敢愛敢做

By 林子祥

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
街邊焦急的我

I'm the one who's anxious on the street.

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gaai1
bin1
ziu1
gap1
dik1
ngo5
餐廳憂鬱的你

You are depressed in the restaurant.

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caan1
ting1
jau1
wat1
dik1
nei5
隔片沙玻璃

A piece of sand glass.

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gaak3
pin3
saa1
lei4
兩眼帶些傷悲

Both eyes are a bit sad.

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loeng5
ngaan5
daai3
se1
soeng1
bei1
交通燈邊的我

I'm the one at the traffic light.

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gaau1
tung1
dang1
bin1
dik1
ngo5
緊抱深愛的你

Holding you dearly.

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gan2
pou5
sam1
oi3
dik1
nei5
聽呼吸聲卻已急速到死

The sound of breathing was rapidly dying.

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teng1
hu1
ngap1
sing1
koek3
ji5
gap1
cuk1
dou3
si2
冷雨撲向我

The cold shower came at me.

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laang5
jyu6
puk1
hoeng3
ngo5
點點紛飛

How did you get lost?

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dim2
dim2
fan1
fei1
千度高温波濤由你湧起

A thousand degrees heat wave flows from you.

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cin1
dou6
gou1
wan1
bo1
tou4
jau4
nei5
jung5
hei2
個個説我太狂笑我不羈

They told me I was too crazy to laugh at me.

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go3
go3
seoi3
ngo5
taai3
kwong4
siu3
ngo5
fau2
gei1
敢於交出真情哪算可鄙

It's a shame to dare to tell the truth.

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gam2
wu1
gaau1
ceot1
zan1
cing4
naa5
syun3
ho2
pei2
狂抱擁

I was so excited.

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kwong4
pou5
ung2
不需休息的吻

No kiss for rest.

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fau2
seoi1
nau2
sik1
dik1
man5
不需呼吸空氣

You don't have to breathe air.

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fau2
seoi1
hu1
ngap1
hung3
hei3
不需街邊觀眾遠離

You don't have to be out of the street.

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fau2
seoi1
gaai1
bin1
gun3
zung3
jyun6
lei4
微雨中 身邊車輛飛過

In the rain, cars flew around.

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mei4
jyu6
zung1
jyun4
bin1
geoi1
leong5
fei1
gwo3
街里路人走過

People passed through the streets.

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gaai1
lei5
lou6
jan4
zau2
gwo3
交通燈催促過

The traffic lights were driving me.

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gaau1
tung1
dang1
ceoi1
cuk1
gwo3
剩下獨是我跟你

I'm the only one with you.

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zing6
haa6
duk6
si6
ngo5
gan1
nei5
收緊一雙手臂

I'm taking one arm.

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sau1
gan2
jat1
soeng1
sau2
bei3
箍緊身邊的你

You're the one around you.

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ku1
gan2
jyun4
bin1
dik1
nei5
透過濕恤衫

And I'm going to wear a shirt.

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tau3
gwo3
sap1
saam1
貼向你的膚肌

Stick it to your skin.

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tip3
hoeng3
nei5
dik1
fu1
gei1
身邊多少指責

How many accusations are there?

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jyun4
bin1
do1
siu3
zi2
zaak3
都已一概不理

It's probably not working.

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dou1
ji5
jat1
goi3
fau2
lei5
我愛的真心

I love the truth.

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ngo5
oi3
dik1
zan1
sam1
我倆應該吻死

We should both kiss to death.

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ngo5
loeng5
jing3
goi1
man5
si2
就讓宇宙塌下

It would bring the universe to a collapse.

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zau6
joeng6
jyu5
zau6
taap3
haa6
世界變了荒地

The world is deserted.

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sai3
gaai3
bin3
liu4
fong1
deng6
日月碎做隕石

The sun and moon shattered into rock.

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mik6
jyut6
seoi3
zou6
wan5
sek6
我倆也吻着倒每個世紀

We kissed each century.

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ngo5
loeng5
jaa5
man5
jyu3
dou2
mei5
go3
sai3
gei3
About This Song

The song "" (Dare to Love, Dare to Act) by renowned artist (George Lam) captures the essence of passionate love intertwined with urgency and defiance against societal norms. The main theme revolves around the intensity of love that disregards external judgment and societal constraints. This deep and emotional core resonates through the lyrics, illustrating moments of vulnerability, longing, and an irrepressible need to embrace one another regardless of the surrounding chaos. The imagery of rain and bustling streets serves to emphasize the contrasting emotions of isolation and connection that lovers experience in public spaces.

The story unfolds through the poignant depiction of a couple fighting against the odds. The protagonist expresses a raw and unfiltered desire to live in the moment with their partner, pushing back against societal expectations. The lyrics communicate feelings of urgency and desperation, where love feels like a lifeline amid the surrounding noise of life. This narrative, therefore, invites listeners to reflect on their experiences of love and the courage it takes to be vulnerable, all while challenging the viewpoints of onlookers.

Musically, the song combines rich lyrical techniques with a powerful melody that enhances its emotional weight. The use of vivid imagerysuch as "" (cold rain hitting me) and "" (cars passing by in the drizzle)creates a cinematic quality that draws listeners into the scene. Instrumentally, the arrangement builds an atmosphere that complements the lyrical content, weaving in elements of traditional Chinese music with contemporary styles, which highlights Lam's successful navigation between old and new musical influences.

Culturally, "" speaks to universal themes of love, yet it carries specific significance within the context of Chinese society where traditional values often compete with modernity. The song champions a more liberated expression of love, challenging listeners to embrace authenticity over conformity. In a landscape where public displays of affection may still face scrutiny, Lam's boldness in both his lyrics and delivery inspires a budding openness, making this song not only a love anthem but also a statement of empowerment.

Song Details
Singer:
林子祥
Total Lines:
32
Video:
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