習慣失戀

By 容祖兒

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
不拖手 或者都可堪稱熱戀

It's not a stretch, it's a bit of a rush.

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fau2
to1
sau2
waak6
ze2
dou1
ho2
haam3
can3
jit6
lyun5
一拖手 比咳嗽更短

A drawer is shorter than a cough.

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jat1
to1
sau2
bei3
koi3
sok3
gang3
dyun2
太快了 我未快樂過已失戀

It was too soon, and I wasn't happy about being in love.

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taai3
faai3
liu4
ngo5
mei6
faai3
ngok6
gwo3
ji5
sat1
lyun5
想不起 被愛是如何温暖

I can't remember how warm it is to be loved.

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soeng2
fau2
hei2
pei5
oi3
si6
jyu4
ho6
wan1
hyun1
想不通 未夠資格使你心軟

You don't want to be able to do it, you don't deserve to be able to do it.

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soeng2
fau2
tung1
mei6
gau3
zi1
gaak3
si2
nei5
sam1
jyun5
但也知道心會這麼酸

But I also know how hearty it is.

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daan6
jaa5
zi3
dou6
sam1
wui6
ze5
mo5
syun1
理所當然我的錯

Of course, it was my fault.

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lei5
so2
dong3
jin4
ngo5
dik1
laap6
令你忽然離開半路留下我

And you left me halfway.

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ling6
nei5
fat1
jin4
lei4
hoi1
bun3
lou6
lau4
haa6
ngo5
(令你忽然離開也是我錯麼)

(Did I make you leave all of a sudden?

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ling6
nei5
fat1
jin4
lei4
hoi1
jaa5
si6
ngo5
laap6
mo5
為何這麼快看清楚

Why is it so fast?

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wai6
ho6
ze5
mo5
faai3
hon3
cing1
co2
落得這結果

And that's what happened.

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lok6
dak1
ze5
lit3
gwo2
知我是個無法討好的人

I know I'm a bad person.

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zi3
ngo5
si6
go3
mou4
fat3
tou2
hou3
dik1
jan4
相戀一刻只是我的僥倖

The moment of love is my cradle.

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soeng2
lyun5
jat1
hak1
zi2
si6
ngo5
dik1
hang6
然而回頭誠實去自問

But honestly, I ask myself,

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jin4
nang4
wui4
tau4
sing4
sat6
heoi3
zi6
man6
我可討厭到如此乞你憎

I hate you so much that I beg you.

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ngo5
ho2
tou2
jim3
dou3
jyu4
ci2
hei3
nei5
zang1
知我連眼淚也絕不感人

I'm not even touched by tears.

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zi3
ngo5
lin4
ngaan5
leoi6
jaa5
zyut6
fau2
gam2
jan4
只知怎麼考驗你的操行

Just how to test your skills.

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zi2
zi3
fim2
mo5
haau2
jim6
nei5
dik1
cou3
hong6
從前為何纏在你附近

Why is it so close to you?

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zung6
cin4
wai6
ho6
zin6
zoi6
nei5
fu6
kan5
你不寂寞便嫌我笨

You don't hate me or feel lonely.

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nei5
fau2
zik6
mok6
pin4
jim4
ngo5
ban6
(到底這個故事 有沒有發生)

(This story didn't really happen.)

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dou3
dik1
ze5
go3
gu3
si6
jau6
mei6
jau6
fat3
sang1
難道我未夠好未懂得熱吻

I'm not too good at not knowing how to kiss.

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no4
dou6
ngo5
mei6
gau3
hou3
mei6
dung2
dak1
jit6
man5
足夠令你憐憫

Enough to make you feel sorry for yourself.

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zuk1
gau3
ling6
nei5
lin4
man5
勾不起你的興奮

It's not about your excitement.

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ngau1
fau2
hei2
nei5
dik1
jan6
fan3
不擔心 自尊心這麼受損

Don't worry about losing your self-esteem.

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fau2
daam3
sam1
zi6
zyun1
sam1
ze5
mo5
sau6
syun2
只擔心 我將我看穿

I'm just worried. I'm wearing it.

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zi2
daam3
sam1
ngo5
zoeng3
ngo5
hon3
cyun1
我怕我 以後太習慣了失戀

I'm afraid I'm getting used to falling out of love.

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ngo5
paa3
ngo5
jyu5
hau6
taai3
zap6
gwaan3
liu4
sat1
lyun5
更加速發覺原本都不相襯

And I realized sooner that it wasn't the same.

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gang3
gaa3
cuk1
fat3
gok3
jyun5
bun2
dou1
fau2
soeng2
can3
我未夠吸引 你未夠肯

I'm not attracted enough, and you're not attracted enough.

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ngo5
mei6
gau3
ngap1
jan5
nei5
mei6
gau3
hoi2
何必受罪 心即使碎一碎

What will be the guilt of a broken heart?

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ho6
bit1
sau6
zeoi6
sam1
zik1
si2
seoi3
jat1
seoi3
我仍能 繼續追

I can still keep going.

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ngo5
jing4
toi4
gai3
zuk6
zeoi1
願那一刻共聚 懂得怎去相愛

May that moment be a moment of learning to love.

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jyun6
no6
jat1
hak1
gung6
zeoi6
dung2
dak1
fim2
heoi3
soeng2
oi3
愛人難 我肯學 定能愛下去

It's hard to love, and I'm willing to learn to love.

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oi3
jan4
no4
ngo5
hoi2
hok6
ding6
toi4
oi3
haa6
heoi3
About This Song

"" ("Getting Used to Heartbreak") by (Joey Yung) delves into the complexities of modern relationships, highlighting the emotional turmoil and introspection following a breakup. The song's primary theme revolves around the feelings of loss, disappointment, and the chilling realization of becoming accustomed to heartbreak. The narrator reflects on their experiences of love and loss, expressing a sense of melancholy as they grapple with feelings of inadequacy and the desire for a connection that never fully materialized.

The lyrics form a poignant narrative where the speaker questions their self-worth and why the relationship faltered despite their yearning for closeness. This exploration of heartbreak is tackled with an authentic vulnerability, as the artist conveys not only their pain but also an acknowledgment of their part in the relationship's demise. The internal dialogue presented in the lyrics invites listeners to contemplate their own experiences of love and separation, making the song relatable on many levels.

Musically, the song blends emotive pop melodies with a contemporary arrangement, underscoring the emotional weight of the lyrics. The use of repetition in phrases like '' ("I'm not attractive enough") amplifies the narrator's insecurities, while the gentle yet powerful musical buildup allows the listener to feel the intensity of the emotions portrayed. Additionally, the lyrical techniques such as rhetorical questions add depth to the narrative, prompting the audience to reflect on the nature of their own relationships.

In a broader cultural context, this song resonates particularly with younger audiences who are navigating the complexities of love in an age of instant connectivity and fleeting relationships. "" captures the transient nature of love in contemporary society, where individuals often cycle through intense emotions, making it a significant addition to the pop landscape in Hong Kong and beyond. It speaks to the heart of anyone who has felt the pangs of loss and the bittersweet process of learning to love again, ultimately emphasizing the resilience needed to move forward.

Song Details
Singer:
容祖兒
Total Lines:
32