相愛很難

By 張學友

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
最好 有生一日都愛下去

It's best to fall in love with someone for the rest of your life.

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zeoi3
hou3
jau6
sang1
jat1
mik6
dou1
oi3
haa6
heoi3
但誰人 能將戀愛當做終生興趣

But who can make love a lifelong passion?

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daan6
seoi4
jan4
toi4
zoeng3
lyun5
oi3
dong3
zou6
zung1
sang1
jan6
cuk1
生活 其實旨在找到個伴侶

Life is really about finding a partner.

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sang1
wut6
kei4
sat6
zi2
zoi6
zaau2
dou3
go3
bun6
lui5
面對現實 熱戀很快變長流細水

Faced with reality, love quickly becomes a long, short-lived thing.

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min2
deoi3
jin6
sat6
jit6
lyun5
han2
faai3
bin3
zoeng6
lau4
sai3
seoi2
可惜我 不智或僥倖

I'm sorry I'm not wise or stupid.

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ho2
sik1
ngo5
fau2
zi3
waak6
hang6
對火花天生敏感

They're naturally sensitive to sparkling.

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deoi3
fo2
waa6
tin1
sang1
min6
gam2
不過 兩隻手拉的太緊

But both hands are too tight.

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fau2
gwo3
loeng5
zek3
sau2
laap6
dik1
taai3
gan2
愛到過了界那對愛人

Love is beyond the boundaries of love.

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oi3
dou3
gwo3
liu4
gaai3
no6
deoi3
oi3
jan4
同時亦最易變成一對敵人

And they're also the most likely to become enemies.

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tung4
si4
jik6
zeoi3
jik6
bin3
seng4
jat1
deoi3
dik6
jan4
也許相愛很難

It can be hard to love.

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jaa5
heoi2
soeng2
oi3
han2
no4
就難在其實雙方各有各寄望

It's hard to believe that both sides have different expectations.

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zau6
no4
zoi6
kei4
sat6
soeng1
fong1
gok3
jau6
gok3
gei3
mong6
怎麼辦

How can we do that?

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fim2
mo5
baan6
要單戀都難

It's hard to be single.

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jiu3
sin6
lyun5
dou1
no4
受太大的禮會內疚

Too much of a big party.

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sau6
taai3
taai3
dik1
lai5
wui6
noi6
gau3
卻也無力歸還

But they can't go back.

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koek3
jaa5
mou4
lik6
kwai3
waan4
也許不愛不難

It's not easy.

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jaa5
heoi2
fau2
oi3
fau2
no4
但如未成佛昇仙

But if Buddha is not a Buddha,

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daan6
jyu4
mei6
seng4
fat6
sing1
sin1
也會怕愛情前途黯淡

And fear of the future of love.

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jaa5
wui6
paa3
oi3
cing4
cin4
tou4
ngam2
taam4
愛不愛都難

It's hard to love and not love.

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oi3
fau2
oi3
dou1
no4
未快樂先有責任給予對方

It's the responsibility of the unhappy to give to the other.

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mei6
faai3
ngok6
sin3
jau6
zaak3
jam6
kap1
jyu5
deoi3
fong1
面露歡顏

The face is bright.

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min2
lou6
fun1
ngaan4
得到浪漫 又要有空間

You need to be romantic and you need space.

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dak1
dou3
long4
maan4
jau6
jiu3
jau6
hung3
haan4
得到定局 卻怕去到終站

They were in a position to be afraid of going to the finish line.

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dak1
dou3
ding6
guk6
koek3
paa3
heoi3
dou3
zung1
zaam6
然後付出多得到少不介意豁達

And then you pay more and you get a little bit of a waiver.

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jin4
hau6
fu6
ceot1
do1
dak1
dou3
siu3
fau2
gaai3
ji3
waak6
taat3
又擔心有人看不過眼

And I'm worried that someone will be watching.

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jau6
daam3
sam1
jau6
jan4
hon3
fau2
gwo3
ngaan5
無論熱戀中失戀中

And I'm in love with you.

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mou4
leon6
jit6
lyun5
zung1
sat1
lyun5
zung1
都永遠記住第一戒

They always remember the first commandment.

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dou1
wing5
jyun6
gei3
zyu6
dai6
jat1
gaai3
別要張開雙眼

Don't open your eyes.

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bit6
jiu3
zoeng3
hoi1
soeng1
ngaan5
About This Song

The song "" ("Loving is Hard") by renowned Hong Kong artist (Jacky Cheung) delves into the complexities and challenges inherent in romantic relationships. The emotional core of the song resonates with listeners as it highlights the fragile nature of love, where the passion that initially binds two individuals can quickly transform into a source of conflict. The motif of love as both a beautiful yet burdensome endeavor embodies the tension between deep emotional investment and the reality of interpersonal expectations, ultimately crafting a poignant reflection on human connection.

At its heart, the song portrays the paradoxes of love; it discusses how two people can have contrasting hopes and dreams within the same relationship, leading to inevitable misunderstandings and emotional strife. Cheung captures the struggle of wanting to maintain a loving bond while grappling with the weight of responsibilities placed upon both partners. Lines suggesting that love can easily turn into enmity if boundaries are crossed evoke a sense of caution, encouraging listeners to maintain their emotional awareness throughout their romantic journeys.

Musically, "" intertwines soft melodies with a contemplative tone, complemented by Cheung's emotive vocal delivery, which adds layers of sincerity to the lyrics. Lyrically, the song employs metaphor and contrastssuch as the imagery of warmth and coldness, or light and darknessto illustrate the conflicting emotions experienced in love. The use of conversational phrasing invites listeners to relate deeply, as they navigate the bittersweet realities of their own romances alongside Cheung's heartfelt performance.

Culturally, the song resonates within the broader context of Asian romantic narratives, where love is often depicted as both sacred and complex. "" mirrors societal expectations around relationships in many Asian cultures, where romantic ties come with familial pressures and societal scrutiny. This piece captures the essence of modern love struggles, connecting with a wide audience who reflects on their own experiences with the trials of love. Ultimately, the song serves as an anthem for those seeking clarity amid the chaos of their romantic lives.

Song Details
Singer:
張學友
Total Lines:
28
Video:
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