等得太久

By 彭羚

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
如若世上還有

And there's more to life.

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jyu4
joek6
sai3
soeng6
waan4
jau6
能令我信一個理由

And that makes me believe for a reason.

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toi4
ling6
ngo5
seon3
jat1
go3
lei5
jau4
心灰心死了

I was devastated.

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sam1
fui1
sam1
si2
liu4
便是等得太久

It took too long.

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pin4
si6
ting2
dak1
taai3
gau2
能令我決定離去

It made me decide to leave.

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toi4
ling6
ngo5
kyut3
ding6
lei4
heoi3
埋沒理智等到最後

I'm not going to be able to make sense of it until the end.

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maai4
mei6
lei5
zi3
ting2
dou3
zeoi3
hau6
空虛中掙扎

Struggling in the void.

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hung3
heoi1
zung1
zaang1
zaap3
靜待着你插手

Just sit there and get your hands on it.

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zing6
daai1
jyu3
nei5
caap3
sau2
是朋友 為何仍要裝扮

Why are you still dressed?

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si6
pang4
jau5
wai6
ho6
jing4
jiu3
zong1
fan5
呆望我那剎那淚流

And I was staring at my tears.

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ngoi4
mong6
ngo5
no6
saat3
no6
leoi6
lau4
我似這般絕情

I was so overwhelmed.

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ngo5
ci5
ze5
pun4
zyut6
cing4
全部怪責不怕承受

They're all guilty and they're not afraid to accept it.

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cyun4
bou6
gwaai3
zaak3
fau2
paa3
sing4
sau6
如若是朋友

As if you were a friend.

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jyu4
joek6
si6
pang4
jau5
和和平平説分手

And the peaceful equation is breaking up.

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wo4
wo4
ping4
ping4
seoi3
fan6
sau2
然後我有再愛自由

And then I had a love of freedom.

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jin4
hau6
ngo5
jau6
zoi3
oi3
zi6
jau4
你有你追或求

You have your chase or your request.

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nei5
jau6
nei5
zeoi1
waak6
kau4
尋覓最痛苦中缺口

Looking for the gap in the most painful of all.

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cam4
mik6
zeoi3
tung3
fu2
zung1
kyut3
hau2
往日受夠 (再度自由)

And it's always been enough.

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wong5
mik6
sau6
gau3
zoi3
dou6
zi6
jau4
如若世上還有

And there's more to life.

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jyu4
joek6
sai3
soeng6
waan4
jau6
情或愛你想過接受

Love or love you've always wanted to accept.

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cing4
waak6
oi3
nei5
soeng2
gwo3
zip3
sau6
好好把握了

I'm pretty sure of that.

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hou3
hou3
baa3
ngak1
liu4
別在浪費時候

Don't waste your time.

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bit6
zoi6
long4
fai3
si4
hau6
嘗試努力忘記

Try to try and forget.

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soeng4
si5
nou5
lik6
mong6
gei3
忘掉雨傘中你回眸

Forget about your umbrella.

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mong6
zaau6
jyu6
saan3
zung1
nei5
wui4
mau4
一天的幽怨

A day of whining.

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jat1
tin1
dik1
jau1
jyun3
份名令我難受

I was so upset about the title.

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fan6
ming4
ling6
ngo5
no4
sau6
不可因為愛已擁有

Not because of love.

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fau2
ho2
jan1
wai6
oi3
ji5
ung2
jau6
停止每天再要求

Stop asking for more every day.

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ting4
zi2
mei5
tin1
zoi3
jiu3
kau4
愛我那人應該會知

The person who loves me should know.

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oi3
ngo5
no6
jan4
jing3
goi1
wui6
zi3
情濃如初邂逅

It was as intense as the first.

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cing4
nung4
jyu4
co1
haai6
hau6
About This Song

The song "" (Waiting Too Long) by (Pang Ling) delves deeply into the themes of longing, heartbreak, and the complexity of love. At its core, the song expresses a profound sense of emotional exhaustion that arises from waiting for someone who seems indifferent to the singer's feelings. The repeated referencing of waiting too long encapsulates the frustration and stagnation that can accompany unreciprocated emotions. The emotional weight of the lyrics reveals a struggle between wanting to hold on and the recognition that perhaps moving on is necessary for personal growth.

The narrative of the song unfolds as a reflection on love that has turned unrequited, highlighting the painful acknowledgment of an inevitable separation. The singer grapples with the tension between hope and resignation, as well as the desire for closure. Within the lyrics, the metaphor of waiting serves as both a literal and figurative representation of the emotional turmoil experienced from unresolved feelings. There is also a sense of empowerment in the chorus, suggesting that moving on may offer a pathway to emotional liberation and the freedom to love again.

Musically, the song utilizes poignant melodies complemented by a delicate arrangement that reinforces its emotional gravity. The lyrics feature evocative imagery and poetic expressions that enhance the song's introspective mood, employing techniques such as metaphor and repetition to underscore the emotional complexities at play. The contrast between upbeat musical elements and the sorrowful lyrics creates a compelling dichotomy that resonates deeply with listeners. Each note seems to echo the singer's inner turmoil, threading together the experience of waiting for something or someone out of reach.

Culturally, "" resonates within a broader context of Chinese pop music, reflecting societal attitudes towards love, relationships, and individual agency. Its themes of waiting and longing resonate universally, transcending cultural barriers. The song speaks to the experience of love and loss that many can relate to, making it a significant piece not only in 's discography but also within the realm of love ballads. Through this lens, the song engages with the idea that love, while beautiful, can also entail significant sacrifice and heartache.

Song Details
Singer:
彭羚
Total Lines:
30