緣份的天空 西雅圖的失眠人

By 湯寶如

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
收音機這刻 陪伴我撲進夜裏

And the radio was accompanying me into the night.

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sau1
jam1
gei1
ze5
hak1
pui4
bun6
ngo5
puk1
zeon3
je6
leoi5
沿路細聽你 電話中心聲破碎

And I heard you on the way, and the call center was breaking down.

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yun4
lou6
sai3
teng1
nei5
din6
waa6
zung1
sam1
sing1
po3
seoi3
漫漫重述你 夜裏悼念誰人

A long, long story of you, of mourning someone at night.

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maan4
maan4
zung6
seot6
nei5
je6
leoi5
dou6
nim6
seoi4
jan4
長離別那天 你甘心再獨居

And you're willing to be alone again.

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zoeng6
lei4
bit6
no6
tin1
nei5
gam1
sam1
zoi3
duk6
geoi1
唏噓的這心 投入了這節目裏

And that crazy mind was put into this show.

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hei1
hoe1
dik1
ze5
sam1
tau4
jap6
liu4
ze5
zit3
muk6
leoi5
如共你過去 是相識依戀愛侶

You've been in love with someone in your past.

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jyu4
gung6
nei5
gwo3
heoi3
si6
soeng2
zi3
ji1
lyun5
oi3
lui5
但願明白我 像你亦未能眠

But I hope you understand that I can't sleep like you.

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daan6
jyun6
ming4
baak6
ngo5
zoeng6
nei5
jik6
mei6
toi4
min4
感觸歲月空虛

Feel the void of the months.

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gam2
zuk1
seoi3
jyut6
hung3
heoi1
長情孤單的你太多負累

You're too tired of loneliness.

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zoeng6
cing4
gu1
sin6
dik1
nei5
taai3
do1
fu6
leoi6
人遺失心愛後無法入睡

You can't sleep when you lose your loved one.

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jan4
wai6
sat1
sam1
oi3
hau6
mou4
fat3
jap6
seoi6
在遠方於西雅圖天空

In the distant sky in Seattle.

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zoi6
jyun6
fong1
wu1
sai1
ngaa5
tou4
tin1
hung3
是你孤寂和心痛

It's your loneliness and your heartbreak.

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si6
nei5
gu1
zik6
wo4
sam1
tung3
如每滴淚 擦過夜空

Every tear that goes down through the night.

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jyu4
mei5
dik6
leoi6
caat3
gwo3
je6
hung3
在這方車廂裏微風中

It's a breeze in the garage right here.

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zoi6
ze5
fong1
geoi1
soeng1
leoi5
mei4
fung3
zung1
是我失落嘗冰凍

I lost the taste of ice cream.

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si6
ngo5
sat1
lok6
soeng4
jing4
dung3
是這悲哀聽眾內心

It's the sad heart of the audience.

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si6
ze5
bei1
ngoi1
teng1
zung3
noi6
sam1
祈望偶遇海角中

I hope to meet you in the ocean.

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kei4
mong6
ngau5
jyu6
hoi2
luk6
zung1
承受你的淚和夢

And I'm going to take your tears and your dreams.

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sing4
sau6
nei5
dik1
leoi6
wo4
mung6
街燈不覺中 沿着我剎那後退

And I was walking backwards in the streetlight.

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gaai1
dang1
fau2
gok3
zung1
yun4
jyu3
ngo5
saat3
no6
hau6
teoi3
紅着眼聽你在分析當天愛侶

Red eyes are watching you analyze your date.

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hung4
jyu3
ngaan5
teng1
nei5
zoi6
fan6
sik1
dong3
tin1
oi3
lui5
但是無字句 令你活在從前

But there are no words that make you live.

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daan6
si6
mou4
zi6
gau1
ling6
nei5
wut6
zoi6
zung6
cin4
只得往事千堆

It's just a bunch of things.

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zi2
dak1
wong5
si6
cin1
zeoi1
長情孤單的你太多負累

You're too tired of loneliness.

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zoeng6
cing4
gu1
sin6
dik1
nei5
taai3
do1
fu6
leoi6
人遺失心愛後無法入睡

You can't sleep when you lose your loved one.

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jan4
wai6
sat1
sam1
oi3
hau6
mou4
fat3
jap6
seoi6
About This Song

" " by (Tng Bor) explores themes of love, longing, and the deep emotional struggle of moving on from lost relationships. The song's emotional core revolves around the sleepless nights of the narrator, who finds solace in the radio while grappling with memories of a past lover. The lyrics depict a tale of deep yearning, underscoring how the passage of time does little to heal the wounds of a broken heart. The use of vivid imagery, such as nights spent alone and the haunting echoes of a lovers voice, amplifies the sense of loneliness and heartache.

The narrative unfolds as the protagonist reflects on a significant lossthe twinge of nostalgia evident in each line. The lyrics articulate a vivid story of remembrance, where memories replay like a melancholic soundtrack, illuminating the struggle of coping with unresolved emotions. The reference to Seattles skies captures the feelings of distance and solitude, enhancing the sense of yearning that permeates the song. The juxtaposition of external environments, like the cityscape, against the inner turmoil of the singer creates a poignant backdrop for the emotional journey.

Musically, the song employs soft melodies and delicate instrumentation that perfectly accompany the reflective lyrics. The subtle musical arrangements mirror the contemplative tone of the song, allowing the listener to immerse themselves in the melancholic atmosphere. Lyrically, the song employs metaphors related to sleep and distance, depicting the internal conflict experienced by those who have lost love. The expression of pain is further accentuated by repeated phrases and a haunting refrain that embodies a universal feeling of heartache, thus resonating with a wide audience.

Culturally, the song captures a relatable aspect of contemporary lifedealing with lost love in a fast-paced world. The references to urban landscapes like Seattle reflect an intersection of personal emotion with broader societal experiences, creating a rich tapestry of sentiment that speaks to both individual and collective grief. As listeners connect with the pain and beauty expressed in the song, it highlights the timelessness of love and loss, transcending cultural boundaries and resonating with anyone who has experienced similar feelings.

Song Details
Singer:
湯寶如
Total Lines:
24