玻璃色

By 王菀之

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
牆壁佈滿着千百隻精靈 渴望被尋覓

The walls were filled with hundreds of thousands of elves, eager to be found.

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coeng4
bik3
bou3
mun6
jyu3
cin1
mak6
zek3
zing1
ling4
kit3
mong6
pei5
cam4
mik6
儘管是月全蝕 我望見 天空的朗月是滿的

Despite the total eclipse, I look forward to seeing the full moon in the sky.

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zeon2
gun2
si6
jyut6
cyun4
sit6
ngo5
mong6
jin6
tin1
hung3
dik1
long5
jyut6
si6
mun6
dik1
茶几放置着千百個水瓶 不是虛構的

The teahouse has hundreds of thousands of bottles of water, not fiction.

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caa4
gei2
fong3
zi3
jyu3
cin1
mak6
go3
seoi2
ping3
fau2
si6
heoi1
kau3
dik1
學懂多一隻色 眼前最虛空的也逐漸透晰

You learn to see more colors, and the most empty ones become clearer.

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hok6
dung2
do1
jat1
zek3
sik1
ngaan5
cin4
zeoi3
heoi1
hung3
dik1
jaa5
zuk6
zim6
tau3
sik1
塗上這顏色 這地球就沒空隙

If you paint it, the Earth will be empty.

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caa4
soeng6
ze5
ngaan4
sik1
ze5
deng6
kau4
zau6
mei6
hung3
kwik1
隱匿空礦場地裏的仙境領域

The hidden wonders of the empty mining fields.

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jan3
nik6
hung3
kong3
coeng4
deng6
leoi5
dik1
sin1
ging2
ling5
wik6
留待我洞悉

Let me know.

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lau4
daai1
ngo5
tung4
sik1
可知道被當透明的

It's known as transparent.

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ho2
zi3
dou6
pei5
dong3
tau3
ming4
dik1
暗地其實在披着給我稱為 玻璃 的一隻色

And they're actually wearing a color that I call glass.

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am3
deng6
kei4
sat6
zoi6
pei1
jyu3
kap1
ngo5
can3
wai6
lei4
dik1
jat1
zek3
sik1
如果世界定律太過鮮明 快樂被蠶蝕

If the laws of the world are too clear, happiness is eroded.

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jyu4
gwo2
sai3
gaai3
ding6
leot6
taai3
gwo3
sin2
ming4
faai3
ngok6
pei5
caam4
sit6
拿出這一隻色

Take this color out.

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naa4
ceot1
ze5
jat1
zek3
sik1
法術棒點一點那樣地上色

The magic is a little bit like that.

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fat3
seot6
paang5
dim2
jat1
dim2
no6
joeng2
deng6
soeng6
sik1
塗上這顏色 這地球就沒空隙

If you paint it, the Earth will be empty.

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caa4
soeng6
ze5
ngaan4
sik1
ze5
deng6
kau4
zau6
mei6
hung3
kwik1
你的空礦場地是我仙境領域

Your empty minefield is my Wonderland.

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nei5
dik1
hung3
kong3
coeng4
deng6
si6
ngo5
sin1
ging2
ling5
wik6
期待你共識

I hope you agree.

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kei4
daai1
nei5
gung6
zi3
睇不見就當透明的

It's transparent, but it's invisible.

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dai6
fau2
jin6
zau6
dong3
tau3
ming4
dik1
理論沉悶又消極

Theories are boring and negative.

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lei5
leon6
zam6
mun6
jau6
siu1
gik6
豐富感情 怎叫 旁人驗證

It's a lot of emotion, and it's a lot of proof.

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fung1
fu3
gam2
cing4
fim2
giu3
pong4
jan4
jim6
zing3
讓每個空隙 充斥這種玻璃色

Let every gap fill this glass.

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joeng6
mei5
go3
hung3
kwik1
cung1
cik1
ze5
zung3
lei4
sik1
瞬間所有人類也都長出一對翼

In an instant, all humans grow up with wings.

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seon3
haan4
so2
jau6
jan4
leoi6
jaa5
dou1
zoeng6
ceot1
jat1
deoi3
jik6
來綻放異色

It's going to flourish.

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loi6
fong3
ji6
sik1
不需過度理性分析

There is no need for excessive rational analysis.

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fau2
seoi1
gwo3
dou6
lei5
sing3
fan6
sik1
我是存在或缺席

I am present or absent.

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ngo5
si6
cyun4
zoi6
waak6
kyut3
zik6
倘有心靈感應 通通有色

If you're inspired, it's all colorful.

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tong2
jau6
sam1
ling4
gam2
jing3
tung1
tung1
jau6
sik1
About This Song

"" (Glass Color) by is a thought-provoking exploration of perception and emotional transparency. The song delves into how individuals navigate through existential anxieties and societal expectations, likening these experiences to seeing through glasswhere the world appears both close and distant, and vibrant yet obscured. The main theme centers around the quest for clarity amidst confusion, depicting a longing to connect with the invisible yet powerful elements of life that often go unnoticed. This emotional core resonates with listeners on a personal level, inviting them to reflect on their own relationships with reality and perception.

The narrative unfolds as the artist discusses the idea of colors representing emotional states and experiences. The recurring motifs of clarity and the desire to infuse existence with meaning suggest an inner dialogue about authenticity. The lyrics invoke vivid imagery, such as "" (hundreds of spirits) and "" (the mystical realm within an empty quarry), which symbolize the hidden beauty and mystery that can exist in seemingly barren situations. Ultimately, the song conveys a message about finding beauty in the mundane and the importance of coloring one's own reality with hope and joy amidst challenges.

Musically, "" weaves together ethereal melodies with contemporary pop elements, creating an atmospheric soundscape that enhances the lyrics' introspective qualities. Notable lyrical techniques include metaphor and vivid imagery, through which the artist illustrates complex emotions in relatable terms. The transformation of mundane scenarios into a canvas of vibrant colors serves to elevate the listener's experience, allowing them to visualize the nuanced emotions being discussed. The incorporation of a steady, flowing rhythm complements the reflective nature of the lyrics, encouraging a soothing introspection.

Culturally, the song resonates within the broader context of modern Asian pop, which often grapples with themes of identity, emotional connectivity, and existential reflection. It reflects a growing trend toward valuing introspection and emotional expression in music, which is particularly significant in societies where discussing feelings openly may still be seen as taboo. Through her artistry, not only highlights personal experiences but also invites a collective understanding of the human condition, bridging the gaps between isolation and connection in an increasingly fragmented world.

Song Details
Singer:
王菀之
Total Lines:
24