知情識趣

By 楊千嬅

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
你的心怎想

What does your heart think?

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nei5
dik1
sam1
fim2
soeng2
為何消失了去向

Why did it disappear?

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wai6
ho6
siu1
sat1
liu4
heoi3
hoeng3
是存心逼我去緊張

It was a fear of making me nervous.

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si6
cyun4
sam1
bik1
ngo5
heoi3
gan2
zoeng3
抑或讓我知 是時候散場

Or let me know it's time to go.

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jik1
waak6
joeng6
ngo5
zi3
si6
si4
hau6
saan3
coeng4
跟你是幻象 未曾分曉已愛上

You're an illusion, not knowing you're in love.

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gan1
nei5
si6
waan6
zoeng6
mei6
zang1
fan6
Hau2
ji5
oi3
soeng6
我早知道相戀也許是場較量

I knew that love was a measuring stick.

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ngo5
zou2
zi3
dou6
soeng2
lyun5
jaa5
heoi2
si6
coeng4
gok3
loeng6
別盡露真相

Don't tell the truth.

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bit6
zeon6
lou6
zan1
soeng2
不要認真 好聽的説話 未上心

Don't take it seriously, and listen to the sermons, and don't be discouraged.

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fau2
jiu3
jing6
zan1
hou3
teng1
dik1
seoi3
waa6
mei6
soeng6
sam1
不捨得傷透神

God is not to be missed.

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fau2
se2
dak1
soeng1
tau3
san4
未期望你可交出一世情感

You don't expect to be able to express emotions.

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mei6
kei4
mong6
nei5
ho2
gaau1
ceot1
jat1
sai3
cing4
gam2
我不止三歲 我當然識趣

I was only three years old, and I was obviously interested.

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ngo5
fau2
zi2
saam3
seoi3
ngo5
dong3
jin4
zi3
cuk1
過去極進取 令玻璃粉碎

The past is moving forward, breaking glass.

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gwo3
heoi3
gik6
zeon3
ceoi2
ling6
lei4
fan2
seoi3
徒然浪費眼淚 遇難不知退

And then we're wasting our tears, and we're going to have to go back.

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tou4
jin4
long4
fai3
ngaan5
leoi6
jyu6
no4
fau2
zi3
teoi3
被吃定太易豁出去

They're too easy to get out.

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pei5
hek3
ding6
taai3
jik6
waak6
ceot1
heoi3
我怎麼得到 也會怎麼失去

How can I get it and how can I lose it?

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ngo5
fim2
mo5
dak1
dou3
jaa5
wui6
fim2
mo5
sat1
heoi3
與你淡似水 便千杯不醉

It's like a glass of water with you.

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jyu6
nei5
taam4
ci5
seoi2
pin4
cin1
bui1
fau2
zeoi3
明明為你掛慮 扮成也愛誰

It's obvious who you're worried about, who you're pretending to love.

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ming4
ming4
wai6
nei5
gwaa3
luk6
fan5
seng4
jaa5
oi3
seoi4
放下我的敏鋭

Put down my sharp edge.

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fong3
haa6
ngo5
dik1
min6
yui6
或能令你懂得珍惜 也許

It can help you appreciate, maybe.

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waak6
toi4
ling6
nei5
dung2
dak1
zan1
sik1
jaa5
heoi2
我也很心酸 為何相戀要計算

I'm also very sad, so why do I have to calculate the love?

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ngo5
jaa5
han2
sam1
syun1
wai6
ho6
soeng2
lyun5
jiu3
gei3
syun3
為何心思怕你看穿

Why are you so afraid to look at it?

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wai6
ho6
sam1
soi1
paa3
nei5
hon3
cyun1
使地位有損 便遊盡花園

And they lose their status and they lose their garden.

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si2
deng6
wai6
jau6
syun2
pin4
jau6
zeon6
waa6
jyun2
想了斷無謂轉圈

I wanted to break the cycle.

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soeng2
liu4
dyun6
mou4
wai6
zyun3
hyun1
我碰着最愛哪裏要玩心算

I'm playing with my favorite game.

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ngo5
pung3
jyu3
zeoi3
oi3
naa5
leoi5
jiu3
waan2
sam1
syun3
可任我選 別暗戀 更怕苦戀

I could choose to be more romantic and more fearful.

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ho2
jam6
ngo5
syun3
bit6
am3
lyun5
gang3
paa3
fu2
lyun5
不要認真 好聽的説話 未上心

Don't take it seriously, and listen to the sermons, and don't be discouraged.

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fau2
jiu3
jing6
zan1
hou3
teng1
dik1
seoi3
waa6
mei6
soeng6
sam1
縱有剎那興奮

And even with all the excitement,

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zung3
jau6
saat3
no6
jan6
fan3
未期望你可交出一世情感

You don't expect to be able to express emotions.

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mei6
kei4
mong6
nei5
ho2
gaau1
ceot1
jat1
sai3
cing4
gam2
需要自保 交心的散步 別太早

It takes a lot of self-confidence, a little bit of a walk, and it's too early.

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seoi1
jiu3
zi6
bou2
gaau1
sam1
dik1
saan3
fau6
bit6
taai3
zou2
慣了晚節不保

I'm used to the nightclubs.

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gwaan3
liu4
maan5
zit3
fau2
bou2
沒期望你肯交出一切 還好

I don't expect you to give up everything.

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mei6
kei4
mong6
nei5
hoi2
gaau1
ceot1
jat1
cit3
waan4
hou3
About This Song

The song "" ("Understanding Sentiments and Taste") by (Miriam Yeung) intricately delves into the complexities of romantic relationships, layered with a sense of caution and emotional introspection. The main theme revolves around the tension between vulnerability and self-preservation in love, where the protagonist expresses her feelings of uncertainty and the emotional games that often accompany love. The song captures a delicate balance between desire and self-protection, exploring how past experiences have shaped her approach to romance, making her wary of fully investing in a relationship without understanding the potential for heartbreak.

The lyrics convey a poignant narrative filled with reflections on the nature of love and affection. The protagonist questions why relationships often feel like a competition and fears revealing too much of her inner self. There is an underlying sense of melancholy as she grapples with the fear of unreciprocated emotions and the importance of self-careunderlining her commitment to not losing herself in the pursuit of love. The repeated motifs of pretending and superficial connections highlight a dichotomy in her experience: wanting to connect while also maintaining emotional distance to safeguard her heart.

Musically, the song showcases a blend of contemporary pop elements with smooth melodies and heartfelt vocal delivery, allowing the emotional depth of the lyrics to resonate deeply with listeners. The use of vivid imagery and metaphorical language creates an evocative atmosphere, enabling the audience to relate to the internal conflict presented. Notable lyrical techniques include the contrast between lighthearted statements and deeply ingrained anxieties, playing through a conversational tone that encapsulates both the nuances of romantic dialogues and the unspoken fears that often lurk beneath.

Culturally, "" reflects the evolving attitudes towards love and relationships in modern society, particularly among younger generations in Chinese culture, where traditional romantic ideals clash with contemporary views of independence and self-worth. This song serves as a reminder of the importance of emotional intelligence and self-protection in a world that often glamorizes self-sacrifice in love. It resonates with those who have navigated the complexities of love, emphasizing that understanding oneself and ones needs is just as significant as understanding the desires of a partner.

Song Details
Singer:
楊千嬅
Total Lines:
31