好心分手

By 盧巧音

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
是否很驚訝 講不出説話

Was it surprising that I couldn't talk?

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si6
pei5
han2
ging1
gong2
fau2
ceot1
seoi3
waa6
沒錯我是説 你想分手嗎

No, I'm telling you, you want to break up?

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mei6
laap6
ngo5
si6
seoi3
nei5
soeng2
fan6
sau2
maa5
曾給你馴服到 就像綿羊

I've been giving you a goat.

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zang1
kap1
nei5
seon4
fuk6
dou3
zau6
zoeng6
min4
joeng4
何解會反咬你一下 你知嗎

What answers will bite you, you know?

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ho6
haai5
wui6
faan3
ngaau5
nei5
jat1
haa6
nei5
zi3
maa5
回頭望 伴你走 從來未曾幸福過

Looking back, walking with you, I've never been happy.

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wui4
tau4
mong6
bun6
nei5
zau2
zung6
loi6
mei6
zang1
hang6
fuk1
gwo3
赴過湯 蹈過火 沿途為何沒愛河

Why not go to the water, burn the fire, and fall in love?

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fu6
gwo3
tong3
tou1
gwo3
fo2
yun4
tou4
wai6
ho6
mei6
oi3
ho2
下半生 陪住你 懷疑快樂也不多

And the second half of your life is not about happiness.

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haa6
bun3
sang1
pui4
zyu6
nei5
waai4
ji4
faai3
ngok6
jaa5
fau2
do1
沒有心 別再拖

No heart, no more dragging.

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mei6
jau6
sam1
bit6
zoi3
to1
好心一早放開我 重頭努力也坎坷

It was hard to put my mind off working hard.

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hou3
sam1
jat1
zou2
fong3
hoi1
ngo5
zung6
tau4
nou5
lik6
jaa5
haam3
ho2
統統不要好過 來年歲月那麼多

Don't get better at it, year after year after year.

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tung2
tung2
fau2
jiu3
hou3
gwo3
loi6
nin4
seoi3
jyut6
no6
mo5
do1
為繼續而繼續 沒有好處還是我

I'm not going to go on.

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wai6
gai3
zuk6
nang4
gai3
zuk6
mei6
jau6
hou3
syu3
waan4
si6
ngo5
若註定有一點苦楚 不如自己親手割破

If you're going to have a little pain, you can cut it off.

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joek6
zyu3
ding6
jau6
jat1
dim2
fu2
co2
fau2
jyu4
zi6
gei2
can3
sau2
got3
po3
是否不甘心 首先給撇下

If you don't want to, let it go.

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si6
pei5
fau2
gam1
sam1
sau3
sin3
kap1
pit3
haa6
換了你是我 你忍得到嗎

Can you take me to change you?

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wun6
liu4
nei5
si6
ngo5
nei5
jan5
dak1
dou3
maa5
捱得過 無限次 寂寞凌遲

I've been through it a lot, and I've been through it a lot.

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ngaai4
dak1
gwo3
mou4
haan6
ci3
zik6
mok6
ling4
zi6
人生太早已看得化 也可怕

Life is too early to be seen as a mess and a scary mess.

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jan4
sang1
taai3
zou2
ji5
hon3
dak1
faa3
jaa5
ho2
paa3
回頭望 伴你走 從來未曾幸福過

Looking back, walking with you, I've never been happy.

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wui4
tau4
mong6
bun6
nei5
zau2
zung6
loi6
mei6
zang1
hang6
fuk1
gwo3
赴過湯 蹈過火 沿途為何沒愛河

Why not go to the water, burn the fire, and fall in love?

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fu6
gwo3
tong3
tou1
gwo3
fo2
yun4
tou4
wai6
ho6
mei6
oi3
ho2
下半生 陪住你 懷疑快樂也不多

And the second half of your life is not about happiness.

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haa6
bun3
sang1
pui4
zyu6
nei5
waai4
ji4
faai3
ngok6
jaa5
fau2
do1
沒有心 別再拖

No heart, no more dragging.

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mei6
jau6
sam1
bit6
zoi3
to1
好心一早放開我 重頭努力也坎坷

It was hard to put my mind off working hard.

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hou3
sam1
jat1
zou2
fong3
hoi1
ngo5
zung6
tau4
nou5
lik6
jaa5
haam3
ho2
統統不要好過 來年歲月那麼多

Don't get better at it, year after year after year.

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tung2
tung2
fau2
jiu3
hou3
gwo3
loi6
nin4
seoi3
jyut6
no6
mo5
do1
為繼續而繼續 直接不過承認錯

To keep going, just admit wrong.

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wai6
gai3
zuk6
nang4
gai3
zuk6
zik6
zip3
fau2
gwo3
sing4
jing6
laap6
若勉強也分到不多 不如什麼也摔破

If you learn, you'll get a little bit of a breakdown.

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joek6
min5
koeng5
jaa5
fan6
dou3
fau2
do1
fau2
jyu4
zaap6
mo5
jaa5
seot1
po3
難行就無謂再拖

It's not a drag.

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no4
hong6
zau6
mou4
wai6
zoi3
to1
好心一早放開我 重頭努力也坎坷

It was hard to put my mind off working hard.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

hou3
sam1
jat1
zou2
fong3
hoi1
ngo5
zung6
tau4
nou5
lik6
jaa5
haam3
ho2
統統不要好過 來年歲月那麼多

Don't get better at it, year after year after year.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

tung2
tung2
fau2
jiu3
hou3
gwo3
loi6
nin4
seoi3
jyut6
no6
mo5
do1
為繼續而繼續 沒有好處還是我

I'm not going to go on.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

wai6
gai3
zuk6
nang4
gai3
zuk6
mei6
jau6
hou3
syu3
waan4
si6
ngo5
若註定有一點苦楚 不如自己親手割破

If you're going to have a little pain, you can cut it off.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

joek6
zyu3
ding6
jau6
jat1
dim2
fu2
co2
fau2
jyu4
zi6
gei2
can3
sau2
got3
po3
About This Song

The song "" (Good-hearted Breakup) by (Lulu Kwan) explores the emotionally tumultuous journey of realizing that a love relationship may not be fulfilling, signaling a heartfelt contemplation on relationships and personal happiness. The central theme revolves around the painful decision to break up, underpinned by a sentiment of acceptance rather than bitterness. The lyrics vividly express the inner conflicts faced by someone who has devoted themselves to a relationship that ultimately seems to lack real joy. It acknowledges the struggles of loyalty and the longing for deep connection while grappling with the realization that often, one must prioritize their own wellbeing over stagnant attachment.

The story being conveyed through the lyrics reveals a narrative of blame and self-reflection. The protagonist reflects on their past sacrifices and experiences, highlighting moments of struggle where they had gone 'through fire and water,' yet reminisce that they have not found true happiness along the way. The contemplation on whether to stay in a relationship out of habit or to let go is a relatable internal conflict portrayed with candid honesty. The repeated urging to 'let go early' signals the notion that prolonging a painful situation only leads to more hardship, a profound realization often faced in similar scenarios. This dynamic of introspection and emotional depth creates a resonance with listeners who may have experienced similar feelings.

Musically, the composition of "" intertwines soft, poignant melodies with a captivating vocal performance that draws the audience into the emotional landscape presented in the lyrics. The deliberate use of repetition in key phrases amplifies the song's emotional weight, emphasizing the struggle and eventual acceptance that comes with letting go. Additionally, the song features a blend of contemporary pop elements with traditional sounds, creating a unique auditory experience that enhances the emotional undertones.

Culturally, the song speaks to a broader discourse on relationship dynamics in Chinese society, where concepts like loyalty and duty in love are deeply ingrained. As listeners navigate their own experiences, the song serves as a reminder that the pursuit of personal happiness should take precedence, challenging traditional notions of enduring love without fulfillment. Through its relatable lyrics and evocative musical composition, "" resonates deeply by addressing the intricacies of love and self-worth in contemporary relationships.

Song Details
Singer:
盧巧音
Total Lines:
29
Video:
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