Last Dance

By 洪卓立

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
校慶在當天快將終結

The day of the Q&Q&C&C&C&C&C&C&C&C&C&C&C&C&C&C&C& is coming to an end.

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haau3
hing3
zoi6
dong3
tin1
faai3
zoeng3
zung1
lit3
視線又剛好與她相接

And the eyes are in perfect contact with her.

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si6
sin3
jau6
gong1
hou3
jyu6
taa1
soeng2
zip3
想不到歷年來沉默暗戀對象

I can't think of a silent obsessive object for years.

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soeng2
fau2
dou3
lik6
nin4
loi6
zam6
mak6
am3
lyun5
deoi3
zoeng6
在這刻遇上 可是算 理想

It's perfectly right now.

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zoi6
ze5
hak1
jyu6
soeng6
ho2
si6
syun3
lei5
soeng2
盡了力邀請了她起舞

I tried my best to invite her to dance.

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zeon6
liu4
lik6
jiu1
zing6
liu4
taa1
hei2
mou5
讓你第一天與她擁抱

Let her embrace you on the first day.

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joeng6
nei5
dai6
jat1
tin1
jyu6
taa1
ung2
pou5
即使你極糊塗凌亂對方舞步

Even if you're so confused, you can dance.

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zik1
si2
nei5
gik6
wu4
caa4
ling4
lyun6
deoi3
fong1
mou5
fau6
但卻很陶醉 可是算 壯舉

It was a thrill, but it was a feat.

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daan6
koek3
han2
tou4
zeoi3
ho2
si6
syun3
zong6
geoi2
明日有各自各仕途

Tomorrow is different.

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ming4
mik6
jau6
gok3
zi6
gok3
si6
tou4
明日會否再遇到 懷緬着這美好

Will we see each other again tomorrow, and remember this beautiful thing?

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ming4
mik6
wui6
pei5
zoi3
jyu6
dou3
waai4
min5
jyu3
ze5
mei5
hou3
緩慢這宴會散席時

Slow down, and the party's all over.

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wun6
maan6
ze5
jin3
wui6
saan3
zik6
si4
緩慢這刻變歷史 求配樂不休止

Slowly, this moment becomes history, and the music never stops.

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wun6
maan6
ze5
hak1
bin3
lik6
si2
kau4
pui3
ngok6
fau2
nau2
zi2
多麼珍惜這第一次 多麼的真摯

How much I cherish this first time, how much I sincerely appreciate this first time.

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do1
mo5
zan1
sik1
ze5
dai6
jat1
ci3
do1
mo5
dik1
zan1
zi3
留心的起舞 無需很深奧

It doesn't take much to dance.

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lau4
sam1
dik1
hei2
mou5
mou4
seoi1
han2
sam1
ngou3
讓身體傾訴 萬萬個暗號

Let your body talk, tens of millions of cues.

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joeng6
jyun4
tai2
king1
sou3
maak6
maak6
go3
am3
hou6
留心的起舞 無需很深奧

It doesn't take much to dance.

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lau4
sam1
dik1
hei2
mou5
mou4
seoi1
han2
sam1
ngou3
或者一眨眼 道別那一晚

Or maybe a moment to say goodbye to that night.

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waak6
ze2
jat1
zaa2
ngaan5
dou6
bit6
no6
jat1
maan5
當天的風這樣兇猛 將光陰吹散

The winds blow so strong, and the shadows are scattered.

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dong3
tin1
dik1
fung3
ze5
joeng2
hung1
maang5
zoeng3
gwong1
jam3
ceoi3
saan3
流浪到各自各路途

They wandered their way.

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lau4
long4
dou3
gok3
zi6
gok3
lou6
tou4
還是有天會遇到 期盼着這美好

Or maybe we'll meet up with heaven and hope for that.

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waan4
si6
jau6
tin1
wui6
jyu6
dou3
kei4
paan3
jyu3
ze5
mei5
hou3
時代變了換了別人

Times have changed, people have changed.

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si4
doi6
bin3
liu4
wun6
liu4
bit6
jan4
誰伴你這個夜深 從紀念中空等

Who will accompany you through the night, from memory to space?

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seoi4
bun6
nei5
ze5
go3
je6
sam1
zung6
gei3
nim6
zung1
hung3
ting2
等光陰於歲月之旅 消失的一對

A couple who disappeared in the shadow of the moon.

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ting2
gwong1
jam3
wu1
seoi3
jyut6
zi1
leoi3
siu1
sat1
dik1
jat1
deoi3
About This Song

"Last Dance" by , also known as Jason Chung, encapsulates a bittersweet reflection on romance and nostalgia set against the backdrop of a fleeting moment during a school celebration. The main theme revolves around the complexity of unspoken love and the poignancy of a first and potentially last dance with someone special. The emotional core of the song is steeped in longing and the charm of moments that may never repeat, capturing the essence of youth and the connections formed during significant life passages.

The song tells a heartfelt story of a young man who seizes the opportunity to embrace his long-time crush amidst the chaos of a school event. The lyrics portray his nervousness and excitement as he musters the courage to invite her to dance, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation. Despite the clumsiness of their steps, their mutual affection transcends the awkwardness, making the dance a monument to their shared sentiments. As they dwell on the fleeting nature of this encounter, they contemplate the possibility of parting ways and the uncertainty of their futures, encapsulated beautifully in phrases reflecting both hope and melancholy.

Musically, "Last Dance" blends soft pop melodies with emotive chord progressions that mirror the lyrical themes of vulnerability and introspection. Notable elements include the use of dynamic contrasts, which enhance the emotional peaks of the song, especially during the chorus where the sense of urgency and exhilaration is emphasized. Lyrically, employs vivid imagery and metaphors that convey a deep sense of yearning, exemplified in the lines that discuss the fleeting passage of time and the bittersweet nature of memory, further enriching the songs impact.

In terms of cultural significance, this track resonates particularly within the context of youthful experiences in Chinese-speaking communities, where school celebrations often symbolize milestones in life. The song captures not only the universal feelings of first love and separation but also reflects societal themes of ambition and the passage of time. As listeners relate to similar experiences, "Last Dance" stands as an anthem for moments that shape us, making it a timeless piece in the realm of modern Mandarin pop music.

Song Details
Singer:
洪卓立
Total Lines:
23