若要人不知

By 吳若希

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
明明想見面

I'm sure I'd like to see you.

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ming4
ming4
soeng2
jin6
min2
但兜圈穿插似表演

But the loop is interspersed like a show.

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daan6
dau1
hyun1
cyun1
caap3
ci5
biu2
jin5
明明觸了電

It's electricity.

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ming4
ming4
zuk1
liu4
din6
臉色總算自然

It's natural to have faces.

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lim5
sik1
zung2
syun3
zi6
jin4
誰知花開有聲

Who knows how to flower out loud?

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seoi4
zi3
waa6
hoi1
jau6
sing1
沒有什麼可瞞騙

There's nothing to hide.

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mei6
jau6
zaap6
mo5
ho2
mun4
pin3
或者我的愛

Or my love.

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waak6
ze2
ngo5
dik1
oi3
被掩飾得太明顯

It's too obviously hidden.

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pei5
jim2
sik1
dak1
taai3
ming4
hin2
從來暗戀只有自己知

Never have I ever been in love with anyone but myself.

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zung6
loi6
am3
lyun5
zi2
jau6
zi6
gei2
zi3
享受最曖昧時

Enjoy the most ambiguous moments.

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hoeng2
sau6
zeoi3
ngoi3
mui6
si4
神秘玩意 若有若無

Mystery games, if not.

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san4
bai3
waan2
ji3
joek6
jau6
joek6
mou4
無謂太快終止

It's over too soon.

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mou4
wai6
taai3
faai3
zung1
zi2
為何我喜歡你誰都知

Why I like you all to know.

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wai6
ho6
ngo5
hei2
fun1
nei5
seoi4
dou1
zi3
從來回避你名字

Never avoid your name.

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zung6
loi6
wui4
bei6
nei5
ming4
zi6
戀愛這界別無私隱

There is no privacy in love.

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lyun5
oi3
ze5
gaai3
bit6
mou4
si1
jan3
難道不專心仰望 太刻意

It's hard not to look at it. It's just too intentional.

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no4
dou6
fau2
zyun1
sam1
joeng5
mong6
taai3
hak1
ji3
(其實私隱給揭露 也鐘意)

(I like to reveal privacy, too.)

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kei4
sat6
si1
jan3
kap1
kit3
lou6
jaa5
zung1
ji3
遲遲不告白

It's too late to admit it.

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zi6
zi6
fau2
guk1
baak6
動心不需要你許可

It doesn't need your permission.

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dung6
sam1
fau2
seoi1
jiu3
nei5
heoi2
ho2
無形的快樂

Invisible joy.

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mou4
jing4
dik1
faai3
ngok6
亦不想變負荷

And they don't want to be burdened.

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jik6
fau2
soeng2
bin3
fu6
ho6
誰知不想結果

Who knows what the consequences are?

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seoi4
zi3
fau2
soeng2
lit3
gwo2
亦會讓花粉傳播

It also causes the dust to spread.

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jik6
wui6
joeng6
waa6
fan2
zyun6
bo3
圍繞你左近

It's all around you, close to your left.

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wai4
jiu5
nei5
zo2
kan5
又不開口算什麼

And I don't know what to say.

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jau6
fau2
hoi1
hau2
syun3
zaap6
mo5
寧願慢慢地熱戀亦未遲

I'd rather be slow and not late.

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ning6
jyun6
maan6
maan6
deng6
jit6
lyun5
jik6
mei6
zi6
直到忍不到為止

I couldn't bear it.

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zik6
dou3
jan5
fau2
dou3
wai6
zi2
但是糊塗蟲 想玩暗示

But the glue bugs are trying to play with the idea.

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daan6
si6
wu4
caa4
cung4
soeng2
waan2
am3
si6
原來愛意有天知

It was a love affair.

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jyun5
loi6
oi3
ji3
jau6
tin1
zi3
About This Song

The song "" by (Wu Ruoxi) explores the complicated emotions surrounding unrequited love and the intense feelings that accompany a secret affection. The main theme revolves around the dichotomy of desire and restraint, as the protagonist grapples with their longing to express their feelings while simultaneously hiding them. This emotional core resonates throughout the lyrics, painting a vivid picture of the struggles faced by someone caught in the throes of a crush, where each moment of interaction feels like a performance laden with tension and unspoken words.

The narrative conveyed in the song intricately unfolds the story of someone who is deeply infatuated but feels the need to keep their love hidden from the world. The lyrics effectively capture the whimsical nature of secret lovewhere the protagonist enjoys the nuances of their unspoken connection, yet feels the weight of anxiety about openly acknowledging it. There is a palpable tension between the desire to confess and the fear of vulnerability, which enhances the relatability of the song for anyone who has ever experienced the thrill and trepidation of a romantic crush.

Musically, the song employs a blend of contemporary pop influences, featuring a catchy melody intertwined with emotive vocal delivery. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of metaphor and vivid imagery, which enhance the poignancy of the internal conflict being described. The structure of the verses juxtaposes bright, hopeful moments with the darker undertones of fear and hesitation, reflecting the rollercoaster of emotions tied to love. The catchy refrain serves as an anthem for those grappling with similar sentiments, making the song both a personal confession and a universal experience.

Culturally, "" taps into the Asian cultural norms surrounding love and relationships, particularly the concept of preserving face and the often unspoken rules of romantic engagements. In many Asian societies, expressing romantic feelings publicly can be seen as both daring and inappropriate, which raises the stakes for individuals engaged in secret affections. The song speaks to this cultural context, making it significant not just musically, but also as a commentary on the societal expectations surrounding romance in contemporary life.

Song Details
Singer:
吳若希
Total Lines:
29