枯榮

By 林憶蓮

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
一呼一吸 一眨眼睛

One breath, one sigh, one eye.

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jat1
hu1
jat1
ngap1
jat1
zaa2
ngaan5
zing1
年華如同流雲 化作泡影

The year is like a cloud that flows and turns into a bubble.

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nin4
waa6
jyu4
tung4
lau4
wan4
faa3
zok3
pou5
jing2
出生一刻心跳聲

The heartbeat of the moment.

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ceot1
sang1
jat1
hak1
sam1
tiu4
sing1
牀前彌留時辰去細聽

Listen carefully when you're in front of the camera.

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cong4
cin4
nei4
lau4
si4
san4
heoi3
sai3
teng1
驟爾來 在哭聲 驟爾回 沒笑聲

He came crying, and he came back without laughing.

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zau6
ji5
loi6
zoi6
huk1
sing1
zau6
ji5
wui4
mei6
siu3
sing1
滴答滴答光陰過隙

Dittle, Dittle is a shadow.

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dik6
daap3
dik6
daap3
gwong1
jam3
gwo3
kwik1
童年俄而成年 秒秒壓逼

The Russian childhood to adulthood, second to second.

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tung4
nin4
ngo5
nang4
seng4
nin4
miu5
miu5
ngaat3
bik1
一絲一點想記憶

A silk is a memory.

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jat1
si1
jat1
dim2
soeng2
gei3
jik1
回頭原來搖籃 悄悄褪色

The back was shaky, orange.

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wui4
tau4
jyun5
loi6
jiu4
laam2
ciu5
ciu5
teoi3
sik1
驟爾來 沒珍惜 驟爾回 未歇息

He came back, he didn't appreciate it, he didn't stop.

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zau6
ji5
loi6
mei6
zan1
sik1
zau6
ji5
wui4
mei6
hit3
sik1
月有虧盈陰晴 輪遞不停

The moon is losing its light and it's changing.

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jyut6
jau6
kwai1
jing4
jam3
ceng4
leon2
sai6
fau2
ting4
換到功名虛榮 轉眼如幻影

I'm going to change my name to vanity, and I'm going to look like a ghost.

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wun6
dou3
gung1
ming4
heoi1
wing4
zyun3
ngaan5
jyu4
waan6
jing2
花事哪可敵過一枯一榮

Flowers are more powerful than a deadly glory.

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waa6
si6
naa5
ho2
dik6
gwo3
jat1
fu1
jat1
wing4
明豔過 磨蝕了 過程

It's a process that's been eroded.

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ming4
jim6
gwo3
mo6
sit6
liu4
gwo3
cing4
電視劇 你是我的命運 主題曲

You are my destiny.

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din6
si6
kek6
nei5
si6
ngo5
dik1
ming6
wan6
zyu2
tai4
kuk1
About This Song

The song "" (Ku Rong), performed by the talented Taiwanese artist (Lynn Hsu), delves deeply into the themes of transience, nostalgia, and the inevitable passage of time. Through its evocative lyrics and melancholic melody, the piece captures the emotional essence of life's cyclical nature, highlighting how moments of joy and sorrow, prosperity and decline, are intricately intertwined. The song serves as a poignant reminder that time, like the changing phases of the moon, continually ebbs and flows, and it's the richness of lived experiences that define our existence.

The lyrics weave a narrative that reflects on the passage from childhood innocence to adulthood, portraying a heart-wrenching journey through time. Hsu paints vivid imagery of fleeting moments, from the heartbeat at birth to the bittersweet whispers of our past that echo as we face the present. As the singer reflects on her experiences, there emerges a sense of urgency and nostalgia, resonating with anyone who has ever wished to hold onto memories or to savor the beauty of fleeting happiness before it fades away. The contrast between laughter and tears encapsulates the duality of human emotions, emphasizing the profound impact of our choices and experiences.

Musically, "" combines gentle melodies with a soft, reflective arrangement, utilizing elements such as subtle instrumentation and a melancholic chord progression to enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics. The phrasing of the lyrics employs rhythmic patterns that mimic the act of breathing, which aligns beautifully with the song's central theme of life's ebb and flow. Hsu's vocal delivery is both tender and haunting, drawing listeners into a space of introspection where they can reflect on their own passage through time.

From a cultural standpoint, this song resonates deeply within the context of Chinese-speaking communities, where themes of life and impermanence are prevalent in literature and philosophy. "" not only serves as the theme song for the beloved TV drama "" (You Are My Destiny), but it also embodies the universal struggle with the ephemeral nature of life. It encourages listeners to cherish each moment, even as it fades, reminding us that every experiencewhether radiant or sombercontributes to the tapestry of our lives.

Song Details
Singer:
林憶蓮
Total Lines:
15