刻不容緩

By 李克勤

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
從來亦無自信 人云亦云

I never felt confident, and I never felt confident.

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zung6
loi6
jik6
mou4
zi6
seon3
jan4
wan4
jik6
wan4
庸庸碌碌半生

Half a lifetime of work.

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jung4
jung4
luk6
luk6
bun3
sang1
連自己的戀愛運 也欠一點決心

Even your own love life is a matter of some determination.

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lin4
zi6
gei2
dik1
lyun5
oi3
wan6
jaa5
him3
jat1
dim2
kyut3
sam1
為何望來望去 仍無下文

Why do you want to look at it, and

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wai6
ho6
mong6
loi6
mong6
heoi3
jing4
mou4
haa6
man6
明明彼此有同感

And they understand each other.

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ming4
ming4
bei2
ci2
jau6
tung4
gam2
難道等一天變做熟人 發現原來相襯

I can't wait to get to know you and find out you're dating.

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no4
dou6
ting2
jat1
tin1
bin3
zou6
suk6
jan4
fat3
jin6
jyun5
loi6
soeng2
can3
可否冷靜看一陣

Can you calm down for a moment?

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ho2
pei5
laang5
zing6
hon3
jat1
zan6
都有幾個人靠近

And there were a few people coming up.

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dou1
jau6
gei2
go3
jan4
kaau3
kan5
現在還未説 纏綿情節會 逐漸降温

It's not yet been announced that the plot will slowly cool down.

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jin6
zoi6
waan4
mei6
seoi3
zin6
min4
cing4
zit3
wui6
zuk6
zim6
hong4
wan1
遲來一秒鐘 遲疑一秒鐘

One second late, one second late.

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zi6
loi6
jat1
miu5
zung1
zi6
ji4
jat1
miu5
zung1
從迎接你變做目送

From greeting you to being a guide.

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zung6
jing6
zip3
nei5
bin3
zou6
muk6
sung3
遲來一秒鐘 沿途經過和結局

One second late, and it's a long way to the end.

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zi6
loi6
jat1
miu5
zung1
yun4
tou4
ging1
gwo3
wo4
lit3
guk6
其實太不同

It's very different.

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kei4
sat6
taai3
fau2
tung4
遲遲未預備 第一句愛你

It's too late to be prepared.

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zi6
zi6
mei6
jyu2
bei6
dai6
jat1
gau1
oi3
nei5
已經足夠醖釀暗湧

It's dark enough.

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ji5
ging1
zuk1
gau3
joeng6
am3
jung5
盼望猶豫未決的情人回信

Hope for a reply from Judah's unknown lover

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paan3
mong6
jau4
jyu6
mei6
kyut3
dik1
cing4
jan4
wui4
seon3
猶如行刑懸在半空

Judas was hanged in half an empty space.

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jau4
jyu4
hong6
jing4
jyun4
zoi6
bun3
hung3
拖一拖 等一等

Drag and drag, and so on.

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to1
jat1
to1
ting2
jat1
ting2
怕得到 得來 已是無用

Fear of getting it is useless.

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paa3
dak1
dou3
dak1
loi6
ji5
si6
mou4
jung6
拖一拖 等一等

Drag and drag, and so on.

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to1
jat1
to1
ting2
jat1
ting2
這刻的感動 變做裂縫

The excitement of that moment turned into a crack.

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ze5
hak1
dik1
gam2
dung6
bin3
zou6
lit3
fung6
良辰就如白費 明明動情

Good behavior is like a free lunch.

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loeng4
san4
zau6
jyu4
baak6
fai3
ming4
ming4
dung6
cing4
怎會不敢作聲

How dare you speak up?

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fim2
wui6
fau2
gam2
zok3
sing1
提示很不足 但你的態度

It's not enough, but your attitude.

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tai4
si6
han2
fau2
zuk1
daan6
nei5
dik1
taai3
dou6
永遠不得要領

You never have to take the lead.

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wing5
jyun6
fau2
dak1
jiu3
ling5
相戀要是有天命

Love is a thing of the past.

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soeng2
lyun5
jiu3
si6
jau6
tin1
ming6
都要等你來確認

They'll have to wait for you to check.

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dou1
jiu3
ting2
nei5
loi6
kok3
jing6
現在還未説 纏綿情節會 逐漸結冰

It's not yet been reported that the plot will freeze over.

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jin6
zoi6
waan4
mei6
seoi3
zin6
min4
cing4
zit3
wui6
zuk6
zim6
lit3
jing4
相戀要是有天命

Love is a thing of the past.

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soeng2
lyun5
jiu3
si6
jau6
tin1
ming6
都要等你來確認

They'll have to wait for you to check.

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dou1
jiu3
ting2
nei5
loi6
kok3
jing6
現在還未説

It's not yet been announced.

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jin6
zoi6
waan4
mei6
seoi3
還未認

I don't know yet.

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waan4
mei6
jing6
纏綿情節會 逐漸結冰

The plot of the story will freeze.

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zin6
min4
cing4
zit3
wui6
zuk6
zim6
lit3
jing4
遲來一秒鐘 遲疑一秒鐘

One second late, one second late.

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zi6
loi6
jat1
miu5
zung1
zi6
ji4
jat1
miu5
zung1
良緣永遠這樣斷送

It's always going to be this way.

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loeng4
jyun6
wing5
jyun6
ze5
joeng2
dyun6
sung3
遲來一秒鐘 仍然等你來告白

One second late, and I'm still waiting for you to confess.

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zi6
loi6
jat1
miu5
zung1
jing4
jin4
ting2
nei5
loi6
guk1
baak6
何事你都未動容

You're not moving.

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ho6
si6
nei5
dou1
mei6
dung6
jung4
明明在附近 又不告訴你

And they don't tell you.

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ming4
ming4
zoi6
fu6
kan5
jau6
fau2
guk1
sou3
nei5
太多戀愛這樣告終

Too much love ends like this.

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taai3
do1
lyun5
oi3
ze5
joeng2
guk1
zung1
怕在離場後接到遲來情信

I'm afraid of getting a late-night message after leaving the scene.

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paa3
zoi6
lei4
coeng4
hau6
zip3
dou3
zi6
loi6
cing4
seon3
其時和旁人在抱擁

And then the people around them embraced.

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kei4
si4
wo4
pong4
jan4
zoi6
pou5
ung2
拖一拖 等一等

Drag and drag, and so on.

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to1
jat1
to1
ting2
jat1
ting2
怕這點 激情 最後和緩

Fear, passion, and finally, slow down.

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paa3
ze5
dim2
gik1
cing4
zeoi3
hau6
wo4
wun6
拖一拖 等一等

Drag and drag, and so on.

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to1
jat1
to1
ting2
jat1
ting2
終於知 表白 刻不容緩

I finally realized that it was a moment of silence.

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zung1
wu1
zi3
biu2
baak6
hak1
fau2
jung4
wun6
About This Song

The song "" ("K B Rng Hun"), performed by renowned artist (Li Keqin), delves deep into the complexities of love and the apprehensions that accompany it. The main theme revolves around the fear of missed opportunities and the hesitation that often clouds romantic intentions. The emotional core of the song lies in the yearning for clarity and action in love, as the narrator grapples with self-doubt and the fear that lingering feelings may never fully materialize into something tangible.

In terms of storytelling, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship caught in limbo. The singer reflects on a connection that exists yet remains unspoken, highlighting the frustration of waiting for the right moment to reveal one's feelings. This message resonates with anyone who has been paralyzed by indecision in their romantic life. The internal struggle is palpable as the lyrics express the desire for urgency contrasted with the fear of vulnerability, ultimately underscoring the human tendency to delay necessary actions out of fear.

Musically, "" features a blend of emotive melodies and compelling rhythms that complement its poignant lyrics. The use of repetition in phrases such as " " ("Drag it out, wait a while") serves to reinforce the theme of hesitation, creating a sense of lingering tension that mirrors the subject matter. Lyrically, Li Keqin employs vivid imagery and metaphors related to time, distance, and emotional resonance that enhance the depth of the narrative, drawing listeners into the emotional rollercoaster of unexpressed feelings.

Culturally, this song resonates strongly within the context of contemporary Mandarin pop music. It reflects the common dichotomy of romancethe balance between wanting to express feelings and the fear of potentially disruptive consequences. Such themes are widely relatable and tap into a collective consciousness, making it a significant piece within the genre. "" not only showcases Li Keqin's vocal prowess but also serves as a reminder that in love, timing can be everything, and that waiting too long can lead to lost connections.

Song Details
Singer:
李克勤
Total Lines:
45