旁觀者傷

By 江若琳

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
流光 開心的淚

The tears of joy.

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lau4
gwong1
hoi1
sam1
dik1
leoi6
看她跟你 在散聚

Watch her with you.

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hon3
taa1
gan1
nei5
zoi6
saan3
zeoi6
若你緬懷誰 我也肯扮成誰

If you remember anyone, I'd like to be who I am.

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joek6
nei5
min5
waai4
seoi4
ngo5
jaa5
hoi2
fan5
seng4
seoi4
代知己今後 愛下去

For the future, love yourself.

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doi6
zi3
gei2
gam1
hau6
oi3
haa6
heoi3
恨我旁觀者清竟迷失去路

Those who hated me were lost.

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han6
ngo5
pong4
gun3
ze2
cing1
ging2
mai4
sat1
heoi3
lou6
瞞着情感多年做友好

And they've been friends for years, hiding their emotions.

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mun4
jyu3
cing4
gam2
do1
nin4
zou6
jau5
hou3
成全大家將愛換恩情 不用報

And all of us have traded love for grace without reward.

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seng4
cyun4
taai3
ze1
zoeng3
oi3
wun6
jan1
cing4
fau2
jung6
bou3
其實你 可能早知道

In fact, you probably already know.

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kei4
sat6
nei5
ho2
toi4
zou2
zi3
dou6
原本 想苦笑着旁觀

I wanted to laugh at the side.

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jyun5
bun2
soeng2
fu2
siu3
jyu3
pong4
gun3
和她結局圓滿 我帶淚狂歡

And I was so happy to see her.

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wo4
taa1
lit3
guk6
jyun4
mun6
ngo5
daai3
leoi6
kwong4
fun1
我把愛融入你們

I put love into you.

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ngo5
baa3
oi3
jung4
jap6
nei5
mun4
讓你有我這後援

I'll give you my support.

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joeng6
nei5
jau6
ngo5
ze5
hau6
wun4
期望有輪到我佔一半

I was supposed to be halfway there.

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kei4
mong6
jau6
leon2
dou3
ngo5
zim3
jat1
bun3
恨我旁觀者清竟迷失去路

Those who hated me were lost.

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han6
ngo5
pong4
gun3
ze2
cing1
ging2
mai4
sat1
heoi3
lou6
瞞着情感多年做友好

And they've been friends for years, hiding their emotions.

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mun4
jyu3
cing4
gam2
do1
nin4
zou6
jau5
hou3
成全大家將愛換恩情 不用報

And all of us have traded love for grace without reward.

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seng4
cyun4
taai3
ze1
zoeng3
oi3
wun6
jan1
cing4
fau2
jung6
bou3
其實你 可能早知道

In fact, you probably already know.

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kei4
sat6
nei5
ho2
toi4
zou2
zi3
dou6
若這旁觀者的傷痕要表露

If the scar of the bystander shows up,

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joek6
ze5
pong4
gun3
ze2
dik1
soeng1
han4
jiu3
biu2
lou6
難道拿姊妹眼淚抹好

Can you wipe your sister's tears?

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no4
dou6
naa4
ze2
mui2
ngaan5
leoi6
mut6
hou3
人人受傷三角下這殘忍定數

That's the most brutal number of people hurt in a triangle.

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jan4
jan4
sau6
soeng1
saam3
luk6
haa6
ze5
caan4
jan5
ding6
sou3
明白愛 怎能不知道

How can you not know love?

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ming4
baak6
oi3
fim2
toi4
fau2
zi3
dou6
忘掉我 都忘了傾訴

Forget me, forget about the conversation.

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mong6
zaau6
ngo5
dou1
mong6
liu4
king1
sou3
情感 即使止步

Even when you stop.

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cing4
gam2
zik1
si2
zi2
fau6
至少可以 夢一套 作一套

At least you can make a dream a set.

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zi3
siu3
ho2
jyu5
mung6
jat1
tou3
zok3
jat1
tou3
About This Song

The song "" by (Jiang Ruolin) explores the deep emotional complexities of love, longing, and the bittersweet role of an observer in a love triangle. The main theme revolves around the painful realization of unrequited love and the struggle of watching someone you cherish choose another, all while grappling with the desire to support them despite personal heartache. This emotional core is vividly expressed through the lyrics that convey a sense of resignation mixed with hope, showcasing the internal conflict of the narrator who must suppress their feelings for the sake of friendship.

In this poignant narrative, the storyteller presents a scenario of witnessing a loved one finding happiness with someone else, which evokes feelings of jealousy and sorrow. The lyrics illustrate the sacrifices made in the name of love, where the protagonist is willing to act as a supportive friend, essentially burying their own emotions for the greater good. This tension between self-love and altruism resonates throughout the song, as the narrator reflects on their role as a '' or bystander, grappling with the emotional scars this position entails.

Musically, the song features a melodious arrangement that complements the melancholic tone of the lyrics, using subtle instrumentals to enhance the emotional weight of the storytelling. The use of gentle piano and strings creates an intimate atmosphere, allowing listeners to engage deeply with the emotions conveyed. Lyrically, Jiang Ruolin employs imagery and metaphors effectively, painting vivid pictures of love's complexities and the inherent pain of unreciprocated feelings. Phrases that juxtapose joy and sorrow amplify the emotional impact, allowing for a raw connection with the listener.

Culturally, "" encapsulates the nuances of love and friendship that are relatable across different cultures. It speaks to a universal experiencechoosing to support someone at the expense of one's own happinessand highlights the depth of emotions that accompany such situations. This relatability ensures the song's resonance with a broad audience, making it a poignant addition to contemporary Chinese music that reflects on human connections and emotional struggles.

Song Details
Singer:
江若琳
Total Lines:
24