失敗者

By 王傑

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
默默回望我小時候喜歡看窗邊雨

I've been watching the rain in my window since I was a kid.

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mak6
mak6
wui4
mong6
ngo5
siu2
si4
hau6
hei2
fun1
hon3
coeng1
bin1
jyu6
常看遠處那故居街角拖着頭

I always looked away, and I always drew my head around the corner.

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soeng4
hon3
jyun6
syu3
no6
gu3
geoi1
gaai1
luk6
to1
jyu3
tau4
天生冷冷無語像滿心只有憂愁

It's cold, and there's no words to say, but sadness.

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tin1
sang1
laang5
laang5
mou4
jyu6
zoeng6
mun6
sam1
zi2
jau6
jau1
sau4
呆望世上太多蒼孔缺口

There are too many gaps in the world.

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ngoi4
mong6
sai3
soeng6
taai3
do1
cong2
hung2
kyut3
hau2
混在時日裏總覺難受促使我心灰透

And the constant stress of the day was making me feel so overwhelmed.

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gwan2
zoi6
si4
mik6
leoi5
zung2
gok3
no4
sau6
cuk1
si2
ngo5
sam1
fui1
tau3
常跌跌碰碰太多爭鬥換去自由

Too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, too many times, and all the times, too many times, too many times, t

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soeng4
daat3
daat3
pung3
pung3
taai3
do1
zaang1
dau6
wun6
heoi3
zi6
jau4
天生我愛無語自閉中蕩遊

I love to wander around in the silence of autism.

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tin1
sang1
ngo5
oi3
mou4
jyu6
zi6
bai3
zung1
dong6
jau6
終於你也離去夜裏哭着走

And you finally left the night crying.

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zung1
wu1
nei5
jaa5
lei4
heoi3
je6
leoi5
huk1
jyu3
zau2
我已寂寞如木偶

I was lonely as a puppet.

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ngo5
ji5
zik6
mok6
jyu4
muk6
ngau5
回覆孤單一個給空虛佔有

Give the void to the occupied.

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wui4
fuk1
gu1
sin6
jat1
go3
kap1
hung3
heoi1
zim3
jau6
我無人明瞭痛苦掙扎 緊緊握着手

I didn't know anyone was struggling with pain, holding hands.

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ngo5
mou4
jan4
ming4
liu5
tung3
fu2
zaang1
zaap3
gan2
gan2
ngak1
jyu3
sau2
黑暗裏淡忘所有 何日是最後

Forget everything in the dark. What is the last day?

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hak1
am3
leoi5
taam4
mong6
so2
jau6
ho6
mik6
si6
zeoi3
hau6
絕對失敗者 躲進昨日一生將記憶編寫

The absolute failure is to hide in yesterday and write down memories for the rest of your life.

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zyut6
deoi3
sat1
baai6
ze2
do2
zeon3
zok6
mik6
jat1
sang1
zoeng3
gei3
jik1
pin1
se2
是我失敗者 冷默如荒野

I was a failure, a wilderness of silence.

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si6
ngo5
sat1
baai6
ze2
laang5
mak6
jyu4
fong1
je5
誰願意留低將愛暫借

Who would want to borrow love for a while?

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seoi4
jyun6
ji3
lau4
dai1
zoeng3
oi3
zaam6
ze3
About This Song

"," a poignant ballad by the renowned Taiwanese artist Wang Jie, delves deep into themes of loneliness, nostalgia, and emotional despair. The songs core revolves around the feelings of a person reflecting on their past, specifically the bittersweet memories of childhood and lost love. These themes resonate with many, capturing the universal struggle between yearning for connection and the reality of isolation. The lyricist paints a vivid picture of solitude, evoking a sense of longing that enhances the emotional weight of the song.

The narrative unfolds through introspective lyrics that express a profound sense of defeat and heartbreak. The protagonist feels like a 'failure,' burdened by memories that haunt him, and he grapples with feelings of disillusionment and hopelessness. As he recalls moments of joy overshadowed by sorrow, the listener is taken on a journey through his mind, exploring the depths of emotional turmoil that come from unfulfilled desires and the absence of love. This story speaks to the listeners own experiences, making it relatable to anyone who has faced loss or disappointment.

Musically, the song is characterized by its haunting melody, which perfectly complements the lyrical content. Wang Jies emotive vocal delivery enhances the poignant lyrics, and the melancholic musical arrangementfeaturing subdued instrumentalscreates an atmosphere of introspection. The use of vivid imagery in the lyrics, such as references to rain and isolation, further deepens the listener's connection to the protagonists internal struggle, making the entire piece a compelling reflection on the complexities of human emotions.

In a broader cultural context, "" not only speaks to personal despair but also touches on societal themes of failure and the pressure to succeed in a rapidly changing world. It resonates particularly within Chinese-speaking cultures, where the concept of personal failure can bear significant stigma. Wang Jie, through this song, engages with these notions delicately, allowing listeners to find solace in shared vulnerabilities. Overall, "" remains a timeless exploration of what it means to be human.

Song Details
Singer:
王傑
Total Lines:
15