慢歌

By 梁漢文

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
等子彈 慢慢地 從眉梢 經過

Let the bullet pass through your eyebrows.

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ting2
zi2
taan4
maan6
maan6
deng6
zung6
mei4
saau1
ging1
gwo3
將肌膚 慢慢劃破

And you can cut your skin off.

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zoeng3
gei1
fu1
maan6
maan6
waak6
po3
等花樽 慢慢地 從頭頂 飛過

And the bottle slowly flew over the top of my head.

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ting2
waa6
zeon1
maan6
maan6
deng6
zung6
tau4
ding2
fei1
gwo3
水晶燈 慢慢擲破

The crystal lamp is breaking down.

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seoi2
zing1
dang1
maan6
maan6
zaak6
po3
滴出眼淚 散於空氣

Tears were pouring out into the air.

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dik6
ceot1
ngaan5
leoi6
saan3
wu1
hung3
hei3
不肯飛墮到地

He refused to fly.

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fau2
hoi2
fei1
fai1
dou3
deng6
在半空中已經 全部凝住了

It's all stuck in the middle of the air.

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zoi6
bun3
hung3
zung1
ji5
ging1
cyun4
bou6
king4
zyu6
liu4
如斷了線珍珠 待你穿起

It's like a broken string of pearls, waiting for you to wear it.

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jyu4
dyun6
liu4
sin3
zan1
zyu1
daai1
nei5
cyun1
hei2
情願世界變慢 時間變慢

The world of wishes is slowing down, time is slowing down.

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cing4
jyun6
sai3
gaai3
bin3
maan6
si4
haan4
bin3
maan6
如困在瞬息間

It's like being trapped in a moment.

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jyu4
kwan3
zoi6
seon3
sik1
haan4
容貌老化變慢 憔悴變慢

The ageing of the face is slow, the ageing of the face is slow.

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jung4
maau6
lou5
faa3
bin3
maan6
ciu4
bin3
maan6
微笑歷久吹不散

The smile is long-lasting.

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mei4
siu3
lik6
gau2
ceoi3
fau2
saan3
一束光 慢慢地 由瞳孔 穿過

A beam of light slowly passes through the pupils.

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jat1
sok3
gwong1
maan6
maan6
deng6
jau4
hung2
cyun1
gwo3
一首歌 慢慢掠過

A song that slowly crept through.

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jat1
sau3
go1
maan6
maan6
loek6
gwo3
一口煙 慢慢地 由唇邊 飄過

A smoke slowly slipped through her lips.

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jat1
hau2
jin1
maan6
maan6
deng6
jau4
syun4
bin1
piu1
gwo3
一刻鐘 慢慢渡過

A minute and a half passed.

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jat1
hak1
zung1
maan6
maan6
dou6
gwo3
滴出眼淚 散於空氣

Tears were pouring out into the air.

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dik6
ceot1
ngaan5
leoi6
saan3
wu1
hung3
hei3
不肯飛墮到地

He refused to fly.

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fau2
hoi2
fei1
fai1
dou3
deng6
在半空中已經 全部凝住了

It's all stuck in the middle of the air.

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zoi6
bun3
hung3
zung1
ji5
ging1
cyun4
bou6
king4
zyu6
liu4
如斷了線珍珠 待你穿起

It's like a broken string of pearls, waiting for you to wear it.

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jyu4
dyun6
liu4
sin3
zan1
zyu1
daai1
nei5
cyun1
hei2
情願世界變慢 時間變慢

The world of wishes is slowing down, time is slowing down.

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cing4
jyun6
sai3
gaai3
bin3
maan6
si4
haan4
bin3
maan6
如困在瞬息間

It's like being trapped in a moment.

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jyu4
kwan3
zoi6
seon3
sik1
haan4
容貌老化變慢 憔悴變慢

The ageing of the face is slow, the ageing of the face is slow.

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jung4
maau6
lou5
faa3
bin3
maan6
ciu4
bin3
maan6
微笑歷久吹不散

The smile is long-lasting.

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mei4
siu3
lik6
gau2
ceoi3
fau2
saan3
情願世界

The world of wishes.

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cing4
jyun6
sai3
gaai3
情願世界變慢 時間變慢

The world of wishes is slowing down, time is slowing down.

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cing4
jyun6
sai3
gaai3
bin3
maan6
si4
haan4
bin3
maan6
如困在瞬息間

It's like being trapped in a moment.

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jyu4
kwan3
zoi6
seon3
sik1
haan4
容貌老化變慢 憔悴變慢

The ageing of the face is slow, the ageing of the face is slow.

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jung4
maau6
lou5
faa3
bin3
maan6
ciu4
bin3
maan6
微笑歷久吹不散

The smile is long-lasting.

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mei4
siu3
lik6
gau2
ceoi3
fau2
saan3
情願世界變慢 時間變慢

The world of wishes is slowing down, time is slowing down.

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cing4
jyun6
sai3
gaai3
bin3
maan6
si4
haan4
bin3
maan6
和你尚有今晚

And you're still here tonight.

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wo4
nei5
soeng6
jau6
gam1
maan5
一分鐘一世 來以最慢時間

One minute is the slowest time.

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jat1
fan6
zung1
jat1
sai3
loi6
jyu5
zeoi3
maan6
si4
haan4
情願世界變慢 時間變慢

The world of wishes is slowing down, time is slowing down.

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cing4
jyun6
sai3
gaai3
bin3
maan6
si4
haan4
bin3
maan6
如困在瞬息間

It's like being trapped in a moment.

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jyu4
kwan3
zoi6
seon3
sik1
haan4
容貌老化變慢 憔悴變慢

The ageing of the face is slow, the ageing of the face is slow.

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jung4
maau6
lou5
faa3
bin3
maan6
ciu4
bin3
maan6
微笑歷久吹不散

The smile is long-lasting.

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mei4
siu3
lik6
gau2
ceoi3
fau2
saan3
情願世界變慢 時間變慢

The world of wishes is slowing down, time is slowing down.

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cing4
jyun6
sai3
gaai3
bin3
maan6
si4
haan4
bin3
maan6
和你尚有今晚

And you're still here tonight.

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wo4
nei5
soeng6
jau6
gam1
maan5
一分鐘一世 來以最慢時間 聚散

One minute, and then the slowest time, and then the slowest time.

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jat1
fan6
zung1
jat1
sai3
loi6
jyu5
zeoi3
maan6
si4
haan4
zeoi6
saan3
About This Song

The song (Slow Song) by (Leon Lai) captures a poignant and nostalgic longing for the slowing down of time amidst the ephemeral nature of life and love. At its core, the song expresses a deep emotional yearning to arrest the passage of time, allowing moments of intimacy to linger. Through vivid imagery and metaphoric language, the lyrics evoke a sense of delicate beauty, encapsulating the bittersweet essence of human experiences where time and love intertwine.

The narrative unfolds through a series of powerful yet tender metaphors that illustrate how the speaker wishes to retain fleeting moments of connection with a loved one. Phrases like " " (tears drip and disperse into the air) and " " (like broken pearls waiting to be strung by you) convey both vulnerability and urgency. The longing for a slower world, where moments of joy and sorrow can stretch and be savored, paints a universal picture of loves transience and the desire to hold onto the precious moments we share.

Musically, the song employs soft instrumentation that complements its reflective tone, with gentle melodies and a slow tempo that reinforces the theme of slowness. Lon Lais emotive vocal delivery heightens the lyrical impact, creating a sense of intimacy and connection with listeners. The repetition of phrases like " " (wishing the world slows down, time slows down) serves as both a motif and a poetic structure, emphasizing the longing that permeates the song. Such lyrical techniques evoke a hypnotic quality that draws the audience deeper into the emotional narrative.

Culturally, speaks to a broader societal yearning prevalent in contemporary life where the rapid pace of modernity often leaves individuals craving simplicity and deeper connections. In a world filled with constant distractions, this song resonates with listeners who find solace in cherishing slow, meaningful moments. It serves as a reminder of the beauty inherent in vulnerability and the timeless desire to love and be loved deeply, transcending cultural boundaries.

Song Details
Singer:
梁漢文
Total Lines:
39