傷心尋回犬

By 梁詠琪

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
長毛小狗 被你狠心一起帶走

You take a long-haired puppy with you.

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zoeng6
mou4
siu2
gau2
pei5
nei5
han2
sam1
jat1
hei2
daai3
zau2
眉頭也皺 又再跟你路上飄流

And your eyebrows are swollen, and they're flowing along with you.

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mei4
tau4
jaa5
zau3
jau6
zoi3
gan1
nei5
lou6
soeng6
piu1
lau4
若我們是無藥可救 偉大承諾難成氣候

If we don't have a cure, the great promise will be climate change.

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joek6
ngo5
mun4
si6
mou4
ngok6
ho2
gau3
wai5
taai3
sing4
nok6
no4
seng4
hei3
hau6
連累她 這寵物 也苦透

She was tired of it, and the pet was tired of it.

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lin4
leoi6
taa1
ze5
cung2
mat6
jaa5
fu2
tau3
你是太絕情吧 還是有心傷我嗎

Are you so desperate or are you hurting me?

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nei5
si6
taai3
zyut6
cing4
baa6
waan4
si6
jau6
sam1
soeng1
ngo5
maa5
如若你的氣未下 誠實點針對我吧

If you're not, be honest with me.

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jyu4
joek6
nei5
dik1
hei3
mei6
haa6
sing4
sat6
dim2
zam1
deoi3
ngo5
baa6
為何懲罰它

Why punish it?

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wai6
ho6
fat6
to1
它太善良吧 它的眼淚留下

It's so good, it's got tears.

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to1
taai3
sin6
loeng4
baa6
to1
dik1
ngaan5
leoi6
lau4
haa6
像習慣每天躺下來讓我檢查 很想留在這家

I'm just like the guy who used to lie down and let me check it out every day, and I really want to stay here.

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zoeng6
zap6
gwaan3
mei5
tin1
haa6
loi6
joeng6
ngo5
gim2
zaa1
han2
soeng2
lau4
zoi6
ze5
ze1
為何讓它 一起分擔我創疤

Why would I let it all go together?

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wai6
ho6
joeng6
to1
jat1
hei2
fan6
daam3
ngo5
cong3
baa1
它太服從吧 它嘴巴若能説話

It's too obedient. It's too obedient.

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to1
taai3
fuk6
zung6
baa6
to1
zeoi2
baa1
joek6
toi4
seoi3
waa6
都很想勸服你 在意它

I'm trying to convince you that you care.

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dou1
han2
soeng2
hyun3
fuk6
nei5
zoi6
ji3
to1
這樣脆弱 於陌生的家會害怕

You're so vulnerable, you're afraid of strangers.

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ze5
joeng2
ceoi3
joek6
wu1
maak6
sang1
dik1
ze1
wui6
hou6
paa3
長毛小手 又再伸出想握我手

And the long haired little man reached out and grabbed my hand.

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zoeng6
mou4
siu2
sau2
jau6
zoi3
san1
ceot1
soeng2
ngak1
ngo5
sau2
難明我倆 尚有千百大狠深仇

It's hard to believe we're still in a thousand deep feuds.

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no4
ming4
ngo5
loeng5
soeng6
jau6
cin1
mak6
taai3
han2
sam1
kau4
砂時候 尋回所有

It's time to find it all.

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saa1
si4
hau6
cam4
wui4
so2
jau6
卻是無力尋回昨日

But I couldn't go back to yesterday.

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koek3
si6
mou4
lik6
cam4
wui4
zok6
mik6
同步走 你心事 我擁有

Walk with your heart, I have.

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tung4
fau6
zau2
nei5
sam1
si6
ngo5
ung2
jau6
你是太絕情吧 還是有心傷我嗎

Are you so desperate or are you hurting me?

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nei5
si6
taai3
zyut6
cing4
baa6
waan4
si6
jau6
sam1
soeng1
ngo5
maa5
如若你的氣未下 誠實點針對我吧

If you're not, be honest with me.

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jyu4
joek6
nei5
dik1
hei3
mei6
haa6
sing4
sat6
dim2
zam1
deoi3
ngo5
baa6
為何懲罰它

Why punish it?

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wai6
ho6
fat6
to1
它太善良吧 它的眼淚留下

It's so good, it's got tears.

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to1
taai3
sin6
loeng4
baa6
to1
dik1
ngaan5
leoi6
lau4
haa6
像習慣每天躺下來讓我檢查 很想留在這家

I'm just like the guy who used to lie down and let me check it out every day, and I really want to stay here.

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zoeng6
zap6
gwaan3
mei5
tin1
haa6
loi6
joeng6
ngo5
gim2
zaa1
han2
soeng2
lau4
zoi6
ze5
ze1
為何讓它 一起分擔我創疤

Why would I let it all go together?

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wai6
ho6
joeng6
to1
jat1
hei2
fan6
daam3
ngo5
cong3
baa1
它太服從吧 它怎麼接收這變化

It's so obedient, how does it accept this change?

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to1
taai3
fuk6
zung6
baa6
to1
fim2
mo5
zip3
sau1
ze5
bin3
faa3
恨我嗎 別要它 沉默去代我吃驚受怕

Do you hate me? Don't ask for it.

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han6
ngo5
maa5
bit6
jiu3
to1
zam6
mak6
heoi3
doi6
ngo5
hek3
ging1
sau6
paa3
你若留下尋回心愛 我亦平靜尋回忍耐

If you leave me to find love, I will calmly find patience.

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nei5
joek6
lau4
haa6
cam4
wui4
sam1
oi3
ngo5
jik6
ping4
zing6
cam4
wui4
jan5
noi6
然後它 也可保留半點愛

And then it can also retain half-love.

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jin4
hau6
to1
jaa5
ho2
bou2
lau4
bun3
dim2
oi3
About This Song

The song "" ("Heartbroken Returning Dog") by (Gigi Leung) explores the deep emotional turmoil stemming from the aftermath of a breakup, viewed through the lens of a pet's perspective. The main theme revolves around heartbreak and the innocence lost when love fades away. It poignantly captures the pain of separation, not only felt by the individuals impacted but also reflecting the emotional repercussions on the beloved pet, which becomes an innocent bystander in the turmoil of human relationships. This anthropomorphism of the pet amplifies the sorrow and sense of longing, creating a relatable narrative for anyone who has endured loss or heartbreak.

The song narrates a story of a relationship where the absence of love leaves a combined sense of sorrow shared between the ex-partners and their pet. The protagonist grapples with the feeling of unfairness as the pet, depicted as gentle and loving, suffers due to the emotional fallout. The lyrics pose rhetorical questions regarding the treatment of the pet, revealing a sense of helplessness and anger towards the partner's actions. The emotional complexity is further emphasized as the protagonist reflects on their personal scars, recognizing that the pet's existence is intertwined with their own struggles to navigate the heartache of lost love.

Musically, the song employs a soft, melodic arrangement that complements the lyrical themes of vulnerability and sorrow. The use of tender phrasing and a gentle vocal delivery from further accentuates the poignant nature of the lyrics. Notable lyrical techniques include vivid imagery that brings the emotions to life, as the protagonist reflects on the pet's pain and loyalty, which mirrors their own afflictions. Additionally, the emotional depth is enhanced by the repetition of certain phrases, driving home the longing for understanding and connection amidst the chaos of love.

Culturally, the song resonates with the Asian context where pets are often viewed as family members. This connection highlights the broader societal themes related to emotional support and the responsibilities of love, showcasing how interwoven human emotions can shape experiences and identities. The overarching narrative serves as a reminder of the consequences of personal choices, not just for individuals but for the innocent lives entwined with them, encapsulating a universal truth about love, loss, and the unyielding loyalty of a pet.

Song Details
Singer:
梁詠琪
Total Lines:
28