再見亦是朋友

By 羣星

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
期望你轉身 與我相斯守

I expect you to turn around and stand by me.

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kei4
mong6
nei5
zyun3
jyun4
jyu6
ngo5
soeng2
si1
sau3
輾轉錯 錯了未願放手

The wrong turn, the wrong turn, the wrong turn, the wrong turn.

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zin2
zyun3
laap6
laap6
liu4
mei6
jyun6
fong3
sau2
緣盡我早知 卻也等候

I knew it, but I waited.

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jyun6
zeon6
ngo5
zou2
zi3
koek3
jaa5
ting2
hau6
只因你 冷暖自願嘗透

Just because you're warm and willing to go through it.

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zi2
jan1
nei5
laang5
hyun1
zi6
jyun6
soeng4
tau3
對你的愛心 亦已看得透

And it's obvious that you love them.

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deoi3
nei5
dik1
oi3
sam1
jik6
ji5
hon3
dak1
tau3
但我知此刻 美夢不會久

But I know right now that dreams won't last.

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daan6
ngo5
zi3
ci2
hak1
mei5
mung6
fau2
wui6
gau2
緣份太感傷 盼你多見諒

I'm so excited to see you again.

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jyun6
fan6
taai3
gam2
soeng1
paan3
nei5
do1
jin6
loeng6
不相見 免卻日後惆悵

We never met, and we never got to see each other.

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fau2
soeng2
jin6
min5
koek3
mik6
hau6
zoeng3
長夜冷冰冰 每次温暖後

It's cold all night, after every warmth.

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zoeng6
je6
laang5
jing4
jing4
mei5
ci3
wan1
hyun1
hau6
痴痴愛 我拒絕任你走

I refuse to let you go.

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ci1
ci1
oi3
ngo5
keoi5
zyut6
jam6
nei5
zau2
明白你處境 我也得接受

I understand your situation, and I accept it.

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ming4
baak6
nei5
syu3
ging2
ngo5
jaa5
dak1
zip3
sau6
不可説 再見亦是朋友

We're not talking, we're seeing each other.

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fau2
ho2
seoi3
zoi3
jin6
jik6
si6
pang4
jau5
看你心痛苦 沒法去補救

See your heart aching, unable to heal.

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hon3
nei5
sam1
tung3
fu2
mei6
fat3
heoi3
bou2
gau3
若再不歸家 找不到籍口

If you don't go home, you can't find a place to live.

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joek6
zoi3
fau2
kwai3
ze1
zaau2
fau2
dou3
zik6
hau2
凝望你眼睛 有更深感受

And it's a lot more profound when you look into your eyes.

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king4
mong6
nei5
ngaan5
zing1
jau6
gang3
sam1
gam2
sau6
痴痴意 放棄亦未能夠

I was obsessed with giving up.

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ci1
ci1
ji3
fong3
hei3
jik6
mei6
toi4
gau3
寧願我委屈 決意不退後

I would rather give up and not back down.

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ning6
jyun6
ngo5
wai2
wat1
kyut3
ji3
fau2
teoi3
hau6
真的愛 我倆靜候已久

True love, we've been quiet for a long time.

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zan1
dik1
oi3
ngo5
loeng5
zing6
hau6
ji5
gau2
期望再期望 這裏一個夢

Hope and hope, here's a dream.

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kei4
mong6
zoi3
kei4
mong6
ze5
leoi5
jat1
go3
mung6
不消散 永遠墮入迷惘

It's not going away, it's going to be lost forever.

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fau2
siu1
saan3
wing5
jyun6
fai1
jap6
mai4
mong5
你我皆痛苦 沒法愛得夠

You and I are in pain, and we can't love enough.

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nei5
ngo5
gaai1
tung3
fu2
mei6
fat3
oi3
dak1
gau3
蜜意低低斟 飲千種美酒

Honey is low, and there are thousands of fine wines.

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mat6
ji3
dai1
dai1
zam1
jam3
cin1
zung3
mei5
zau2
唯願我留下 愛你千千個晚上

I wish I could stay and love you for a thousand nights.

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wai4
jyun6
ngo5
lau4
haa6
oi3
nei5
cin1
cin1
go3
maan5
soeng6
唯願你留下

I wish you would stay.

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wai4
jyun6
nei5
lau4
haa6
輕撫你百遍亦未曾夠

And it's not enough to just rub you a hundred times.

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hing1
fu2
nei5
mak6
pin3
jik6
mei6
zang1
gau3
輕撫我百遍亦未曾夠

And it wasn't enough to hug me a hundred times.

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hing1
fu2
ngo5
mak6
pin3
jik6
mei6
zang1
gau3
About This Song

The song "" ("Goodbye is also a Friend") by the collective (Qunxing, or Stars) is a poignant ballad that expertly encapsulates the bittersweet tensions of love that oscillates between deep affection and painful goodbyes. The main theme revolves around the idea of unrequited love and the difficulty of letting go, even when one wishes to maintain a friendship. The emotional core of the track is marked by a sense of yearning and acceptance, as the narrator grapples with the inevitability of separation while expressing an undying devotion.

The message conveyed through the lyrics tells a story of two people who share a profound connection, yet find themselves at a crossroad where circumstances force them apart. The narrator acknowledges the heartache but reveals a commitment to remain supportive, even in silence. Lines such as " " ("I have also seen through my love for you") illustrate a deep understanding of their emotions, recognizing that, although they may part ways, the affection will remain. This complexity makes the song resonate with anyone who has faced similar emotional transitions.

Musically, the song features rich melodies paired with harmonious vocals from the ensemble, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics. Notable musical techniques include a soft crescendo that mirrors the build-up of emotions and poignant pauses that allow listeners to absorb the gravity of what is being expressed. The ebb and flow of the music complement the lyrical exploration of love's agony and joy, creating an intimate atmosphere that draws the audience into the narrative.

Culturally, the song reflects prevalent themes in Chinese pop music concerning love and friendship, where societal norms often play a significant role in personal relationships. This track resonates with listeners not only for its universal themes of love and loss but also for its detailed portrayal of emotional vulnerability, making it a timeless piece within the genre. As such, it serves as both a personal anthem for those dealing with heartache and a broader commentary on the nature of human connections amidst change.

Song Details
Singer:
羣星
Total Lines:
26