潛水

By 李幸倪

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
不用潛望鏡中搜索我

Look for me without looking in the mirror.

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fau2
jung6
cim4
mong6
geng3
zung1
sau2
sok3
ngo5
不用拿着探測器追蹤我

Don't follow me with your probe.

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fau2
jung6
naa4
jyu3
taam3
cak1
hei3
zeoi1
zung1
ngo5
潛入角落 平靜一個

And I'm going to go into the corner,

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cim4
jap6
luk6
lok6
ping4
zing6
jat1
go3
遠觀水母散步過

The long-sighted seamen walked.

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jyun6
gun3
seoi2
mau4
saan3
fau6
gwo3
呼吸氧氣 不需太多

It doesn't take much oxygen to breathe.

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hu1
ngap1
joeng5
hei3
fau2
seoi1
taai3
do1
生活隨着氣泡輕輕放縱自我

Life is a bubble of self-indulgence.

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sang1
wut6
ceoi4
jyu3
hei3
pou5
hing1
hing1
fong3
zung3
zi6
ngo5
深入無限呎深除下一身枷鎖

And then, deep into the infinite, you take out the next lock.

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sam1
jap6
mou4
haan6
cek3
sam1
zyu6
haa6
jat1
jyun4
gaa1
so2
寧願以後 浮在海角

I'd rather float in the ocean.

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ning6
jyun6
jyu5
hau6
fau4
zoi6
hoi2
luk6
結識海豹跳着華麗探戈

I met the sea turtle, who was dancing a beautiful tango.

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lit3
zi3
hoi2
paau3
tiu4
jyu3
waa6
lai6
taam3
gwo1
我的身軀放鬆 聽海的歌

I relaxed and listened to the ocean.

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ngo5
dik1
jyun4
keoi1
fong3
sung1
teng1
hoi2
dik1
go1
逃避一段關係的重任

To escape the burden of a relationship.

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tou4
bei6
jat1
dyun6
gwaan1
hai6
dik1
zung6
jam6
逃避聽聞分離的疑雲

To escape the clouds of doubt.

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tou4
bei6
teng1
man6
fan6
lei4
dik1
ji4
wan4
逃避乞求感情及惻隱 那麼費心

It's a mess to avoid begging for emotion and privacy.

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tou4
bei6
hei3
kau4
gam2
cing4
kap6
cak1
jan3
no6
mo5
fai3
sam1
逃避經歷不幸的命運

To escape from the unfortunate fate.

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tou4
bei6
ging1
lik6
fau2
hang6
dik1
ming6
wan6
潛於深海里放下我身份

I'm going to dive into the deep sea and I'm going to be my identity.

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cim4
wu1
sam1
hoi2
lei5
fong3
haa6
ngo5
jyun4
fan6
不知海有幾暗

I don't know how dark the ocean is.

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fau2
zi3
hoi2
jau6
gei2
am3
希望能自閉些請寬恕我任性

I hope I can be more self-sufficient.

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hei1
mong6
toi4
zi6
bai3
se1
zing6
fun1
syu3
ngo5
jam6
sing3
孤獨羅曼蒂克誰亦不必邀請

And a lonely romantic doesn't have to be invited.

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gu1
duk6
lo4
mun5
ding3
hak1
seoi4
jik6
fau2
bit1
jiu1
zing6
尋獲泡沫 還是高興

And you're happy to find the bubble.

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cam4
wok6
pou5
mut6
waan4
si6
gou1
jan6
那詆譭我説話無用再聽

And I preached that I should never listen to it again.

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no6
dai2
ngo5
seoi3
waa6
mou4
jung6
zoi3
teng1
窒息一刻看清 我的心境

And then, for a moment, you suffocated and you saw my state of mind.

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zat6
sik1
jat1
hak1
hon3
cing1
ngo5
dik1
sam1
ging2
逃避一段關係的重任

To escape the burden of a relationship.

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tou4
bei6
jat1
dyun6
gwaan1
hai6
dik1
zung6
jam6
逃避聽聞分離的疑雲

To escape the clouds of doubt.

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tou4
bei6
teng1
man6
fan6
lei4
dik1
ji4
wan4
逃避乞求感情及惻隱 那麼費心

It's a mess to avoid begging for emotion and privacy.

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tou4
bei6
hei3
kau4
gam2
cing4
kap6
cak1
jan3
no6
mo5
fai3
sam1
逃避經歷不幸的命運

To escape from the unfortunate fate.

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tou4
bei6
ging1
lik6
fau2
hang6
dik1
ming6
wan6
潛於深海里放下我身份

I'm going to dive into the deep sea and I'm going to be my identity.

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cim4
wu1
sam1
hoi2
lei5
fong3
haa6
ngo5
jyun4
fan6
不知海有幾暗

I don't know how dark the ocean is.

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fau2
zi3
hoi2
jau6
gei2
am3
逃避一段關係的重任

To escape the burden of a relationship.

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tou4
bei6
jat1
dyun6
gwaan1
hai6
dik1
zung6
jam6
逃避追求心儀的情人

To avoid the pursuit of love.

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tou4
bei6
zeoi1
kau4
sam1
ji4
dik1
cing4
jan4
逃避因情感盲目空等 那麼費心

It's so frustrating to run away from the emotional blindness.

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tou4
bei6
jan1
cing4
gam2
maang4
muk6
hung3
ting2
no6
mo5
fai3
sam1
逃避修讀相待的學問

To avoid the same school.

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tou4
bei6
sau1
duk6
soeng2
daai1
dik1
hok6
man6
潛於深海里放下我身份

I'm going to dive into the deep sea and I'm going to be my identity.

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cim4
wu1
sam1
hoi2
lei5
fong3
haa6
ngo5
jyun4
fan6
不知海有幾深

I don't know how deep the ocean is.

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fau2
zi3
hoi2
jau6
gei2
sam1
About This Song

The song "" ("Diving") by (Li XingNi) explores themes of escapism and emotional detachment, delivered through the metaphor of diving into the deep sea. The lyrics convey a longing to retreat from the complications and burdens of personal relationships, particularly the weight of love and separation. With imagery that evokes tranquility and freedom beneath the waters surface, the song captures the yearning to break free from societal expectations and constraints, promoting a desire to find solace in solitude.

In the narrative, the singer articulates a journey of self-discovery by immersing themselves in the depths of the ocean where they can relinquish their identity and live freely. This metaphorical dive represents a rejection of societal pressures and an embrace of isolation, allowing the artist to bypass feelings of loss and heartache. The repeated references to 'avoiding' emotional obligations underscore a struggle with vulnerability while highlighting the allure of emotional numbness found in instrumental silence.

Musically, "" features a fluid melody that resonates with the song's underwater theme. The composition incorporates soft electronic elements and gentle harmonies that create a serene soundscape, reflecting the calmness sought by the narrator. Lyrically, the use of vivid imagery, like sightings of jellyfish and seals, enhances the song's whimsical yet melancholic tone, drawing listeners into an ethereal world where they can detach from reality. Additionally, the repetition of phrases reinforces the cyclical nature of escapism, creating an immersive listening experience.

Culturally, "" resonates with listeners in todays fast-paced society where individuals often feel overwhelmed by emotional demands. It reflects a common struggle in modern relationshipsfinding balance between connection and the need for personal space. Through this song, articulates a sentiment of yearning for peace while navigating the complexities of human interactions, making "" both a personal and universally relatable piece.

Song Details
Singer:
李幸倪
Total Lines:
33