手望

By 張敬軒

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
落葉上要寫字

Write on the leaves.

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lok6
sip3
soeng6
jiu3
se2
zi6
願望是讓眼睛只看到善意

The desire is to see only goodwill.

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jyun6
mong6
si6
joeng6
ngaan5
zing1
zi2
hon3
dou3
sin6
ji3
我要我的天使

I want my angel.

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ngo5
jiu3
ngo5
dik1
tin1
si2
同情我廝守一輩子

Compassion is my life.

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tung4
cing4
ngo5
si1
sau3
jat1
bei3
zi2
花不開也看成奇蹟

It's a miracle that it doesn't bloom.

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waa6
fau2
hoi1
jaa5
hon3
seng4
kei4
zik1
枯乾的世界漫延

The dry world is spreading.

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fu1
kin4
dik1
sai3
gaai3
maan4
jin4
不要問我那故事難過極了

Don't ask me that story.

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fau2
jiu3
man6
ngo5
no6
gu3
si6
no4
gwo3
gik6
liu4
寂寞夜裏出現(我看到你)

I see you in the lonely night.

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zik6
mok6
je6
leoi5
ceot1
jin6
ngo5
hon3
dou3
nei5
是為着讓曙光消散了便算

It's designed to dissipate the fluorescent light.

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si6
wai6
jyu3
joeng6
syu6
gwong1
siu1
saan3
liu4
pin4
syun3
我已害怕光線

I was afraid of light.

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ngo5
ji5
hou6
paa3
gwong1
sin3
停留漆黑中等變酸(沒法一起)

It's not going to be a good idea.

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ting4
lau4
cat1
hak1
zung1
ting2
bin3
syun1
mei6
fat3
jat1
hei2
天多灰也當是藍色

The sky is blue with ashes.

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tin1
do1
fui1
jaa5
dong3
si6
laam4
sik1
深居於新生樂園

It's in the newborn garden.

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sam1
geoi1
wu1
san1
sang1
ngok6
jyun2
軀殼在這個世上(新生的你)

You're born again in this world.

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keoi1
hok3
zoi6
ze5
go3
sai3
soeng6
san1
sang1
dik1
nei5
零度裏探賞

The reward is zero.

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ling4
dou6
leoi5
taam3
soeng2
途中花瓣結霜

The flowers bloom along the way.

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tou4
zung1
waa6
faan6
lit3
soeng1
連手心都凍傷(如果雙手覺得快凍傷)

Even the heart is frozen -- if you feel like your hands are freezing.

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lin4
sau2
sam1
dou1
dung3
soeng1
jyu4
gwo2
soeng1
sau2
gok3
dak1
faai3
dung3
soeng1
又再妄想

And I was delusional.

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jau6
zoi3
mong6
soeng2
連呼吸都灼傷(求天令你堅強)

Even breathing burns. Pray for strength.

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lin4
hu1
ngap1
dou1
zoek3
soeng1
kau4
tin1
ling6
nei5
gin1
koeng5
求天賜我膽量

May God give me courage.

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kau4
tin1
ci3
ngo5
daam2
loeng6
若意識裏沒法看穿這個下場(請相信我這下場)

If you can't see through this, believe me.

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joek6
ji3
zi3
leoi5
mei6
fat3
hon3
cyun1
ze5
go3
haa6
coeng4
zing6
soeng2
seon3
ngo5
ze5
haa6
coeng4
期望你空中拖着我歌唱(其實我拖着你)

I expect you to drag me into the air to sing -- actually, I'm dragging you.

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kei4
mong6
nei5
hung3
zung1
to1
jyu3
ngo5
go1
coeng3
kei4
sat6
ngo5
to1
jyu3
nei5
手捉不到

It's not easy.

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sau2
zuk3
fau2
dou3
在透明異國共舞

Dancing together in a transparent foreign country.

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zoi6
tau3
ming4
ji6
gwok3
gung6
mou5
寂寞夜裏出現

It's a lonely night.

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zik6
mok6
je6
leoi5
ceot1
jin6
是為着讓曙光消散了便算

It's designed to dissipate the fluorescent light.

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si6
wai6
jyu3
joeng6
syu6
gwong1
siu1
saan3
liu4
pin4
syun3
我也害怕光線

I'm afraid of light, too.

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ngo5
jaa5
hou6
paa3
gwong1
sin3
你不需一個變酸

You don't need a turbid one.

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nei5
fau2
seoi1
jat1
go3
bin3
syun1
星星粉碎了留痕跡

The stars shattered the traces.

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sing1
sing1
fan2
seoi3
liu4
lau4
han4
zik1
一早知願望樹絕情

I knew the tree was hopeless.

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jat1
zou2
zi3
jyun6
mong6
syu6
zyut6
cing4
不要亂碰

Don't mess with it.

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fau2
jiu3
lyun6
pung3
那次傷口太深(望見你不開心)

That wound is too deep -- I hope you're not happy.

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no6
ci3
soeng1
hau2
taai3
sam1
mong6
jin6
nei5
fau2
hoi1
sam1
越痛越要分心

The more painful the distraction.

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jyut6
tung3
jyut6
jiu3
fan6
sam1
只可惜當回憶通通結霜(如果真心覺得快凍傷)

It's a shame that the memory is going through the glass -- if you really feel it, it's freezing.

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zi2
ho2
sik1
dong3
wui4
jik1
tung1
tung1
lit3
soeng1
jyu4
gwo2
zan1
sam1
gok3
dak1
faai3
dung3
soeng1
連真心都凍傷

Even my heart was frozen.

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lin4
zan1
sam1
dou1
dung3
soeng1
就怪我的求生聲音太響(你不要跟我走)

I was so shocked that I was crying.

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zau6
gwaai3
ngo5
dik1
kau4
sang1
sing1
jam1
taai3
hoeng2
nei5
fau2
jiu3
gan1
ngo5
zau2
難擁你到天上(你要學會堅強)

It's hard to hold you up to heaven.

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no4
ung2
nei5
dou3
tin1
soeng6
nei5
jiu3
hok6
wui6
gin1
koeng5
若有天你望見世間我已着涼(不想親眼看你着涼)

If you ever want to see the world, I'm cold.

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joek6
jau6
tin1
nei5
mong6
jin6
sai3
haan4
ngo5
ji5
jyu3
loeng6
fau2
soeng2
can3
ngaan5
hon3
nei5
jyu3
loeng6
原諒我不小心或太緊張(不準傷心或太緊張)

I'm sorry I'm not careful or I'm too nervous -- not even sad or too nervous.

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jyun5
loeng6
ngo5
fau2
siu2
sam1
waak6
taai3
gan2
zoeng3
fau2
zyut3
soeng1
sam1
waak6
taai3
gan2
zoeng3
屈膝禱告

Prayer on my knees.

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wat1
sat1
tou2
guk1
為我們下世預告

It's a warning to us.

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wai6
ngo5
mun4
haa6
sai3
jyu2
guk1
來生比你走得早(想抱)

I came to be born before you.

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loi6
sang1
bei3
nei5
zau2
dak1
zou2
soeng2
pou5
好想你擁抱

I want to hug you.

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hou3
soeng2
nei5
ung2
pou5
落葉上再寫字

Write on the leaves.

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lok6
sip3
soeng6
zoi3
se2
zi6
願望是共你於天國裏遇見

I hope to see you in heaven.

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jyun6
mong6
si6
gung6
nei5
wu1
tin1
gwok3
leoi5
jyu6
jin6
昨日未了的事

What happened yesterday.

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zok6
mik6
mei6
liu4
dik1
si6
靜靜讓你知

Let me know.

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zing6
zing6
joeng6
nei5
zi3
About This Song

The song "" by Zhang Jingxuan encapsulates a profound sense of longing and heartache intertwined with the imagery of nature and spirituality. Its central theme revolves around the yearning for connection and the fear of losing that bond, especially in the face of life's inevitable separations. The metaphor of writing on fallen leaves symbolizes the fragility of communication and the transient nature of life, while the desire for one's angel to accompany them for a lifetime underscores a longing for support and companionship amidst life's trials.

The narrative woven throughout the song speaks to the complexities of love and loss, revealing a story of emotional struggle. The lyrics poetically express the pain of solitude and the hope that love can transcend time and space. Lines depicting a bleak world marked by frost and dark nights evoke feelings of desolation, yet the recurring requests for courage and belief hint at an underlying hope for eventual reunion, making the song deeply relatable to anyone who has experienced unrequited love or loss.

Musically, "" incorporates gentle melodies that complement the introspective lyrics, allowing the listener to immerse themselves fully in the emotional landscape painted by the artist. The use of vivid imagery, such as the references to cold and autumn leaves, creates a strong visual connection that enhances the listener's experience. Notable is the blend of soft vocal delivery with haunting lyrical reflections, which together convey a sense of vulnerability and the struggle to maintain hope against overwhelming odds.

Culturally, the song resonates within the context of Chinese music, where themes of nature, love, and spiritual yearning are prevalent. It aligns with traditional values like filial piety and the emotional connections between individuals across time and space. "" not only showcases Zhang Jingxuan's lyrical talent but also taps into a universal emotional experience that transcends cultural boundaries, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Song Details
Singer:
張敬軒
Total Lines:
47