讓我放開

By 胡鴻鈞

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
從頭翻開記載 從頭看到現在

From the beginning, from the beginning, from the present.

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zung6
tau4
faan1
hoi1
gei3
zoi3
zung6
tau4
hon3
dou3
jin6
zoi6
我倆快將分開 人生軌跡就要更改

We're about to split up, and our lives are about to change.

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ngo5
loeng5
faai3
zoeng3
fan6
hoi1
jan4
sang1
gwai2
zik1
zau6
jiu3
gang3
goi2
訂下一天割愛

Make a reservation for the next day.

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ding6
haa6
jat1
tin1
got3
oi3
但我知今天的你不要 被隔開

But I know you don't want to be isolated today.

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daan6
ngo5
zi3
gam1
tin1
dik1
nei5
fau2
jiu3
pei5
gaak3
hoi1
其實仍然願意 承受麻木悲哀

I'm still willing to take the plight of the paralyzed.

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kei4
sat6
jing4
jin4
jyun6
ji3
sing4
sau6
maa4
muk6
bei1
ngoi1
讓我輕輕將手放開 是我不該再努力愛

Let me just put my hand out, and I'm not going to try to love anymore.

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joeng6
ngo5
hing1
hing1
zoeng3
sau2
fong3
hoi1
si6
ngo5
fau2
goi1
zoi3
nou5
lik6
oi3
過去追不回來 要哪樣回答 那份期待

The past is irreversible, and how can we answer that?

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gwo3
heoi3
zeoi1
fau2
wui4
loi6
jiu3
naa5
joeng2
wui4
daap3
no6
fan6
kei4
daai1
沒有方舟跨不了海 明白嗎我並沒能耐

No boat can cross the sea, you know, I can't stand it.

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mei6
jau6
fong1
zau1
kwaa3
fau2
liu4
hoi2
ming4
baak6
maa5
ngo5
bing6
mei6
toi4
noi6
但我怎麼能忘記 由那十年學懂去愛

But how could I forget that I learned to love in that decade?

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daan6
ngo5
fim2
mo5
toi4
mong6
gei3
jau4
no6
sap6
nin4
hok6
dung2
heoi3
oi3
訂下一天割愛

Make a reservation for the next day.

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ding6
haa6
jat1
tin1
got3
oi3
但我知今天需要迫你 學看開

But I know you need to learn to look today.

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daan6
ngo5
zi3
gam1
tin1
seoi1
jiu3
pik1
nei5
hok6
hon3
hoi1
離別才能讓你 尋獲無限精彩

Separation is the ultimate source of infinite beauty.

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lei4
bit6
coi4
toi4
joeng6
nei5
cam4
wok6
mou4
haan6
zing1
coi2
讓我輕輕將手放開 是我不該再努力愛

Let me just put my hand out, and I'm not going to try to love anymore.

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joeng6
ngo5
hing1
hing1
zoeng3
sau2
fong3
hoi1
si6
ngo5
fau2
goi1
zoi3
nou5
lik6
oi3
過去追不回來 要哪樣回答 那份期待

The past is irreversible, and how can we answer that?

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gwo3
heoi3
zeoi1
fau2
wui4
loi6
jiu3
naa5
joeng2
wui4
daap3
no6
fan6
kei4
daai1
沒有方舟跨不了海 明白嗎我並沒能耐

No boat can cross the sea, you know, I can't stand it.

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mei6
jau6
fong1
zau1
kwaa3
fau2
liu4
hoi2
ming4
baak6
maa5
ngo5
bing6
mei6
toi4
noi6
但我怎麼能忘記 由那十年學懂去愛

But how could I forget that I learned to love in that decade?

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daan6
ngo5
fim2
mo5
toi4
mong6
gei3
jau4
no6
sap6
nin4
hok6
dung2
heoi3
oi3
根本從未變改 明明不想分開

It's never changed, and I don't want to be separated.

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gan1
bun2
zung6
mei6
bin3
goi2
ming4
ming4
fau2
soeng2
fan6
hoi1
偏偏世界大了 不想改都要改

It's a world that doesn't want to change.

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pin1
pin1
sai3
gaai3
taai3
liu4
fau2
soeng2
goi2
dou1
jiu3
goi2
讓我狠狠將手放開 恨我不敢再去盛載

Let me put my hand out and hate that I can't go back to the drawing board.

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joeng6
ngo5
han2
han2
zoeng3
sau2
fong3
hoi1
han6
ngo5
fau2
gam2
zoi3
heoi3
sing6
zoi3
過去追不回來 要哪樣回答對生活期待

The past is irreversible, and how can we answer our expectations for life?

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gwo3
heoi3
zeoi1
fau2
wui4
loi6
jiu3
naa5
joeng2
wui4
daap3
deoi3
sang1
wut6
kei4
daai1
沒有方舟跨不了海

No ark could cross the sea.

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mei6
jau6
fong1
zau1
kwaa3
fau2
liu4
hoi2
留我在你手只會永遠悲哀

To leave me in your hands will only be sad forever.

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lau4
ngo5
zoi6
nei5
sau2
zi2
wui6
wing5
jyun6
bei1
ngoi1
儘快將感情忘記 由那別人 大方去愛

Forget about your feelings, and love the other person.

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zeon2
faai3
zoeng3
gam2
cing4
mong6
gei3
jau4
no6
bit6
jan4
taai3
fong1
heoi3
oi3
About This Song

The song "" (Let Me Let Go) by explores the painful yet necessary act of letting go in a romantic relationship. At its core, the theme centers on the complex emotions that arise when two people must part ways, highlighting feelings of sorrow, regret, and the struggle to accept change. The heartfelt lyrics convey a deep sense of yearning, as the narrator reflects on a decade of learning to love, only to face the harsh reality that clinging to the past may do more harm than good.

The narrative unfolds as the narrator grapples with the decision to disband a once cherished bond, recognizing that a separation could lead to newfound freedom and growth for both individuals. The verses articulate a struggle between desire and the painful acknowledgment that holding on might stifle future opportunities. The poignant line, "" (Without an ark, I cannot cross the sea), serves as a metaphor for the limitations imposed by emotional baggage, emphasizing the futility of trying to reclaim what has already passed.

Musically, imbues the song with emotional depth through his soulful vocal delivery and the subtle arrangement of instrumentation that builds a melancholic atmosphere. The use of imagery and metaphor in the lyrics enhances the emotional weight, inviting listeners to empathize with the narrators journey of acceptance and resilience. Lyrically, the repetition of phrases like "" (Let me gently let go) creates a poignant refrain that echoes the song's core message of release and the bittersweet nature of love.

Culturally, the song resonates with universal themes of love and loss, particularly within the Chinese context where familial and societal expectations often complicate romantic relationships. 's ability to convey such emotions through his music reflects the broader experience of navigating love in an ever-changing world, making "" a timeless piece that speaks to anyone who has faced the heart-wrenching decision to let go.

Song Details
Singer:
胡鴻鈞
Total Lines:
23