偷生

By 楊千嬅

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
在 門外偷生不對吧

It's not right to sneak outside the door.

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zoi6
mun4
oi6
tau1
sang1
fau2
deoi3
baa6
天 請寬恕我好嗎 好嗎

Heaven, please forgive me, okay?

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tin1
zing6
fun1
syu3
ngo5
hou3
maa5
hou3
maa5
為 留下你看我一眼

I'm here to let you look at me.

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wai6
lau4
haa6
nei5
hon3
ngo5
jat1
ngaan5
不爭執 不怨懟 這種愛 能繼續嗎

Can this kind of love go on without quarreling or complaining?

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fau2
zaang1
zap1
fau2
jyun3
zeoi6
ze5
zung3
oi3
toi4
gai3
zuk6
maa5
看着我們 夠不夠可怕 我早已看的化

Looking at us, it's not scary enough, as I've seen before.

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hon3
jyu3
ngo5
mun4
gau3
fau2
gau3
ho2
paa3
ngo5
zou2
ji5
hon3
dik1
faa3
跟你作對 哪怕跟你才算愛侶 無謂計較其他

Even if you're your partner, you're not going to be able to compare.

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gan1
nei5
zok3
deoi3
naa5
paa3
gan1
nei5
coi4
syun3
oi3
lui5
mou4
wai6
gei3
gok3
kei4
to1
停留無非不放心 活到恨再一個人

Staying is nothing but feeling insecure, living to hate another person.

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ting4
lau4
mou4
fei2
fau2
fong3
sam1
wut6
dou3
han6
zoi3
jat1
go3
jan4
靠你身邊不是我 每晚只會更加多不忿

I'm just getting more angry every night because of you and not me.

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kaau3
nei5
jyun4
bin1
fau2
si6
ngo5
mei5
maan5
zi2
wui6
gang3
gaa3
do1
fau2
fan6
也許愛到結可冰才合理 多的你尚有惻隱

Maybe it's only fair to love ice cream. You're still a little shy.

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jaa5
heoi2
oi3
dou3
lit3
ho2
jing4
coi4
ho4
lei5
do1
dik1
nei5
soeng6
jau6
cak1
jan3
從前曾相當勇敢 浪漫地説手要分

There used to be a lot of brave, romantic storytellers.

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zung6
cin4
zang1
soeng2
dong3
jung6
gam2
long4
maan4
deng6
seoi3
sau2
jiu3
fan6
今天 哪像十八歲吸引

What a fascinating 18 year old today.

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gam1
tin1
naa5
zoeng6
sap6
baat3
seoi3
ngap1
jan5
找個伴我知要些犧牲 能維繫是靠多點安分

I know that finding a partner that I can keep alive depends on how much I sacrifice.

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zaau2
go3
bun6
ngo5
zi3
jiu3
se1
hei1
sang1
toi4
wai4
hai6
si6
kaau3
do1
dim2
on1
fan6
手臂那轉動時針 轉出一絲絲悔暗

And when the hand turns, the needle turns into a silk silk.

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sau2
bei3
no6
zyun3
dung6
si4
zam1
zyun3
ceot1
jat1
si1
si1
fui3
am3
累 從辦公室忍眼淚

Tired of tears from my office.

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leoi6
zung6
baan6
gung1
sat1
jan5
ngaan5
leoi6
想 找一個訴苦豁出去

I wanted to find a way out of the situation.

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soeng2
zaau2
jat1
go3
sou3
fu2
waak6
ceot1
heoi3
睡 牀上你故意飲醉

Sleeping and being drunk on purpose.

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seoi6
cong4
soeng6
nei5
gu3
ji3
jam3
zeoi3
不騷擾不作聲 沉下來 卻未告吹

They were quiet, they were drowning, and they were not disturbed.

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fau2
sou1
jiu5
fau2
zok3
sing1
zam6
haa6
loi6
koek3
mei6
guk1
ceoi3
停留無非不放心 活到恨再一個人

Staying is nothing but feeling insecure, living to hate another person.

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ting4
lau4
mou4
fei2
fau2
fong3
sam1
wut6
dou3
han6
zoi3
jat1
go3
jan4
靠你身邊不是我 每晚只會更加多不忿

I'm just getting more angry every night because of you and not me.

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kaau3
nei5
jyun4
bin1
fau2
si6
ngo5
mei5
maan5
zi2
wui6
gang3
gaa3
do1
fau2
fan6
也許愛到結可冰才合理 多的你尚有惻隱

Maybe it's only fair to love ice cream. You're still a little shy.

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jaa5
heoi2
oi3
dou3
lit3
ho2
jing4
coi4
ho4
lei5
do1
dik1
nei5
soeng6
jau6
cak1
jan3
從前曾相當勇敢 浪漫地説手要分

There used to be a lot of brave, romantic storytellers.

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zung6
cin4
zang1
soeng2
dong3
jung6
gam2
long4
maan4
deng6
seoi3
sau2
jiu3
fan6
今天 哪像十八歲吸引

What a fascinating 18 year old today.

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gam1
tin1
naa5
zoeng6
sap6
baat3
seoi3
ngap1
jan5
找個伴我知要些犧牲 能維繫是靠多點安分

I know that finding a partner that I can keep alive depends on how much I sacrifice.

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zaau2
go3
bun6
ngo5
zi3
jiu3
se1
hei1
sang1
toi4
wai4
hai6
si6
kaau3
do1
dim2
on1
fan6
手臂那轉動時針 轉出一絲絲悔暗

And when the hand turns, the needle turns into a silk silk.

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sau2
bei3
no6
zyun3
dung6
si4
zam1
zyun3
ceot1
jat1
si1
si1
fui3
am3
你愛我算責任 算加多一雙碗筷

You love me, and that's a responsibility, plus a bowl of water.

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nei5
oi3
ngo5
syun3
zaak3
jam6
syun3
gaa3
do1
jat1
soeng1
wun2
還是會實現你終守

Or you realize you're going to get it.

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waan4
si6
wui6
sat6
jin6
nei5
zung1
sau3
相處下去 從沉悶中又疑問

I was bored and I was wondering.

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soeng2
syu3
haa6
heoi3
zung6
zam6
mun6
zung1
jau6
ji4
man6
為何你都肯

Why would you?

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wai6
ho6
nei5
dou1
hoi2
當初相信是緣分 浪漫在暗中轉身

When I first believed it was a coincidence, romance was in the dark.

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dong3
co1
soeng2
seon3
si6
jyun6
fan6
long4
maan4
zoi6
am3
zung1
zyun3
jyun4
最熾心的經歷過 我有資格鬥輸再解困

The most exciting experience I've had is being qualified to fight, lose and be trapped.

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zeoi3
ci3
sam1
dik1
ging1
lik6
gwo3
ngo5
jau6
zi1
gaak3
dau6
syu1
zoi3
haai5
kwan3
有天去到了教堂 承認了 終於確定了身份

One day, I went to church, confessed, and finally, I was able to identify myself.

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jau6
tin1
heoi3
dou3
liu4
gaau3
tong4
sing4
jing6
liu4
zung1
wu1
kok3
ding6
liu4
jyun4
fan6
不等於故事無憾 若幸運有點決心

It's not like the story is unfortunate, it's like luck is determined.

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fau2
ting2
wu1
gu3
si6
mou4
ham6
joek6
hang6
wan6
jau6
dim2
kyut3
sam1
今生 冷靜地送個飛吻

Give me a soft kiss right now.

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gam1
sang1
laang5
zing6
deng6
sung3
go3
fei1
man5
不快樂至少也可安枕 才明白沒永久的僥倖

It's not a permanent curse, at least not to be unhappy.

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fau2
faai3
ngok6
zi3
siu3
jaa5
ho2
on1
zam2
coi4
ming4
baak6
mei6
wing5
gau2
dik1
hang6
一世也志在滿足 知己跟至親

And I'm always looking for satisfaction, knowing myself and my family.

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jat1
sai3
jaa5
zi3
zoi6
mun6
zuk1
zi3
gei2
gan1
zi3
can3
單身要有歸宿配襯

Single people need a home.

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sin6
jyun4
jiu3
jau6
kwai3
suk1
pui3
can3
要是停留着我 怎可戒毒癮

If you're staying with me, how can you stop the poison?

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jiu3
si6
ting4
lau4
jyu3
ngo5
fim2
ho2
gaai3
duk6
jan2
About This Song

The song "" ("To Survive") by (Miriam Yeung) explores the complexities of love, emotional struggle, and the sacrifices one makes when entangled in a relationship that feels both necessary yet burdensome. The central theme revolves around the tension between desire and the fear of suffering, suggesting that the pursuit of love often requires navigating painful realities. The emotional core of the song lies in its portrayal of a love that is fraught with doubt and regret, juxtaposed against moments of longing and nostalgia for a simpler, more innocent affection.

In the lyrics, the narrative unfolds as a dialogue with oneself, reflecting on past choices and the paradox of being close to someone yet feeling isolated. The singer grapples with feelings of obligation and the weight of emotional responsibilitywhether love is simply a matter of commitment or if it requires deeper connection and understanding. The story expresses a yearning for connection amidst the chaos, revealing the inner conflict of wanting to stay close while recognizing the tumultuous nature of the relationship.

Musically, the song features a poignant melody that complements its introspective lyrics, utilizing soft piano chords and subtle instrumentation to create a melancholic atmosphere. Lyrically, the song employs vivid imagery and metaphors that resonate with listeners, capturing the nuances of love's hardships. Phrases such as " " ("Looking at us, is it scary enough?") illustrate the fear of confrontation with the truth about their relationship.

Culturally, "" resonates with many listeners in Greater China, where themes of love, sacrifice, and emotional tension in relationships are common yet deeply personal experiences. The songs relatable narrative strikes a chord with those navigating similar feelings in their own lives, making it a significant piece in Yeung's discography and Hong Kong pop culture, as it encapsulates the trials of modern love in a relatable and heartrending manner.

Song Details
Singer:
楊千嬅
Total Lines:
37