何故 何苦 何必

By 彭家麗

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
無緣無故苦苦體貼

It's a big deal for no reason.

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mou4
jyun6
mou4
gu3
fu2
fu2
tai2
tip3
告別無須來曲折

Farewell doesn't have to be a curve.

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guk1
bit6
mou4
seoi1
loi6
kuk1
zit3
何故 何苦 何必

Why do we suffer?

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ho6
gu3
ho6
fu2
ho6
bit1
始終也會痛最後沒有分別

It's always painful, and it's always painful.

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ci2
zung1
jaa5
wui6
tung3
zeoi3
hau6
mei6
jau6
fan6
bit6
來吧快説吧求求你直接

Come on, tell me, tell me directly.

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loi6
baa6
faai3
seoi3
baa6
kau4
kau4
nei5
zik6
zip3
明明情愛早早終結

Clear love ends early.

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ming4
ming4
cing4
oi3
zou2
zou2
zung1
lit3
你為何不能灑脱

Why can't you get away with it?

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nei5
wai6
ho6
fau2
toi4
saai3
tyut3
何故 何苦 何必

Why do we suffer?

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ho6
gu3
ho6
fu2
ho6
bit1
感激你眷顧怕令我太心慈

Thank you for your concern for me.

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gam2
gik1
nei5
gyun3
gu3
paa3
ling6
ngo5
taai3
sam1
ci4
無謂每句話仍然帶道歉

Every sentence is an apology.

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mou4
wai6
mei5
gau1
waa6
jing4
jin4
daai3
dou6
hip3
如果你要走不要太多點綴

If you're going to go, don't spell too much.

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jyu4
gwo2
nei5
jiu3
zau2
fau2
jiu3
taai3
do1
dim2
zyut6
來吧來吧來吧決絕

Come on, come on, make up your mind.

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
kyut3
zyut6
説一句分 一個離別熱吻

A message, a kiss of separation.

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seoi3
jat1
gau1
fan6
jat1
go3
lei4
bit6
jit6
man5
甘心不去再問沒發生怎總會發生

And you're willing to stop asking what's going to happen.

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gam1
sam1
fau2
heoi3
zoi3
man6
mei6
fat3
sang1
fim2
zung2
wui6
fat3
sang1
如果你要走不要太多苦澀

If you're going to go, don't be too hard on yourself.

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jyu4
gwo2
nei5
jiu3
zau2
fau2
jiu3
taai3
do1
fu2
sik1
來吧來吧來吧告別

Come on, come on, say goodbye.

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
guk1
bit6
愛得痛苦 心裏無言滴血

Love the pain without a word of blood.

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oi3
dak1
tung3
fu2
sam1
leoi5
mou4
jin4
dik6
hyut3
真想這次決裂為我解開心裏愛死結

I really wanted this break-up to be a happy, loving ending.

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zan1
soeng2
ze5
ci3
kyut3
lit3
wai6
ngo5
haai5
hoi1
sam1
leoi5
oi3
si2
lit3
明明情愛早早終結

Clear love ends early.

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ming4
ming4
cing4
oi3
zou2
zou2
zung1
lit3
你為何不能灑脱

Why can't you get away with it?

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nei5
wai6
ho6
fau2
toi4
saai3
tyut3
何故 何苦 何必

Why do we suffer?

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ho6
gu3
ho6
fu2
ho6
bit1
感激你眷顧怕令我太心慈

Thank you for your concern for me.

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gam2
gik1
nei5
gyun3
gu3
paa3
ling6
ngo5
taai3
sam1
ci4
無謂每句話仍然帶道歉

Every sentence is an apology.

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mou4
wai6
mei5
gau1
waa6
jing4
jin4
daai3
dou6
hip3
如果你要走不要太多點綴

If you're going to go, don't spell too much.

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jyu4
gwo2
nei5
jiu3
zau2
fau2
jiu3
taai3
do1
dim2
zyut6
來吧來吧來吧決絕

Come on, come on, make up your mind.

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
kyut3
zyut6
説一句分 一個離別熱吻

A message, a kiss of separation.

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seoi3
jat1
gau1
fan6
jat1
go3
lei4
bit6
jit6
man5
甘心不去再問沒發生怎總會發生

And you're willing to stop asking what's going to happen.

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gam1
sam1
fau2
heoi3
zoi3
man6
mei6
fat3
sang1
fim2
zung2
wui6
fat3
sang1
如果你要走不要太多苦澀

If you're going to go, don't be too hard on yourself.

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jyu4
gwo2
nei5
jiu3
zau2
fau2
jiu3
taai3
do1
fu2
sik1
來吧來吧來吧告別

Come on, come on, say goodbye.

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
guk1
bit6
愛得痛苦心裏無言滴血

Love without blood in pain.

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oi3
dak1
tung3
fu2
sam1
leoi5
mou4
jin4
dik6
hyut3
真想這次決裂為我解開心裏愛死結

I really wanted this break-up to be a happy, loving ending.

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zan1
soeng2
ze5
ci3
kyut3
lit3
wai6
ngo5
haai5
hoi1
sam1
leoi5
oi3
si2
lit3
如果你要走不要太多點綴

If you're going to go, don't spell too much.

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jyu4
gwo2
nei5
jiu3
zau2
fau2
jiu3
taai3
do1
dim2
zyut6
來吧來吧來吧決心

Come on, come on, make up your mind.

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
kyut3
sam1
説一句分 一個離別熱吻

A message, a kiss of separation.

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seoi3
jat1
gau1
fan6
jat1
go3
lei4
bit6
jit6
man5
甘心不去再問沒發生怎總會發生

And you're willing to stop asking what's going to happen.

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gam1
sam1
fau2
heoi3
zoi3
man6
mei6
fat3
sang1
fim2
zung2
wui6
fat3
sang1
如果你要走不要太多苦澀

If you're going to go, don't be too hard on yourself.

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jyu4
gwo2
nei5
jiu3
zau2
fau2
jiu3
taai3
do1
fu2
sik1
來吧來吧來吧告別

Come on, come on, say goodbye.

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
guk1
bit6
愛得痛苦心裏無言滴血

Love without blood in pain.

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oi3
dak1
tung3
fu2
sam1
leoi5
mou4
jin4
dik6
hyut3
真想這次決裂

I really wanted to break up with this guy.

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zan1
soeng2
ze5
ci3
kyut3
lit3
為我解開心裏愛死結

I was happy to break the deadly knot.

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wai6
ngo5
haai5
hoi1
sam1
leoi5
oi3
si2
lit3
如果你要走不要太多點綴

If you're going to go, don't spell too much.

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jyu4
gwo2
nei5
jiu3
zau2
fau2
jiu3
taai3
do1
dim2
zyut6
來吧來吧來吧決心

Come on, come on, make up your mind.

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
kyut3
sam1
愛得痛苦心裏無言滴血

Love without blood in pain.

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oi3
dak1
tung3
fu2
sam1
leoi5
mou4
jin4
dik6
hyut3
真想這次決裂為我解開心裏愛死結

I really wanted this break-up to be a happy, loving ending.

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zan1
soeng2
ze5
ci3
kyut3
lit3
wai6
ngo5
haai5
hoi1
sam1
leoi5
oi3
si2
lit3
無緣無故苦苦體貼

It's a big deal for no reason.

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mou4
jyun6
mou4
gu3
fu2
fu2
tai2
tip3
告別無須來諷刺

Farewell is not meant to be ironic.

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guk1
bit6
mou4
seoi1
loi6
fung3
cik3
About This Song

" " (Why, Why Suffer, Why Must) by is a poignant exploration of the complexities surrounding love and heartbreak. The song delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a relationship that has reached its inevitable conclusion, encapsulating feelings of pain, regret, and the struggle for closure. The recurring refrain questions the necessity of suffering in love, confronting the listener with the stark realities of emotional attachment and the bittersweet nature of farewells. It resonates with anyone who has faced the difficult choice of letting go, prompting an introspective look at why we hold on even when love has faded.

The lyrics tell a compelling story of a protagonist grappling with the end of a romantic relationship. They express frustration with their partner's inability to move on and the emotional burden that this creates. Throughout the song, the narrator begs for honesty and clarity, urging their partner to be direct and decisive. This desire for straightforwardness in the face of heartache makes the sentiment relatable and powerful, as many have experienced the struggle of yearning for resolution in tumultuous emotional landscapes.

Musically, employs a mix of traditional Chinese instrumental influences with contemporary pop sensibilities, creating an emotive soundscape that complements the weight of the lyrics. The melody's rise and fall mirrors the emotional highs and lows expressed in the vocal delivery, enhancing the overall impact of the song. Lyrically, the repetition of questions like "" (why), "" (why suffer), and "" (why must) serves as a rhetorical device that underscores the narrator's confusion and despair, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences with love.

Culturally, the song captures the essence of modern Chinese sentimentality regarding romance and relationships, reflecting the societal pressures surrounding emotional expression. In Chinese culture, discussions of love and breakups can often be steeped in subtlety and indirect communication. s direct approach shines a light on the importance of voicing one's feelings, challenging the customary norms. This openness resonates with a contemporary audience who seeks authenticity in their relationships, making the song a powerful anthem for those navigating the complexities of love.

Song Details
Singer:
彭家麗
Total Lines:
46