休止符

By 吳若希

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
站在附近未能望見

Standing nearby, blind.

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zaam6
zoi6
fu6
kan5
mei6
toi4
mong6
jin6
我卻會情迷意亂

I'm going to be confused.

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ngo5
koek3
wui6
cing4
mai4
ji3
lyun6
太虛假的愛戀

It's too fake.

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taai3
heoi1
gaa2
dik1
oi3
lyun5
也許我看不穿

I may not see it.

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jaa5
heoi2
ngo5
hon3
fau2
cyun1
靜待願望未曾夢見

And you're waiting for the dream.

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zing6
daai1
jyun6
mong6
mei6
zang1
mung6
jin6
迷迷糊又在繼續兜轉

The confusion keeps going around.

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mai4
mai4
wu4
jau6
zoi6
gai3
zuk6
dau1
zyun3
只能絕緣 不能眷戀

It's just that I can't be with you.

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zi2
toi4
zyut6
jyun6
fau2
toi4
gyun3
lyun5
身心已耗損

I'm exhausted.

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jyun4
sam1
ji5
hou3
syun2
靜靜互望拖手始終要放手

And they're always looking at each other, and they're always going to let go.

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zing6
zing6
wu6
mong6
to1
sau2
ci2
zung1
jiu3
fong3
sau2
拋低過去傷口一剎未夠

It's not enough to throw away the wounds of the past.

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paau1
dai1
gwo3
heoi3
soeng1
hau2
jat1
saat3
mei6
gau3
從前曾平平淡淡默默愛過的

I've always loved her quietly and quietly.

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zung6
cin4
zang1
ping4
ping4
taam4
taam4
mak6
mak6
oi3
gwo3
dik1
讓記憶趕快淡忘 高飛遠走

It's a memory that can be quickly forgotten, and it can fly away.

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joeng6
gei3
jik1
gon2
faai3
taam4
mong6
gou1
fei1
jyun6
zau2
漸漸學習失戀懂得去放手

Gradually, I learned to lose love and to let go.

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zim6
zim6
hok6
zap6
sat1
lyun5
dung2
dak1
heoi3
fong3
sau2
不甘再去廝守掙扎在永久

And I'm not going to fight forever.

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fau2
gam1
zoi3
heoi3
si1
sau3
zaang1
zaap3
zoi6
wing5
gau2
從前曾離離合合但願會累透

I'm tired of being isolated from the world.

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zung6
cin4
zang1
lei4
lei4
ho4
ho4
daan6
jyun6
wui6
leoi6
tau3
不想再度夢見他 該休止了嗎

Don't you want to dream about him again?

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fau2
soeng2
zoi3
dou6
mung6
jin6
to1
goi1
nau2
zi2
liu4
maa5
若是幸運亦能遇見

If you're lucky, you can meet them.

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joek6
si6
hang6
wan6
jik6
toi4
jyu6
jin6
碰見你當作試練

See you as a test.

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pung3
jin6
nei5
dong3
zok3
si5
lin6
你找到新愛戀

You find a new love.

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nei5
zaau2
dou3
san1
oi3
lyun5
至少令我心酸

It's at least made me sad.

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zi3
siu3
ling6
ngo5
sam1
syun1
就像玩具未曾玩厭

It's like a toy never gets tired of playing.

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zau6
zoeng6
waan2
geoi6
mei6
zang1
waan2
jim3
離場時又在繼續兜轉

And they keep turning when they leave.

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lei4
coeng4
si4
jau6
zoi6
gai3
zuk6
dau1
zyun3
只能説明 不能説穿

I can only explain, I can't explain.

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zi2
toi4
seoi3
ming4
fau2
toi4
seoi3
cyun1
身心已耗損

I'm exhausted.

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jyun4
sam1
ji5
hou3
syun2
當天跟他種花

I planted flowers with him that day.

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dong3
tin1
gan1
to1
zung3
waa6
為何仍然發芽

Why is it still blooming?

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wai6
ho6
jing4
jin4
fat3
ngaa4
訴説過太多的浪漫傳記嗎

Are you telling too many romantic biographies?

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sou3
seoi3
gwo3
taai3
do1
dik1
long4
maan4
zyun6
gei3
maa5
閉上眼為何仍有數十萬個他

Why are there still hundreds of thousands of them?

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bai3
soeng6
ngaan5
wai6
ho6
jing4
jau6
sou3
sap6
maak6
go3
to1
休止了好嗎

Did you have a good break?

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nau2
zi2
liu4
hou3
maa5
靜靜互望拖手始終要放手

And they're always looking at each other, and they're always going to let go.

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zing6
zing6
wu6
mong6
to1
sau2
ci2
zung1
jiu3
fong3
sau2
拋低過去傷口一剎未夠

It's not enough to throw away the wounds of the past.

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paau1
dai1
gwo3
heoi3
soeng1
hau2
jat1
saat3
mei6
gau3
從前曾平平淡淡默默愛過的

I've always loved her quietly and quietly.

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zung6
cin4
zang1
ping4
ping4
taam4
taam4
mak6
mak6
oi3
gwo3
dik1
但記憶都有罪都太累揮之不去

But the memory is too full of sin.

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daan6
gei3
jik1
dou1
jau6
zeoi6
dou1
taai3
leoi6
fai1
zi1
fau2
heoi3
漸漸學習失戀懂得去放手

Gradually, I learned to lose love and to let go.

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zim6
zim6
hok6
zap6
sat1
lyun5
dung2
dak1
heoi3
fong3
sau2
不甘再去廝守掙扎在永久

And I'm not going to fight forever.

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fau2
gam1
zoi3
heoi3
si1
sau3
zaang1
zaap3
zoi6
wing5
gau2
從前曾離離合合已被你傷夠

You've been cut off from the outside world and you've been hurt enough.

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zung6
cin4
zang1
lei4
lei4
ho4
ho4
ji5
pei5
nei5
soeng1
gau3
不想再度夢見他 該休止了嗎

Don't you want to dream about him again?

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fau2
soeng2
zoi3
dou6
mung6
jin6
to1
goi1
nau2
zi2
liu4
maa5
該休止了嗎

Should we stop?

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goi1
nau2
zi2
liu4
maa5
About This Song

The song "" (Pause) by delves into the complexities of love and heartbreak, portraying a deeply emotional journey of letting go. The central theme revolves around the struggle of moving on from a past relationship that has left deep scars, capturing the sentiment of nostalgia intertwined with the pain of unfulfilled desires. As the protagonist reflects on past love, they confront feelings of disillusionment and the inevitability of their emotional exhaustion. The song eloquently exposes the turmoil of longing for closure while grappling with the remnants of a once-cherished bond.

The narrative unfolds through vivid lyrical imagery and metaphors that depict the protagonists internal conflict. Lines such as "" (patiently waiting for dreams yet unseen) express a yearning for hope, while also acknowledging the futility of clinging to memories that should be forgotten. The recurring motif of "" (letting go) serves as both a mantra and a resolution, highlighting the arduous but necessary process of healing. The protagonist questions whether the cycle of pain can finally come to a halt, underscoring the universal struggle with emotional attachment and the desire to find peace.

Musically, "" is characterized by its haunting melodies and atmospheric instrumentals that complement the lyrics beautifully. The song employs lyrical techniques like repetition and contrasts, which enhance its emotional impact. For instance, the juxtaposition of light and dark imagerydepicting romance and despairevokes a sense of bittersweet melancholy. This emotional layering is further emphasized by s heartfelt vocal delivery, which captures both vulnerability and strength.

Culturally, the song resonates deeply within a societal context that often romanticizes enduring love despite its pain. In many Asian cultures, themes of unrequited love and the struggle to articulate personal emotions are prevalent, making 's exploration of these themes particularly poignant. "" speaks to a generation striving for authenticity in love and relationships, encouraging listeners to embrace their feelings while ultimately seeking closure and self-liberation from emotional turmoil.

Song Details
Singer:
吳若希
Total Lines:
38