你是我心內的一首歌

By 王力宏

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
天青色配煙雲 隨月海上行

Blue skies and clouds of smoke, and they go up in the sea every month.

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tin1
cing1
sik1
pui3
jin1
wan4
ceoi4
jyut6
hoi2
soeng6
hong6
燈火中照伊人 原是你獨行

You were walking alone in the flames.

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dang1
fo2
zung1
ziu3
ji1
jan4
jyun5
si6
nei5
duk6
hong6
瓊樓玉宇中看萬千火的花燈

Thousands of lights in the towers.

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king4
lau2
juk6
jyu5
zung1
hon3
maak6
cin1
fo2
dik1
waa6
dang1
轉身看到仍在這苦等

And I turn around and see that it's still going on.

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zyun3
jyun4
hon3
dou3
jing4
zoi6
ze5
fu2
ting2
煙雨霧裏染墨客繡綠惹紅塵

The mist of smoke, the green ink, the red dust.

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jin1
jyu6
mou6
leoi5
jim5
maak6
haak3
sau3
luk6
je5
hung4
can4
小鎮路過這夜裏卻披衣戴印

They were wearing their clothes and stamps all through the night.

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siu2
zan3
lou6
gwo3
ze5
je6
leoi5
koek3
pei1
ji3
daai3
ngan3
層層窗紗映照她一秒渡春生

The layered window sleeve shows her through the spring for a second.

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cang4
cang4
coeng1
saa1
joeng2
ziu3
taa1
jat1
miu5
dou6
ceon1
sang1
執起一筆一勾刻寫影深

I started a sketch that was deeply shadowed.

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zap1
hei2
jat1
bat1
jat1
ngau1
hak1
se2
jing2
sam1
小徑遇見晚葉裏各自作伴行

Paths meet each other in the late leaves as companions.

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siu2
ging3
jyu6
jin6
maan5
sip3
leoi5
gok3
zi6
zok3
bun6
hong6
隨年月裏笑容卻似花飛遠近

And the smile is like flowers flying far and wide.

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ceoi4
nin4
jyut6
leoi5
siu3
jung4
koek3
ci5
waa6
fei1
jyun6
kan5
山與水幾點秋深

The mountains and the water are a little deep in the autumn.

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saan1
jyu6
seoi2
gei2
dim2
cau1
sam1
卻藏不了故人這舊韻

But the dead man couldn't hide it.

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koek3
zong6
fau2
liu4
gu3
jan4
ze5
gau6
wan6
天青色配煙雲 隨月海上行

Blue skies and clouds of smoke, and they go up in the sea every month.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

tin1
cing1
sik1
pui3
jin1
wan4
ceoi4
jyut6
hoi2
soeng6
hong6
燈火中照伊人 原是你獨行

You were walking alone in the flames.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

dang1
fo2
zung1
ziu3
ji1
jan4
jyun5
si6
nei5
duk6
hong6
瓊樓玉宇中看萬千火的花燈

Thousands of lights in the towers.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

king4
lau2
juk6
jyu5
zung1
hon3
maak6
cin1
fo2
dik1
waa6
dang1
轉身看到仍在這苦等

And I turn around and see that it's still going on.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

zyun3
jyun4
hon3
dou3
jing4
zoi6
ze5
fu2
ting2
天青色配煙雲 隨月海上行

Blue skies and clouds of smoke, and they go up in the sea every month.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

tin1
cing1
sik1
pui3
jin1
wan4
ceoi4
jyut6
hoi2
soeng6
hong6
燈火中照伊人 原是你獨行

You were walking alone in the flames.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

dang1
fo2
zung1
ziu3
ji1
jan4
jyun5
si6
nei5
duk6
hong6
回頭望世間散盡一絲的枯燈

I look back and see the world's dying lights.

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wui4
tau4
mong6
sai3
haan4
saan3
zeon6
jat1
si1
dik1
fu1
dang1
餘生等一吻

A kiss for the rest of your life.

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jyu4
sang1
ting2
jat1
man5
煙雨霧裏染墨客繡綠惹紅塵

The mist of smoke, the green ink, the red dust.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

jin1
jyu6
mou6
leoi5
jim5
maak6
haak3
sau3
luk6
je5
hung4
can4
小鎮路過這夜裏卻披衣戴印

They were wearing their clothes and stamps all through the night.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

siu2
zan3
lou6
gwo3
ze5
je6
leoi5
koek3
pei1
ji3
daai3
ngan3
層層窗紗映照她一秒渡春生

The layered window sleeve shows her through the spring for a second.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

cang4
cang4
coeng1
saa1
joeng2
ziu3
taa1
jat1
miu5
dou6
ceon1
sang1
執起一筆一勾刻寫影深

I started a sketch that was deeply shadowed.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

zap1
hei2
jat1
bat1
jat1
ngau1
hak1
se2
jing2
sam1
小徑遇見晚葉裏各自作伴行

Paths meet each other in the late leaves as companions.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

siu2
ging3
jyu6
jin6
maan5
sip3
leoi5
gok3
zi6
zok3
bun6
hong6
隨年月裏笑容卻似花飛遠近

And the smile is like flowers flying far and wide.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

ceoi4
nin4
jyut6
leoi5
siu3
jung4
koek3
ci5
waa6
fei1
jyun6
kan5
山與水幾點秋深

The mountains and the water are a little deep in the autumn.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

saan1
jyu6
seoi2
gei2
dim2
cau1
sam1
卻藏不了故人這舊韻

But the dead man couldn't hide it.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

koek3
zong6
fau2
liu4
gu3
jan4
ze5
gau6
wan6
天青色配煙雲 隨月海上行

Blue skies and clouds of smoke, and they go up in the sea every month.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

tin1
cing1
sik1
pui3
jin1
wan4
ceoi4
jyut6
hoi2
soeng6
hong6
燈火中照伊人 原是你獨行

You were walking alone in the flames.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

dang1
fo2
zung1
ziu3
ji1
jan4
jyun5
si6
nei5
duk6
hong6
瓊樓玉宇中看萬千火的花燈

Thousands of lights in the towers.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

king4
lau2
juk6
jyu5
zung1
hon3
maak6
cin1
fo2
dik1
waa6
dang1
轉身看到仍在這苦等

And I turn around and see that it's still going on.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

zyun3
jyun4
hon3
dou3
jing4
zoi6
ze5
fu2
ting2
天青色配煙雲 隨月海上行

Blue skies and clouds of smoke, and they go up in the sea every month.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

tin1
cing1
sik1
pui3
jin1
wan4
ceoi4
jyut6
hoi2
soeng6
hong6
燈火中照伊人 原是你獨行

You were walking alone in the flames.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

dang1
fo2
zung1
ziu3
ji1
jan4
jyun5
si6
nei5
duk6
hong6
回頭望世間散盡一絲的枯燈

I look back and see the world's dying lights.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

wui4
tau4
mong6
sai3
haan4
saan3
zeon6
jat1
si1
dik1
fu1
dang1
餘生等一吻

A kiss for the rest of your life.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

jyu4
sang1
ting2
jat1
man5
About This Song

"" (You Are a Song in My Heart) by Wang Leehom is a poignant ballad that encapsulates themes of longing, nostalgia, and love's enduring nature. The emotional core of the song revolves around the relatable experience of yearning for someone special amid the passage of time and the fleeting nature of life. The evocative imagery throughout the lyrics paints a picture of the protagonist's reflections on love that transcends distance and time, echoing sentiments of both beauty and melancholy.

The story conveyed through the lyrics presents a journey of remembrance and hope. The protagonist reminisces about shared moments, depicted with rich, visual language that transports listeners to a serene yet bittersweet world where memories linger like shadows. The repetition of phrases creates a hypnotic loop, reinforcing the idea of waiting for a love that feels both close yet far away. Through this yearning, the song explores how love intertwines with the landscapes of everyday life, where even mundane moments become infused with emotional significance.

Musically, the song showcases gentle melodies combined with Wang Leehom's soulful vocal delivery, which adds depth to the lyrical content. The integration of traditional Chinese musical elements within contemporary pop elements creates a unique soundscape, allowing the song to resonate with a broad audience. The use of vivid imagery in the lyrics, such as (sky-blue color paired with smoky clouds), not only paints a picturesque scene but also serves to invoke complex emotions associated with love, longing, and beauty in transience.

Culturally, this song holds a significant place in contemporary Chinese music, where Wang Leehom is known for his ability to blend Western and Eastern musical influences. The themes of love and nostalgia are universal, yet they are intricately woven into the fabric of Chinese poetic tradition, making the song appealing to both domestic and international listeners. Ultimately, "" is a celebration of love's persistence and the memories that define our relationships, making it a timeless anthem for anyone who has ever loved deeply.

Song Details
Singer:
王力宏
Total Lines:
36