虛線

By 李玟

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
六秒 十秒 逐秒 心中數算

Six seconds, 10 seconds, every second, counting in the mind.

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luk6
miu5
sap6
miu5
zuk6
miu5
sam1
zung1
sou3
syun3
拿捏你語氣分寸

You can pinch your mouth.

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naa4
nip6
nei5
jyu6
hei3
fan6
cyun3
沒法 分凊 是凍 還是暖

I can't tell if it's cold or hot.

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mei6
fat3
fan6
si6
dung3
waan4
si6
hyun1
更怕問長再説短

I'm afraid to ask long questions and to tell short ones.

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gang3
paa3
man6
zoeng6
zoi3
seoi3
dyun2
越説 聲音 越遠 表白未完

The more the message, the more distant the voice, the more unfinished the expression.

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jyut6
seoi3
sing1
jam1
jyut6
jyun6
biu2
baak6
mei6
jyun4
談話卻悄悄中斷

The conversation was interrupted.

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taam4
waa6
koek3
ciu5
ciu5
zung1
dyun6
白晝 望到 夜晚 難望穿

I look at the day and the night, and I can't see it.

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baak6
zau3
mong6
dou3
je6
maan5
no4
mong6
cyun1
聽筒裏你我怎團圓

Listen to me in the cylinder.

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teng1
tung4
leoi5
nei5
ngo5
fim2
tyun4
jyun4
彼此間轉圈 有剎那愛戀

And they were in love.

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bei2
ci2
haan4
zyun3
hyun1
jau6
saat3
no6
oi3
lyun5
但未曾真正或完全

But not really, not completely.

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daan6
mei6
zang1
zan1
zing3
waak6
jyun4
cyun4
相差不算短 你我怕説穿

It's almost too short, and I'm afraid to tell you.

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soeng2
co1
fau2
syun3
dyun2
nei5
ngo5
paa3
seoi3
cyun1
讓慾望遐想過便算

Let the desire be too much.

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joeng6
juk6
mong6
haa4
soeng2
gwo3
pin4
syun3
我向天空 畫下虛線 印證一場懷念

I drew a line down the sky, and it was a memory.

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ngo5
hoeng3
tin1
hung3
waak6
haa6
heoi1
sin3
ngan3
zing3
jat1
coeng4
waai4
nim6
連綿雨線在這天地蔓延

Even the rainbow lines spread across this universe.

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lin4
min4
jyu6
sin3
zoi6
ze5
tin1
deng6
maan4
jin4
彷彿過去可忽然重現

It's like the past is suddenly happening again.

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pong4
fat1
gwo3
heoi3
ho2
fat1
jin4
zung6
jin6
茫茫的天 默默的臉 笑與哭誰能辨

The sky is dark, the face is silent, the smile is crying.

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mong4
mong4
dik1
tin1
mak6
mak6
dik1
lim5
siu3
jyu6
huk1
seoi4
toi4
bin6
無人發覺但我凊晰可見

No one noticed, but I was clearly visible.

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mou4
jan4
fat3
gok3
daan6
ngo5
sik1
ho2
jin6
拈起了兩個世界的虛線

It's a two-worlds vacuum.

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nin2
hei2
liu4
loeng5
go3
sai3
gaai3
dik1
heoi1
sin3
越看 越想 越遠 不斷蔓延

The more you look at it, the more you want it, the farther it goes, the more it spreads.

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jyut6
hon3
jyut6
soeng2
jyut6
jyun6
fau2
dyun6
maan4
jin4
如恨愛也剩一線

And hate is a line.

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jyu4
han6
oi3
jaa5
zing6
jat1
sin3
越看 彼此 越似 無弱點

The more we look at each other, the more we feel we have no weaknesses.

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jyut6
hon3
bei2
ci2
jyut6
ci5
mou4
joek6
dim2
點點也計算已幾天 不見

I haven't seen it for days.

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dim2
dim2
jaa5
gei3
syun3
ji5
gei2
tin1
fau2
jin6
About This Song

The song "" ("Dashed Line") by the artist (CoCo Lee) explores themes of longing, unfulfilled connections, and the complexities of communication in relationships. At its emotional core, the song captures the bittersweet essence of love that is not fully realized, floating on the edges of possibility yet marred by hesitation and the fear of vulnerability. The imagery of a dashed line serves as a metaphor for the incomplete conversations and the elusive nature of understanding between two people, conveying a sense of yearning for clarity in a tangled emotional landscape.

The narrative unfolds through a series of vivid snapshots that illustrate the push and pull of a relationship characterized by distance and uncertainty. The lyrics depict a dynamic where both parties are caught in a web of unspoken feelings and half-measures, where every attempt to connect feels like an exercise in futility. The recurring theme of timecounting seconds and recalling shared momentshighlights the pain of separation while simultaneously celebrating the fleeting intimacies that linger in memory. This duality evokes a poignant mix of nostalgia and melancholy that resonates deeply with listeners.

Musically, "" employs a blend of soft pop and R&B influences, marked by gentle melodies and layered harmonies that complement the introspective lyrics. The production creates an ethereal atmosphere, enhancing the song's themes of longing and reflection. Lyrical techniques such as imagery and repetition craft a rhythmic ebb and flow, drawing listeners into the emotional depth of the singer's experiences. The use of contrasting elementslike warmth and coldness or day and nightfurther enriches the narrative, allowing for a multifaceted exploration of love's complexities.

Culturally, "" resonates with many listeners in the Chinese-speaking world, as it encapsulates the universal experience of love and loss. The song's ability to articulate the nuanced feelings that accompany uncertain relationships speaks to a broader human experience, transcending cultural barriers. CoCo Lee's emotive delivery adds another layer of authenticity, making "" a profound reflection on the nature of connection in our increasingly fragmented world.

Song Details
Singer:
李玟
Total Lines:
22