下次再見

By 古巨基

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
漫遊天地 因偶然結識你

I've been wandering the heavens and the earth, and I've been connecting with you by accident.

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maan4
jau6
tin1
deng6
jan1
ngau5
jin4
lit3
zi3
nei5
現實允許起走幾千百里

The reality is that we can walk thousands of miles.

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jin6
sat6
wan5
heoi2
hei2
zau2
gei2
cin1
mak6
lei5
親疏也有限期

There's also a deadline for separation.

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can3
so3
jaa5
jau6
haan6
kei4
別離滋味 只怕無法緊記

Don't forget to taste it, because you can't remember it.

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bit6
lei4
zi1
mei6
zi2
paa3
mou4
fat3
gan2
gei3
日後你跟多少新相識一起 憑何妒忌

How many new people do you meet in the day?

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mik6
hau6
nei5
gan1
do1
siu3
san1
soeng2
zi3
jat1
hei2
pang4
ho6
gei6
講再會太多 有幾多再會

There's too much to say, too many to say.

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gong2
zoi3
wui6
taai3
do1
jau6
gei2
do1
zoi3
wui6
密友幾多可挽回

How many close friends can be saved?

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mat6
jau5
gei2
do1
ho2
waan5
wui4
時間不到你我後悔

I'm not going to regret it.

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si4
haan4
fau2
dou3
nei5
ngo5
hau6
fui3
懷疑下次再見已七十歲

I doubt I'll see you again in 70 years.

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waai4
ji4
haa6
ci3
zoi3
jin6
ji5
cat1
sap6
seoi3
遺留被你我放棄的情趣

It's the love I left behind for you.

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wai6
lau4
pei5
nei5
ngo5
fong3
hei3
dik1
cing4
cuk1
斷線風箏散失風裏

The wind blows and the wind blows.

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dyun6
sin3
fung3
zang1
saan3
sat1
fung3
leoi5
軌跡改變哪有錯或對

So what's wrong or right is the trajectory?

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gwai2
zik1
goi2
bin3
naa5
jau6
laap6
waak6
deoi3
從前讓我進佔你生命裏

Let me be in your life.

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zung6
cin4
joeng6
ngo5
zeon3
zim3
nei5
sang1
ming6
leoi5
來年自會各有各的伴侶

They'll meet each other next year.

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loi6
nin4
zi6
wui6
gok3
jau6
gok3
dik1
bun6
lui5
離離合合多麼瑣碎

How fragile is the isolation?

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lei4
lei4
ho4
ho4
do1
mo5
so2
seoi3
誰亦向前看 誰也難向後退

And whoever looks forward, whoever looks back, is hard to find.

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seoi4
jik6
hoeng3
cin4
hon3
seoi4
jaa5
no4
hoeng3
hau6
teoi3
突然希望 想抱住你不放

Suddenly, I want to hold you.

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duk1
jin4
hei1
mong6
soeng2
pou5
zyu6
nei5
fau2
fong3
但是靠這一雙手怎可抵擋 人潮浩翰

But how can you resist the human race with one hand?

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daan6
si6
kaau3
ze5
jat1
soeng1
sau2
fim2
ho2
zi2
dong3
jan4
ciu4
hou6
hon6
講再會太多 有幾多再會

There's too much to say, too many to say.

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gong2
zoi3
wui6
taai3
do1
jau6
gei2
do1
zoi3
wui6
密友幾多可挽回

How many close friends can be saved?

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mat6
jau5
gei2
do1
ho2
waan5
wui4
時間不到你我後悔

I'm not going to regret it.

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si4
haan4
fau2
dou3
nei5
ngo5
hau6
fui3
懷疑下次再見已七十歲

I doubt I'll see you again in 70 years.

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waai4
ji4
haa6
ci3
zoi3
jin6
ji5
cat1
sap6
seoi3
遺留被你我放棄的情趣

It's the love I left behind for you.

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wai6
lau4
pei5
nei5
ngo5
fong3
hei3
dik1
cing4
cuk1
斷線風箏散失風裏

The wind blows and the wind blows.

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dyun6
sin3
fung3
zang1
saan3
sat1
fung3
leoi5
軌跡改變哪有錯或對

So what's wrong or right is the trajectory?

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gwai2
zik1
goi2
bin3
naa5
jau6
laap6
waak6
deoi3
從前讓我進佔你生命裏

Let me be in your life.

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zung6
cin4
joeng6
ngo5
zeon3
zim3
nei5
sang1
ming6
leoi5
來年自會各有各的伴侶

They'll meet each other next year.

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loi6
nin4
zi6
wui6
gok3
jau6
gok3
dik1
bun6
lui5
離離合合多麼瑣碎

How fragile is the isolation?

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lei4
lei4
ho4
ho4
do1
mo5
so2
seoi3
誰亦向前看 誰也難向後退

And whoever looks forward, whoever looks back, is hard to find.

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seoi4
jik6
hoeng3
cin4
hon3
seoi4
jaa5
no4
hoeng3
hau6
teoi3
懷疑下次再見已七十歲

I doubt I'll see you again in 70 years.

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waai4
ji4
haa6
ci3
zoi3
jin6
ji5
cat1
sap6
seoi3
遺留被你我放棄的情趣

It's the love I left behind for you.

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wai6
lau4
pei5
nei5
ngo5
fong3
hei3
dik1
cing4
cuk1
斷線風箏散失風裏

The wind blows and the wind blows.

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dyun6
sin3
fung3
zang1
saan3
sat1
fung3
leoi5
大家都變了那可追

They're all traceable.

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taai3
ze1
dou1
bin3
liu4
no6
ho2
zeoi1
情份沒法永遠也同握手裏

And the lack of compassion is always a matter of handshake.

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cing4
fan6
mei6
fat3
wing5
jyun6
jaa5
tung4
ngak1
sau2
leoi5
來年自會各有各的伴侶

They'll meet each other next year.

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loi6
nin4
zi6
wui6
gok3
jau6
gok3
dik1
bun6
lui5
懷念盛夏多少根據

And how much of it is missing.

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waai4
nim6
sing6
haa6
do1
siu3
gan1
geoi3
時代向前去 時間難往後退

Time moves forward, time moves backward.

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si4
doi6
hoeng3
cin4
heoi3
si4
haan4
no4
wong5
hau6
teoi3
最可忍到眼淚

The most painful tears.

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zeoi3
ho2
jan5
dou3
ngaan5
leoi6
About This Song

The song "" ("See You Next Time") by (Leo Ku) explores the bittersweet sentiment of love, loss, and the inevitable passage of time. With its evocative lyrics, the song captures a sense of longing and emotional nostalgia, as the protagonist reflects on the transient nature of relationships and the fleeting moments shared with a significant other. The central theme revolves around the struggles of reconciling the past with the present, highlighting the hard truth that people often drift apart and that memories can become a poignant reminder of what has been lost.

From the opening lines, the narrative unfolds as a dialogue with an old flame, contemplating the distance that separates them both physically and emotionally. The lyrics express a deep-rooted fear of the future and the uncertainty surrounding future encounters, with an underlying melancholy that suggests a desire to hold on to cherished memories. The heartfelt plea, "" ("I doubt the next time we meet will be at seventy years old"), emphasizes the urgency and sadness of realizing that time may not permit a reconnection. This adds a rich layer to the emotional storytelling, where the duality of hope and resignation intertwine.

Musically, the song employs a heartfelt ballad style, characterized by a gentle melody that complements the poignant lyrics. The use of metaphor, such as referring to forsaken passions as "" ("a lost kite that breaks its string in the wind"), adds depth to the narrative. Kus emotive vocal delivery enhances the song's effect, allowing listeners to feel the weight of the underlying message. The dynamic structure, swaying between moments of calm reflection and emotional crescendos, mirrors the ebb and flow of human relationships.

Culturally, "" resonates with the universal theme of nostalgia that transcends boundaries, as it captures the essence of memories tied to love and the experiences that shape our lives. In East Asian pop culture, songs that reflect on relationships often evoke a strong emotional response, making this song particularly relatable to those who have experienced similar sentiments of parting and longing. As listeners connect to the theme of inevitable change and acceptance, the song becomes a backdrop for reflection on their own life paths and relationships.

Song Details
Singer:
古巨基
Total Lines:
38