我的天

By 張敬軒

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
多意外 在日落大道的你與我握手

It's amazing how you shake hands with me on Sunset Avenue.

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do1
ji3
oi6
zoi6
mik6
lok6
taai3
dou6
dik1
nei5
jyu6
ngo5
ngak1
sau2
輕輕説 你發覺太想闖遍這地球

You're just so excited to be walking around the world.

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hing1
hing1
seoi3
nei5
fat3
gok3
taai3
soeng2
cong3
pin3
ze5
deng6
kau4
而一起 空間感恐怕沒有 想孤身去走

And together, the sense of space is a feeling of not wanting to go out alone.

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nang4
jat1
hei2
hung3
haan4
gam2
hung2
paa3
mei6
jau6
soeng2
gu1
jyun4
heoi3
zau2
不意外 是站着做夢的你愛我不久

It's no surprise that you've been dreaming about loving me for a long time.

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fau2
ji3
oi6
si6
zaam6
jyu3
zou6
mung6
dik1
nei5
oi3
ngo5
fau2
gau2
今天説 你對我興趣減退擁夠抱夠

Today's sermon is that you've taken enough of my interest.

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gam1
tin1
seoi3
nei5
deoi3
ngo5
jan6
cuk1
gaam2
teoi3
ung2
gau3
pou5
gau3
房間中 常常如沉悶困獸

It's a boring, and often awkward thing to do in the room.

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pong4
haan4
zung1
soeng4
soeng4
jyu4
zam6
mun6
kwan3
sau3
門匙遞向我 懶回首

He handed me the key and turned his head.

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mun4
si4
sai6
hoeng3
ngo5
laan5
wui4
sau3
為何戀愛可以當做吸過半支煙

Why is love like smoking half a cigarette?

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wai6
ho6
lyun5
oi3
ho2
jyu5
dong3
zou6
ngap1
gwo3
bun3
zi1
jin1
隨時不太高興將那煙蒂放一邊

It's not always nice to put that cigarette on the side.

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ceoi4
si4
fau2
taai3
gou1
jan6
zoeng3
no6
jin1
ding3
fong3
jat1
bin1
難道愛你只靠纏綿

Can I love you with a cotton cotton?

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no4
dou6
oi3
nei5
zi2
kaau3
zin6
min4
笑容看厭 眼中得缺點

The smile is boring, the eyes are flawed.

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siu3
jung4
hon3
jim3
ngaan5
zung1
dak1
kyut3
dim2
為何分手可以當做將細軟搬遷

Why would separation be a simple, soft move?

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wai6
ho6
fan6
sau2
ho2
jyu5
dong3
zou6
zoeng3
sai3
jyun5
boon1
cin1
臨行給我一句失去感覺我的天

And I'm about to lose my day.

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lam6
hong6
kap1
ngo5
jat1
gau1
sat1
heoi3
gam2
gok3
ngo5
dik1
tin1
重聚到散不講路線 突然再見 別再見

We're back on the road, and we're not talking about it.

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zung6
zeoi6
dou3
saan3
fau2
gong2
lou6
sin3
duk1
jin4
zoi3
jin6
bit6
zoi3
jin6
(明白愛惡不可倖免 誰想於此 講再見)

(I understand that love is inevitable, and whoever wants to say goodbye to this)

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ming4
baak6
oi3
ok3
fau2
ho2
hang6
min5
seoi4
soeng2
wu1
ci2
gong2
zoi3
jin6
身處在 異地在認路的我太過膚淺

I was too skinny to be in a foreign country.

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jyun4
syu3
zoi6
ji6
deng6
zoi6
jing6
lou6
dik1
ngo5
taai3
gwo3
fu1
zin1
不知道 計算到再準方向都會有變

I don't know, but the calculations are going to change.

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fau2
zi3
dou6
gei3
syun3
dou3
zoi3
zyut3
fong1
hoeng3
dou1
wui6
jau6
bin3
而歐洲 的星空仍舊很閃

And the stars in Europe are still shining.

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nang4
ngau2
zau1
dik1
sing1
hung3
jing4
gau6
han2
sim2
餘程又哪怕 再遇險

And the rest of the way, it's a risk.

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jyu4
cing4
jau6
naa5
paa3
zoi3
jyu6
him2
明明是我一人踏過

I was clearly the only one who walked it.

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ming4
ming4
si6
ngo5
jat1
jan4
daap6
gwo3
行囊伴我海關中拍拖

I had a bag dragged in my customs.

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hong6
nong4
bun6
ngo5
hoi2
gwaan1
zung1
paak2
to1
但無情像你般未見

But it's as ruthless as you can imagine.

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daan6
mou4
cing4
zoeng6
nei5
pun4
mei6
jin6
About This Song

The song "" ("My Heaven") by (Eason Chan) explores the turbulent and often perplexing nature of love and relationships in a modern context. At its emotional core, the song grapples with the feelings of connection and disconnection that arise when two people navigate their passion in the face of uncertainties. The lyrics depict moments of intimacy interspersed with the trials of emotional detachment, reflecting how love can feel both exhilarating and oppressive. There is a paradoxical sense of longing for closeness while simultaneously acknowledging the impossibility of sustaining that closeness over time.

The narrative unfolds with the protagonist reflecting on the dynamics of a relationship characterized by moments of joy and disappointment. The recurring motifs of separation and reunion illustrate the complexity of modern love, where romantic connections are tested by individual aspirations and societal expectations. The singer's candid admission of feeling 'too shallow' in navigating these feelings hints at a deeper struggle for understanding one's emotional needs against a backdrop of external pressures. This interplay creates a rich tapestry of emotional exploration that resonates with anyone who has experienced love's ups and downs.

Musically, the song combines contemporary pop elements with emotive balladry, creating a soundscape that mirrors the lyrical themes of bewilderment and yearning. The arrangement is both haunting and uplifting, employing a delicate balance of melody and rhythm that captivates the listener from the start. Notable lyrical techniques include vivid imagery and metaphors comparing love to tangible experiences, such as smoking a cigarette, which artfully captures the fleeting nature of affection. This metaphor reinforces the notion that just as cigarettes are consumed and discarded, so too can love be ephemeral and fraught with challenges.

Culturally, "" resonates within the context of modern Chinese society, where traditional views on love and relationships are increasingly juxtaposed with the realities of a rapidly changing world. The acknowledgment of personal autonomy and the pursuit of individual dreams reflect a generational shift in attitudes towards lovean idea that, despite romantic ideals, connections can sometimes become burdensome. This song, therefore, serves as a poignant commentary on the complexities of love today, touching the hearts of listeners who face similar dilemmas in their own lives.

Song Details
Singer:
張敬軒
Total Lines:
22