長信不如短訊

By 楊千嬅

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
求你要開心 要珍惜健康

Be happy and cherish your health.

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kau4
nei5
jiu3
hoi1
sam1
jiu3
zan1
sik1
gin6
hong1
盼你 別要逼你自己忙

I hope you don't have to keep busy.

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paan3
nei5
bit6
jiu3
bik1
nei5
zi6
gei2
mong4
何以想親口説的不能講

What is it that you can't say?

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ho6
jyu5
soeng2
can3
hau2
seoi3
dik1
fau2
toi4
gong2
要藉助這短訊扮交往

And we're going to use this text message to communicate.

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jiu3
ze6
zo6
ze5
dyun2
seon3
fan5
gaau1
wong5
十個call 六個call 亦説想念我

Ten calls, six calls, and they miss me.

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sap6
go3
luk6
go3
jik6
seoi3
soeng2
nim6
ngo5
然後我 説懷念悔改都不妥

And then I preached that it was wrong to repent.

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jin4
hau6
ngo5
seoi3
waai4
nim6
fui3
goi2
dou1
fau2
to2
迷惑過 難受過 難得肯撩我

I was confused, I was hurt, I was hard to get along with.

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mai4
waak6
gwo3
no4
sau6
gwo3
no4
dak1
hoi2
liu6
ngo5
總有丁點感動過 再別見面能夠麼

I'm so excited to see you again.

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zung2
jau6
zang1
dim2
gam2
dung6
gwo3
zoi3
bit6
jin6
min2
toi4
gau3
mo5
我未信 親口不敢説的短訊

I couldn't believe the messages that my parents would dare to send me.

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ngo5
mei6
seon3
can3
hau2
fau2
gam2
seoi3
dik1
dyun2
seon3
要是你 敢開口表態便有種

If you dare to open your mouth, you can do that.

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jiu3
si6
nei5
gam2
hoi1
hau2
biu2
taai3
pin4
jau6
zung3
我恨我 都不敢覆你的短訊

I hate myself, and I can't answer your text.

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ngo5
han6
ngo5
dou1
fau2
gam2
fuk1
nei5
dik1
dyun2
seon3
你共我 客套話無謂信

You're with me, and the vest is a bad idea.

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nei5
gung6
ngo5
haak3
tou3
waa6
mou4
wai6
seon3
(我恨我 以退為進)

(I hate myself and I'm backwards)

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ngo5
han6
ngo5
jyu5
teoi3
wai6
zeon3
誰對我差得我甘心認輸

I was willing to admit it to anyone who sent me.

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seoi4
deoi3
ngo5
co1
dak1
ngo5
gam1
sam1
jing6
syu1
當你 大概好友亦不如

And when you're a good friend, you're probably a good friend.

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dong3
nei5
taai3
goi3
hou3
jau5
jik6
fau2
jyu4
如你敢勾引我稱呼傻豬

If you dare call me a pig,

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jyu4
nei5
gam2
ngau1
jan5
ngo5
can3
hu1
so4
zyu1
我憤怒過轉眼又寬恕

I turned my anger and I forgave.

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ngo5
fan5
nou6
gwo3
zyun3
ngaan5
jau6
fun1
syu3
我未信 親口不敢説的短訊

I couldn't believe the messages that my parents would dare to send me.

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ngo5
mei6
seon3
can3
hau2
fau2
gam2
seoi3
dik1
dyun2
seon3
要是你 你願意出來講先有種

If you are, you're going to come out and talk about it.

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jiu3
si6
nei5
nei5
jyun6
ji3
ceot1
loi6
gong2
sin3
jau6
zung3
我恨我 都不敢覆你的短訊

I hate myself, and I can't answer your text.

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ngo5
han6
ngo5
dou1
fau2
gam2
fuk1
nei5
dik1
dyun2
seon3
我恨我 無聊賴寧願信

I hate myself, and I'm tired of believing.

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ngo5
han6
ngo5
mou4
liu4
laai6
ning6
jyun6
seon3
和你已分開怕真的和好

And you're separated from me because you're really good.

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wo4
nei5
ji5
fan6
hoi1
paa3
zan1
dik1
wo4
hou3
你已被我打了入天牢

You've been thrown into my cell.

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nei5
ji5
pei5
ngo5
ding2
liu4
jap6
tin1
lou4
誰料到今天當手機是寶

Who would have thought that cell phones were a treasure today?

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seoi4
liu6
dou3
gam1
tin1
dong3
sau2
gei1
si6
bou2
你隻字亦要洗去做不到

You can't do that without your mouth.

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nei5
zek3
zi6
jik6
jiu3
sin2
heoi3
zou6
fau2
dou3
About This Song

"" (Long Letter, Short Message) by (Miriam Yeung) revolves around the complexities of modern communication in romantic relationships. The main theme of the song lies in the contrast between genuine emotional expression and the superficial nature of texting. It captures the struggle of wanting to connect deeply with someone while being constrained by the barriers that technology imposes. The protagonist grapples with feelings of nostalgia and unresolved emotions, highlighting the fragility of intimacy in the digital age.

The story conveyed through the lyrics illustrates a relationship marked by ambiguity and unspoken words. The singer expresses a longing for direct, face-to-face communication, lamenting that feelings are often reduced to quick text messages. The verses describe the contradictory feelings of missing someone while simultaneously recognizing the inadequacy of digital interactions; she questions why significant sentiments are relegated to mere text. There is a sense of vulnerability as she admits to feeling both enraged and forgiving in response to the ebb and flow of their communication.

Musically, the song features a pop-influenced melody that complements the lyrical tension. The use of conversational language and rhetorical questions emphasizes the protagonist's confusion and frustration. Notably, the repetition of phrases like "" (I hate myself) serves to reinforce her inner conflict, creating a relatable portrait of her emotional turmoil. The simplicity of the arrangement underscores the lyrical depth, allowing listeners to focus on the poignant storytelling.

Culturally, the song reflects the experiences of many in contemporary society, where texting often replaces traditional forms of communication. It speaks to a generation caught between desire for closeness and the realities of modern dating dynamics, resonating with listeners who navigate similar feelings of isolation despite being constantly connected. "" effectively captures both the heartache and humor inherent in trying to express love in a world dominated by screens.

Song Details
Singer:
楊千嬅
Total Lines:
25