有時

By 周國賢

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我快樂有時 我叫悶有時

I'm happy sometimes, I'm bored sometimes.

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ngo5
faai3
ngok6
jau6
si4
ngo5
giu3
mun6
jau6
si4
也算上天的恩賜

It's a gift from heaven.

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jaa5
syun3
soeng6
tin1
dik1
jan1
ci3
回頭是憤慨 看不到未來

And the back is outrageous, not seeing the future.

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wui4
tau4
si6
fan5
hoi3
hon3
fau2
dou3
mei6
loi6
於年月裏比賽

The month of the year.

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wu1
nin4
jyut6
leoi5
bei3
coi3
時光機永未及發明 哪裏覓證明

Time machines never got around to being invented, and that's what the evidence is.

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si4
gwong1
gei1
wing5
mei6
kap6
fat3
ming4
naa5
leoi5
mik6
zing3
ming4
轉季讓半山結冰

Half a mountain freezes in the off season.

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zyun3
gwai3
joeng6
bun3
saan1
lit3
jing4
這嘀嗒 又嘀嗒

This is a very hot one.

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ze5
taap3
jau6
taap3
時鐘似簷蓬滴雨聲

The clock is like a raindrop.

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si4
zung1
ci5
pung4
dik6
jyu6
sing1
這秒針 轉個彎

This second needle turns the spindle.

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ze5
miu5
zam1
zyun3
go3
waan1
繁華極短暫

Prosperity is short-lived.

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pun4
waa6
gik6
dyun2
zaam6
一切善或惡 聚或散

All good and all evil, all together or dispersed.

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jat1
cit3
sin6
waak6
ok3
zeoi6
waak6
saan3
也定了早晚

It's also early evening.

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jaa5
ding6
liu4
zou2
maan5
永有着時間驅使

There's always time to drive.

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wing5
jau6
jyu3
si4
haan4
keoi1
si2
歷史的恩怨時代迫使

The era of complaining in history has forced us to

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lik6
si2
dik1
jan1
jyun3
si4
doi6
pik1
si2
仰首太空 再看清一片藍圖星宿

Look up at the sky and see a blue star.

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joeng5
sau3
taai3
hung3
zoi3
hon3
cing1
jat1
pin3
laam4
tou4
sing1
suk1
怎麼那北斗永亮透

How did the Beirut fly?

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fim2
mo5
no6
bui3
dau3
wing5
loeng6
tau3
只可半生奔馳 好比試管嬰兒

It's like trying to have a baby.

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zi2
ho2
bun3
sang1
ban1
ci4
hou3
bei3
si5
gun2
jing1
ngai4
蟲洞裏解不破的暗示

The insinuation of the wormhole.

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cung4
tung4
leoi5
haai5
fau2
po3
dik1
am3
si6
戰鬥亦有時 跳舞亦有時

Sometimes fighting, sometimes dancing.

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zin3
dau6
jik6
jau6
si4
tiu4
mou5
jik6
jau6
si4
分不到魔鬼天使

I don't know about the Devil's Angels.

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fan6
fau2
dou3
mo4
gwai2
tin1
si2
情慾或理智 這生有限時

The desire or reason is limited.

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cing4
juk6
waak6
lei5
zi3
ze5
sang1
jau6
haan6
si4
怎釐定那主次

How do you know the first time?

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fim2
lei4
ding6
no6
zyu2
ci3
投身於那六道旅程 已再沒姓名

And I'm not even named after the six-way journey.

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tau4
jyun4
wu1
no6
luk6
dou6
leoi3
cing4
ji5
zoi3
mei6
sing3
ming4
轉世讓記憶結冰

The rebirth of memories freezes.

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zyun3
sai3
joeng6
gei3
jik1
lit3
jing4
永生間 彈指間

For life, with the ball.

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wing5
sang1
haan4
taan4
zi2
haan4
時光裏盲目地遠征

Blindly traveling through time.

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si4
gwong1
leoi5
maang4
muk6
deng6
jyun6
zing1
這秒針 轉個彎

This second needle turns the spindle.

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ze5
miu5
zam1
zyun3
go3
waan1
繁華極短暫

Prosperity is short-lived.

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pun4
waa6
gik6
dyun2
zaam6
一切善或惡 聚或散

All good and all evil, all together or dispersed.

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jat1
cit3
sin6
waak6
ok3
zeoi6
waak6
saan3
也定了早晚

It's also early evening.

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jaa5
ding6
liu4
zou2
maan5
永有着時間驅使

There's always time to drive.

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wing5
jau6
jyu3
si4
haan4
keoi1
si2
歷史的恩怨時代迫使

The era of complaining in history has forced us to

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lik6
si2
dik1
jan1
jyun3
si4
doi6
pik1
si2
仰首太空 再看清一片藍圖星宿

Look up at the sky and see a blue star.

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joeng5
sau3
taai3
hung3
zoi3
hon3
cing1
jat1
pin3
laam4
tou4
sing1
suk1
怎麼那北斗永亮透

How did the Beirut fly?

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fim2
mo5
no6
bui3
dau3
wing5
loeng6
tau3
只可半生奔馳 好比試管嬰兒

It's like trying to have a baby.

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zi2
ho2
bun3
sang1
ban1
ci4
hou3
bei3
si5
gun2
jing1
ngai4
空間裏的真相不會知

The truth in space is unknown.

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hung3
haan4
leoi5
dik1
zan1
soeng2
fau2
wui6
zi3
沒有愛恩斯坦以及霍金的聰慧

Without Einstein and Hawking's intelligence,

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mei6
jau6
oi3
jan1
si1
taan2
jyu5
kap6
fok3
gam1
dik1
cung1
wai6
相對問題遇到相對問題

Relative problems are related problems.

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soeng2
deoi3
man6
tai4
jyu6
dou3
soeng2
deoi3
man6
tai4
四度宇宙摺疊冷暖

The universe is warming by four degrees.

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sei3
dou6
jyu5
zau6
zip3
dip6
laang5
hyun1
愛恨活埋秒與秒之間

Love lives between seconds.

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oi3
han6
wut6
maai4
miu5
jyu6
miu5
zi1
haan4
這秒針 轉個彎

This second needle turns the spindle.

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ze5
miu5
zam1
zyun3
go3
waan1
繁華極短暫

Prosperity is short-lived.

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pun4
waa6
gik6
dyun2
zaam6
新愛或舊愛 沒盛載

New love or old love is not common.

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san1
oi3
waak6
gau6
oi3
mei6
sing6
zoi3
最後也失散

And it eventually dissolved.

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zeoi3
hau6
jaa5
sat1
saan3
你叫喚時間終止

You call time to an end.

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nei5
giu3
lang3
si4
haan4
zung1
zi2
永遠沒法預知哪日得你重視

You never know when you're going to be valued.

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wing5
jyun6
mei6
fat3
jyu2
zi3
naa5
mik6
dak1
nei5
zung6
si6
仰首太空 再看清一片藍圖星宿

Look up at the sky and see a blue star.

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joeng5
sau3
taai3
hung3
zoi3
hon3
cing1
jat1
pin3
laam4
tou4
sing1
suk1
怎麼那北斗永亮透

How did the Beirut fly?

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fim2
mo5
no6
bui3
dau3
wing5
loeng6
tau3
織女望向牽牛 一知半解眉頭

She'd woven her eyebrows and looked at the bull.

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zik1
neoi6
mong6
hoeng3
hin1
ngau4
jat1
zi3
bun3
haai5
mei4
tau4
從維度裏繼續破解光速的變奏

We continue to break down the variation of the speed of light from the dimension.

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zung6
wai4
dou6
leoi5
gai3
zuk6
po3
haai5
gwong1
cuk1
dik1
bin3
zau3
空間的結構

The structure of space.

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hung3
haan4
dik1
lit3
kau3
一瞬或不朽

It's a moment or it's immortal.

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jat1
seon3
waak6
fau2
nau2
有時我在記憶空間找到你

Sometimes I find you in memory space.

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jau6
si4
ngo5
zoi6
gei3
jik1
hung3
haan4
zaau2
dou3
nei5
分秒在一起

One second together.

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fan6
miu5
zoi6
jat1
hei2
不會問生死

It's not life or death.

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fau2
wui6
man6
sang1
si2
最終會不分我或你

It's not going to matter between you and me.

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zeoi3
zung1
wui6
fau2
fan6
ngo5
waak6
nei5
About This Song

The song "" by (Zhou Guoxian) dives deep into the dualities of human experiencejoy and despair, the fleeting nature of time, and the complexity of relationships. The lyrics express a poignant reflection on life's transience, depicting moments of happiness contrasted with feelings of melancholy. Throughout the song, the artist contemplates how time, an omnipresent force, impacts both personal memories and broader historical narratives, ultimately evoking a sense of both urgency and acceptance regarding the uncertainties of existence.

Central to the song's message is the intrinsic struggle between love and reason, desire and duty, and how these elements intricately weave into the fabric of daily life. The metaphor of time as a clockwork mechanism, continuously ticking, highlights the idea that everythingwhether good or bad, love or heartbreakis subject to the inevitable passage of time. Zhou's lyrics remind listeners of the irony inherent in life; while one pursues happiness, time often dictates its brevity and unpredictability, urging a deeper appreciation for each moment.

Musically, the song blends emotive melodies with thoughtful lyricism, utilizing metaphors and vivid imagery to convey its themes. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of contrasting ideas (e.g., love versus loss, joy versus melancholy) and philosophical reflections, which enrich the narrative and guide the listener through a journey of emotional introspection. The repeating imagery of the clock serves as both a literal marker of time and a symbolic reminder of life's constraints, heightening the emotional resonance of the piece.

Culturally, "" articulates a universal experience that transcends geographical boundaries, tapping into a shared human condition that resonates deeply within Asian cultures, where time and familial expectations often play significant roles. Zhou Guoxians introspective approach not only showcases his artistic depth but also positions the song as a poignant exploration of existential themes, inviting listeners to ponder their own relationships with time and memory as they navigate the complexities of life.

Song Details
Singer:
周國賢
Total Lines:
56