不吐不快

By 張敬軒

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
為何共那又來又往沒情沒趣無情份的

Why is it that people come back and they're not interested in it?

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wai6
ho6
gung6
no6
jau6
loi6
jau6
wong5
mei6
cing4
mei6
cuk1
mou4
cing4
fan6
dik1
竟比你都更頻繁暢聚

They're more likely to get together than you are.

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ging2
bei3
nei5
dou1
gang3
pan4
pun4
coeng3
zeoi6
為何遇到別人問好 為何和你沒有需要

Ask yourself, "Why do you meet someone else and why don't you need to?"

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wai6
ho6
jyu6
dou3
bit6
jan4
man6
hou3
wai6
ho6
wo4
nei5
mei6
jau6
seoi1
jiu3
花心機講好説話一句

Take the time to tell a good story.

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waa6
sam1
gei1
gong2
hou3
seoi3
waa6
jat1
gau1
為何若有無聊事幹便寧願上載到電腦

Why would you want to upload something to your computer if you're bored?

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wai6
ho6
joek6
jau6
mou4
liu4
si6
hon4
pin4
ning6
jyun6
soeng6
zoi3
dou3
din6
nou5
早已忘掉怎跟你吹水

I've forgotten how to blow your water.

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zou2
ji5
mong6
zaau6
fim2
gan1
nei5
ceoi3
seoi2
為何難得尚能騰空坐在戲院主角自殺

Why is it so hard to sit in a theater and kill yourself?

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wai6
ho6
no4
dak1
soeng6
toi4
tang4
hung3
zo6
zoi6
hei3
jyun6
zyu2
luk6
zi6
saat3
你共我竟過倦而進睡

You're tired and you're sleeping with me.

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nei5
gung6
ngo5
ging2
gwo3
gyun6
nang4
zeon3
seoi6
過去共你 (怎麼去比) 哪理會你 (趕得要死)

What's the matter with you?

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gwo3
heoi3
gung6
nei5
fim2
mo5
heoi3
bei3
naa5
lei5
wui6
nei5
gon2
dak1
jiu3
si2
也愛用整晚説杜琪峯專長

And I love to lecture Professor Duffy all night.

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jaa5
oi3
jung6
zing2
maan5
seoi3
dou6
kei4
fung1
zyun1
zoeng6
揭露命途無常的道理

It reveals the unusual truths of life.

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kit3
lou6
ming6
tou4
mou4
soeng4
dik1
dou6
lei5
講破天地 講到自己

Talk about breaking the sky, talk about yourself.

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gong2
po3
tin1
deng6
gong2
dou3
zi6
gei2
不覺迎面太陽已經升起

And I didn't realize that the sun had risen.

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fau2
gok3
jing6
min2
taai3
joeng4
ji5
ging1
sing1
hei2
只怕無法再有這種情懷

I'm afraid I can't have that feeling anymore.

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zi2
paa3
mou4
fat3
zoi3
jau6
ze5
zung3
cing4
waai4
優美得共你同時在這世界

You can be beautiful in this world at the same time.

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jau1
mei5
dak1
gung6
nei5
tung4
si4
zoi6
ze5
sai3
gaai3
醜惡在於 赤子的胸懷

The abomination is in the breasts of the newborn.

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cau2
ok3
zoi6
wu1
cik3
zi2
dik1
hung1
waai4
難敵這紛擾世態

This is a mess.

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no4
dik6
ze5
fan1
jiu5
sai3
taai3
為理想或求生在捱 (該理解)

To live for the ideal.

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wai6
lei5
soeng2
waak6
kau4
sang1
zoi6
ngaai4
goi1
lei5
haai5
沒完沒了各有需要把青春賤賣 (怎逛街)

And they're all selling their youth.

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mei6
jyun4
mei6
liu4
gok3
jau6
seoi1
jiu3
baa3
cing1
ceon1
zin6
maai6
fim2
kwaang3
gaai1
漸行漸遠每天很快淡出得更快 (這宇宙太大)

It's slowly fading faster and faster every day.

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zim6
hong6
zim6
jyun6
mei5
tin1
han2
faai3
taam4
ceot1
dak1
gang3
faai3
ze5
jyu5
zau6
taai3
taai3
握手將要安排 原諒我悲觀過界

Shake hands and make arrangements. Sorry, I'm a pessimist.

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ngak1
sau2
zoeng3
jiu3
on1
pik1
jyun5
loeng6
ngo5
bei1
gun3
gwo3
gaai3
但血啃在喉中 不吐不快

But the blood in my throat is not easy to vomit.

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daan6
hyut3
hang3
zoi6
hau4
zung1
fau2
tou2
fau2
faai3
為何為了別煩着你別防礙你悠然睡去

Why not just stop yourself from sleeping in peace?

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wai6
ho6
wai6
liu4
bit6
faan4
jyu3
nei5
bit6
fong4
ngoi6
nei5
jau4
jin4
seoi6
heoi3
不忍太早太夜回你電

Can't wait to get your power back too early.

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fau2
jan5
taai3
zou2
taai3
je6
wui4
nei5
din6
為何大家為求夢想為求上進沒有空檔

Why do you dream of going up without a file?

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wai6
ho6
taai3
ze1
wai6
kau4
mung6
soeng2
wai6
kau4
soeng6
zeon3
mei6
jau6
hung3
dong3
分擔怎麼跟壓力挑戰

How to deal with stress.

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fan6
daam3
fim2
mo5
gan1
ngaat3
lik6
tou1
zin3
為何為了未來易過便勤力到忘掉共你

Why is it so easy to work so hard for the future that we forget who we are?

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wai6
ho6
wai6
liu4
mei6
loi6
jik6
gwo3
pin4
kan4
lik6
dou3
mong6
zaau6
gung6
nei5
兜半晚風不需太多錢

It's not a big deal to wind up in the middle of the night.

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dau1
bun3
maan5
fung3
fau2
seoi1
taai3
do1
zin2
為何大家漸明大體再沒有膽不理夜半

Why is it that most people don't dare to watch the night?

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wai6
ho6
taai3
ze1
zim6
ming4
taai3
tai2
zoi3
mei6
jau6
daam2
fau2
lei5
je6
bun3
有沒有緊要事仍見面

Is there anything important that remains to be done?

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jau6
mei6
jau6
gan2
jiu3
si6
jing4
jin6
min2
過去共你 (怎麼去比) 哪理會你 (趕得要死)

What's the matter with you?

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gwo3
heoi3
gung6
nei5
fim2
mo5
heoi3
bei3
naa5
lei5
wui6
nei5
gon2
dak1
jiu3
si2
也愛用整晚暢論人家感情

And I love to spend the night talking about family feelings.

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jaa5
oi3
jung6
zing2
maan5
coeng3
leon6
jan4
ze1
gam2
cing4
最後為何完結的道理

And finally, why is it over?

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zeoi3
hau6
wai6
ho6
jyun4
lit3
dik1
dou6
lei5
講破天地 講到自己

Talk about breaking the sky, talk about yourself.

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gong2
po3
tin1
deng6
gong2
dou3
zi6
gei2
不覺殘酷太陽已經升起

The sun is rising.

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fau2
gok3
caan4
huk6
taai3
joeng4
ji5
ging1
sing1
hei2
如何勤勞 便有什麼出路

How hard work works, what's the solution?

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jyu4
ho6
kan4
lou6
pin4
jau6
zaap6
mo5
ceot1
lou6
令你與我少了幾里漫步

It's going to take you a few miles away.

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ling6
nei5
jyu6
ngo5
siu3
liu4
gei2
lei5
maan4
fau6
沒能力坐到老 出世需要進步

You're not able to sit down and grow old, and you're born to be a progressive person.

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mei6
toi4
lik6
zo6
dou3
lou5
ceot1
sai3
seoi1
jiu3
zeon3
fau6
你我再好也難逃這個軌道

You know, I'm not going to get out of this orbit.

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nei5
ngo5
zoi3
hou3
jaa5
no4
tou4
ze5
go3
gwai2
dou6
任何密友任何伴侶和諧互鬥投緣互信尊敬

Any close friend, any partner, any struggling, trusting, respecting, and respecting each other.

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jam6
ho6
mat6
jau5
jam6
ho6
bun6
lui5
wo4
haai4
wu6
dau6
tau4
jyun6
wu6
seon3
zyun1
ging3
退縮生疏掛心忽近又遠跟世態搖擺

Retreat, being oblivious, and suddenly moving away from the world.

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teoi3
suk1
sang1
so3
gwaa3
sam1
fat1
kan5
jau6
jyun6
gan1
sai3
taai3
jiu4
baai2
見慣不會怪

It's not surprising.

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jin6
gwaan3
fau2
wui6
gwaai3
About This Song

The song "" ("Can't Speak It Out") by Zhang Jingxuan delves into the complexities of modern relationships, emotions, and the burdens of life amidst societal pressures. The main theme centers around the feeling of disconnection that one experiences in relationships, despite the frequency of interactions. It reflects on how mundane socializing can feel hollow when contrasted with genuine emotional connections. The song captures a sense of nostalgia for a time when communication felt more meaningful, juxtaposed against the contrasting backdrop of the present, where emotional exchanges often lack depth.

The narrative of the song follows a journey of introspection as the protagonist questions the nature of their relationships and the societal expectations that govern them. Through the lyrics, they express a yearning for authentic communication and intimate companionship, while simultaneously acknowledging the struggles of pursuing personal ambitions. The metaphor of "not being able to speak it out" signifies the internal conflicts that arise from unexpressed feelings and the fear of vulnerability, creating a poignant portrayal of modern existential dilemmas.

Musically, the song employs a blend of pop and ballad elements, characterized by its emotive vocal delivery and thoughtful instrumental arrangement. The lyrical techniques include vivid imagery and rhetorical questions that invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences of love and friendship. Zhang's expressive voice complements the lyrical content, enhancing the emotional weight of the narrative. The song artfully transitions between reflective verses and contemplative choruses, maintaining a fluidity that evokes the ebb and flow of human emotions.

Culturally, "" resonates with contemporary themes of loneliness and the longing for connection in an increasingly fast-paced world. It addresses shared struggles faced by many young people today, emphasizing the importance of honest communication in fostering meaningful relationships. The songs introspective nature invites listeners to confront their own emotional truths, positioning it as a relatable anthem for those grappling with their place in a complex social landscape. Zhang Jingxuans ability to encapsulate these themes within a melodic framework highlights the significance of music as a means of exploring personal and collective experiences in modern life.

Song Details
Singer:
張敬軒
Total Lines:
42
Video:
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