七友

By 梁漢文

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
為了她 又再勉強去談天論愛

And for her, she had to learn to talk about love.

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wai6
liu4
taa1
jau6
zoi3
min5
koeng5
heoi3
taam4
tin1
leon6
oi3
又再振作去慰解他人

And then I'm going to try to reassure others.

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jau6
zoi3
zan3
zok3
heoi3
wai3
haai5
to1
jan4
如難複合便儘早放開 凡事看開

If it's complicated, open it up as soon as possible.

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jyu4
no4
fuk6
ho4
pin4
zeon2
zou2
fong3
hoi1
faan4
si6
hon3
hoi1
又再講 沒有情人時還可自愛

And I'm also saying that you can love yourself without a lover.

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jau6
zoi3
gong2
mei6
jau6
cing4
jan4
si4
waan4
ho2
zi6
oi3
忘掉或是為自己感慨

Forget about it or feel sorry for yourself.

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mong6
zaau6
waak6
si6
wai6
zi6
gei2
gam2
hoi3
笑住説沉淪那些苦海 會有害

And laughing and thinking that drowning the bitter sea is bad.

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siu3
zyu6
seoi3
zam6
leon4
no6
se1
fu2
hoi2
wui6
jau6
hou6
因為我堅強到利用自己的痛心

Because I was so strong that I used my pain.

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jan1
wai6
ngo5
gin1
koeng5
dou3
lei6
jung6
zi6
gei2
dik1
tung3
sam1
轉換成愛心

It's transformed into love.

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zyun3
wun6
seng4
oi3
sam1
抵 我對她操心

I was worried about her.

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zi2
ngo5
deoi3
taa1
cou3
sam1
已記不起我也有權利愛人

I have the right to love.

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ji5
gei3
fau2
hei2
ngo5
jaa5
jau6
kyun4
lei6
oi3
jan4
誰人曾照顧過我的感受

Someone took care of how I felt.

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seoi4
jan4
zang1
ziu3
gu3
gwo3
ngo5
dik1
gam2
sau6
待我温柔 吻過我傷口

Be gentle with me, kiss my wounds.

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daai1
ngo5
wan1
jau4
man5
gwo3
ngo5
soeng1
hau2
能得到的安慰是失戀者得救後肯感激忠誠的狗

The only comfort we can get is a dog who is loyal to the one who has lost his love and is grateful for his salvation.

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toi4
dak1
dou3
dik1
on1
wai3
si6
sat1
lyun5
ze2
dak1
gau3
hau6
hoi2
gam2
gik1
zung1
sing4
dik1
gau2
誰人曾介意我也不好受

I was never bothered by anyone.

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seoi4
jan4
zang1
gaai3
ji3
ngo5
jaa5
fau2
hou3
sau6
為我出頭 碰過我的手

You touched my hand for me.

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wai6
ngo5
ceot1
tau4
pung3
gwo3
ngo5
dik1
sau2
重生者走得的都走

Those who were born again left.

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zung6
sang1
ze2
zau2
dak1
dik1
dou1
zau2
誰人又為天使憂愁

And some people are grieving for angels.

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seoi4
jan4
jau6
wai6
tin1
si2
jau1
sau4
甜言蜜語沒有 但卻有我這個好友

There's no sweetness, but there's this good friend of mine.

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tim4
jin4
mat6
jyu6
mei6
jau6
daan6
koek3
jau6
ngo5
ze5
go3
hou3
jau5
直到她 又再告訴我重新被愛

Until she told me again that she was loved.

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zik6
dou3
taa1
jau6
zoi3
guk1
sou3
ngo5
zung6
san1
pei5
oi3
又再看透了我的將來

And I saw my future.

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jau6
zoi3
hon3
tau3
liu4
ngo5
dik1
zoeng3
loi6
完成任務後大可喝彩 無謂搭台

And it's a big applause to get on stage.

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jyun4
seng4
jam6
mou6
hau6
taai3
ho2
jit3
coi2
mou4
wai6
daap3
toi4
別怪她 就怪我永遠難得被愛

Don't blame her, I blame her for never being loved.

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bit6
gwaai3
taa1
zau6
gwaai3
ngo5
wing5
jyun6
no4
dak1
pei5
oi3
然後自虐地贊她可愛

And then she was so proud of herself.

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jin4
hau6
zi6
joek6
deng6
zaan3
taa1
ho2
oi3
往日最彷徨那刻好彩 有我在

And it was like, "I'm lucky to be here".

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wong5
mik6
zeoi3
pong4
wong4
no6
hak1
hou3
coi2
jau6
ngo5
zoi6
因為我堅強到利用自己的痛心

Because I was so strong that I used my pain.

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jan1
wai6
ngo5
gin1
koeng5
dou3
lei6
jung6
zi6
gei2
dik1
tung3
sam1
轉換成愛心

It's transformed into love.

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zyun3
wun6
seng4
oi3
sam1
抵 我對她操心

I was worried about her.

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zi2
ngo5
deoi3
taa1
cou3
sam1
已記不起我也有權利愛人

I have the right to love.

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ji5
gei3
fau2
hei2
ngo5
jaa5
jau6
kyun4
lei6
oi3
jan4
誰人曾照顧過我的感受

Someone took care of how I felt.

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seoi4
jan4
zang1
ziu3
gu3
gwo3
ngo5
dik1
gam2
sau6
待我温柔 吻過我傷口

Be gentle with me, kiss my wounds.

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daai1
ngo5
wan1
jau4
man5
gwo3
ngo5
soeng1
hau2
能得到的安慰是失戀者得救後肯感激忠誠的狗

The only comfort we can get is a dog who is loyal to the one who has lost his love and is grateful for his salvation.

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toi4
dak1
dou3
dik1
on1
wai3
si6
sat1
lyun5
ze2
dak1
gau3
hau6
hoi2
gam2
gik1
zung1
sing4
dik1
gau2
誰人曾介意我也不好受

I was never bothered by anyone.

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seoi4
jan4
zang1
gaai3
ji3
ngo5
jaa5
fau2
hou3
sau6
為我出頭 碰過我的手

You touched my hand for me.

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wai6
ngo5
ceot1
tau4
pung3
gwo3
ngo5
dik1
sau2
重生者走得的都走

Those who were born again left.

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zung6
sang1
ze2
zau2
dak1
dik1
dou1
zau2
誰人又為天使憂愁

And some people are grieving for angels.

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seoi4
jan4
jau6
wai6
tin1
si2
jau1
sau4
甜言蜜語沒有 但卻有我這個好友

There's no sweetness, but there's this good friend of mine.

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tim4
jin4
mat6
jyu6
mei6
jau6
daan6
koek3
jau6
ngo5
ze5
go3
hou3
jau5
白雪公主不多

Snow White is not much.

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baak6
syut3
gung1
zyu2
fau2
do1
認命扮矮人的有太多個 早有六個

There are too many people who pretend to be short, and there are already six.

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jing6
ming6
fan5
ngai2
jan4
dik1
jau6
taai3
do1
go3
zou2
jau6
luk6
go3
多 我這個不多 我太好心還是太傻

I'm not much, I'm too good or too shy.

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do1
ngo5
ze5
go3
fau2
do1
ngo5
taai3
hou3
sam1
waan4
si6
taai3
so4
未問過她有沒有理我的感受

I didn't ask her if she understood my feelings.

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mei6
man6
gwo3
taa1
jau6
mei6
jau6
lei5
ngo5
dik1
gam2
sau6
待我温柔 吻過我傷口

Be gentle with me, kiss my wounds.

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daai1
ngo5
wan1
jau4
man5
gwo3
ngo5
soeng1
hau2
能得到的安慰是失戀者得救後肯感激忠誠的狗

The only comfort we can get is a dog who is loyal to the one who has lost his love and is grateful for his salvation.

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toi4
dak1
dou3
dik1
on1
wai3
si6
sat1
lyun5
ze2
dak1
gau3
hau6
hoi2
gam2
gik1
zung1
sing4
dik1
gau2
誰人曾介意我也不好受

I was never bothered by anyone.

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seoi4
jan4
zang1
gaai3
ji3
ngo5
jaa5
fau2
hou3
sau6
為我出頭 碰過我的手

You touched my hand for me.

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wai6
ngo5
ceot1
tau4
pung3
gwo3
ngo5
dik1
sau2
重生者走得的都走

Those who were born again left.

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zung6
sang1
ze2
zau2
dak1
dik1
dou1
zau2
誰人又為天使憂愁

And some people are grieving for angels.

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seoi4
jan4
jau6
wai6
tin1
si2
jau1
sau4
甜言蜜語沒有 但卻有我這個好友

There's no sweetness, but there's this good friend of mine.

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tim4
jin4
mat6
jyu6
mei6
jau6
daan6
koek3
jau6
ngo5
ze5
go3
hou3
jau5
About This Song

The song "" (Seven Friends) by (Leung Han-man) explores themes of unrequited love, friendship, and emotional resilience. With poignant lyrics, the narrative dives into the complex emotions that arise when one finds themselves in a position of caring deeply for someone who may not reciprocate their feelings. The singer reflects on the struggle of being supportive to others while grappling with their own heartbreak, marking a significant emotional core that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pangs of love and loss.

A central message conveyed through the song is the idea of self-reflection amidst disappointment. The protagonist acknowledges their own emotional turmoil while also questioning the absence of support when they're not in a romantic relationship. This introspective journey illustrates a universal struggle, where the love shared can often become a source of pain, highlighting the importance of self-love and the reminder that one deserves affection just as much. The lyrics poignantly suggest that while friendships can provide comfort during tough times, there lies a bittersweet reality of unfulfilled longing for romance.

Musically, the composition blends traditional ballad elements with contemporary sensibilities, allowing for a heartfelt delivery that matches the vulnerability of the lyrics. The use of conversational language enhances the relatability of the song, creating a sense of intimacy between the artist and the audience. Notable lyrical techniques include metaphorical imagery and repetitive structures that emphasize emotional cycles, effectively portraying the highs and lows that come with love and friendship.

Culturally, the song resonates within the context of contemporary Hong Kong music, where themes of love and social dynamics frequently intersect. "" taps into the shared experiences of young adults navigating relationships, serving as a reminder of the importance of camaraderie even in times of hardship. Leung Han-man's portrayal of emotional resilience speaks to a broader audience, offering solace and understanding, which is particularly significant in societies where emotional expression can be undervalued.

Song Details
Singer:
梁漢文
Total Lines:
47