕望 尚可更絕望

Not desperate enough, but more desperate.

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waan4
fau2
gau3
zyut6
mong6
soeng6
ho2
gang3
zyut6
mong6
留給我日後用來形容前面境況

I'll use it later to describe the situation.

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lau4
kap1
ngo5
mik6
hau6
jung6
loi6
jing4
jung4
cin4
min2
ging2
fong3
能夠這樣 謝謝你幫忙

Thank you for your help.

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toi4
gau3
ze5
joeng2
ze6
ze6
nei5
bong1
mong4
將僅有願望都風光殮葬

And the wind will bury the little ones who have little hope.

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zoeng3
gan6
jau6
jyun6
mong6
dou1
fung3
gwong1
cong2
何來未來未開創 我對希望沒期望

I didn't expect to see a future.

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ho6
loi6
mei6
loi6
mei6
hoi1
cong3
ngo5
deoi3
hei1
mong6
mei6
kei4
mong6
未放開 提前釋放

Not open, released early.

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mei6
fong3
hoi1
tai4
cin4
sik1
fong3
明知道敗仗 就不應該對抗

We know that losing a war is not fighting.

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ming4
zi3
dou6
baai6
zoeng6
zau6
fau2
jing3
goi1
deoi3
kong3
能夠這樣 全靠你幫忙

And I can do that with your help.

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toi4
gau3
ze5
joeng2
cyun4
kaau3
nei5
bong1
mong4
將戀愛絕後的標準答案

And I'm going to give you the standard answer after falling in love.

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zoeng3
lyun5
oi3
zyut6
hau6
dik1
biu1
zyut3
daap3
on3
About This Song

The song "" by delves deep into the themes of despair, isolation, and reflection on the past. At its core, it expresses a profound sense of hopelessness, as the narrator grapples with the feeling of being trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain and disappointment. The lyrics convey a stark longing to halt time and escape the weight of future uncertainties and historical regrets. This emotional turmoil resonates with listeners who have faced their own struggles, making the song relatable on a personal level.

The narrative within the song paints a vivid picture of a person standing in front of someone else, presenting their vulnerability like a performance. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation to fate, with phrases that suggest an annihilation of hope as the narrator thanks an absent force for helping them bury their aspirations. This haunting imagery of life stripped bare of purpose captures the essence of despair, propelling a story that revolves around the duality of existence: living yet feeling utterly devoid of fulfillment.

Musically, the song features somber melodies and a haunting vocal delivery that complements the weight of the lyrics. The use of repetition in key phrases emphasizes the cyclical nature of despair and the feeling of being trapped, allowing listeners to dwell on the narrator's emotional state. Additionally, the contrast between lyrical imagery and the music creates a poignant atmosphere, enhancing the overall sense of melancholy and introspection.

Culturally, "" reflects a common human experience of grappling with existential dread and the search for meaning amidst despair. This theme is particularly poignant in contemporary society, where mental health struggles are increasingly recognized and discussed. In many Asian cultures, silence around emotional pain can often lead to a felt isolation, making this song a resonant anthem for those feeling alone in their suffering. Through its emotional depth and lyrical beauty, 's "" serves as a reminder of the complexities of human emotions and the profound impact of vulnerability.

Song Details
Singer:
傅珮嘉
Total Lines:
37