可惜我是水瓶座

By 楊千嬅

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
原來你這樣珍惜我

You seem to value me so much.

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jyun5
loi6
nei5
ze5
joeng2
zan1
sik1
ngo5
從前在熱戀中都未聽講過

I've never heard of it in a love affair.

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zung6
cin4
zoi6
jit6
lyun5
zung1
dou1
mei6
teng1
gong2
gwo3
別説這種行貨

And that's not the way to go.

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bit6
seoi3
ze5
zung3
hong6
fo6
哪裏留得住我

Where did I stay?

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naa5
leoi5
lau4
dak1
zyu6
ngo5
到底是為什麼分手你很清楚

You know exactly why they broke up.

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dou3
dik1
si6
wai6
zaap6
mo5
fan6
sau2
nei5
han2
cing1
co2
如可笨到底 但到底 還是我

It's a little bit of a shock, but it's me.

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jyu4
ho2
ban6
dou3
dik1
daan6
dou3
dik1
waan4
si6
ngo5
誰人待我好 待我差 太清楚

Someone treated me well, someone treated me badly, and it was obvious.

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seoi4
jan4
daai1
ngo5
hou3
daai1
ngo5
co1
taai3
cing1
co2
想繼續裝傻

I want to keep putting it together.

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soeng2
gai3
zuk6
zong1
so4
卻又無力受折磨

But they were unable to suffer.

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koek3
jau6
mou4
lik6
sau6
zit3
mo6
心裏羨慕有些人

I envy people in my heart.

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sam1
leoi5
sin6
mou6
jau6
se1
jan4
盲目到不計後果

It's blind and it's not worth it.

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maang4
muk6
dou3
fau2
gei3
hau6
gwo2
我就回去 別引出我淚水

I went back and I didn't shed my tears.

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ngo5
zau6
wui4
heoi3
bit6
jan5
ceot1
ngo5
leoi6
seoi2
尤其明知水瓶座最愛是流淚

And I know that the water bottle's favorite is tears.

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jau4
kei4
ming4
zi3
seoi2
ping3
zo2
zeoi3
oi3
si6
lau4
leoi6
若然道別是下一句

And then the next thing you know, goodbye.

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joek6
jin4
dou6
bit6
si6
haa6
jat1
gau1
可以閉上了你的嘴

You can shut your mouth.

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ho2
jyu5
bai3
soeng6
liu4
nei5
dik1
zeoi2
無謂再會 要是再會 更加心碎

It's not going to happen again, it's going to be even more heartbreaking.

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mou4
wai6
zoi3
wui6
jiu3
si6
zoi3
wui6
gang3
gaa3
sam1
seoi3
要是回去 沒有止痛藥水

If you go back, you don't stop the pain medication.

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jiu3
si6
wui4
heoi3
mei6
jau6
zi2
tung3
ngok6
seoi2
拿來長島冰茶換我半晚安睡

Bring me some Long Island iced tea and get me a good night's sleep.

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naa4
loi6
zoeng6
dou2
jing4
caa4
wun6
ngo5
bun3
maan5
on1
seoi6
十年後或現在失去

Ten years from now, or now.

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sap6
nin4
hau6
waak6
jin6
zoi6
sat1
heoi3
反正到最尾也唏噓

And the reverse is the end.

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faan3
zing3
dou3
zeoi3
mei5
jaa5
hei1
hoe1
夠絕情 我都趕我自己出去

I was so desperate, I ran myself out.

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gau3
zyut6
cing4
ngo5
dou1
gon2
ngo5
zi6
gei2
ceot1
heoi3
猶如最結實的堡壘

And the most powerful of these is Judas.

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jau4
jyu4
zeoi3
lit3
sat6
dik1
pou3
leot6
原來在 逐點崩潰 逐點粉碎

It was collapsing, crumbling, crumbling.

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jyun5
loi6
zoi6
zuk6
dim2
bang1
kui2
zuk6
dim2
fan2
seoi3
極固執的如我

I'm as stubborn as I am.

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gik6
gu3
zap1
dik1
jyu4
ngo5
也會捱不下去

It's not going to go down.

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jaa5
wui6
ngaai4
fau2
haa6
heoi3
每天扮着幸福

Every day, we dress up as happy.

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mei5
tin1
fan5
jyu3
hang6
fuk1
始終有些心虛

It's always been a little bit of a mess.

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ci2
zung1
jau6
se1
sam1
heoi1
About This Song

The song "" (Unfortunately, I Am an Aquarius) by the acclaimed artist (Miriam Yeung) delves into complex emotions surrounding love, heartbreak, and self-realization. At its core, the song captures the bittersweet essence of nostalgia and unreciprocated affection. The protagonist reflects on a past relationship, acknowledging the deep sense of loss and the struggle to understand why things ended, while also expressing the difficulty of moving on despite the obvious pain.

The narrative unfolds as the singer recounts moments of past affection which were overlooked, showing the irony in how love was never truly appreciated until it was lost. As she navigates through her feelings, she makes it clear that even in her stubbornness to hold onto happiness, there is a lurking sense of vulnerability. The mention of the Aquarius astrological sign symbolizes her emotional depth and complexity, resonating with listeners who find themselves grappling with similar existential dilemmas in their own relationships.

Musically, the track employs a fusion of pop and soft ballad elements, creating a poignant atmosphere that enhances the lyrical content. The lyrical techniques used by Yeungsuch as vivid imagery and introspective metaphorspaint a detailed picture of emotional turmoil and heartache. This approach not only engages the listener but also allows them to connect deeply with the sentiments expressed, drawing them into the singer's personal journey.

Culturally, the song resonates with themes prevalent in Chinese pop music, where emotional expression and introspection are highly valued. It also touches on broader universal themes of love and despair, making it relatable to a global audience. The references to astrology highlight the influence of zodiac beliefs in personal relationships, drawing parallels between individual identity and emotional experiences. Overall, "" serves as a powerful reminder of the intricate emotions that accompany love and the importance of self-awareness in the aftermath of it.

Song Details
Singer:
楊千嬅
Total Lines:
27
Video:
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