等你等到我心痛

By 張學友

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
在這美麗的夜裏 等你等到我心碎

In this beautiful night, I'll wait for you to break my heart.

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zoi6
ze5
mei5
lai6
dik1
je6
leoi5
ting2
nei5
ting2
dou3
ngo5
sam1
seoi3
怎麼不見舊愛侶 問問為何我空虛

Why not meet my old lover and ask him why I'm empty?

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fim2
mo5
fau2
jin6
gau6
oi3
lui5
man6
man6
wai6
ho6
ngo5
hung3
heoi1
是我錯失的字句 把你傷透我不對

It's the missing word that's going to break you.

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si6
ngo5
laap6
sat1
dik1
zi6
gau1
baa3
nei5
soeng1
tau3
ngo5
fau2
deoi3
今晚請你念過去 來將心窩佔據

Tonight, read the past and focus on your mind.

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gam1
maan5
zing6
nei5
nim6
gwo3
heoi3
loi6
zoeng3
sam1
wo1
zim3
geoi3
讓我繼續等下去 等你等到我心碎

Let me keep waiting and let you wait until my heart breaks.

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joeng6
ngo5
gai3
zuk6
ting2
haa6
heoi3
ting2
nei5
ting2
dou3
ngo5
sam1
seoi3
星星今晚伴我醉 就像同情我空虛

The stars accompany me drunk tonight, like compassion for my emptiness.

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sing1
sing1
gam1
maan5
bun6
ngo5
zeoi3
zau6
zoeng6
tung4
cing4
ngo5
hung3
heoi1
又再雨中等你

And it's raining again.

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jau6
zoi3
jyu6
zung1
ting2
nei5
痴痴的我已心碎 (心已碎)

My heart is broken, I am crazy.

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ci1
ci1
dik1
ngo5
ji5
sam1
seoi3
sam1
ji5
seoi3
眼眶的雨漸引退 人消失風裏去

The tearful rain is retreating, and people are disappearing.

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ngaan5
kwaang1
dik1
jyu6
zim6
jan5
teoi3
jan4
siu1
sat1
fung3
leoi5
heoi3
等你等你等你 一世一世等你

Wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for you, wait for y

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ting2
nei5
ting2
nei5
ting2
nei5
jat1
sai3
jat1
sai3
ting2
nei5
我真的真的不願捨棄

I really don't want to give up.

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ngo5
zan1
dik1
zan1
dik1
fau2
jyun6
se2
hei3
很想當天的一切能回味

I wanted to smell everything that day.

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han2
soeng2
dong3
tin1
dik1
jat1
cit3
toi4
wui4
mei6
想你想你苦痛 等你等到心痛

Imagine that you want to be in pain and wait for your heart to hurt.

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soeng2
nei5
soeng2
nei5
fu2
tung3
ting2
nei5
ting2
dou3
sam1
tung3
無情的北風將我吹送

The merciless north wind blew me away.

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mou4
cing4
dik1
bui3
fung3
zoeng3
ngo5
ceoi3
sung3
孤孤單單的我有點凍

I was a little cold in solitude.

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gu1
gu1
sin6
sin6
dik1
ngo5
jau6
dim2
dung3
在這冷漠的夜裏 等你等到我心碎

In this indifferent night, I wait for you to break my heart.

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zoi6
ze5
laang5
mok6
dik1
je6
leoi5
ting2
nei5
ting2
dou3
ngo5
sam1
seoi3
始終不見舊愛侶 寂寥別愁各一堆

I never saw my old lover, and I was so lonely.

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ci2
zung1
fau2
jin6
gau6
oi3
lui5
zik6
bit6
sau4
gok3
jat1
zeoi1
是我錯失的字句 把你傷透我不對

It's the missing word that's going to break you.

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si6
ngo5
laap6
sat1
dik1
zi6
gau1
baa3
nei5
soeng1
tau3
ngo5
fau2
deoi3
今晚請你念過去 來將心窩佔據

Tonight, read the past and focus on your mind.

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gam1
maan5
zing6
nei5
nim6
gwo3
heoi3
loi6
zoeng3
sam1
wo1
zim3
geoi3
About This Song

The song '' (Waiting for You Until My Heart Hurts) by renowned artist (Jacky Cheung) beautifully encapsulates the profound emotional turmoil associated with longing and heartbreak. At its core, this ballad expresses the pain of waiting for a lost love, intertwining feelings of sorrow, regret, and an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. The lyrics evoke a vivid imagery of a solitary figure yearning for a past relationship, encapsulated by poignant phrases like " " (On this beautiful night, waiting for you until my heart breaks), which resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced the anguish of unrequited love.

The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a lover consumed by the absence of their partner. The song explores the themes of missed opportunities and the emotional wreckage left in the wake of a failed relationship. The protagonist reflects on the past, expressing a desire for reconciliation while grappling with feelings of emptiness captured in lines such as " " (It's my missed words that hurt you, I am at fault). The repetition of waiting emphasizes the depth of commitment, as well as the torment that accompanies unfulfilled desires, creating a visceral connection with listeners who may have faced similar heartaches.

Musically, the song is characterized by its melancholic melody, which complements the lyrics' emotional weight. Jacky Cheung's powerful vocal delivery enhances the narrative, drawing the listener into the depths of his longing and sorrow. The song employs lyrical techniques such as imagery and repetition to reinforce the themes of waiting and pain. The gentle piano accompaniment paired with orchestral elements adds to the song's haunting beauty, making the experience both heartrending and cathartic.

Culturally, '' holds a significant place in the Cantopop genre and is emblematic of the emotional storytelling that characterizes much of Chinese pop music. The song's universal theme of love and loss transcends cultural barriers, creating a shared understanding of heartache. It showcases Jacky Cheungs artistic prowess and continues to resonate with audiences, serving as a reminder of the complexities of love in any culture.

Song Details
Singer:
張學友
Total Lines:
19