影子舞

By 杜德偉

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
長夜的風 霓虹的光

The long night wind, the light of the neon.

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zoeng6
je6
dik1
fung3
hung4
dik1
gwong1
和我眺望晚間都市

And I was watching the city at night.

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wo4
ngo5
tiu3
mong6
maan5
haan4
dou1
si5
月影知我在 天台的一角

The moon shadow knew I was in the corner of the plaza.

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jyut6
jing2
zi3
ngo5
zoi6
tin1
toi4
dik1
jat1
luk6
一再想你還未終止

And think about it, you're not done.

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jat1
zoi3
soeng2
nei5
waan4
mei6
zung1
zi2
你最近好嗎 身體好嗎

Have you been well lately?

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nei5
zeoi3
kan5
hou3
maa5
jyun4
tai2
hou3
maa5
仲有冇時時去睇mid-night show

And I don't have time to watch the midnight show.

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zung6
jau6
mo5
si4
si4
heoi3
dai6
仲系咪咁鐘意羅拔狄尼路

And I like Rob Dunnel that much.

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zung6
hai6
mui1
gam3
zung1
ji3
lo4
bat6
dik6
nei5
lou6
你嘅球拍 你嘅皮鞋 你嘅唇膏

Your balls, your leather shoes, your lipstick.

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nei5
koi3
kau4
paak2
nei5
koi3
pei2
haai4
nei5
koi3
syun4
gou3
仍然系我度 記得我嗎 有掛住我嗎

It's still here. Do you remember me?

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jing4
jin4
hai6
ngo5
dou6
gei3
dak1
ngo5
maa5
jau6
gwaa3
zyu6
ngo5
maa5
我督促天台的我影 與我再起舞

I urged my shadow on the stage to dance with me again.

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ngo5
duk1
cuk1
tin1
toi4
dik1
ngo5
jing2
jyu6
ngo5
zoi3
hei2
mou5
無人共行便跳着 影子舞

No one was walking around, dancing, dancing in the shadows.

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mou4
jan4
gung6
hong6
pin4
tiu4
jyu3
jing2
zi2
mou5
慶祝當天可碰到 愛過我的你

Celebrate the day I meet you, and love you more than I do.

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hing3
zuk1
dong3
tin1
ho2
pung3
dou3
oi3
gwo3
ngo5
dik1
nei5
靈魂亦曾共舞蹈

Souls danced with us.

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ling4
wan4
jik6
zang1
gung6
mou5
tou1
有過你一刻已難能可貴

There have been times when you've been hard to be expensive.

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jau6
gwo3
nei5
jat1
hak1
ji5
no4
toi4
ho2
gwai3
我將那一分一秒完全記低

I've written down that moment, that second.

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ngo5
zoeng3
no6
jat1
fan6
jat1
miu5
jyun4
cyun4
gei3
dai1
永遠永遠都感激某年此際

I will always be grateful for this one year.

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wing5
jyun6
wing5
jyun6
dou1
gam2
gik1
mau5
nin4
ci2
zai3
有過你一刻已難能可貴

There have been times when you've been hard to be expensive.

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jau6
gwo3
nei5
jat1
hak1
ji5
no4
toi4
ho2
gwai3
我心裏始終跟你同行到底

I've always thought about you.

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ngo5
sam1
leoi5
ci2
zung1
gan1
nei5
tung4
hong6
dou3
dik1
永遠永遠都珍惜某年此際

And I will always cherish this year.

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wing5
jyun6
wing5
jyun6
dou1
zan1
sik1
mau5
nin4
ci2
zai3
Love 你揾到未呀 等到未呀

Love, you find it, and you wait for it.

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nei5
wan2
dou3
mei6
haa1
ting2
dou3
mei6
haa1
佢對你好嗎 你仲有冇繼續去讀法文

Is it good for you?

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heoi5
deoi3
nei5
hou3
maa5
nei5
zung6
jau6
mo5
gai3
zuk6
heoi3
duk6
fat3
man6
你仲有冇仍然去做健身

Are you still in shape?

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nei5
zung6
jau6
mo5
jing4
jin4
heoi3
zou6
gin6
jyun4
你嘅T-shirt 你嘅身影 你嘅笑聲

Your T-shirt, your image, your smile.

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nei5
koi3
nei5
koi3
jyun4
jing2
nei5
koi3
siu3
sing1
仍留系我度 記得我嗎 有掛住我嗎

Do you remember me, hanging on to me?

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jing4
lau4
hai6
ngo5
dou6
gei3
dak1
ngo5
maa5
jau6
gwaa3
zyu6
ngo5
maa5
也許有一天我可 與你再起舞

Maybe one day I'll dance with you again.

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jaa5
heoi2
jau6
jat1
tin1
ngo5
ho2
jyu6
nei5
zoi3
hei2
mou5
仍然暫時獨跳着 影子舞

And I'm still dancing alone for a while, dancing in the shadows.

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jing4
jin4
zaam6
si4
duk6
tiu4
jyu3
jing2
zi2
mou5
慶祝當天可見到 世界那麼美

Celebrate the day you see the world as beautiful.

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hing3
zuk1
dong3
tin1
ho2
jin6
dou3
sai3
gaai3
no6
mo5
mei5
情能令人換角度

It can change the perspective.

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cing4
toi4
ling6
jan4
wun6
luk6
dou6
有過你一刻已難能可貴

There have been times when you've been hard to be expensive.

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jau6
gwo3
nei5
jat1
hak1
ji5
no4
toi4
ho2
gwai3
我將那一分一秒完全記低

I've written down that moment, that second.

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ngo5
zoeng3
no6
jat1
fan6
jat1
miu5
jyun4
cyun4
gei3
dai1
永遠永遠都感激某年此際

I will always be grateful for this one year.

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wing5
jyun6
wing5
jyun6
dou1
gam2
gik1
mau5
nin4
ci2
zai3
有過你一刻已難能可貴

There have been times when you've been hard to be expensive.

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jau6
gwo3
nei5
jat1
hak1
ji5
no4
toi4
ho2
gwai3
我心裏始終跟你同行到底

I've always thought about you.

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ngo5
sam1
leoi5
ci2
zung1
gan1
nei5
tung4
hong6
dou3
dik1
永遠永遠都珍惜某年此際

And I will always cherish this year.

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wing5
jyun6
wing5
jyun6
dou1
zan1
sik1
mau5
nin4
ci2
zai3
雖已經別離

I'm not going to be.

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seoi1
ji5
ging1
bit6
lei4
可愛的是你

You are adorable.

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ho2
oi3
dik1
si6
nei5
雖已經別離

I'm not going to be.

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seoi1
ji5
ging1
bit6
lei4
可愛的是你

You are adorable.

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ho2
oi3
dik1
si6
nei5
準我多謝你

Thank you very much.

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zyut3
ngo5
do1
ze6
nei5
有過你一刻已難能可貴

There have been times when you've been hard to be expensive.

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jau6
gwo3
nei5
jat1
hak1
ji5
no4
toi4
ho2
gwai3
我將那一分一秒完全記低

I've written down that moment, that second.

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ngo5
zoeng3
no6
jat1
fan6
jat1
miu5
jyun4
cyun4
gei3
dai1
永遠永遠都感激某年此際

I will always be grateful for this one year.

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wing5
jyun6
wing5
jyun6
dou1
gam2
gik1
mau5
nin4
ci2
zai3
有過你一刻已難能可貴

There have been times when you've been hard to be expensive.

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jau6
gwo3
nei5
jat1
hak1
ji5
no4
toi4
ho2
gwai3
我心裏始終跟你同行到底

I've always thought about you.

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ngo5
sam1
leoi5
ci2
zung1
gan1
nei5
tung4
hong6
dou3
dik1
永遠永遠都珍惜某年此際

And I will always cherish this year.

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wing5
jyun6
wing5
jyun6
dou1
zan1
sik1
mau5
nin4
ci2
zai3
有過你一刻已難能可貴

There have been times when you've been hard to be expensive.

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jau6
gwo3
nei5
jat1
hak1
ji5
no4
toi4
ho2
gwai3
我將那一分一秒完全記低

I've written down that moment, that second.

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ngo5
zoeng3
no6
jat1
fan6
jat1
miu5
jyun4
cyun4
gei3
dai1
永遠永遠都感激某年此際

I will always be grateful for this one year.

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wing5
jyun6
wing5
jyun6
dou1
gam2
gik1
mau5
nin4
ci2
zai3
有過你一刻已難能可貴

There have been times when you've been hard to be expensive.

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jau6
gwo3
nei5
jat1
hak1
ji5
no4
toi4
ho2
gwai3
我心裏始終跟你同行到底

I've always thought about you.

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ngo5
sam1
leoi5
ci2
zung1
gan1
nei5
tung4
hong6
dou3
dik1
永遠永遠都珍惜某年此際

And I will always cherish this year.

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wing5
jyun6
wing5
jyun6
dou1
zan1
sik1
mau5
nin4
ci2
zai3
雖已經別離

I'm not going to be.

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seoi1
ji5
ging1
bit6
lei4
可愛的是你

You are adorable.

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ho2
oi3
dik1
si6
nei5
雖已經別離

I'm not going to be.

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seoi1
ji5
ging1
bit6
lei4
可愛的是你

You are adorable.

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ho2
oi3
dik1
si6
nei5
雖已經別離

I'm not going to be.

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seoi1
ji5
ging1
bit6
lei4
可愛的是你

You are adorable.

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ho2
oi3
dik1
si6
nei5
About This Song

The song "" (Shadow Dance) by the artist (Alan Tam) encapsulates a profound longing and nostalgic reflection on past love and connection. At its emotional core, the song conveys a sense of yearning and bittersweet remembrances associated with a former relationship. The evocative imagery of neon lights, the nighttime cityscape, and intimate moments shared on a rooftop paints a vivid picture of cherished memories that linger in the heart, emphasizing both the beauty and sorrow of recalling a loved one.

The narrative of the song unfolds through a series of intimate questions and reflections addressed to the ex-partner, illustrating a desire to reconnect while recalling their shared experiences. Lines that inquire about the partner's well-being and interests suggest an enduring affection, despite the physical separation. The recurring motif of dancing alone"" or shadow danceserves as a metaphor for the solitary yet joyous celebration of love that once was, highlighting the theme of memory as a dance that continues even in absence.

Musically, the composition likely employs gentle melodies paired with soft instrumentation, creating a dreamlike soundscape that complements the lyrics' reflective nature. Notable lyrical techniques include repetition and vivid imagery, which reinforce the emotional resonance and create a sense of longing that captures the essence of the narrative. The interplay of light and shadow within both the lyrics and the music evokes a haunting beauty, enhancing the theme of nostalgia.

Culturally, "" reflects the universal experience of love and loss, resonating particularly in the Chinese-speaking community, where the nuances of relationships are deeply cherished. The song reminds listeners of the importance of moments shared with loved ones and the lasting impact of those experiences, celebrating the intrinsic connection between personal history and identity. This is a poignant reminder that while relationships may change or end, the memories they create continue to shape who we are.

Song Details
Singer:
杜德偉
Total Lines:
57