天地不容

By 胡鴻鈞

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
既是如此冷靜 為何動了情

It's so quiet, why is it so moving?

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gei3
si6
jyu4
ci2
laang5
zing6
wai6
ho6
dung6
liu4
cing4
每次快哭泣 我會合上眼睛

I close my eyes every time I cry.

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mei5
ci3
faai3
huk1
jap1
ngo5
wui6
ho4
soeng6
ngaan5
zing1
似是前生註定 為尋覓着你身影

It's like being born to look for yourself.

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ci5
si6
cin4
sang1
zyu3
ding6
wai6
cam4
mik6
jyu3
nei5
jyun4
jing2
名字身份聲音個性 串起這宿命

The identity of the name, the sound of personality, is the link between this destiny.

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ming4
zi6
jyun4
fan6
sing1
jam1
go3
sing3
gwaan3
hei2
ze5
suk1
ming6
一生都冷清 讓我一次任性

It's been a lifetime of cooling, so I'm gonna take a job.

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jat1
sang1
dou1
laang5
cing1
joeng6
ngo5
jat1
ci3
jam6
sing3
急速心跳聲 睡去的 都要甦醒

The heartbeat is so fast, and those who are asleep will be awakened.

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gap1
cuk1
sam1
tiu4
sing1
seoi6
heoi3
dik1
dou1
jiu3
sing2
難道天空海闊 沒寸土容納心聲

The sky is not big enough for the sound.

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no4
dou6
tin1
hung3
hoi2
fut3
mei6
cyun3
tou2
jung4
naap6
sam1
sing1
為著等你回應 全城亦要為我安靜

I'm waiting for you to answer, and the whole city is silent for me.

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wai6
zyu3
ting2
nei5
wui4
jing3
cyun4
sing4
jik6
jiu3
wai6
ngo5
on1
zing6
難道天邊海角 沒處可逃避黑影

There's nowhere to hide from the dark shadows.

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no4
dou6
tin1
bin1
hoi2
luk6
mei6
syu3
ho2
tou4
bei6
hak1
jing2
敢跨過懸崖絕嶺 以生命成就愛情

To cross the cliff and make love to life.

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gam2
kwaa3
gwo3
jyun4
ngaai4
zyut6
ling5
jyu5
sang1
ming6
seng4
zau6
oi3
cing4
結局塵埃已定 仍懷念過程

And the dust is still missing the process.

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lit3
guk6
can4
ngoi1
ji5
ding6
jing4
waai4
nim6
gwo3
cing4
細節已冰封 錯對沒法説清

The details are frozen, and the unpredictability is not clear.

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sai3
zit3
ji5
jing4
fung1
laap6
deoi3
mei6
fat3
seoi3
cing1
既是前生註定 願陪伴着你身影

It's a pre-born thing to want to be with you.

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gei3
si6
cin4
sang1
zyu3
ding6
jyun6
pui4
bun6
jyu3
nei5
jyun4
jing2
迷路終可找到引領 漆黑也會有星

The lost find the lead, and the dark find the stars.

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mai4
lou6
zung1
ho2
zaau2
dou3
jan5
ling5
cat1
hak1
jaa5
wui6
jau6
sing1
一生都冷清 直到失去耐性

It's cold all the time, until I lose patience.

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jat1
sang1
dou1
laang5
cing1
zik6
dou3
sat1
heoi3
noi6
sing3
急速心跳聲 睡去的 都要甦醒

The heartbeat is so fast, and those who are asleep will be awakened.

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gap1
cuk1
sam1
tiu4
sing1
seoi6
heoi3
dik1
dou1
jiu3
sing2
難道天空海闊 沒寸土容納心聲

The sky is not big enough for the sound.

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no4
dou6
tin1
hung3
hoi2
fut3
mei6
cyun3
tou2
jung4
naap6
sam1
sing1
為著等你回應 全城亦要為我安靜

I'm waiting for you to answer, and the whole city is silent for me.

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wai6
zyu3
ting2
nei5
wui4
jing3
cyun4
sing4
jik6
jiu3
wai6
ngo5
on1
zing6
難道天邊海角 沒處可逃避黑影

There's nowhere to hide from the dark shadows.

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no4
dou6
tin1
bin1
hoi2
luk6
mei6
syu3
ho2
tou4
bei6
hak1
jing2
想起你明明在笑 我總是紅着眼睛

I remember you smiling brightly, and I always had red eyes.

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soeng2
hei2
nei5
ming4
ming4
zoi6
siu3
ngo5
zung2
si6
hung4
jyu3
ngaan5
zing1
難道天空海闊 沒寸土容納心聲

The sky is not big enough for the sound.

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no4
dou6
tin1
hung3
hoi2
fut3
mei6
cyun3
tou2
jung4
naap6
sam1
sing1
為著等你回應

I'll wait for your response.

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wai6
zyu3
ting2
nei5
wui4
jing3
全城沒有別個比我堅定

There was no one in the whole city who was more determined than me.

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cyun4
sing4
mei6
jau6
bit6
go3
bei3
ngo5
gin1
ding6
難道天邊海角 沒處可逃避黑影

There's nowhere to hide from the dark shadows.

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no4
dou6
tin1
bin1
hoi2
luk6
mei6
syu3
ho2
tou4
bei6
hak1
jing2
敢跨過懸崖絕嶺 這感動原是愛情

To cross the cliff and go beyond it was love.

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gam2
kwaa3
gwo3
jyun4
ngaai4
zyut6
ling5
ze5
gam2
dung6
jyun5
si6
oi3
cing4
TVB劇集 僵 片尾曲

TVB series, the soundtrack, the ending.

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kek6
zap6
goeng1
pin3
mei5
kuk1
About This Song

"" ("Heaven and Earth Cannot Contain") by (Hugh Ho-King) is a poignant ballad that captures the complexities and depths of love, longing, and emotional turmoil. The song speaks to the tension between cold detachment and deep emotional connection, as the narrator grapples with their feelings and the impact of love on their life. The lyrics convey a profound sense of yearning and the struggle to maintain composure in the face of overwhelming emotion, encapsulating the universal experience of love that transcends time and space, hinting at a sense of predestined connection between souls.

The narrative unfolds as a reflection on both the past and presenta search for a beloved figure that feels like an integral part of the narrator's fate. This search is imbued with a deep sense of nostalgia; the narrator recalls memories that are both bittersweet and unarticulated. There is a constant push-and-pull between hope and despair, as the narrator wishes to feel more strongly, yet remains in a state of uncertainty. The desire for acknowledgment from a loved one resonates throughout the lyrics, revealing a yearning that is palpable and relatable.

Musically, the song combines emotive melodies with simple yet impactful instrumentation that highlights the lyrical content. The use of dynamic shiftsmoments of soft, introspective passages leading to swelling crescendosmirrors the emotional journey described in the lyrics. Additionally, lyrical techniques such as vivid imagery and metaphors enhance the song's emotional weight, inviting listeners to visualize the struggles and joys of love. The refrain emphasizes a quiet yet firm determination to wait for a responsea theme that resonates deeply with many.

Culturally, "" connects with audiences through its association with the TVB series "" ("The Zombie") where it serves as the theme song, further embedding its emotional narrative within the context of the show. The poignant themes of longing and destiny echo traditional Chinese notions of love and fate, reflecting cultural views on romantic relationships. As such, it resonates not only as a piece of music but as a narrative that reflects broader societal themes of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of connection.

Song Details
Singer:
胡鴻鈞
Total Lines:
26
Video:
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