言之尚早

By 周華健

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
朋友話最近覺得十分不幸

My friend said she was unhappy lately.

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pang4
jau5
waa6
zeoi3
kan5
gok3
dak1
sap6
fan6
fau2
hang6
有段情越來越淡快將不行

And some relationships are slowly going to go away.

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jau6
dyun6
cing4
jyut6
loi6
jyut6
taam4
faai3
zoeng3
fau2
hong6
可以舊時讓你深愛的人

You can make someone you love a lot.

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ho2
jyu5
gau6
si4
joeng6
nei5
sam1
oi3
dik1
jan4
為小事大鬧仇恨變深

The hatred for small things grows deeper.

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wai6
siu2
si6
taai3
naau6
kau4
han6
bin3
sam1
逢困局試着化解亦都應份

And when the Bureau tries to solve it, it's the right thing to do.

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pung4
kwan3
guk6
si5
jyu3
faa3
haai5
jik6
dou1
jing3
fan6
你為何未曾定案已灰了心

Why didn't you just get discouraged?

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nei5
wai6
ho6
mei6
zang1
ding6
on3
ji5
fui1
liu4
sam1
戀愛依然充斥不測風雲

Love is still a cloud of clouds.

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lyun5
oi3
ji1
jin4
cung1
cik1
fau2
cak1
fung3
wan4
怎知道最後會換人

How do you know it'll change people?

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fim2
zi3
dou6
zeoi3
hau6
wui6
wun6
jan4
明晨或者心一軟能讓步

And in the morning, you can relax.

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ming4
san4
waak6
ze2
sam1
jat1
jyun5
toi4
joeng6
fau6
明年或者緊緊擁抱過不到

Maybe next year, we're not going to be able to embrace it.

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ming4
nin4
waak6
ze2
gan2
gan2
ung2
pou5
gwo3
fau2
dou3
誰能預早在這一步

Who can predict this step?

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seoi4
toi4
jyu2
zou2
zoi6
ze5
jat1
fau6
敢講以後會很好 不好時辰未到

I can assure you that the future is not a good one.

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gam2
gong2
jyu5
hau6
wui6
han2
hou3
fau2
hou3
si4
san4
mei6
dou3
明晨或者爭執一過更加好

Tomorrow morning, it's better than fighting.

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ming4
san4
waak6
ze2
zaang1
zap1
jat1
gwo3
gang3
gaa3
hou3
明年或者輕輕一吻也想吐

I'd like to throw up a little kiss next year.

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ming4
nin4
waak6
ze2
hing1
hing1
jat1
man5
jaa5
soeng2
tou2
完場幸福或者慘酷這麼早

It's either happy or sad so early.

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jyun4
coeng4
hang6
fuk1
waak6
ze2
caam2
huk6
ze5
mo5
zou2
(完場幸福或者慘酷猜不到)

(Happiness or sadness)

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jyun4
coeng4
hang6
fuk1
waak6
ze2
caam2
huk6
caai1
fau2
dou3
你暫時無謂過慮 太多的變數

You're not going to call it over-hypnosis for a while.

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nei5
zaam6
si4
mou4
wai6
gwo3
luk6
taai3
do1
dik1
bin3
sou3
朋友話最近覺得十分僥倖

A friend of mine said he was feeling really upset lately.

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pang4
jau5
waa6
zeoi3
kan5
gok3
dak1
sap6
fan6
hang6
最壞時突然遇上最好的人

And then, at the worst, you meet the best person.

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zeoi3
waai6
si4
duk1
jin4
jyu6
soeng6
zeoi3
hou3
dik1
jan4
還説未來預算可與這人

And I'm going to talk to this guy about the future budget.

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waan4
seoi3
mei6
loi6
jyu2
syun3
ho2
jyu6
ze5
jan4
做好份內事然後結婚

Do your homework and get married.

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zou6
hou3
fan6
noi6
si6
jin4
hau6
lit3
fan1
誰註定要待你好靠一點運

Who's going to make sure you're lucky?

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seoi4
zyu3
ding6
jiu3
daai1
nei5
hou3
kaau3
jat1
dim2
wan6
你實情亦無自信永不變心

You're not really sure, you're not going to change.

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nei5
sat6
cing4
jik6
mou4
zi6
seon3
wing5
fau2
bin3
sam1
相處依然充斥不測風雲

It's still full of clouds.

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soeng2
syu3
ji1
jin4
cung1
cik1
fau2
cak1
fung3
wan4
很相愛也未算萬能

They're not very good at it.

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han2
soeng2
oi3
jaa5
mei6
syun3
maak6
toi4
明晨或者不相愛才敗露

It's not until morning that you lose.

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ming4
san4
waak6
ze2
fau2
soeng2
oi3
coi4
baai6
lou6
明年或者分開先覺對方好

Maybe next year, we'll split up and have a good time.

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ming4
nin4
waak6
ze2
fan6
hoi1
sin3
gok3
deoi3
fong1
hou3
誰能預早在這一步

Who can predict this step?

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seoi4
toi4
jyu2
zou2
zoi6
ze5
jat1
fau6
敢講以後也很好 不好時辰未到

And I'm sure the next good thing is not the worst.

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gam2
gong2
jyu5
hau6
jaa5
han2
hou3
fau2
hou3
si4
san4
mei6
dou3
明晨或者分開七次在修好

I'm going to fix it seven times in the morning.

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ming4
san4
waak6
ze2
fan6
hoi1
cat1
ci3
zoi6
sau1
hou3
明年或者彼此都有新外鶩

Maybe next year they'll have a new outfit.

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ming4
nin4
waak6
ze2
bei2
ci2
dou1
jau6
san1
oi6
誰能樂觀或悲觀地 推測到你共誰

Who can positively or pessimistically guess who you are?

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seoi4
toi4
ngok6
gun3
waak6
bei1
gun3
deng6
teoi1
cak1
dou3
nei5
gung6
seoi4
其實最後會否走到老

Will you actually grow old?

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kei4
sat6
zeoi3
hau6
wui6
pei5
zau2
dou3
lou5
About This Song

"" ("It's Too Early to Say") by (Emil Chow) delves into the intricacies of love, uncertainty, and the unpredictability of relationships. The song captures the emotional struggle of navigating feelings of doubt and hope in the context of romantic connections. Its lyrics vividly express the fear of love fading, the challenges couples face, and the unexpected twists that may lead to unforeseen happiness or heartbreak. The artist's reflective tone resonates with listeners who have experienced similar emotional rollercoasters, making the track an evocative exploration of human vulnerability in love.

The narrative unfolds through the conversations of friends contemplating their own romantic misfortunes. The lyrics paint a picture of contrasting sentiments: while one grapples with fading affections and escalating conflicts, another experiences serendipitous encounters with potential partners. The song poses poignant questions about the future of relationships: Can love endure despite life's unpredictability? Are we capable of predicting the outcomes of our romantic endeavors? These questions create a relatable tapestry that underscores the central conflict between hope and despair in relationships.

Musically, the song features a gentle melody, coupled with emotive instrumentation that complements its introspective lyrics. The use of repetition in phrases like "" ("Tomorrow maybe") serves to emphasize the uncertainty of love and life choices. Lyrically, the song employs imagery of fluctuating feelings, contrasting the good and bad times in relationships, which allows listeners to connect with their experiences. The heartfelt delivery by adds an additional layer of emotional depth, making the song both poignant and enduring in its message.

Culturally, "" resonates deeply with audiences in Chinese-speaking regions, where societal expectations around love and marriage can be quite significant. The song captures the nuances of modern relationships amidst these expectations, reflecting on themes of fate and timing, which are prevalent in many aspects of Eastern philosophy. By addressing these relatable themes through a personal lens, not only connects with listeners on an emotional level but also contributes to broader conversations about love and relationships in contemporary society.

Song Details
Singer:
周華健
Total Lines:
33