初哥哥的長跑比賽

By 張智霖

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
評判一聲開始 忘記過去唏噓

Start with the criticism, forget the past.

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ping4
pun3
jat1
sing1
hoi1
ci2
mong6
gei3
gwo3
heoi3
hei1
hoe1
湖岸作背景選手向着一方往前去

The lakefront is a backdrop for the player to move forward.

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wu4
ngon6
zok3
bui6
jing2
syun3
sau2
hoeng3
jyu3
jat1
fong1
wong5
cin4
heoi3
呆看着人潮漸退

And I'm just going to watch the crowd slow down.

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ngoi4
hon3
jyu3
jan4
ciu4
zim6
teoi3
場內見你影子 時間彷彿終止

I see your shadow in the scene, and it's like time is up.

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coeng4
noi6
jin6
nei5
jing2
zi2
si4
haan4
pong4
fat1
zung1
zi2
純粹得已經將這片段不知不覺間

I've simply ignored this piece.

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tyun4
seoi3
dak1
ji5
ging1
zoeng3
ze5
pin3
dyun6
fau2
zi3
fau2
gok3
haan4
打印於腦內不消散

It's not going to go away.

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ding2
ngan3
wu1
nou5
noi6
fau2
siu1
saan3
來換對跑鞋 來跑過

I'm going to change the shoes and run.

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loi6
wun6
deoi3
paau4
haai4
loi6
paau4
gwo3
某海天一色某壯闊山坡

There was a sea-colored hill.

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mau5
hoi2
tin1
jat1
sik1
mau5
zong6
fut3
saan1
po1
由光線 全身梳洗我

I was bathed in the light.

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jau4
gwong1
sin3
cyun4
jyun4
so1
sin2
ngo5
如泄氣你要記緊休息啊 再來跑過

If you're going to get sick, you need to remember to take a break and run.

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jyu4
sit3
hei3
nei5
jiu3
gei3
gan2
nau2
sik1
haa4
zoi3
loi6
paau4
gwo3
然後轉了急彎 然後擦過海灘

And then he turned around and swept across the beach.

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jin4
hau6
zyun3
liu4
gap1
waan1
jin4
hau6
caat3
gwo3
hoi2
taan1
然後發覺秋天輕駕着秋風降臨了

And then I realized that the autumn was coming with the light autumn wind.

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jin4
hau6
fat3
gok3
cau1
tin1
hing1
gaa3
jyu3
cau1
fung3
hong4
lam6
liu4
白晝未淡忘夜晚

Day and night are not forgotten.

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baak6
zau3
mei6
taam4
mong6
je6
maan5
何以我倆只懂 朝拜幹勁的衝

How could we have known the urge to worship?

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ho6
jyu5
ngo5
loeng5
zi2
dung2
zyu1
baai3
hon4
ging6
dik1
cung3
何以我倆不可於美麗空間中抱擁

Why can't we both embrace in a beautiful space?

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ho6
jyu5
ngo5
loeng5
fau2
ho2
wu1
mei5
lai6
hung3
haan4
zung1
pou5
ung2
讓結果燦爛的失控

And the result is a messy, uncontrollable mess.

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joeng6
lit3
gwo2
caan3
laan6
dik1
sat1
hung3
除下了跑鞋 來擁過

And I'm not going to put my shoes down.

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zyu6
haa6
liu4
paau4
haai4
loi6
ung2
gwo3
這海天一色這壯闊山坡

This is a beautiful hilltop.

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ze5
hoi2
tin1
jat1
sik1
ze5
zong6
fut3
saan1
po1
由光線 全身梳洗我

I was bathed in the light.

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jau4
gwong1
sin3
cyun4
jyun4
so1
sin2
ngo5
如愛這你我只需找一趟 再來跑過

If you love this, I just need to find one and run over.

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jyu4
oi3
ze5
nei5
ngo5
zi2
seoi1
zaau2
jat1
tong3
zoi3
loi6
paau4
gwo3
完結鐘聲響起 名冊記載當中

The end bell rings in the book.

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jyun4
lit3
zung1
sing1
hoeng2
hei2
ming4
caak3
gei3
zoi3
dong3
zung1
猶有兩個選手將這長跑比賽忘掉

Two players forgot about the run.

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jau4
jau6
loeng5
go3
syun3
sau2
zoeng3
ze5
zoeng6
paau4
bei3
coi3
mong6
zaau6
偷走了靜悄

Stealing the silent.

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tau1
zau2
liu4
zing6
ciu5
About This Song

"" by (Zhang Zhi Lin) encapsulates the emotional rollercoaster of love, competition, and the passage of time through the metaphor of a long-distance race. The song navigates themes of nostalgia, longing, and fleeting moments, as the protagonist reflects on both the challenges of the metaphorical race and the beauty of shared experiences with a loved one. It emphasizes the emotional highs and lows, underscoring how memories can linger like a race that never truly concludes, remaining imprinted in one's mind.

The narrative unfolds as a poignant story of two 'runners' who, despite being caught in the whirlwind of life and competition, find solace in each other's presence. The lyrics illustrate a slow descent into introspection, with vivid imagery of landscapes that serve as a backdrop to their shared journey. Each turn and moment is filled with yearning and vigor, highlighting the notion that the competition is not just about victory but about the connections made along the way. The song elegantly captures the bittersweet nature of human relationships, as it questions why the two cannot fully embrace their love amidst the pressures of life.

Musically, the track employs a gentle, uplifting melody complemented by engaging rhythms, which mirror the cadence of running and the ebb and flow of emotions in the lyrics. Lyrical techniques such as vivid metaphors and imagery create a palpable sense of nostalgia, inviting listeners to visualize their own experiences. The repetition of certain phrases evokes emotional resonance while simultaneously providing a sense of continuity, akin to the repetitive nature of running in a race, reinforcing the song's central themes of perseverance and connection.

Culturally, the song touches on the universal aspects of love and competition that resonate across different societies. The metaphor of a 'long-distance race' is symbolic not only in the context of romantic endeavors but also in the broader scope of life's challenges. In a fast-paced world, the longing for connection and meaningful experiences is something that transcends language and cultural barriers. Zhang Zhi Lin's song serves as a gentle reminder to cherish the moments we share with loved ones, even if they seem to slip away like fleeting seconds on the clock.

Song Details
Singer:
張智霖
Total Lines:
23