Despacito

By 窮飛龍

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
鄺柏廉

I'm not sure.

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kong3
paak3
lim4
你 無人及上

You're not up to it.

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nei5
mou4
jan4
kap6
soeng6
仿似 花朵氣味 芳香

It smells like flowers, it smells like flowers.

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fong2
ci5
waa6
doe2
hei3
mei6
fong1
hoeng1
笑容最甜 雨晴也一樣

The sweetest smile is the same as the rain.

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siu3
jung4
zeoi3
tim4
jyu6
ceng4
jaa5
jat1
joeng2
我 隨時奉上

I'm always on the lookout.

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ngo5
ceoi4
si4
fung6
soeng6
等你一聲呼喊 揭真相

Let's hear it for you and tell the truth.

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ting2
nei5
jat1
sing1
hu1
ham6
kit3
zan1
soeng2
友情變成愛情 會怎樣

How does friendship turn into love?

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jau5
cing4
bin3
seng4
oi3
cing4
wui6
fim2
joeng2

The situation.

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cing4
談何容易倆地宇宙變接近

How easily the universe is getting closer.

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taam4
ho6
jung4
jik6
loeng5
deng6
jyu5
zau6
bin3
zip3
kan5
毫無防備仰慕愛上這眼神

I couldn't help but admire this eye.

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hou4
mou4
fong4
bei6
joeng5
mou6
oi3
soeng6
ze5
ngaan5
san4
如何傳情如何萌芽抱擁福份

How to spread the word, how to grow in happiness.

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jyu4
ho6
zyun6
cing4
jyu4
ho6
mang4
ngaa4
pou5
ung2
fuk1
fan6

It's the same.

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jyun6
含情凝望有沒説話要致贈

And I'm not saying that I'm giving a gift.

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ham4
cing4
king4
mong6
jau6
mei6
seoi3
waa6
jiu3
zai3
zang6
無人能及遠望你臉也都醒神

No one can look away from you and wake up.

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mou4
jan4
toi4
kap6
jyun6
mong6
nei5
lim5
jaa5
dou1
sing2
san4
如何投懷送抱告訴吻怎相贈

How to give a hug and tell a kiss.

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jyu4
ho6
tau4
waai4
sung3
pou5
guk1
sou3
man5
fim2
soeng2
zang6
Despacito

Despacito is the first.

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慢慢逐步收緊空隙把你拉近

And the gaps are closing in on you.

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maan6
maan6
zuk6
fau6
sau1
gan2
hung3
kwik1
baa3
nei5
laap6
kan5
逃離人羣站立位尋緣份降臨

The escape from the human race is a stopover.

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tou4
lei4
jan4
kwan4
zaam6
lap6
wai6
cam4
jyun6
fan6
hong4
lam6
逃離平庸世界跳跳舞挨挨近

I'm running from the world of flat dancing, dancin

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tou4
lei4
ping4
jung4
sai3
gaai3
tiu4
tiu4
mou5
ngaai4
ngaai4
kan5
Despacito

Despacito is the first.

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就用浪漫一首心曲給我指引

And he gave me a romantic, heartfelt guide.

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zau6
jung6
long4
maan4
jat1
sau3
sam1
kuk1
kap1
ngo5
zi2
jan5
情人如磁石召喚下明豔照人

Lovers are like magnets, calling out the lights.

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cing4
jan4
jyu4
ci4
sek6
ziu6
lang3
haa6
ming4
jim6
ziu3
jan4
齊齊來陶醉跳躍節奏松一陣

So get together and get drunk and jump and relax.

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zi1
zi1
loi6
tou4
zeoi3
tiu4
tik1
zit3
zau3
cung4
jat1
zan6
燈影光影中

Light in the shadow of light.

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dang1
jing2
gwong1
jing2
zung1
雙腿也起跳中 盼協同

Both of my legs jumped up and hoped for cooperation.

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soeng1
teoi3
jaa5
hei2
tiu4
zung1
paan3
hip6
tung4
眼看耳聽四肢舞動

Eyes, ears, feet, and feet.

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ngaan5
hon3
ji5
teng1
sei3
ji1
mou5
dung6
熟練步伐起舞共融

And the pace of the dance is very good.

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suk6
lin6
fau6
fat6
hei2
mou5
gung6
jung4
把你的領空

Take your space.

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baa3
nei5
dik1
ling5
hung3
都給我可貫通 愛意濃

It's all about love.

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dou1
kap1
ngo5
ho2
gwaan3
tung1
oi3
ji3
nung4
哪怕世界更多變動

Even if the world changes more.

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naa5
paa3
sai3
gaai3
gang3
do1
bin3
dung6
逐步地近把我共融

It gradually brought me closer to being one.

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zuk6
fau6
deng6
kan5
baa3
ngo5
gung6
jung4
聞歌之中起舞

Singing and dancing.

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man6
go1
zi1
zung1
hei2
mou5
彼此開始跳舞

They started dancing.

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bei2
ci2
hoi1
ci2
tiu4
mou5
可否擦出引號

Can you erase the quotation marks?

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ho2
pei5
caat3
ceot1
jan5
hou6
飾演你的信徒

You're portraying your believers.

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sik1
jin5
nei5
dik1
seon3
tou4
失戀總會多數

And the loss of love is the greatest.

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sat1
lyun5
zung2
wui6
do1
sou3
相戀只有少數

There are only a few who fall in love.

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soeng2
lyun5
zi2
jau6
siu3
sou3
也無放棄 活着任務就是繼續進步

And we didn't give up. The only thing we have to do is move forward.

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jaa5
mou4
fong3
hei3
wut6
jyu3
jam6
mou6
zau6
si6
gai3
zuk6
zeon3
fau6
聞歌之中起舞

Singing and dancing.

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man6
go1
zi1
zung1
hei2
mou5
彼此開始跳舞

They started dancing.

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bei2
ci2
hoi1
ci2
tiu4
mou5
可否擦出引號

Can you erase the quotation marks?

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ho2
pei5
caat3
ceot1
jan5
hou6
飾演你的信徒

You're portraying your believers.

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sik1
jin5
nei5
dik1
seon3
tou4
招呼不到多數

You can't say hello to the majority.

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ziu1
hu1
fau2
dou3
do1
sou3
歡欣鼓舞少數

I'm happy to encourage a few.

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fun1
jan1
gu2
mou5
siu3
sou3
也會競賽 活着任務就是在乎進步

And it's a competition, and the only thing that's alive is to make progress.

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jaa5
wui6
ging6
coi3
wut6
jyu3
jam6
mou6
zau6
si6
zoi6
wu4
zeon3
fau6
Despacito

Despacito is the first.

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慢慢逐步收緊空隙把你拉近

And the gaps are closing in on you.

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maan6
maan6
zuk6
fau6
sau1
gan2
hung3
kwik1
baa3
nei5
laap6
kan5
逃離人羣站立位尋緣份降臨

The escape from the human race is a stopover.

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tou4
lei4
jan4
kwan4
zaam6
lap6
wai6
cam4
jyun6
fan6
hong4
lam6
逃離平庸世界跳跳舞挨挨近

I'm running from the world of flat dancing, dancin

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tou4
lei4
ping4
jung4
sai3
gaai3
tiu4
tiu4
mou5
ngaai4
ngaai4
kan5
Despacito

Despacito is the first.

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就用浪漫一首心曲給我指引

And he gave me a romantic, heartfelt guide.

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zau6
jung6
long4
maan4
jat1
sau3
sam1
kuk1
kap1
ngo5
zi2
jan5
情人如磁石召喚下明豔照人

Lovers are like magnets, calling out the lights.

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cing4
jan4
jyu4
ci4
sek6
ziu6
lang3
haa6
ming4
jim6
ziu3
jan4
齊齊來陶醉跳躍節奏松一陣

So get together and get drunk and jump and relax.

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zi1
zi1
loi6
tou4
zeoi3
tiu4
tik1
zit3
zau3
cung4
jat1
zan6
燈影光影中

Light in the shadow of light.

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dang1
jing2
gwong1
jing2
zung1
雙腿也起跳中 盼協同

Both of my legs jumped up and hoped for cooperation.

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soeng1
teoi3
jaa5
hei2
tiu4
zung1
paan3
hip6
tung4
眼看耳聽四肢舞動

Eyes, ears, feet, and feet.

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ngaan5
hon3
ji5
teng1
sei3
ji1
mou5
dung6
熟練步伐起舞共融

And the pace of the dance is very good.

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suk6
lin6
fau6
fat6
hei2
mou5
gung6
jung4
把你的領空

Take your space.

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baa3
nei5
dik1
ling5
hung3
都給我可貫通 愛意濃

It's all about love.

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dou1
kap1
ngo5
ho2
gwaan3
tung1
oi3
ji3
nung4
哪怕世界更多變動

Even if the world changes more.

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naa5
paa3
sai3
gaai3
gang3
do1
bin3
dung6
逐步地近把我共融

It gradually brought me closer to being one.

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zuk6
fau6
deng6
kan5
baa3
ngo5
gung6
jung4
About This Song

"Despacito," performed by , is a captivating rendition that explores the themes of romance and intimacy. The song title, which translates from Spanish as "Slowly," sets the tone for a narrative that emphasizes the gradual progression of love. It beautifully captures the emotional essence of longing and desire, where the act of getting closer to someone is celebrated with both urgency and tenderness. Through the lyrics, we sense a deep yearning to bridge the distance between two love interests, with an insistence on savoring each moment of connection.

The story told through the lyrics navigates the journey from friendship to deeper feelings of love. The singer expresses a desire to understand the dynamics of their evolving relationship while acknowledging the complexities involved in transforming friendship into romance. Key phrases convey this transition, highlighting the risks and rewards of embracing love. The refrain "Despacito" emphasizes a deliberate approach to intimacy, inviting listeners to appreciate every small step in the relationship.

Musically, the song employs a blend of modern pop and Latin influences. Its rhythmic patterns encourage movement, effectively reflecting the danceable nature of the relationship described. The use of lyrical techniques such as repetition, imagery, and metaphor enrich the storytelling. The reference to lights and shadows, interplay of body movements, and the enchanting idea of love as a magnetic force create a vivid picture of romance in action, resonating with listeners on multiple levels.

Culturally, the song taps into universal experiences of love while also celebrating elements intrinsic to the romantic and social dynamics prevalent in many cultures. The fusion of languages and styles in "Despacito" showcases how music can transcend linguistic barriers, bringing people together through shared emotions and experiences. This combination opens a dialogue about love that transcends individual backgrounds, making it relatable and significant to a diverse audience.

Song Details
Singer:
窮飛龍
Total Lines:
61