思前戀後

By 孫耀威

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
今天不去上班到你家帶給你暖湯送飯

Don't go to work today, bring home a hot sauce and a meal.

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gam1
tin1
fau2
heoi3
soeng6
baan1
dou3
nei5
ze1
daai3
kap1
nei5
hyun1
tong3
sung3
faan6
彼此之間説到生説到死那感慨 多浪漫

It's so romantic to tell each other about life and death.

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bei2
ci2
zi1
haan4
seoi3
dou3
sang1
seoi3
dou3
si2
no6
gam2
hoi3
do1
long4
maan4
分擔你的悽慘 如像醫生要看症

It's like a doctor's treatment.

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fan6
daam3
nei5
dik1
caam2
jyu4
zoeng6
ji1
sang1
jiu3
hon3
zing3
忘掉自己的心事是這樣難

It's so hard to forget your heart.

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mong6
zaau6
zi6
gei2
dik1
sam1
si6
si6
ze5
joeng2
no4
你想説到明晚 我可以 獻出半世時間

You want to preach until tomorrow night, I can devote half my life.

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nei5
soeng2
seoi3
dou3
ming4
maan5
ngo5
ho2
jyu5
hin3
ceot1
bun3
sai3
si4
haan4
誰願來做英雄 為前度解夢

Who wants to be a hero and dream about the future?

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seoi4
jyun6
loi6
zou6
jing1
hung4
wai6
cin4
dou6
haai5
mung6
你傷心處仍舊讓我痛

Your sadness still hurts me.

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nei5
soeng1
sam1
syu3
jing4
gau6
joeng6
ngo5
tung3
仍舊能被倚重 願你也心動

And I hope you can still be trusted.

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jing4
gau6
toi4
pei5
ji2
zung6
jyun6
nei5
jaa5
sam1
dung6
相擁一嚇大概便成功

And the fear of being caught is likely to work.

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soeng2
ung2
jat1
haak3
taai3
goi3
pin4
seng4
gung1
今朝天氣這麼凍 若然敢觸碰

It was so cold this morning, you could touch it.

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gam1
zyu1
tin1
hei3
ze5
mo5
dung3
joek6
jin4
gam2
zuk1
pung3
要吻你似擦過微風

Kissing you is like wiping the wind.

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jiu3
man5
nei5
ci5
caat3
gwo3
mei4
fung3
但求懂得跟他不同

But I wanted to understand that he was different.

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daan6
kau4
dung2
dak1
gan1
to1
fau2
tung4
這麼真心怎會斷送

How could you really break it?

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ze5
mo5
zan1
sam1
fim2
wui6
dyun6
sung3
很想聽你與他 快結婚卻怎會 叫他拋下

I'd love to hear you marry him, but how could you get him to quit?

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han2
soeng2
teng1
nei5
jyu6
to1
faai3
lit3
fan1
koek3
fim2
wui6
giu3
to1
paau1
haa6
想知怎麼你會找我去聽你哭訴 一席話

I wonder why you would come to me and hear your crying, and sit down.

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soeng2
zi3
fim2
mo5
nei5
wui6
zaau2
ngo5
heoi3
teng1
nei5
huk1
sou3
jat1
zik6
waa6
當天你挑選他 其實都深愛我嗎

Did you really love me when you chose him?

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dong3
tin1
nei5
tou1
syun3
to1
kei4
sat6
dou1
sam1
oi3
ngo5
maa5
重提舊愛可安在是否肉麻

And I'm going to reevaluate whether or not the old love of cocaine is actually a drug.

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zung6
tai4
gau6
oi3
ho2
on1
zoi6
si6
pei5
juk6
maa4
你一叫我便到 我想你 也知道 我未化

And I think you know that I'm not changed.

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nei5
jat1
giu3
ngo5
pin4
dou3
ngo5
soeng2
nei5
jaa5
zi3
dou6
ngo5
mei6
faa3
誰願來做英雄 為前度解夢

Who wants to be a hero and dream about the future?

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seoi4
jyun6
loi6
zou6
jing1
hung4
wai6
cin4
dou6
haai5
mung6
你傷心處仍舊讓我痛

Your sadness still hurts me.

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nei5
soeng1
sam1
syu3
jing4
gau6
joeng6
ngo5
tung3
仍舊能被倚重 願你也心動

And I hope you can still be trusted.

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jing4
gau6
toi4
pei5
ji2
zung6
jyun6
nei5
jaa5
sam1
dung6
相擁一嚇大概便成功

And the fear of being caught is likely to work.

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soeng2
ung2
jat1
haak3
taai3
goi3
pin4
seng4
gung1
今朝天氣這麼凍 若然敢觸碰

It was so cold this morning, you could touch it.

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gam1
zyu1
tin1
hei3
ze5
mo5
dung3
joek6
jin4
gam2
zuk1
pung3
我怕最後完全失控

I was afraid I'd lose control.

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ngo5
paa3
zeoi3
hau6
jyun4
cyun4
sat1
hung3
但求因此分出不同

But that's different.

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daan6
kau4
jan1
ci2
fan6
ceot1
fau2
tung4
你愛錯了才吻着痛

You kiss when you're wrong.

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nei5
oi3
laap6
liu4
coi4
man5
jyu3
tung3
或者他 那意義令你弄極不懂

Or maybe he's just making you misunderstand.

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waak6
ze2
to1
no6
ji3
ji6
ling6
nei5
nung6
gik6
fau2
dung2
這跟我照顧着你不同

It's different from me taking care of you.

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ze5
gan1
ngo5
ziu3
gu3
jyu3
nei5
fau2
tung4
仍舊多謝我被你看中

Still grateful to have you watching me.

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jing4
gau6
do1
ze6
ngo5
pei5
nei5
hon3
zung1
如像伴侶般過冬

It's like a winter like a partner.

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jyu4
zoeng6
bun6
lui5
pun4
gwo3
dung1
誰願來做英雄 為前度解夢

Who wants to be a hero and dream about the future?

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seoi4
jyun6
loi6
zou6
jing1
hung4
wai6
cin4
dou6
haai5
mung6
你傷心處仍舊讓我痛

Your sadness still hurts me.

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nei5
soeng1
sam1
syu3
jing4
gau6
joeng6
ngo5
tung3
仍舊能被倚重 願你也心動

And I hope you can still be trusted.

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jing4
gau6
toi4
pei5
ji2
zung6
jyun6
nei5
jaa5
sam1
dung6
相擁一嚇大概便成功

And the fear of being caught is likely to work.

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soeng2
ung2
jat1
haak3
taai3
goi3
pin4
seng4
gung1
今朝天氣這麼凍 若然敢觸碰

It was so cold this morning, you could touch it.

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gam1
zyu1
tin1
hei3
ze5
mo5
dung3
joek6
jin4
gam2
zuk1
pung3
我怕最後完全失控

I was afraid I'd lose control.

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ngo5
paa3
zeoi3
hau6
jyun4
cyun4
sat1
hung3
但求因此分出不同

But that's different.

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daan6
kau4
jan1
ci2
fan6
ceot1
fau2
tung4
你愛錯了才吻着痛

You kiss when you're wrong.

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nei5
oi3
laap6
liu4
coi4
man5
jyu3
tung3
About This Song

The song "" by (Sun Yaowei) explores the poignant theme of unrequited love intertwined with deep emotional connection and heartbreak. The lyrics illustrate a complex relationship where the protagonist grapples with their feelings for someone who is still healing from a previous relationship. The emotional core of the song lies in the delicate balance between longing and the desire to be supportive, showcasing how the protagonist is willing to sacrifice personal feelings to comfort the person they care about. This sense of selflessness resonates throughout the verses, as the protagonist's devotion is evident in their willingness to be present despite their own pain.

The narrative unfolds as the protagonist reflects on the warmth and comfort they bring to their beloved, while also confronting the bittersweet reality of standing in the shadow of another relationship. This layering of emotions serves to convey a story of longing, hope, and the ache of watching someone you love find solace in someone else. The lines suggest a deep introspection on relationships, where the delicate act of caring for someone who still mourns past love becomes a double-edged sword. Ultimately, the protagonist yearns not only for their beloved's happiness but also for recognition of their own unexpressed feelings.

Musically, the song combines elements of pop with soft melodic undertones that enhance its emotional resonance. The arrangement allows the heartfelt lyrics to take center stage, with gentle instrumentation accompanying the introspective tone. Notable lyrical techniques include vivid imagery and metaphors that evoke strong emotional responses, such as comparisons to being a doctor who heals woundsboth emotional and physical. Additionally, the repetition of certain phrases emphasizes key emotional moments, reinforcing the protagonist's internal struggle and desire for connection.

Culturally, the song reflects the complexities of modern relationships in Chinese society, where themes of unrequited love and emotional sacrifice are prevalent in many romantic narratives. The approachable yet poignant storytelling captures a universal experience, making it relatable across different audiences. The idea of taking on the role of a 'hero' for someone else's heartache resonates widely, touching on the very human desire to act selflessly in the face of unreciprocated affections.

Song Details
Singer:
孫耀威
Total Lines:
38