忘了忘不了

By 張柏芝

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
離別你身驅 無論跟他怎相對

And you're separated from him, no matter how you treat him.

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lei4
bit6
nei5
jyun4
keoi1
mou4
leon6
gan1
to1
fim2
soeng2
deoi3
仍然像躲於你影子裏

It's like hiding in your shadow.

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jing4
jin4
zoeng6
do2
wu1
nei5
jing2
zi2
leoi5
留在你家居 從獲新生都失去

Staying at home, losing your baby.

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lau4
zoi6
nei5
ze1
geoi1
zung6
wok6
san1
sang1
dou1
sat1
heoi3
是否生死永久一對

Do you live and die together forever?

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si6
pei5
sang1
si2
wing5
gau2
jat1
deoi3
我蔽上眼聽見你呼吸

I close my eyes to hear you breathing.

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ngo5
bai3
soeng6
ngaan5
teng1
jin6
nei5
hu1
ngap1
如何遺忘一分一秒 印象更真實

How to forget, for a second, to make an impression that is more real.

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jyu4
ho6
wai6
mong6
jat1
fan6
jat1
miu5
ngan3
zoeng6
gang3
zan1
sat6
忘記是極殘忍

Forgetting is extremely cruel.

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mong6
gei3
si6
gik6
caan4
jan5
傷口中很辛苦拔刺針

It was hard to pull a needle out of the wound.

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soeng1
hau2
zung1
han2
san1
fu2
bat6
cik3
zam1
默默唸着又惹起前塵 飄和塵

And I thought about it and I raised dust, dust and dust.

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mak6
mak6
nim6
jyu3
jau6
je5
hei2
cin4
can4
piu1
wo4
can4
然後每晚再不敢開燈

And then I don't even turn on the lights every night.

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jin4
hau6
mei5
maan5
zoi3
fau2
gam2
hoi1
dang1
殘忍 思憶中洗不去 夜已深

It's dark and cruel.

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caan4
jan5
soi1
jik1
zung1
sin2
fau2
heoi3
je6
ji5
sam1
活着睡着共你都彷彿深深抱緊

You're all in this together, you're all in this together, you're all in this together.

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wut6
jyu3
seoi6
jyu3
gung6
nei5
dou1
pong4
fat1
sam1
sam1
pou5
gan2
原來這一種孤苦都算 心心深印

It was a deep feeling of loneliness.

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jyun5
loi6
ze5
jat1
zung3
gu1
fu2
dou1
syun3
sam1
sam1
sam1
ngan3
忘了記得起 寧願堅忍不想你

Forget to remember, and try to stay away from you.

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mong6
liu4
gei3
dak1
hei2
ning6
jyun6
gin1
jan5
fau2
soeng2
nei5
或可遷居到他雙臂

Or move to his arms.

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waak6
ho2
cin1
geoi1
dou3
to1
soeng1
bei3
我蔽上眼聽見你呼吸

I close my eyes to hear you breathing.

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ngo5
bai3
soeng6
ngaan5
teng1
jin6
nei5
hu1
ngap1
如何遺忘一分一秒 只會更真實

How to forget a second is just more real.

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jyu4
ho6
wai6
mong6
jat1
fan6
jat1
miu5
zi2
wui6
gang3
zan1
sat6
忘了記得起 寧願堅忍不想你

Forget to remember, and try to stay away from you.

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mong6
liu4
gei3
dak1
hei2
ning6
jyun6
gin1
jan5
fau2
soeng2
nei5
或可遷居到他雙臂

Or move to his arms.

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waak6
ho2
cin1
geoi1
dou3
to1
soeng1
bei3
忘了記得起 寧願堅忍不想你

Forget to remember, and try to stay away from you.

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mong6
liu4
gei3
dak1
hei2
ning6
jyun6
gin1
jan5
fau2
soeng2
nei5
或可遷居到他雙臂 放開你

Or he could move to his arms and let you go.

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waak6
ho2
cin1
geoi1
dou3
to1
soeng1
bei3
fong3
hoi1
nei5
電影 忘不了 主題曲

The movie never forgot the theme song.

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din6
jing2
mong6
fau2
liu4
zyu2
tai4
kuk1
About This Song

The song ("Forgetting to Forget") by the renowned Chinese artist (Zhang Baizhi) delves into the poignant theme of love and loss. It captures a deep emotional core centered on the struggle of moving on from a past relationship. Authentic in its portrayal of heartache, the lyrics reflect the inner turmoil of reminiscing about a lost love, with vivid imagery depicting the pain of both remembering and forgetting. The artists heartfelt delivery amplifies the feelings of yearning and sorrow, resonating with anyone who has faced the challenges of emotional detachment.

The message conveyed through the lyrics centers on the paradox of wanting to forget a loved one while grappling with the impossibility of doing so. The song tells a story that oscillates between moments of despair and fleeting hope, illustrating the conflict between moving on and the memories that linger. The narrator expresses a desire for healing, yet feels drawn back into the embrace of past affections, making the journey of forgetfulness a tortured and cyclical experience. This dichotomy is amplified through repeated phrases emphasizing the struggle to attain closure.

Musically, the song features notable elements that enhance its emotional impactdelicate instrumentation coupled with Zhang Baizhis ethereal vocals create a haunting atmosphere that draws listeners into the narrative. Lyrically, the use of repetition serves to evoke the cyclical nature of memory and emotional pain. The clever juxtaposition of frustration and surrender permeates the song, with phrases like ("I would rather endure than think of you") showcasing the battle between the heart and the mind.

On a cultural level, resonates deeply within the framework of Chinese pop music, where themes of love, loss, and nostalgia are often explored. It reflects societal perceptions of romance and heartbreak, and its connection to the movie it serves as a theme song for enhances its relatability. Zhang Baizhis portrayal of vulnerability touches on universal truths about love, making the song significant not only in the context of music but as a representation of human experience in contemporary Chinese art.

Song Details
Singer:
張柏芝
Total Lines:
22