憎你

By 張信哲

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
像我眼淚這樣多

Like my tears.

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zoeng6
ngo5
ngaan5
leoi6
ze5
joeng2
do1
或者應該專心栽種 花一朵

Or maybe you should focus on planting a flower.

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waak6
ze2
jing3
goi1
zyun1
sam1
zoi1
zung3
waa6
jat1
doe2
像你吻得這樣多

Kissing more like this.

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zoeng6
nei5
man5
dak1
ze5
joeng2
do1
或者應該歡喜戀愛 多於愛我

Or maybe you should be more happy to love than you should love me.

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waak6
ze2
jing3
goi1
fun1
hei2
lyun5
oi3
do1
wu1
oi3
ngo5
已厭倦毫無目的死心塌地

I'm tired of being dead and dying for no reason.

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ji5
jim3
gyun6
hou4
mou4
muk6
dik1
si2
sam1
taap3
deng6
如果怕疼惜你

If you're afraid to feel sorry for you,

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jyu4
gwo2
paa3
tung4
sik1
nei5
我要學會憎你

I'm going to learn to hate you.

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ngo5
jiu3
hok6
wui6
zang1
nei5
就似憎我太歡喜呼吸的氧氣

It's like hating the oxygen I love to breathe.

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zau6
ci5
zang1
ngo5
taai3
fun1
hei2
hu1
ngap1
dik1
joeng5
hei3
我要習慣想起你

I'll get used to thinking about you.

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ngo5
jiu3
zap6
gwaan3
soeng2
hei2
nei5
就似懷念一出好戲

It's like a great memory.

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zau6
ci5
waai4
nim6
jat1
ceot1
hou3
hei3
忘掉都不必致死(平日想不起)

Forgetting doesn't have to be deadly.

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mong6
zaau6
dou1
fau2
bit1
zai3
si2
ping4
mik6
soeng2
fau2
hei2
(誰只歡喜歡一齣戲)

(Who likes a play?)

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seoi4
zi2
fun1
hei2
fun1
jat1
ceot1
hei3
但我最夢想什麼

But what do I dream most about?

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daan6
ngo5
zeoi3
mung6
soeng2
zaap6
mo5
或者想與你開心嬉戲 多於吻你

Or maybe they want to be happy with you rather than kiss you.

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waak6
ze2
soeng2
jyu6
nei5
hoi1
sam1
hei2
hei3
do1
wu1
man5
nei5
如難忘記到底想你什麼

And you forget what you really want.

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jyu4
no4
mong6
gei3
dou3
dik1
soeng2
nei5
zaap6
mo5
是你將會耗損的美 多於愛你

It's beauty you'll lose more than love you.

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si6
nei5
zoeng3
wui6
hou3
syun2
dik1
mei5
do1
wu1
oi3
nei5
只想感情就似奢侈的嗜好

Just wanting to feel is like a luxury hobby.

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zi2
soeng2
gam2
cing4
zau6
ci5
se1
dik1
hou3
只想激情隨着青春終須蒼老

I just want to be passionate and grow old as I get younger.

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zi2
soeng2
gik1
cing4
ceoi4
jyu3
cing1
ceon1
zung1
seoi1
cong2
lou5
只想忽然你變得不這麼好

You just want to suddenly become so bad.

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zi2
soeng2
fat1
jin4
nei5
bin3
dak1
fau2
ze5
mo5
hou3
這高山忽然也傾倒

And the mountain suddenly collapsed.

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ze5
gou1
saan1
fat1
jin4
jaa5
king1
dou2
About This Song

The song "" ("Hate You") by Zhang Xinzhe encapsulates a complex emotional journey revolving around love, longing, and bittersweet acceptance. At the heart of this ballad is a deep exploration of inner conflict where the protagonist grapples with overwhelming feelings of love that gravitate towards resentment. The lyrics compellingly portray a struggle between nostalgia and disillusionment, revealing the protagonist's desire to distance themselves from a love that is both cherished and burdensome.

Throughout the song, the narrative unfolds with a sense of introspection, as the singer reflects upon the intensity of their emotions. Lines such as ("What do I really dream of?") showcase a yearning not just for love, but for a more profound understanding of oneself beyond the confines of romantic affection. The message resonates deeply with listeners who have experienced the ambivalence of love where happiness and sorrow often intermingle, leading to a profound sense of fatigue and confusion. This sentiment is powerfully expressed in the notion of learning to "hate" as a defense mechanism against the pain of longing.

Musically, the song is characterized by Zhang's signature emotive vocal style, which elevates the lyrical content through powerful dynamics and poignant phrasing. The use of contrasting imagery, such as likening love to a "luxurious hobby," effectively underscores the song's tension. Lyrically, the repetition of phrases emphasizes the cyclical nature of love and pain, mirroring how one can become trapped in an emotional loop. Furthermore, the metaphor of oxygen illustrates the necessity of love despite its suffocating qualities, transforming the listener's perception of emotional trends.

In terms of cultural significance, "" resonates with themes familiar in Mandarin pop music the poetic yet sometimes melancholy exploration of love's complexities. It reflects a cultural narrative that appreciates vulnerability and the harsh realities of romantic relationships. Through its melancholic lens, Zhang Xinzhes song captures a universal experience, allowing audiences to connect deeply with the raw authenticity of human emotions.

Song Details
Singer:
張信哲
Total Lines:
20