陽光燦爛的日子

By 周國賢

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
一喊 一笑 光陰似水

They cried, they smiled, they shone like water.

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jat1
ham6
jat1
siu3
gwong1
jam3
ci5
seoi2
踏入奇妙之旅 抱你然後安睡

Take a wonderful journey, hug you, and sleep in peace.

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daap6
jap6
kei4
miu6
zi1
leoi3
pou5
nei5
jin4
hau6
on1
seoi6
祈求讓你瞭解

Pray that you will understand.

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kei4
kau4
joeng6
nei5
liu5
haai5
動盪年代有太多怪事情

There were too many things going on in the animated years.

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dung6
tong3
nin4
doi6
jau6
taai3
do1
gwaai3
si6
cing4
凡人為每日艱苦生活拼

Every day is a hard day.

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faan4
jan4
wai6
mei5
mik6
gaan1
fu2
sang1
wut6
ping3
而你是吃苦的幹勁

And you're the one who's eating.

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nang4
nei5
si6
hek3
fu2
dik1
hon4
ging6
明日是好動 還是好靜

Tomorrow is busy or quiet.

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ming4
mik6
si6
hou3
dung6
waan4
si6
hou3
zing6
讓我緊張你無止境

You're so nervous that you're never going to stop.

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joeng6
ngo5
gan2
zoeng3
nei5
mou4
zi2
ging2
有日 隨年成熟了你方向未明

And sometimes, as the years go by, you get older and you don't know where you're going.

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jau6
mik6
ceoi4
nin4
seng4
suk6
liu4
nei5
fong1
hoeng3
mei6
ming4
誰真心講個故仔你傾聽

Who really told the story you listen to?

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seoi4
zan1
sam1
gong2
go3
gu3
zi2
nei5
king1
teng1
誰跟你幸福觀天看星

Who's happy to see the stars with you?

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seoi4
gan1
nei5
hang6
fuk1
gun3
tin1
hon3
sing1
無論是太平 還是革命

It's peaceful or revolutionary.

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mou4
leon6
si6
taai3
ping4
waan4
si6
gik1
ming6
仍樂於新一天馳騁 看新的風景

I'm still excited to see a new day and a new landscape.

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jing4
ngok6
wu1
san1
jat1
tin1
ci4
ping3
hon3
san1
dik1
fung3
jing2
一歲 一歲 攀山涉水

One year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year, one year,

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jat1
seoi3
jat1
seoi3
paan1
saan1
sip3
seoi2
玩具埋在心裏 你記得別恐懼

You remember the fear of the toys.

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waan2
geoi6
maai4
zoi6
sam1
leoi5
nei5
gei3
dak1
bit6
hung2
geoi2
祈求讓你瞭解

Pray that you will understand.

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kei4
kau4
joeng6
nei5
liu5
haai5
自問成就我也不過是零

I'm not even a zero.

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zi6
man6
seng4
zau6
ngo5
jaa5
fau2
gwo3
si6
ling4
能維護你樂觀心境任性

It keeps you optimistic.

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toi4
wai4
wu6
nei5
ngok6
gun3
sam1
ging2
jam6
sing3
談一次夢想追一次星

Talk about your dream of chasing a star.

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taam4
jat1
ci3
mung6
soeng2
zeoi1
jat1
ci3
sing1
年月是冷酷 還是有情

The months are cold and tender.

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nin4
jyut6
si6
laang5
huk6
waan4
si6
jau6
cing4
仍樂於新一天馳騁

Still, I'm excited for the new day.

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jing4
ngok6
wu1
san1
jat1
tin1
ci4
ping3
祈求讓你瞭解

Pray that you will understand.

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kei4
kau4
joeng6
nei5
liu5
haai5
日後如若我也心跳漸停

And then my heart stopped beating.

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mik6
hau6
jyu4
joek6
ngo5
jaa5
sam1
tiu4
zim6
ting4
祈求在某地祝禱保護你

Pray somewhere, pray for protection.

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kei4
kau4
zoi6
mau5
deng6
zuk1
tou2
bou2
wu6
nei5
留給你是一彎的背影

It leaves you with a big shadow.

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lau4
kap1
nei5
si6
jat1
waan1
dik1
bui6
jing2
熔岩撞廢城 還是放晴

Rockets hit the city, or they blew it.

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jung4
ngaam4
zong6
fai3
sing4
waan4
si6
fong3
ceng4
讓我緊張你無止境

You're so nervous that you're never going to stop.

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joeng6
ngo5
gan2
zoeng3
nei5
mou4
zi2
ging2
有日 隨年成熟了你方向未明

And sometimes, as the years go by, you get older and you don't know where you're going.

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jau6
mik6
ceoi4
nin4
seng4
suk6
liu4
nei5
fong1
hoeng3
mei6
ming4
誰真心講個故仔你傾聽

Who really told the story you listen to?

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

seoi4
zan1
sam1
gong2
go3
gu3
zi2
nei5
king1
teng1
誰跟你幸福觀天看星

Who's happy to see the stars with you?

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seoi4
gan1
nei5
hang6
fuk1
gun3
tin1
hon3
sing1
明日是太平 還是革命

Tomorrow is peace or revolution.

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ming4
mik6
si6
taai3
ping4
waan4
si6
gik1
ming6
仍樂於新一天馳騁

Still, I'm excited for the new day.

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jing4
ngok6
wu1
san1
jat1
tin1
ci4
ping3
About This Song

, performed by , beautifully captures the struggle and hope found in the journey of life. The main theme revolves around the passage of time and the emotional landscapes that accompany growth and maturation. The song walks the listener through a vivid tapestry of experiences, blending nostalgia with a desire for fulfillment against the backdrop of a 'turbulent era' filled with uncertainties. Its emotional core lies in the yearning for understanding and connection, suggesting that amidst the chaos, genuine relationships and dreams offer solace and direction.

The narrative of the song unfolds as a meditation on life's challenges and the resilience required to navigate them. The lyrics are reflective, portraying a conversational and storytelling style that invites the listener to ponder deep questions about happiness, purpose, and companionship. There is a dichotomy presented between static and dynamic life choices, emphasizing the importance of embracing each new day and its potential, whether it be peaceful or revolutionary. The recurring plea for understanding serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility and value of the connections we forge with others.

Musically, the song employs a gentle yet captivating melody that complements the introspective nature of the lyrics. Instrumentally, it balances soft tones with a slight crescendo, underscoring key emotional moments. The use of metaphors and imagery in the lyrics enhances the storytelling, evoking visual representations of the struggles faced and the beauty found within them. Techniques such as repetition and vivid imagery contribute to a reflective listening experience, allowing the audience to immerse themselves fully in the emotional journey.

Culturally, resonates within the context of contemporary Chinese society, where discussions about individual aspiration and collective experience are increasingly relevant. It reflects the universal search for meaning and connection that transcends geographical boundaries, highlighting that even in difficult times, hope remains a powerful motivator. The song serves as an anthem of resilience, celebrating both personal growth and the shared human experience.

Song Details
Singer:
周國賢
Total Lines:
32