畫意

By 王菀之

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
被人嫌怪被人辭退被情人騙去絕望的感情傻到留下耳朵

The suspicion of being abandoned by the deceit of the lover, the desperation of feeling, the ear of being heard.

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pei5
jan4
jim4
gwaai3
pei5
jan4
ci4
teoi3
pei5
cing4
jan4
pin3
heoi3
zyut6
mong6
dik1
gam2
cing4
so4
dou3
lau4
haa6
ji5
doe2
給情人做裝飾的怪客

Weird people who decorate their lovers.

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kap1
cing4
jan4
zou6
zong1
sik1
dik1
gwaai3
haak3
誰受過他感動 還是覺得驚嚇

Who has ever been touched or frightened by him?

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seoi4
sau6
gwo3
to1
gam2
dung6
waan4
si6
gok3
dak1
ging1
haak3
苦戀之痛全被抹殺

The pain of grief was gone.

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fu2
lyun5
zi1
tung3
cyun4
pei5
mut6
saat3
百病貧困仍然無悔未曾賣過仍舊畫畫

Hundreds of poor people still regret not having sold their paintings.

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mak6
beng6
pan4
kwan3
jing4
jin4
mou4
fui3
mei6
zang1
maai6
gwo3
jing4
gau6
waak6
waak6
只是為了呈現世間光明來叫開心可散發

It's just to shine a light on the world and make it happy.

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zi2
si6
wai6
liu4
cing4
jin6
sai3
haan4
gwong1
ming4
loi6
giu3
hoi1
sam1
ho2
saan3
fat3
無視血色蒼白 忘掉過得蕭煞

Ignore the blood and white, forget the past.

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mou4
si6
hyut3
sik1
cong2
baak6
mong6
zaau6
gwo3
dak1
siu1
saat3
色彩鮮暖全是自發

The warm and bright colors are spontaneous.

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sik1
coi2
sin2
hyun1
cyun4
si6
zi6
fat3
你聽過梵高吧 值幾多百

You've heard of the high-end, the hundred-dollar.

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nei5
teng1
gwo3
faan3
gou1
baa6
zik6
gei2
do1
mak6
他那人格 難剖白

He was a hard-nosed man.

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to1
no6
jan4
gaak3
no4
baak6
求存人人明白看 他有權亂去畫

He wanted the survivors to understand that he had the right to paint.

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kau4
cyun4
jan4
jan4
ming4
baak6
hon3
to1
jau6
kyun4
lyun6
heoi3
waak6
也許口袋 也不致一片空白

Maybe not even a single piece of paper.

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jaa5
heoi2
hau2
doi2
jaa5
fau2
zai3
jat1
pin3
hung3
baak6
畫完無數麥田和向日葵贏到了後代的收藏研究

After painting countless cornfields and sunflower, he won the collections of his generation.

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waak6
jyun4
mou4
sou3
mak6
tin4
wo4
hoeng3
mik6
kwai4
jing4
dou3
liu4
hau6
doi6
dik1
sau1
zong6
ngaan4
gau3
無奈有生之年才售得出一個客

He could not afford to sell a customer for a year.

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mou4
noi6
jau6
sang1
zi1
nin4
coi4
sau6
dak1
ceot1
jat1
go3
haak3
無奈那種鈎勒 無奈那種筆法

No such thing as a pencil, no such thing as a pencil.

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mou4
noi6
no6
zung3
hau1
lak6
mou4
noi6
no6
zung3
bat1
fat3
一幅心血才值二百

One heart blood is worth 200 dollars.

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jat1
fuk1
sam1
hyut3
coi4
zik6
ji6
mak6
萬人做上萬年難買藝術傑作從未獲得當時留意

Thousands of people have struggled to buy artworks that never got attention.

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maak6
jan4
zou6
soeng6
maak6
nin4
no4
maai5
ngai6
seot6
git6
zok3
zung6
mei6
wok6
dak1
dong3
si4
lau4
ji3
難道人死商業才計得到他價格

He's not worth the money.

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no4
dou6
jan4
si2
soeng1
jip6
coi4
gei3
dak1
dou3
to1
gaai3
gaak3
難道妥協一劃 難道放棄風格

It's hard to compromise, it's hard to give up style.

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no4
dou6
to2
hip6
jat1
waak6
no4
dou6
fong3
hei3
fung3
gaak3
跟風一下然後暴發

It's coming down and it's going to blow.

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gan1
fung3
jat1
haa6
jin4
hau6
buk6
fat3
你聽過梵高吧 值幾多百

You've heard of the high-end, the hundred-dollar.

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nei5
teng1
gwo3
faan3
gou1
baa6
zik6
gei2
do1
mak6
只有人格 難表白

It's just human, and it's hard to tell.

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zi2
jau6
jan4
gaak3
no4
biu2
baak6
求存人人明白看 他有權亂去畫

He wanted the survivors to understand that he had the right to paint.

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kau4
cyun4
jan4
jan4
ming4
baak6
hon3
to1
jau6
kyun4
lyun6
heoi3
waak6
也許口袋 也不致一片空白

Maybe not even a single piece of paper.

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jaa5
heoi2
hau2
doi2
jaa5
fau2
zai3
jat1
pin3
hung3
baak6
賣完又買賣完又買憑誰訂價

I sold and bought and sold and bought and bought at whoever I ordered.

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maai6
jyun4
jau6
maai5
maai6
jyun4
jau6
maai5
pang4
seoi4
ding6
gaai3
憑賣藝討生活誰會淪落似這精神病院關起的過客

Who would sell their lives like a closed-in psychiatric hospital?

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pang4
maai6
ngai6
tou2
sang1
wut6
seoi4
wui6
leon4
lok6
ci5
ze5
zing1
san4
beng6
jyun6
gwaan1
hei2
dik1
gwo3
haak3
難活到了不惑 留下了他風格

He was so confused that he left his style behind.

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no4
wut6
dou3
liu4
fau2
waak6
lau4
haa6
liu4
to1
fung3
gaak3
很想清醒無奈病發

I was desperate to wake up and get sick.

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han2
soeng2
cing1
sing2
mou4
noi6
beng6
fat3
看一個人的命 或者悲慘

Look at the life of someone, or the sadness of it.

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hon3
jat1
go3
jan4
dik1
ming6
waak6
ze2
bei1
caam2
他到臨終仍肯畫 仍然貢獻世間

He was willing to paint and to contribute to society.

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to1
dou3
lam6
zung1
jing4
hoi2
waak6
jing4
jin4
gung3
hin3
sai3
haan4
看他看長夜星空 那種燦爛

Look at him staring at the long night sky, that rotten sky.

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hon3
to1
hon3
zoeng6
je6
sing1
hung3
no6
zung3
caan3
laan6
顯得世間太蒼白

It was a very pale world.

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hin2
dak1
sai3
haan4
taai3
cong2
baak6
About This Song

The song "" ("The Art of Painting") by (Wang Wen-chi) explores the emotional depths of longing, despair, and the relentless pursuit of artistic expression despite personal suffering. The lyrics depict the painful experiences of unrequited love and societal rejection, utilizing vivid metaphors of art and the struggles of renowned artist Vincent van Gogh. The emotional core of the song resonates with listeners who have faced heartbreak and dissatisfaction, emphasizing that true beauty often emerges from pain and adversity.

Through the narrative, the song reveals a poignant story of an artist's journey, highlighting the loneliness and isolation that often accompany creativity. It illustrates the dichotomy between commercial success and the intrinsic value of art, questioning the societys tendency to disregard true artistry unless it is acknowledged posthumously. The singer reflects on the artists plight, portraying an individual who continues to create even in the face of overwhelming struggles, symbolizing resilience and the enduring power of artistic expression.

Musically, "" combines soft melodies with intricate lyrical imagery, employing various poetic devices such as repetition and metaphor to create a reflective and melancholic tone. The use of references to van Gogh adds a layer of depth, drawing parallels between the artist's life and the struggles faced by the protagonist. The simple yet haunting instrumentation complements the lyrics, amplifying the emotions conveyed throughout the piece.

Culturally, the song resonates with audiences familiar with the struggles of artists across time and space, particularly in the context of East Asian societies where the pursuit of art can often be undervalued. It prompts listeners to appreciate the profound sacrifices made by artists and challenges the commercial perception of art. By weaving personal pain with broader artistic themes, "" encourages a deeper understanding of the relationship between suffering and creativity, solidifying its relevance in contemporary discussions about the value of art.

Song Details
Singer:
王菀之
Total Lines:
32