Desire

By 王馨平

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
儘管依依不捨 然而若要奉還 別借

And even if you're going to pay it back, you're going to borrow it.

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zeon2
gun2
ji1
ji1
fau2
se2
jin4
nang4
joek6
jiu3
fung6
waan4
bit6
ze3
自尊應該怎寫 一個人太多個夜

How can you write too many nights?

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zi6
zyun1
jing3
goi1
fim2
se2
jat1
go3
jan4
taai3
do1
go3
je6
在思想中拉扯 有某種聲音警告別野

And I was drawn into my mind, and there was a sound that warned me.

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zoi6
soi1
soeng2
zung1
laap6
ce2
jau6
mau5
zung3
sing1
jam1
ging2
guk1
bit6
je5
擠擁的星空 光與影也因我傾斜

The sky was full of stars, and the light and shadow were tilted by me.

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zai1
ung2
dik1
sing1
hung3
gwong1
jyu6
jing2
jaa5
jan1
ngo5
king1
je4
數不清戀愛傷痕 彷彿燒我心神

Countless love scars burned my heart.

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sou3
fau2
cing1
lyun5
oi3
soeng1
han4
pong4
fat1
siu1
ngo5
sam1
san4
越夜越是難禁 卻有理由在等

The more difficult it gets, the more reason to wait.

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jyut6
je6
jyut6
si6
no4
gam3
koek3
jau6
lei5
jau4
zoi6
ting2
慾望若是無情感 也有過程是真

If desire is without emotion, it is a process.

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juk6
mong6
joek6
si6
mou4
cing4
gam2
jaa5
jau6
gwo3
cing4
si6
zan1
寂寞盡是餘震 來自別人脈搏動感

Loneliness is a residual vibration of other people's pulses.

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zik6
mok6
zeon6
si6
jyu4
zan3
loi6
zi6
bit6
jan4
maak6
bok3
dung6
gam2
Desire Desire 抱着我幻覺入懷

Desire was holding my illusion.

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pou5
jyu3
ngo5
waan6
gok3
jap6
waai4
難分 難解 只靠感覺去疏擺

It's hard to understand, it's hard to get away from it all with feelings.

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no4
fan6
no4
haai5
zi2
kaau3
gam2
gok3
heoi3
so3
baai2
Desire Desire 快令我自我活埋

Desire was making me live.

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faai3
ling6
ngo5
zi6
ngo5
wut6
maai4
時針 搖擺 仿似一世與一生 多麼快

The clock is moving like a lifetime, and it's moving so fast.

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si4
zam1
jiu4
baai2
fong2
ci5
jat1
sai3
jyu6
jat1
sang1
do1
mo5
faai3
情造的境界 誰又會誤解

And who would have misunderstood the boundaries of the story?

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cing4
zou6
dik1
ging2
gaai3
seoi4
jau6
wui6
ng6
haai5
情造的境界

The boundaries of the imagination.

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cing4
zou6
dik1
ging2
gaai3
About This Song

"Desire" by explores the poignant emotional landscape of yearning and the complexity of desire in interpersonal relationships. At its core, the song addresses the deep sense of longing that often accompanies love, illustrating the struggle between an overwhelming need for connection and the barriers imposed by self-respect and loneliness. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person caught in a cycle of love and pain, grappling with feelings that are both exhilarating and agonizing, emphasizing the bittersweet nature of desire.

The journey conveyed through the song's narrative reveals an inner turmoil where the protagonist experiences the duality of desire: it is both intoxicating and intensely painful. Phrases like "" (countless scars from love) encapsulate the emotional wounds that come from romantic attachments, while the refrain "Desire Desire" emphasizes a persistence that cannot be easily cast aside. The juxtaposition of conflicting emotionssuch as hope mingled with despaircreates a relatable story of love that many listeners can connect with through their own experiences of desire, longing, and self-reflection.

Musically, the song employs a blend of atmospheric instrumentals, which heighten the emotional intensity of the lyrics. The use of contrast between soft melodic lines and more urgent, rhythmically driven sections echoes the tension expressed in the words. Lyrically, incorporates metaphors and imagery, such as references to the starry night, to evoke the vastness of longing and the feeling of being adrift in a sea of emotion. This interplay of musical elements with poetic lyrical techniques serves to immerse listeners further into the protagonist's desires and inner conflicts.

Culturally, "Desire" resonates within the context of contemporary Chinese music by addressing the universal themes of love and longing while also shedding light on the nuances of modern relationships in Chinese society. The song's introspective approach to desire reflects a cultural movement toward openness in discussing emotions, making it not only a personal narrative but also a broader commentary on the evolving landscape of romantic expression in today's world.

Song Details
Singer:
王馨平
Total Lines:
14