還有一生的時間

By 泳兒

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
今世應該永沒法拖手

This world should never be able to pull it off.

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gam1
sai3
jing3
goi1
wing5
mei6
fat3
to1
sau2
所以今生也未怕分手

So I'm not afraid to break up.

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so2
jyu5
gam1
sang1
jaa5
mei6
paa3
fan6
sau2
但那天我問你 衫穿夠沒有

But I asked you that day if you were wearing enough clothes.

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daan6
no6
tin1
ngo5
man6
nei5
saam1
cyun1
gau3
mei6
jau6
怎麼彼此都不再開口

Why don't they just keep their mouths open?

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fim2
mo5
bei2
ci2
dou1
fau2
zoi3
hoi1
hau2
多講一聲會共處多久

Tell me how long you'll be together.

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do1
gong2
jat1
sing1
wui6
gung6
syu3
do1
gau2
差那一聲卻沒法補救

And the sound couldn't be helped.

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co1
no6
jat1
sing1
koek3
mei6
fat3
bou2
gau3
事隔幾秒就似 只可以做你

It's like you can do it in seconds.

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si6
gaak3
gei2
miu5
zau6
ci5
zi2
ho2
jyu5
zou6
nei5
於喜宴祝福那類好友

And congratulations to those kind of friends at the feast.

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wu1
hei2
jin3
zuk1
fuk1
no6
leoi6
hou3
jau5
原來天距地無幾

It turns out there are not many of them.

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jyun5
loi6
tin1
keoi5
deng6
mou4
gei2
也許當初那段年紀

Maybe at that early age.

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jaa5
heoi2
dong3
co1
no6
dyun6
nin4
gei3
哪管都要自然地

It's all natural.

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naa5
gun2
dou1
jiu3
zi6
jin4
deng6
接近完美 已沒法一起

It's almost perfect.

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zip3
kan5
jyun4
mei5
ji5
mei6
fat3
jat1
hei2
時間有一生 重視過幾人

Time is a lifetime, and weighs more than a few people.

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si4
haan4
jau6
jat1
sang1
zung6
si6
gwo3
gei2
jan4
才明白跟你

I'm just going to be with you.

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coi4
ming4
baak6
gan1
nei5
錯過那天錯失一世幸運

Missed that day, missed a lucky day.

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laap6
gwo3
no6
tin1
laap6
sat1
jat1
sai3
hang6
wan6
沿途換了幾個途人

I changed a few people along the way.

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yun4
tou4
wun6
liu4
gei2
go3
tou4
jan4
才填補這段遺憾

And that's the only thing that fills that gap.

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coi4
zan3
bou2
ze5
dyun6
wai6
ham6
時間有一生 亦未夠追尋

Time has a life, and it's not enough to follow.

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si4
haan4
jau6
jat1
sang1
jik6
mei6
gau3
zeoi1
cam4
尋回你跟我 那永遠虧欠彼此的擁吻

To find you and me, that is to lose each other's kiss forever.

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cam4
wui4
nei5
gan1
ngo5
no6
wing5
jyun6
kwai1
him3
bei2
ci2
dik1
ung2
man5
懷疑就算當我嚐到金婚都拋不開這份心癮

I doubt that even when I get to the Golden Wedding, I can't get rid of this.

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waai4
ji4
zau6
syun3
dong3
ngo5
soeng2
dou3
gam1
fan1
dou1
paau1
fau2
hoi1
ze5
fan6
sam1
jan2
無緣份證實

It's not a proof.

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mou4
jyun6
fan6
zing3
sat6
從來未發生的最合襯

It's the most amazing thing that ever happened.

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zung6
loi6
mei6
fat3
sang1
dik1
zeoi3
ho4
can3
誰人知了扮無知 也許花火脆弱如此

And who knows how fragile a flame can be if you pretend to be ignorant?

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seoi4
jan4
zi3
liu4
fan5
mou4
zi3
jaa5
heoi2
waa6
fo2
ceoi3
joek6
jyu4
ci2
你只喜愛被懷念 永沒完結 也沒有開始

You just love to be remembered, never finished, never started.

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nei5
zi2
hei2
oi3
pei5
waai4
nim6
wing5
mei6
jyun4
lit3
jaa5
mei6
jau6
hoi1
ci2
難道試愛別人 拿你去做明燈

It's hard to love someone and be a beacon of light.

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no4
dou6
si5
oi3
bit6
jan4
naa4
nei5
heoi3
zou6
ming4
dang1
時間有一生 道別過幾人

Time is a lifetime, and you're going to be with a few people.

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si4
haan4
jau6
jat1
sang1
dou6
bit6
gwo3
gei2
jan4
才明白跟你

I'm just going to be with you.

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coi4
ming4
baak6
gan1
nei5
錯過對方會比得到幸運

Missing each other is better than getting lucky.

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laap6
gwo3
deoi3
fong1
wui6
bei3
dak1
dou3
hang6
wan6
沿途換了幾個途人

I changed a few people along the way.

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yun4
tou4
wun6
liu4
gei2
go3
tou4
jan4
才填補這段遺憾

And that's the only thing that fills that gap.

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coi4
zan3
bou2
ze5
dyun6
wai6
ham6
時間有一生 亦未夠追尋

Time has a life, and it's not enough to follow.

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si4
haan4
jau6
jat1
sang1
jik6
mei6
gau3
zeoi1
cam4
尋回你跟我

Find you and me.

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cam4
wui4
nei5
gan1
ngo5
那永遠虧欠彼此的擁吻

That's the eternal loss of each other's hugs.

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no6
wing5
jyun6
kwai1
him3
bei2
ci2
dik1
ung2
man5
懷疑就算當我嚐到金婚都拋不開這份心癮

I doubt that even when I get to the Golden Wedding, I can't get rid of this.

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waai4
ji4
zau6
syun3
dong3
ngo5
soeng2
dou3
gam1
fan1
dou1
paau1
fau2
hoi1
ze5
fan6
sam1
jan2
無緣份證實

It's not a proof.

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mou4
jyun6
fan6
zing3
sat6
從來未發生的最合襯

It's the most amazing thing that ever happened.

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zung6
loi6
mei6
fat3
sang1
dik1
zeoi3
ho4
can3
能長伴那人

And I can be with him for a long time.

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toi4
zoeng6
bun6
no6
jan4
才承認愛不必要合襯

And I'm not going to admit that love doesn't have to be a combination.

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coi4
sing4
jing6
oi3
fau2
bit1
jiu3
ho4
can3
About This Song

The song "" ("Theres a Lifetime Left") by captures the poignant essence of love, longing, and the emotional complexity that often accompanies relationships. At its heart, the song explores the bittersweet reality of missed opportunities, where the characters reflect on their past choices and the inevitable distance that life imposes on connections. The lyrics reveal a profound sense of regret, as the narrator grapples with the realization that time spent apart can lead to a lifetime of what-ifs and unfulfilled desires. The emotional core is anchored in the yearning for a past that may never be reclaimed, making listeners resonate with the universal theme of love's fleeting nature.

The message conveyed through the song is one of reflection on lost chances and the struggle to move on from a significant relationship. The narrators introspective journey highlights the moments of connection and the subtle yet impactful words left unspoken that define their relationship. Phrases like "" (missing that one word cannot be remedied) emphasize the weight of communication in love. The various metaphors and imagery used throughout the lyrics reinforce the idea that some paths in life lead to exchanges and companions, but none can truly fill the void left by that one special person, making the realization of what might have been all the more poignant.

Musically, the song weaves a rich tapestry of tender melodies and emotive harmonies that echo the themes of nostalgia and longing. Notable is the use of delicate piano arrangements combined with gentle strings, creating an intimate atmosphere that complements the heartfelt lyrics. Lyrically, employs evocative language and metaphors that resonate deeply, such as comparing love to a missing puzzle piece or a delicate firework, suggesting fragility and impermanence. Such techniques enhance the emotional weight of the song, inviting the audience to connect on a personal level with the sentiments expressed.

Culturally, "" speaks to the deep-rooted values of relationships in Chinese culture, where the importance of love and familial bonds is often celebrated. The theme of nostalgia and the contemplation of lost love resonates strongly in a society where connections are highly valued. Songs like this serve as a reminder of the complexities nestled in romantic relationships and the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones, a testament to the universal experiences of love and loss that transcend cultural boundaries.

Song Details
Singer:
泳兒
Total Lines:
38