用力一抱

By 梁漢文

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
剩下問候 問候太拘謹

I'm just saying hello, and I'm just saying, "Hello, wait too long".

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zing6
haa6
man6
hau6
man6
hau6
taai3
keoi1
gan2
卻怕兩臂 難承受體温

But both arms are afraid of the heat.

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koek3
paa3
loeng5
bei3
no4
sing4
sau6
tai2
wan1
那似細個

It's like a child.

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no6
ci5
sai3
go3
過去那雙手雖細 攬得這麼貼近

And the hands were so small, they were so close.

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gwo3
heoi3
no6
soeng1
sau2
seoi1
sai3
laam6
dak1
ze5
mo5
tip3
kan5
現在越大 越害怕交心

The older you are, the more you're afraid to get involved.

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jin6
zoi6
jyut6
taai3
jyut6
hou6
paa3
gaau1
sam1
成人如何 埋頭伏在我至親

How adults hide behind my closest relatives.

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seng4
jan4
jyu4
ho6
maai4
tau4
fuk6
zoi6
ngo5
zi3
can3
彷彿小孩 脆弱到會抖震

Like a child, vulnerable to shaking.

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pong4
fat1
siu2
hoi4
ceoi3
joek6
dou3
wui6
dau3
zan3
讓你放心

Let me assure you.

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joeng6
nei5
fong3
sam1
應該要快樂便能快樂

You should be happy to be happy.

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jing3
goi1
jiu3
faai3
ngok6
pin4
toi4
faai3
ngok6
沿途肉搏 怕再借你肩膊

And I'm afraid to shrug your shoulders.

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yun4
tou4
juk6
bok3
paa3
zoi3
ze3
nei5
gin1
bok3
當我無能為力 受了再多苦 也未敢訴

When I couldn't stand it, I was in so much pain, I didn't dare to complain.

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dong3
ngo5
mou4
toi4
wai6
lik6
sau6
liu4
zoi3
do1
fu2
jaa5
mei6
gam2
sou3
那樣沉重 無謂白費 你的安慰或鼓舞

It's so heavy, so free, and it's your comfort or encouragement.

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no6
joeng2
zam6
zung6
mou4
wai6
baak6
fai3
nei5
dik1
on1
wai3
waak6
gu2
mou5
我何嘗未想仿似舊日 墮進你的懷抱

I never wanted to be like the old days, to hold you in my arms.

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ngo5
ho6
soeng4
mei6
soeng2
fong2
ci5
gau6
mik6
fai1
zeon3
nei5
dik1
waai4
pou5
你若還未明白 為何只聽到一切還好

If you don't understand why you're hearing it, it's okay.

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nei5
joek6
waan4
mei6
ming4
baak6
wai6
ho6
zi2
teng1
dou3
jat1
cit3
waan4
hou3
試試用力一抱

Try to try.

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si5
si5
jung6
lik6
jat1
pou5
寂寞二字 是沒法開口

The second word is not knowing how to open your mouth.

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zik6
mok6
ji6
zi6
si6
mei6
fat3
hoi1
hau2
你我兩個 為何漸漸會怕醜

Why are you and I getting so ugly?

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nei5
ngo5
loeng5
go3
wai6
ho6
zim6
zim6
wui6
paa3
cau2
這種關頭 抱實了已足夠

That's enough of this.

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ze5
zung3
gwaan1
tau4
pou5
sat6
liu4
ji5
zuk1
gau3
我為何吝嗇

Why am I being so mean?

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ngo5
wai6
ho6
leon6
sik1
張開兩臂便做到

And you do it with both arms open.

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zoeng3
hoi1
loeng5
bei3
pin4
zou6
dou3
巴不得每天 你白髮給我數

Every fucking day, your white hair counts for me.

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baa1
fau2
dak1
mei5
tin1
nei5
baak6
fat3
kap1
ngo5
sou3
當我望你回望着我 看不出我在苦惱

When I look at you and look at me, I can't see that I'm feeling sad.

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dong3
ngo5
mong6
nei5
wui4
mong6
jyu3
ngo5
hon3
fau2
ceot1
ngo5
zoi6
fu2
nou5
卻又從未凝望着你 怎麼比往日蒼老

And yet I never looked at you, how could you be older than you were?

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koek3
jau6
zung6
mei6
king4
mong6
jyu3
nei5
fim2
mo5
bei3
wong5
mik6
cong2
lou5
最後瞞着你所有憾事 大家互相問好

And finally, to hide all your regrets, you ask each other goodbye.

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zeoi3
hau6
mun4
jyu3
nei5
so2
jau6
ham6
si6
taai3
ze1
wu6
soeng2
man6
hou3
要是還未明白 為何大家親得那樣疏

If you don't understand why people are so distant,

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jiu3
si6
waan4
mei6
ming4
baak6
wai6
ho6
taai3
ze1
can3
dak1
no6
joeng2
so3
再次用力一抱

Give me another hug.

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zoi3
ci3
jung6
lik6
jat1
pou5
About This Song

"" (A Strong Embrace) by offers a poignant exploration of intimacy, vulnerability, and the complexities of adult relationships. At its core, the song captures the emotional tug-of-war between the desire to connect deeply with loved ones and the fear of exposing oneself to potential hurt and rejection. The lyrics speak to a struggle that many face - wanting to embrace someone fully while holding back due to the shadows of past experiences and the pressures of adulthood. The repeated motif of physical closeness juxtaposed with emotional distance resonates with listeners who have navigated similar feelings in their relationships.

The narrative unfolds as the singer reflects on the changes that come with growing older, conveying how the innocence of childhood often contrasts sharply with the guardedness that adulthood brings. The artist unflinchingly addresses the theme of loneliness, suggesting that despite being in close proximity to those we care about, we can still feel estranged. This idea of disconnect is highlighted through the imagery of hesitance in expressing true feelings, illustrating a common emotional barrier that many face when trying to engage fully with their loved ones.

Musically, the song features soft melodies that support the weight of its heartfelt lyrics, using gentle instrumentation that evokes a sense of nostalgia. The lyrical technique incorporates rich metaphors and delicate imagery, painting a vivid picture of longing and hesitation. Lines evoke visual and tactile sensations, creating a relatable experience that resonates deeply with the audience. The use of repetition in phrases such as '' emphasizes the necessity of strong, heartfelt connections despite underlying fears.

Culturally, the song captures the essence of emotional expression in Mandarin pop music, where themes of love and relationship dynamics are prevalent. It reflects the changing norms surrounding intimacy in contemporary society, particularly in Asian cultures where emotional expression is often restrained. "" serves as a reminder of the power and importance of vulnerability - an appeal to embrace those we care for despite the complexities and challenges that come with emotional connections.

Song Details
Singer:
梁漢文
Total Lines:
26