非同兒戲

By 林欣彤

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
走 走得太安靜

Walk too quietly.

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zau2
zau2
dak1
taai3
on1
zing6
沒過激劇情

No radical drama.

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mei6
gwo3
gik1
kek6
cing4
容易得是否掃興

It's easy to see if it's going to go up.

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jung4
jik6
dak1
si6
pei5
sou3
jan6
走 只因我已經

I just left because I was already there.

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zau2
zi2
jan1
ngo5
ji5
ging1
用十日去開一開眼界

I've been out there for 10 days.

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jung6
sap6
mik6
heoi3
hoi1
jat1
hoi1
ngaan5
gaai3
明白你已經

I understand that you have.

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ming4
baak6
nei5
ji5
ging1
不談傻話 只談閒話 心領

Not a joke, but a joke.

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fau2
taam4
so4
waa6
zi2
taam4
haan4
waa6
sam1
ling5
不必説

No need to preach.

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fau2
bit1
seoi3
仍能維持原狀也不差

It's still good.

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jing4
toi4
wai4
ci4
jyun5
zong6
jaa5
fau2
co1
再嘲笑我們談情廉價

And they laughed at us for talking about cheap.

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zoi3
zaau1
siu3
ngo5
mun4
taam4
cing4
lim4
gaai3
錯下去亦延長刑罰也唯有瀟灑

It's just a matter of getting caught and prolonging the sentence.

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laap6
haa6
heoi3
jik6
jin4
zoeng6
jing4
fat6
jaa5
wai4
jau6
siu1
saai3
離開 是為了彼此成長

We left to grow together.

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lei4
hoi1
si6
wai6
liu4
bei2
ci2
seng4
zoeng6
留低 完成連場硬仗更靠膽量

And to keep going, to fight a tough battle, to be brave.

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lau4
dai1
jyun4
seng4
lin4
coeng4
ngaang6
zoeng6
gang3
kaau3
daam2
loeng6
好得這樣快 變得這樣快

It's going to happen so fast.

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hou3
dak1
ze5
joeng2
faai3
bin3
dak1
ze5
joeng2
faai3
難道兒戲不似樣

It's not like a children's show.

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no4
dou6
ngai4
hei3
fau2
ci5
joeng2
還是愛 誓要不惜一切煽情誇張

Or love, I swear, to be exaggerated in any way.

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waan4
si6
oi3
sai6
jiu3
fau2
sik1
jat1
cit3
sin3
cing4
kwaa1
zoeng3
離開 是為了保管夢想

To leave is to keep your dreams.

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lei4
hoi1
si6
wai6
liu4
bou2
gun2
mung6
soeng2
留低 猶如回頭踏碎過去想像

It's like walking backwards and imagining the past.

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lau4
dai1
jau4
jyu4
wui4
tau4
daap6
seoi3
gwo3
heoi3
soeng2
zoeng6
何必 等輕傷變做重傷

What makes a minor injury a serious injury?

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ho6
bit1
ting2
hing1
soeng1
bin3
zou6
zung6
soeng1
不信十年是愛 而十晚

Ten years is not love, and ten nights is not love.

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fau2
seon3
sap6
nin4
si6
oi3
nang4
sap6
maan5
便痛得牽強

It was painful.

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pin4
tung3
dak1
hin1
koeng5
走 喜歡你太久

Go away. I like you too much.

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zau2
hei2
fun1
nei5
taai3
gau2
但別為玩偶損失這老友

But don't lose that old friend to the doll.

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daan6
bit6
wai6
waan2
ngau5
syun2
sat1
ze5
lou5
jau5
同伴變對手

Companions become opponents.

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tung4
bun6
bin3
deoi3
sau2
一時難受 幾難承受 先夠

It's hard at times, and it's hard enough.

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jat1
si4
no4
sau6
gei2
no4
sing4
sau6
sin3
gau3
原本 是為了朝思暮想

It was a thoughtful thought.

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jyun5
bun2
si6
wai6
liu4
zyu1
soi1
mou6
soeng2
誰知 成為情人沒法叫我想像

Who knows, being in love can't make me imagine.

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seoi4
zi3
seng4
wai6
cing4
jan4
mei6
fat3
giu3
ngo5
soeng2
zoeng6
何必 等輕傷變做重傷

What makes a minor injury a serious injury?

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ho6
bit1
ting2
hing1
soeng1
bin3
zou6
zung6
soeng1
不信十年是愛 而十晚

Ten years is not love, and ten nights is not love.

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fau2
seon3
sap6
nin4
si6
oi3
nang4
sap6
maan5
便痛得牽強

It was painful.

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pin4
tung3
dak1
hin1
koeng5
About This Song

The song "" ("Not Child's Play") by (Lin Xin Tong) weaves a poignant narrative about the complexities of love and the inevitability of personal growth. At its emotional core, the song explores the themes of letting go and self-preservation, capturing the tension between yearning for connection and the necessity of moving on for one's own well-being. The lyrics articulate a sense of nostalgia, reflecting on the bittersweet memories of a relationship that has evolved into something unrecognizable and, at times, painfully burdensome.

The story conveyed through the lyrics delves into the struggles of a romantic relationship that has grown stagnant, with the protagonist wrestling with the conflict between affection and the pain of separation. The lines suggest that remaining together might lead to complacency or further heartache, emphasizing the idea that sometimes, leaving is essential for personal growth and the preservation of dreams. The juxtaposition between the longing for intimacy and the recognition of its toxicity resonates deeply, highlighting the emotional toll on individuals caught in such dynamics.

Musically, the song features subtle yet impactful instrumentation that complements its reflective lyrics. The use of soft melodies and gentle rhythms creates an intimate atmosphere, drawing listeners into the protagonist's inner turmoil. Lyrically, employs metaphorical language and poignant imagery to illustrate the contrasting experiences of love and heartache, further enhancing the song's emotional depth. The repeated motifs of 'leaving' and 'growing' serve as powerful reminders of the dualities present in relationships.

Culturally, "" resonates within the broader context of modern romantic narratives in Chinese music, which often grapple with themes of individualism and emotional vulnerability. It speaks to a generation navigating the complexities of love in a fast-paced world, where traditional ideals of romance clash with contemporary realities. The song's candid portrayal of love's challenges invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences, making it a significant contribution to the genre.

Song Details
Singer:
林欣彤
Total Lines:
30