一刀了斷

By 張智霖

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
嘴邊的煙蒂 苦中帶酸

The smoke in my mouth is sour.

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zeoi2
bin1
dik1
jin1
ding3
fu2
zung1
daai3
syun1
手腕竟可以 忍心割損

The wrists can be severed.

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sau2
wun2
ging2
ho2
jyu5
jan5
sam1
got3
syun2
人相戀 人失戀

People fall in love, people lose love.

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jan4
soeng2
lyun5
jan4
sat1
lyun5
何以沒法拋開 持續恩怨

You can't just throw it away, and you can't keep complaining.

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ho6
jyu5
mei6
fat3
paau1
hoi1
ci4
zuk6
jan1
jyun3
怎麼要心軟

Why should we be so soft?

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fim2
mo5
jiu3
sam1
jyun5
花一分鐘世界改變

Take a minute to change the world.

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waa6
jat1
fan6
zung1
sai3
gaai3
goi2
bin3
願望樹也心酸

Wish trees are also bitter.

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jyun6
mong6
syu6
jaa5
sam1
syun1
哪裏會有永遠眷戀

Where there will be eternal love.

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naa5
leoi5
wui6
jau6
wing5
jyun6
gyun3
lyun5
人畢竟 難規勸 情緒被記憶擾亂

After all, it's hard to persuade, and emotions are disturbed by memory.

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jan4
bat1
ging2
no4
kwai1
hyun3
cing4
seoi5
pei5
gei3
jik1
jiu5
lyun6
難受過跳火圈

It's hard to jump through the fire.

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no4
sau6
gwo3
tiu4
fo2
hyun1
一刀了斷別要再見

I'll see you around.

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jat1
dou1
liu4
dyun6
bit6
jiu3
zoi3
jin6
別再記起最深刻畫面 棄掉照片

Stop remembering the deepest picture, and throw away the photos.

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bit6
zoi3
gei3
hei2
zeoi3
sam1
hak1
waak6
min2
hei3
zaau6
ziu3
pin3
就算中箭 亦要記得成熟地表演

Even the middle arrow should remember to play well.

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zau6
syun3
zung1
zin3
jik6
jiu3
gei3
dak1
seng4
suk6
deng6
biu2
jin5
一刀了斷劃上界線

A knife cut through the line.

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jat1
dou1
liu4
dyun6
waak6
soeng6
gaai3
sin3
甚至要把最窩心纏綿

And even the most stressful of them.

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sap6
zi3
jiu3
baa3
zeoi3
wo1
sam1
zin6
min4
決斷刺穿

It's a sharp stab.

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kyut3
dyun6
cik3
cyun1
別要再種下缺氧伏線

Stop planting oxygen-deficient lines.

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bit6
jiu3
zoi3
zung3
haa6
kyut3
joeng5
fuk6
sin3
狠心刪走 這一些昨天

Take care and get rid of all that yesterday.

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han2
sam1
saan1
zau2
ze5
jat1
se1
zok6
tin1
缺口看得透

The gap is clear.

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kyut3
hau2
hon3
dak1
tau3
錯愛也會化作烏有

And the wrong love turns into a crow.

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laap6
oi3
jaa5
wui6
faa3
zok3
wu1
jau6
靜靜地喝杯酒

Drink a glass of wine quietly.

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zing6
zing6
deng6
jit3
bui1
zau2
哪裏會有愛到永久

Where there will be love forever.

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naa5
leoi5
wui6
jau6
oi3
dou3
wing5
gau2
來接受 難擁有 唯有敗訴過之後

It's hard to accept, but only after a defeat.

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loi6
zip3
sau6
no4
ung2
jau6
wai4
jau6
baai6
sou3
gwo3
zi1
hau6
忘掉最痛傷口

Forget the most painful wound.

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mong6
zaau6
zeoi3
tung3
soeng1
hau2
一刀了斷別要再見

I'll see you around.

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jat1
dou1
liu4
dyun6
bit6
jiu3
zoi3
jin6
別再記起最深刻畫面 棄掉照片

Stop remembering the deepest picture, and throw away the photos.

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bit6
zoi3
gei3
hei2
zeoi3
sam1
hak1
waak6
min2
hei3
zaau6
ziu3
pin3
就算中箭 亦要記得成熟地表演

Even the middle arrow should remember to play well.

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zau6
syun3
zung1
zin3
jik6
jiu3
gei3
dak1
seng4
suk6
deng6
biu2
jin5
一刀了斷劃上界線

A knife cut through the line.

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jat1
dou1
liu4
dyun6
waak6
soeng6
gaai3
sin3
甚至要把最窩心纏綿

And even the most stressful of them.

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sap6
zi3
jiu3
baa3
zeoi3
wo1
sam1
zin6
min4
決斷刺穿

It's a sharp stab.

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kyut3
dyun6
cik3
cyun1
別要再種下缺氧伏線

Stop planting oxygen-deficient lines.

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bit6
jiu3
zoi3
zung3
haa6
kyut3
joeng5
fuk6
sin3
熱情都走得很遠

Passion has gone far.

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jit6
cing4
dou1
zau2
dak1
han2
jyun6
別再見 若要撇脱

Don't see me again if you want to leave.

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bit6
zoi3
jin6
joek6
jiu3
pit3
tyut3
就要去把最深刻從前 化造雨點

We have to go to the deepest rainfall ever.

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zau6
jiu3
heoi3
baa3
zeoi3
sam1
hak1
zung6
cin4
faa3
zou6
jyu6
dim2
並説再見 讓那雨水溶掉舊片段

And they say goodbye, and let the rain melt the old pieces.

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bing6
seoi3
zoi3
jin6
joeng6
no6
jyu6
seoi2
jung4
zaau6
gau6
pin3
dyun6
一刀了斷劃上界線

A knife cut through the line.

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jat1
dou1
liu4
dyun6
waak6
soeng6
gaai3
sin3
就似瓦解 既不可還原

It's like a breakdown, and it's irreversible.

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zau6
ci5
ngaa6
haai5
gei3
fau2
ho2
waan4
jyun5
邂逅那天

And that day.

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haai6
hau6
no6
tin1
就要痛快地切斷伏線 要記得

It's hard to cut the line, but remember.

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zau6
jiu3
tung3
faai3
deng6
cit3
dyun6
fuk6
sin3
jiu3
gei3
dak1
閉起雙眼 把悲哀擱淺

Close your eyes and cry.

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bai3
hei2
soeng1
ngaan5
baa3
bei1
ngoi1
gok3
zin1
About This Song

"" ("A Clean Break") by (Zhang Zhi Lin) delves into the turmoil of love and heartbreak, presenting a profound exploration of emotional conflict and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The song's main theme revolves around the idea of decisively severing ties to alleviate the emotional pain that lingers after a breakup. It captures the sentiment of wanting to erase memories that cause lingering hurt, echoing the inner turmoil many face when navigating the complexities of love and loss.

The narrative within the lyrics conveys a compelling story of a person grappling with the remnants of a failed relationship. The protagonist reflects on the emotional wounds, noting how memories and feelings can become entangled, making it difficult to break free. The repeated call for a "clean break" serves as both a mantra and a resolution, emphasizing the need to confront painful emotions directly to pave the way for healing. This contrast between heartfelt memories and the necessity of moving on adds depth to the song's emotional landscape, resonating with anyone who has experienced a similar struggle.

Musically, the song incorporates poignant melodies and a stirring arrangement that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics. The use of vivid imagery and metaphors, such as comparing the act of breaking away to "cutting lines" and "abandoning photographs," showcases Zhang's lyrical prowess. The song's structure, which rises and falls in intensity, reflects the ebb and flow of emotions that accompany the process of letting go. This clever songwriting technique, combined with Zhang's evocative vocal delivery, further elevates the song's impact.

Culturally, "" resonates deeply within the context of Chinese society, where themes of love, loss, and social expectations intertwine. This song strikes a chord not only for its relatable message but also for its exploration of emotional resilience. In a culture that often emphasizes unity and familial bonds, the notion of decisively ending relationships can be particularly poignant and significant. Therefore, the song serves as a profound reminder of the importance of self-acceptance and the difficult yet necessary journey toward emotional freedom.

Song Details
Singer:
張智霖
Total Lines:
40