時光機

By 小肥

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
如果一早沒有當 好知己

If you don't get to know yourself first thing,

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jyu4
gwo2
jat1
zou2
mei6
jau6
dong3
hou3
zi3
gei2
如果天公造美 勤力地獻技

If God creates beauty, if he works hard, if he gives his skills,

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jyu4
gwo2
tin1
gung1
zou6
mei5
kan4
lik6
deng6
hin3
gei6
如若約會那天 有像預期 拖實你

If you're going to date, it's going to be a long, long day.

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jyu4
joek6
joek3
wui6
no6
tin1
jau6
zoeng6
jyu2
kei4
to1
sat6
nei5
如果他出現了 我夠勇氣

If he shows up, I'm brave enough.

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jyu4
gwo2
to1
ceot1
jin6
liu4
ngo5
gau3
jung6
hei3
能做盡特技 能跟他相爭至死

And I can do anything I can to fight him to the death.

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toi4
zou6
zeon6
dak6
gei6
toi4
gan1
to1
soeng2
zaang1
zi3
si2
我今天不須要 在暗中仰慕你

I don't have to admire you in secret today.

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ngo5
gam1
tin1
fau2
seoi1
jiu3
zoi6
am3
zung1
joeng5
mou6
nei5
只想去為你 完成時光機器

I just want to go and do a time machine for you.

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zi2
soeng2
heoi3
wai6
nei5
jyun4
seng4
si4
gwong1
gei1
hei3
人人能超越時間生死

People can survive the passage of time.

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jan4
jan4
toi4
ciu1
jyut6
si4
haan4
sang1
si2
子彈鋪滿地 為求情敵撤離

They were packed with bombs and they were asking the enemy to evacuate.

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zi2
taan4
pou2
mun6
deng6
wai6
kau4
cing4
dik6
cit3
lei4
部署戰爭奮勇地尋找轉機

Deploy the war with courage to find a way.

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bou6
syu6
zin3
zaang1
fan3
jung6
deng6
cam4
zaau2
zyun3
gei1
天天公開捍衞你 不再逃避

I'm here to protect you, day after day, and never run away.

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tin1
tin1
gung1
hoi1
hon6
wai6
nei5
fau2
zoi3
tou4
bei6
樣樣事也經由我親身主理

I'm also a big fan of this.

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joeng2
joeng2
si6
jaa5
ging1
jau4
ngo5
can3
jyun4
zyu2
lei5
被動沒有機 自信再小都緊抱實你

Passive, unmotivated, self-confident people are embracing you.

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pei5
dung6
mei6
jau6
gei1
zi6
seon3
zoi3
siu2
dou1
gan2
pou5
sat6
nei5
如果不執著暗戀 多麼好

How wonderful it would be if you weren't obsessed with love.

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jyu4
gwo2
fau2
zap1
zyu3
am3
lyun5
do1
mo5
hou3
如果當初望見情敵 便憤怒

If you look at the enemy, you're angry.

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jyu4
gwo2
dong3
co1
mong6
jin6
cing4
dik6
pin4
fan5
nou6
如若智力夠高 吐字用詞 多用腦

If you're smart enough to spit words, use your brain.

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jyu4
joek6
zi3
lik6
gau3
gou1
tou2
zi6
jung6
ci4
do1
jung6
nou5
如果搶先示愛 算數算數

If you show love in advance, you can do it in a numbered way.

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jyu4
gwo2
cong1
sin3
si6
oi3
syun3
sou3
syun3
sou3
懷恨沒味道 時光機開始倒數

Hate is no good. Time machine is counting down.

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waai4
han6
mei6
mei6
dou6
si4
gwong1
gei1
hoi1
ci2
dou2
sou3
我想好好改過 直接跟你上訴

I want to change that and appeal to you directly.

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ngo5
soeng2
hou3
hou3
goi2
gwo3
zik6
zip3
gan1
nei5
soeng6
sou3
只想去為你 完成時光機器

I just want to go and do a time machine for you.

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zi2
soeng2
heoi3
wai6
nei5
jyun4
seng4
si4
gwong1
gei1
hei3
人人能超越時間生死

People can survive the passage of time.

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jan4
jan4
toi4
ciu1
jyut6
si4
haan4
sang1
si2
子彈鋪滿地 為求情敵撤離

They were packed with bombs and they were asking the enemy to evacuate.

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zi2
taan4
pou2
mun6
deng6
wai6
kau4
cing4
dik6
cit3
lei4
部署戰爭奮勇地尋找轉機

Deploy the war with courage to find a way.

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bou6
syu6
zin3
zaang1
fan3
jung6
deng6
cam4
zaau2
zyun3
gei1
天天公開捍衞你 不再逃避

I'm here to protect you, day after day, and never run away.

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tin1
tin1
gung1
hoi1
hon6
wai6
nei5
fau2
zoi3
tou4
bei6
樣樣事也經由我親身主理

I'm also a big fan of this.

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joeng2
joeng2
si6
jaa5
ging1
jau4
ngo5
can3
jyun4
zyu2
lei5
被動沒有機 自信再小都緊抱實你

Passive, unmotivated, self-confident people are embracing you.

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pei5
dung6
mei6
jau6
gei1
zi6
seon3
zoi3
siu2
dou1
gan2
pou5
sat6
nei5
當天不敢抱實你 只去逃避

You can't hold on to yourself and just run away.

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dong3
tin1
fau2
gam2
pou5
sat6
nei5
zi2
heoi3
tou4
bei6
舊日獨有情份都失之交臂

I lost my arm the other day.

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gau6
mik6
duk6
jau6
cing4
fan6
dou1
sat1
zi1
gaau1
bei3
懦弱地妄想 造個機器重遇你

And you're cowardly delusional about making the machine come back to you.

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joek6
deng6
mong6
soeng2
zou6
go3
gei1
hei3
zung6
jyu6
nei5
沒法改寫既定結尾 就期待下世紀

We can't change the end of the world and look forward to the next century.

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mei6
fat3
goi2
se2
gei3
ding6
lit3
mei5
zau6
kei4
daai1
haa6
sai3
gei3
About This Song

The song "" (Time Machine) by encapsulates a heartfelt longing for love and the desire to rewrite past mistakes. The main theme revolves around the idea of using a metaphorical time machine to revisit moments of unrequited love and lost opportunities. The emotional core of the song lies in the introspection and deep-seated wish to confront feelings that were never expressed, highlighting the universal struggle of vulnerability and courage in romantic pursuits.

The lyrics convey a narrative of someone reflecting on their past interactions, contemplating how different choices could lead to a more favorable outcome in love. The repetition of scenarios, such as worrying about rivals and imagining a proactive approach to love, enhances the storys emotional weight. Theres a sense of frustration, as the protagonist realizes that hesitation and passivity have caused them to lose what might have been; each verse is laced with regret, yet theres also a glimmer of hope in the thought of taking decisive action in the future.

Musically, "" integrates elements of pop with emotional melodies that complement the poignant lyrics. The structure of the song, featuring rhythmic variations and a progressive build-up, mimics the tension and release of feelings associated with love. Lyrically, employs vivid imagery and metaphorical language, particularly in the recurring concept of a time machinesymbolizing the yearning to traverse time and take control of one's love story. The use of stark contrasts, such as courage versus cowardice, emphasizes the internal conflict faced by the protagonist.

Culturally, the song resonates with listeners who might relate to the themes of unrequited love and the pressures of societal expectations in relationships. It taps into a common sentiment in many culturesthe wish to reclaim lost time and moments in love. The nostalgic aspect of the lyrics may evoke feelings of reminiscence among audiences, making it a significant piece within contemporary Chinese pop music that explores authentic emotional experiences.

Song Details
Singer:
小肥
Total Lines:
30