By 容祖兒

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
很想要求你會三更半夜陪着我

I'd like to ask you to stay with me for three and a half nights.

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han2
soeng2
jiu3
kau4
nei5
wui6
saam3
gang3
bun3
je6
pui4
jyu3
ngo5
然而我怕 我的聲音你已聽得太多

But I'm afraid you've heard too much of my voice.

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jin4
nang4
ngo5
paa3
ngo5
dik1
sing1
jam1
nei5
ji5
teng1
dak1
taai3
do1
怎麼可能要你每次開心快樂全為我

How can you be happy and happy for me every time?

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fim2
mo5
ho2
toi4
jiu3
nei5
mei5
ci3
hoi1
sam1
faai3
ngok6
cyun4
wai6
ngo5
還怪你 你跟知已也見得比我多

And I'm sorry you've seen more of them than I have.

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waan4
gwaai3
nei5
nei5
gan1
zi3
ji5
jaa5
jin6
dak1
bei3
ngo5
do1
期待你的花會開

I look forward to your flowers blooming.

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kei4
daai1
nei5
dik1
waa6
wui6
hoi1
其實自己也都討厭期待

I hate expectations, too.

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kei4
sat6
zi6
gei2
jaa5
dou1
tou2
jim3
kei4
daai1
恐怕正式真實戀愛

It's really formal love.

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hung2
paa3
zing3
sik1
zan1
sat6
lyun5
oi3
痛恨明日也許分開

The hatred may be broken tomorrow.

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tung3
han6
ming4
mik6
jaa5
heoi2
fan6
hoi1
這麼不知所謂怎麼愛

I don't know what love is.

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ze5
mo5
fau2
zi3
so2
wai6
fim2
mo5
oi3
為何還沒有初吻便要怕失戀

Why not kiss her first?

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wai6
ho6
waan4
mei6
jau6
co1
man5
pin4
jiu3
paa3
sat1
lyun5
約會末完便掛念

I remembered the meeting.

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joek3
wui6
mut6
jyun4
pin4
gwaa3
nim6
傻得我晚上過份期求明天

I had to work late and ask for tomorrow.

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so4
dak1
ngo5
maan5
soeng6
gwo3
fan6
kei4
kau4
ming4
tin1
以為你會在眼前

So you're going to be there.

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jyu5
wai6
nei5
wui6
zoi6
ngaan5
cin4
為何還沒有吵架便要與你開戰

Why would I fight you without a fight?

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wai6
ho6
waan4
mei6
jau6
caau2
gaa3
pin4
jiu3
jyu6
nei5
hoi1
zin3
每日面臨你考驗

You face your challenges every day.

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mei5
mik6
min2
lam6
nei5
haau2
jim6
頭一次顧慮我沒動人條件

The first time I was worried about the uncomfortable conditions.

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tau4
jat1
ci3
gu3
luk6
ngo5
mei6
dung6
jan4
tiu5
gin2
(還擔心我沒氣力去到終點)

(I'm worried I won't be able to finish)

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waan4
daam3
sam1
ngo5
mei6
hei3
lik6
heoi3
dou3
zung1
dim2
懷疑全是我問題 沒發現

I'm not aware of the suspicions.

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waai4
ji4
cyun4
si6
ngo5
man6
tai4
mei6
fat3
jin6
(還聽講過分了解沒發展)

(Also, I've heard about over-understanding and not developing)

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waan4
teng1
gong2
gwo3
fan6
liu4
haai5
mei6
fat3
zin2
明知單戀驚險 但我還末脱險

I knew it was dangerous to be single, but I was out of it.

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ming4
zi3
sin6
lyun5
ging1
him2
daan6
ngo5
waan4
mut6
tyut3
him2
如果初戀膚淺 怎麼我會興奮狂熱

How could I be so excited about being in love with a new skin?

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jyu4
gwo2
co1
lyun5
fu1
zin1
fim2
mo5
ngo5
wui6
jan6
fan3
kwong4
jit6
但卻又什麼都怯

But they were afraid.

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daan6
koek3
jau6
zaap6
mo5
dou1
hip3
(什麼都想 什麼都怯)

(Anything is thought, anything is feared)

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zaap6
mo5
dou1
soeng2
zaap6
mo5
dou1
hip3
天天失眠 我怕消失氣力纏着你

I'm sleepless, and I'm afraid to disappear.

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tin1
tin1
sat1
min4
ngo5
paa3
siu1
sat1
hei3
lik6
zin6
jyu3
nei5
然而據説 愛得精彩別要貪生怕死

But the theory is that to love well, you should not be afraid of death.

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jin4
nang4
geoi3
seoi3
oi3
dak1
zing1
coi2
bit6
jiu3
taam1
sang1
paa3
si2
怎麼可能愛你愛到將我自己捐給你

How could I love you so much that I gave myself to you?

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fim2
mo5
ho2
toi4
oi3
nei5
oi3
dou3
zoeng3
ngo5
zi6
gei2
gyun1
kap1
nei5
還怕你會將感激變成對不起

And you're afraid that you'll turn your gratitude into an apology.

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waan4
paa3
nei5
wui6
zoeng3
gam2
gik1
bin3
seng4
deoi3
fau2
hei2
About This Song

The song "" ("Fear") by Gigi Leung, a prominent figure in Cantopop, delves into the complex emotions associated with love and vulnerability. At its core, the ballad explores the anxiety and trepidation that often accompany romantic feelings. The artist expresses a deep yearning for companionship while grappling with self-doubt and fear of rejection. The recurring theme of fear reveals how love, while a source of joy, can also lead to a paralyzing apprehension about potential heartbreak and the complexities of interpersonal connections.

The narrative unfolds through intimate reflections on the speaker's desire for closeness with a partner, highlighting the fear of overexposure and emotional dependency. The lyrics poignantly convey the struggle between wanting to share ones life with another and the anxiety of what that entails, particularly the possibility of loss and disappointment. As the speaker oscillates between hope and dread, the story serves as an introspective look at modern relationships, underscoring the disconnect that can arise from intense emotional investments.

Musically, "" employs a delicate melody complemented by soft instrumentals, creating an atmospheric backdrop that mirrors the song's introspective nature. Lyrically, the song utilizes metaphors and imagery that vividly paint the singers internal conflict, such as the metaphor of flowers blooming alongside the fear of surrounding hardships. The repetition of phrases emphasizes the cyclical nature of thoughts that accompany love, effectively drawing listeners into the artists emotional world.

In terms of cultural significance, Gigi Leung's work resonates within the context of contemporary Hong Kong pop culture, where themes of love and emotional fragility are prevalent. The relatable struggles depicted in "" reflect a broader societal discussion about vulnerability in relationships, making it a timely piece that speaks to both younger and older audiences navigating the ambiguities of love in an increasingly complex world.

Song Details
Singer:
容祖兒
Total Lines:
27