眼淚的秘密

By 吳若希

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
尋尋覓覓蝴蝶花上流離

Finding butterflies and flowers is a long way off.

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cam4
cam4
mik6
mik6
dip2
waa6
soeng6
lau4
lei4
年年月月若要走總要飛

If you want to go, you have to fly.

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nin4
nin4
jyut6
jyut6
joek6
jiu3
zau2
zung2
jiu3
fei1
蒼生是幾秒遊戲

Skylife is a game of seconds.

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cong2
sang1
si6
gei2
miu5
jau6
hei3
相愛是不朽的隱秘

Love is the secret of immortality.

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soeng2
oi3
si6
fau2
nau2
dik1
jan3
bai3
白費的 好一場旖旎

It's a lot of money.

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baak6
fai3
dik1
hou3
jat1
coeng4
ji2
nei5
層層疊疊遺落幾段傳奇

The layered walls left behind some legends.

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cang4
cang4
dip6
dip6
wai6
lok6
gei2
dyun6
zyun6
kei4
離離合合沒你怎知我悲

How do you know I'm sad?

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lei4
lei4
ho4
ho4
mei6
nei5
fim2
zi3
ngo5
bei1
當朝夕可以忘記

And when it gets dark,

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dong3
zyu1
zik6
ho2
jyu5
mong6
gei3
偏有時貪歡想起你

I'm sometimes eager to think of you.

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pin1
jau6
si4
taam1
fun1
soeng2
hei2
nei5
沒結果 仍回味至死

It smells like death.

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mei6
lit3
gwo2
jing4
wui4
mei6
zi3
si2
誰能及我驚天動地 連流淚都覺嫵媚

Who could have been more frightened and tearful than me?

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seoi4
toi4
kap6
ngo5
ging1
tin1
dung6
deng6
lin4
lau4
leoi6
dou1
gok3
mou5
mei6
上輩子一早約你 今生重逢之地

Your life has been a long time coming.

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soeng6
bei3
zi2
jat1
zou2
joek3
nei5
gam1
sang1
zung6
pung4
zi1
deng6
誰人為我精彩預備 最痛的相愛別離

Someone prepared for me the most painful parting of love.

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seoi4
jan4
wai6
ngo5
zing1
coi2
jyu2
bei6
zeoi3
tung3
dik1
soeng2
oi3
bit6
lei4
下輩子找得到你 思憶如棉絮飛

I'll find you and I'll remember you like a cotton ball.

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haa6
bei3
zi2
zaau2
dak1
dou3
nei5
soi1
jik1
jyu4
min4
seoi3
fei1
直到瀰漫天與地

And then we went to the sky and the earth.

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zik6
dou3
nei4
maan4
tin1
jyu6
deng6
平平淡淡無字寫下傳奇

Write a legend without words.

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ping4
ping4
taam4
taam4
mou4
zi6
se2
haa6
zyun6
kei4
遊遊蕩蕩沒你怎飛躍起

You can't jump without wandering around.

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jau6
jau6
dong6
dong6
mei6
nei5
fim2
fei1
tik1
hei2
當今夕可以忘記

I can forget tonight.

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dong3
gam1
zik6
ho2
jyu5
mong6
gei3
天再亮偏捨不得你

The sun will never leave you.

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tin1
zoi3
loeng6
pin1
se2
fau2
dak1
nei5
任世間 流傳是與非

The spread is not.

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jam6
sai3
haan4
lau4
zyun6
si6
jyu6
fei2
誰能及我驚天動地 連流淚都覺嫵媚

Who could have been more frightened and tearful than me?

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seoi4
toi4
kap6
ngo5
ging1
tin1
dung6
deng6
lin4
lau4
leoi6
dou1
gok3
mou5
mei6
上輩子一早約你 今生重逢之地

Your life has been a long time coming.

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soeng6
bei3
zi2
jat1
zou2
joek3
nei5
gam1
sang1
zung6
pung4
zi1
deng6
誰人為我精彩預備 最痛的相愛別離

Someone prepared for me the most painful parting of love.

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seoi4
jan4
wai6
ngo5
zing1
coi2
jyu2
bei6
zeoi3
tung3
dik1
soeng2
oi3
bit6
lei4
下輩子找得到你 思憶如棉絮飛

I'll find you and I'll remember you like a cotton ball.

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haa6
bei3
zi2
zaau2
dak1
dou3
nei5
soi1
jik1
jyu4
min4
seoi3
fei1
門牆亦緊閉起 紮實拳頭去愛起

The door was closing, and the fist was folded.

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mun4
coeng4
jik6
gan2
bai3
hei2
zaat3
sat6
kyun4
tau4
heoi3
oi3
hei2
仍在指間走失不見你 沒餘地

Still trying to get lost, nowhere to go.

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jing4
zoi6
zi2
haan4
zau2
sat1
fau2
jin6
nei5
mei6
jyu4
deng6
誰能及我驚天動地 任背影開到荼蘼

Who can stand up to me and turn their backs on me?

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seoi4
toi4
kap6
ngo5
ging1
tin1
dung6
deng6
jam6
bui6
jing2
hoi1
dou3
tou4
mei4
這輩子感激有你 刺骨銷魂滋味

I'm so grateful for you, my dear, for the taste of the spider.

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ze5
bei3
zi2
gam2
gik1
jau6
nei5
cik3
gwat1
siu1
wan4
zi1
mei6
誰人是我一生夢寐 最美的相愛別離

The most beautiful love I've ever had is a love affair.

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seoi4
jan4
si6
ngo5
jat1
sang1
mung6
zeoi3
mei5
dik1
soeng2
oi3
bit6
lei4
下輩子找得到你 該可從頭愛起

You're the one who's gonna find you, and you're gonna love me.

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haa6
bei3
zi2
zaau2
dak1
dou3
nei5
goi1
ho2
zung6
tau4
oi3
hei2
讓我承受所有妒忌

Let me take all the jealousy.

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joeng6
ngo5
sing4
sau6
so2
jau6
gei6
About This Song

"" ("The Secret of Tears") by (Hong Kong singer-songwriter) is a poignant ballad that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and memory. The song captures the essence of emotional turmoil that comes with romantic relationships, where moments that denote beauty often intertwine with sorrow. Through the imagery of butterflies and flowers, the lyrics articulate the fragile nature of life and relationships, reflecting the bittersweet experiences of longing as the narrator grapples with the ephemeral quality of love. This emotional core resonates deeply, highlighting both the joy of connection and the pain of separation.

The narrative of the song unfolds as a meditation on unfulfilled love and the memories that linger long after a relationship has ended. The lyrics suggest a sense of inevitability as the singer recognizes that, despite the desire to forget the past, certain memories refuse to fade. Phrases like "" ("Who can compare to my heart-rending experiences") demonstrate the intensity of the sentiments, evoking a powerful sense of nostalgia and yearning. Each verse unfolds a layer of the story, depicting a journey through love's highs and lows, ultimately underscoring the realization that every encounter leaves an indelible mark.

Musically, the song features a delicate arrangement characterized by haunting melodies and rich harmonies that elevate its emotional impact. The use of dynamic contrasts throughout the verses and chorus mirrors the lyrical themes of yearning and reflection. Lyrical techniques such as vivid imagery and metaphor enhance the narrative, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the emotional landscape of the song. The repetition of certain phrases reinforces the themes of memory and regret, allowing the feelings to resonate more deeply with the audience.

Culturally, "" connects with a broader context of Chinese pop music, where themes of love, nostalgia, and loss are prevalent. The song invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences with love and separation, transcending language barriers through its universal message. The incorporation of traditional poetic elements within the contemporary music genre demonstrates a fusion of old and new storytelling methods in the Chinese musical landscape, making it a significant and relatable piece for fans of emotional ballads.

Song Details
Singer:
吳若希
Total Lines:
31