灰色

By 林憶蓮

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
灰色

It's gray.

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fui1
sik1
再也不想詐不知

I don't want to be a fraud anymore.

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zoi3
jaa5
fau2
soeng2
zaa3
fau2
zi3
誰人近日與你幹着快樂事

Someone's been doing something fun with you lately.

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seoi4
jan4
kan5
mik6
jyu6
nei5
hon4
jyu3
faai3
ngok6
si6
你我之間存着黑影子

You have a dark shadow between me.

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nei5
ngo5
zi1
haan4
cyun4
jyu3
hak1
jing2
zi2
假使再拖 極為無意義

It's totally pointless to drag it.

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gaa2
si2
zoi3
to1
gik6
wai6
mou4
ji3
ji6
讓我盡變歷史故事

Let me turn this into a story.

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joeng6
ngo5
zeon6
bin3
lik6
si2
gu3
si6
不想再繼續痴戀愛的騙子

I don't want to be a love-obsessed fraud anymore.

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fau2
soeng2
zoi3
gai3
zuk6
ci1
lyun5
oi3
dik1
pin3
zi2
但暗裏我卻掂掛那曾洶湧的愛

But in the dark, I touched the love that had sprung.

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daan6
am3
leoi5
ngo5
koek3
dim6
gwaa3
no6
zang1
hung1
jung5
dik1
oi3
那次遇上才知生命精彩

That was the first time I knew the beauty of life.

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no6
ci3
jyu6
soeng6
coi4
zi3
sang1
ming6
zing1
coi2
當天心內激出繽紛色彩

And the sky was lit up with a lot of color.

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dong3
tin1
sam1
noi6
gik1
ceot1
pan1
fan1
sik1
coi2
但現在心中只有灰色

But now it's gray.

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daan6
jin6
zoi6
sam1
zung1
zi2
jau6
fui1
sik1
碎的追憶

Broken memories.

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seoi3
dik1
zeoi1
jik1
冰冷空隙

The freezing void.

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jing4
laang5
hung3
kwik1
心中絞痛就如長刀衝擊

It's like a knife blow.

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sam1
zung1
haau4
tung3
zau6
jyu4
zoeng6
dou1
cung3
gik1
我會穿起冷灰衣

I'll wear a cold ashtray.

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ngo5
wui6
cyun1
hei2
laang5
fui1
ji3
行離舊地免你隔着我辦事

Get out of here, and you'll be right next to me.

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hong6
lei4
gau6
deng6
min5
nei5
gaak3
jyu3
ngo5
baan6
si6
你我之間由昨天終止

You and I ended yesterday.

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nei5
ngo5
zi1
haan4
jau4
zok6
tin1
zung1
zi2
假使再拖 極為無意義

It's totally pointless to drag it.

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gaa2
si2
zoi3
to1
gik6
wai6
mou4
ji3
ji6
讓我變歷史故事

Let me turn this into a story.

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joeng6
ngo5
bin3
lik6
si2
gu3
si6
不想再繼續痴戀愛的騙子

I don't want to be a love-obsessed fraud anymore.

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fau2
soeng2
zoi3
gai3
zuk6
ci1
lyun5
oi3
dik1
pin3
zi2
恨極沒法撞穿

Hate is not a thing.

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han6
gik6
mei6
fat3
zong6
cyun1
心中灰色

My heart is gray.

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sam1
zung1
fui1
sik1
碎的追憶

Broken memories.

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seoi3
dik1
zeoi1
jik1
冰冷空隙 心中絞痛就如長刀衝擊

The cold space is like a knife-strike.

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jing4
laang5
hung3
kwik1
sam1
zung1
haau4
tung3
zau6
jyu4
zoeng6
dou1
cung3
gik1
只有灰色

It's only gray.

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zi2
jau6
fui1
sik1
碎的追憶

Broken memories.

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seoi3
dik1
zeoi1
jik1
冰冷空隙 恨極沒法撞穿

The cold, empty space, the polar ice, could not be broken.

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jing4
laang5
hung3
kwik1
han6
gik6
mei6
fat3
zong6
cyun1
心中灰色

My heart is gray.

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sam1
zung1
fui1
sik1
碎的追憶

Broken memories.

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seoi3
dik1
zeoi1
jik1
冰冷空隙 心中絞痛就如長刀衝擊

The cold space is like a knife-strike.

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jing4
laang5
hung3
kwik1
sam1
zung1
haau4
tung3
zau6
jyu4
zoeng6
dou1
cung3
gik1
心中灰色

My heart is gray.

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sam1
zung1
fui1
sik1
碎的追憶

Broken memories.

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seoi3
dik1
zeoi1
jik1
冰冷空隙 恨極沒法撞穿

The cold, empty space, the polar ice, could not be broken.

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jing4
laang5
hung3
kwik1
han6
gik6
mei6
fat3
zong6
cyun1
About This Song

The song "" (Gray) by (Sandy Lam) poignantly explores themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, and the emotional aftermath of a failed romance. At its core, the song captures the essence of loss, where the protagonist reflects on a once-vibrant love that has now turned to a somber state, symbolized by the color gray. The lyrics vividly paint a picture of conflicting emotions, evoking a sense of mourning for a relationship that has left deep scars and a cold emptiness, mirroring the shadowy heaviness of memories that linger but offer no solace.

The narrative of the song reveals a journey through the complexities of love and regret. The protagonist grapples with the realization that holding onto the past can lead to enduring pain, as conveyed through lines that express a desire to sever the ties to memories that are both bittersweet and piercing. The urgency in the lyrics suggests that prolonging the emotional struggle is futile, calling for a transformation into mere history rather than a continuing emotional torment. This idea resonates universally, as many can relate to the bittersweet nature of remembering a love that brought both joy and sorrow.

Musically, "" combines melodic sensitivity with a melancholic arrangement, utilizing a blend of soft instrumentals that amplify the emotional intensity of the lyrics. The use of vivid imagery and metaphors, such as "" (cold gray clothes) and "" (the pain in the heart is like a long knife), emphasizes the stark emotional landscape. Moreover, the repetition of phrases throughout the song serves to engrain the sense of obsession with lingering memories, enhancing the overall sense of suffocation and despair.

Culturally, this song resonates deeply within the context of Mandarin pop music, where themes of heartbreak are prevalent and often explored with a rich emotional depth. , a celebrated artist in the region, brings her distinctive vocal style and emotional expressiveness to the forefront, contributing to a culture that values the lyrical storytelling of personal experiences. "" stands as a testament to the complexities of love and loss, echoing sentiments that are felt across different cultures, thus reinforcing the universal nature of its message.

Song Details
Singer:
林憶蓮
Total Lines:
33
Video:
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