限期

By 梁詠琪

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
何時開始想放開你總缺少勇氣

When do you ever start to want to let go of yourself?

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ho6
si4
hoi1
ci2
soeng2
fong3
hoi1
nei5
zung2
kyut3
siu3
jung6
hei3
何時開始不作聲也可令你生氣

When you start to shut up, it makes you angry.

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ho6
si4
hoi1
ci2
fau2
zok3
sing1
jaa5
ho2
ling6
nei5
sang1
hei3
就像冬天那片葉 觸不到雪地 已到末期

It's like a leaf that doesn't touch the snow in the winter, it's coming to an end.

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zau6
zoeng6
dung1
tin1
no6
pin3
sip3
zuk1
fau2
dou3
syut3
deng6
ji5
dou3
mut6
kei4
何時彼此只要相對總過於客氣

Sometimes, they're just more than just friendly.

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ho6
si4
bei2
ci2
zi2
jiu3
soeng2
deoi3
zung2
gwo3
wu1
haak3
hei3
何時棲身家裏總覺得沒有空氣

When do you feel like you're out of air?

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ho6
si4
sai1
jyun4
ze1
leoi5
zung2
gok3
dak1
mei6
jau6
hung3
hei3
是什麼多委屈你 單方終止了 這個遊戲

What's so sad about you? You've just ended this game.

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si6
zaap6
mo5
do1
wai2
wat1
nei5
sin6
fong1
zung1
zi2
liu4
ze5
go3
jau6
hei3
是我不懂怎麼取悦你

I don't know how to please you.

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si6
ngo5
fau2
dung2
fim2
mo5
ceoi2
joet6
nei5
或你身心一早已抽離

Or you've been physically and mentally disconnected.

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waak6
nei5
jyun4
sam1
jat1
zou2
ji5
cau1
lei4
或是將一切作注碼信任你

Or you can make it look like you're not trusting anyone.

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waak6
si6
zoeng3
jat1
cit3
zok3
zyu3
maa5
seon3
jam6
nei5
完全輸了運氣 輸了自己

You've lost your luck, you've lost yourself.

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jyun4
cyun4
syu1
liu4
wan6
hei3
syu1
liu4
zi6
gei2
定是我愛着你 過了限期

Or maybe I love you beyond the deadline.

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ding6
si6
ngo5
oi3
jyu3
nei5
gwo3
liu4
haan6
kei4
明明相擁你的手臂也是相隔十里

And your arms are 10 miles apart.

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ming4
ming4
soeng2
ung2
nei5
dik1
sau2
bei3
jaa5
si6
soeng2
gaak3
sap6
lei5
當親 近我 吞聲忍氣

When my parents came up to me, they were all just sneezing.

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dong3
can3
kan5
ngo5
tan1
sing1
jan5
hei3
熱吻之中你感覺辛苦自己

You feel like you're being hurt in a hot kiss.

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jit6
man5
zi1
zung1
nei5
gam2
gok3
san1
fu2
zi6
gei2
定是我愛着你 過了限期

Or maybe I love you beyond the deadline.

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ding6
si6
ngo5
oi3
jyu3
nei5
gwo3
liu4
haan6
kei4
明明傷心兩手想抹眼淚失去力氣

I realized that both of my hands were trying to wipe away tears and lost their energy.

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ming4
ming4
soeng1
sam1
loeng5
sau2
soeng2
mut6
ngaan5
leoi6
sat1
heoi3
lik6
hei3
很想 被你 今天拋棄

I wish I could be left with you today.

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han2
soeng2
pei5
nei5
gam1
tin1
paau1
hei3
是我不想某天蒼老亦想你

I don't want to see you, and I don't want you to see me.

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si6
ngo5
fau2
soeng2
mau5
tin1
cong2
lou5
jik6
soeng2
nei5
是我不懂怎麼取悦你

I don't know how to please you.

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si6
ngo5
fau2
dung2
fim2
mo5
ceoi2
joet6
nei5
或你身心一早已抽離

Or you've been physically and mentally disconnected.

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waak6
nei5
jyun4
sam1
jat1
zou2
ji5
cau1
lei4
或是將一切作注碼信任你

Or you can make it look like you're not trusting anyone.

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waak6
si6
zoeng3
jat1
cit3
zok3
zyu3
maa5
seon3
jam6
nei5
完全輸了運氣 輸了自己

You've lost your luck, you've lost yourself.

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jyun4
cyun4
syu1
liu4
wan6
hei3
syu1
liu4
zi6
gei2
定是我愛着你 過了限期

Or maybe I love you beyond the deadline.

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ding6
si6
ngo5
oi3
jyu3
nei5
gwo3
liu4
haan6
kei4
明明相擁你的手臂也是相隔十里

And your arms are 10 miles apart.

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ming4
ming4
soeng2
ung2
nei5
dik1
sau2
bei3
jaa5
si6
soeng2
gaak3
sap6
lei5
當親 近我 吞聲忍氣

When my parents came up to me, they were all just sneezing.

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dong3
can3
kan5
ngo5
tan1
sing1
jan5
hei3
熱吻之中你感覺辛苦自己

You feel like you're being hurt in a hot kiss.

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jit6
man5
zi1
zung1
nei5
gam2
gok3
san1
fu2
zi6
gei2
定是我愛着你 過了限期

Or maybe I love you beyond the deadline.

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ding6
si6
ngo5
oi3
jyu3
nei5
gwo3
liu4
haan6
kei4
明明傷心兩手想抹眼淚失去力氣

I realized that both of my hands were trying to wipe away tears and lost their energy.

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ming4
ming4
soeng1
sam1
loeng5
sau2
soeng2
mut6
ngaan5
leoi6
sat1
heoi3
lik6
hei3
很想 被你 今天拋棄

I wish I could be left with you today.

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han2
soeng2
pei5
nei5
gam1
tin1
paau1
hei3
是我不想某天蒼老亦想你

I don't want to see you, and I don't want you to see me.

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si6
ngo5
fau2
soeng2
mau5
tin1
cong2
lou5
jik6
soeng2
nei5
讓你終於某天知道我為你

I'll let you know one day that I'm here for you.

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joeng6
nei5
zung1
wu1
mau5
tin1
zi3
dou6
ngo5
wai6
nei5
About This Song

The song "" ("Deadline") by the artist (Gigi Leung) explores the complexities of love, longing, and the painful acknowledgment of a relationship that has reached its expiration date. With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, the listener is drawn into a world where feelings of inadequacy and unreciprocated emotions take center stage. The song's emotional core reflects a deep sense of vulnerability, portraying a struggle between the desire to connect and the fear of inevitable separation.

At the heart of the song is a narrative of longing and regret. The lyrics convey the protagonist's inability to express feelings openly and the resulting tension within the relationship. The metaphor of a leaf touching the snow indicates a feeling of coldness and isolation, symbolizing how love can become burdensome when one partner feels emotionally detached. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that this relationship has deteriorated to a point where the once-comfortable intimacy now feels strained and distant.

Musically, "" features a blend of gentle instrumentals that complement the reflective tone of the lyrics. The use of imagery, such as "" ("Clearly, holding your arms still feels like being miles apart"), effectively captures the paradox of physical closeness contrasted with emotional distance. The repetition of phrases creates a rhythmic longing that enhances the overall intensity of the song. The arrangement, marked by soft melodies and poignant harmonies, amplifies the heartfelt emotions portrayed in the lyrics, making it resonate with listeners on a profound level.

Culturally, this song strikes a chord with many in its depiction of love's fragility, which is particularly relevant in today's fast-paced society where relationships are often challenged by external pressures and personal insecurities. Gigi Leung, a prominent figure in Cantonese pop music, embodies a relatable narrative through her lyrical storytelling, ensuring that "" maintains its relevance in the hearts of listeners as it reflects universal emotions that transcend cultural boundaries.

Song Details
Singer:
梁詠琪
Total Lines:
31