誰是我的

By 莫文蔚

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
誠實地講想講的

I mean, honestly.

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sing4
sat6
deng6
gong2
soeng2
gong2
dik1
總會 讓你去找要找的

They'll always let you go and find what you want.

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zung2
wui6
joeng6
nei5
heoi3
zaau2
jiu3
zaau2
dik1
願你碰到想碰的

I wish you could touch it.

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jyun6
nei5
pung3
dou3
soeng2
pung3
dik1
我未必 放開 想放開的

I don't have to open it, I want to open it.

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ngo5
mei6
bit1
fong3
hoi1
soeng2
fong3
hoi1
dik1
像我這樣的個性

People like me.

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zoeng6
ngo5
ze5
joeng2
dik1
go3
sing3
不想阻礙你的

I don't want to get in your way.

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fau2
soeng2
zo2
ngoi6
nei5
dik1
如離開我或快樂 別解釋

Leave me or be happy, and don't explain.

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jyu4
lei4
hoi1
ngo5
waak6
faai3
ngok6
bit6
haai5
sik1
但是我愛得很好性

But I love the goodness of sex.

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daan6
si6
ngo5
oi3
dak1
han2
hou3
sing3
只想天使做證明

I just want angels to prove it.

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zi2
soeng2
tin1
si2
zou6
zing3
ming4
誰是我的

Who is mine?

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seoi4
si6
ngo5
dik1
聽得到的都回應

Everything you hear responds.

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teng1
dak1
dou3
dik1
dou1
wui4
jing3
唯有得不到你的

You can't get to yours.

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wai4
jau6
dak1
fau2
dou3
nei5
dik1
就是這麼的探聽

That's the kind of investigation.

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zau6
si6
ze5
mo5
dik1
taam3
teng1
只想走近你的

I just want to get closer to you.

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zi2
soeng2
zau2
kan5
nei5
dik1
沿途知你在快樂 或追憶

And on the way, you know you're happy or you're remembering.

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yun4
tou4
zi3
nei5
zoi6
faai3
ngok6
waak6
zeoi1
jik1
為沒約束的愛情

For unconditional love.

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wai6
mei6
joek3
sok3
dik1
oi3
cing4
即使天使亦嘆息

Even the angels are crying.

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zik1
si2
tin1
si2
jik6
taan1
sik1
誰是我的

Who is mine?

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seoi4
si6
ngo5
dik1
想聽到的不回應

The answer you want to hear is not.

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soeng2
teng1
dou3
dik1
fau2
wui4
jing3
誰在我天地裏刻痕跡

Who's left a mark on my sky and my sky?

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seoi4
zoi6
ngo5
tin1
deng6
leoi5
hak1
han4
zik1
About This Song

"," performed by the versatile artist (Karen Mok), delves deep into the complexities of love and emotional connection. The main theme revolves around the bittersweet nature of longing and the desire for closeness while grappling with the possibility of separation. The lyrics express a variety of feelings, from genuine affection to the pain of unreciprocated love, highlighting an intimate struggle between personal feelings and the need for freedom in relationships.

The song tells a story of a person who is navigating the tumultuous waters of love, expressing a wish for the other to experience happiness, regardless of their own feelings of attachment. There is a sense of resignation in the lines that urge acceptance of the partner's choicesa poignant contrast to the deep affection and emotional investment the narrator has. The repeated phrase "" serves as a haunting reminder of the desire for clarity and connection amidst uncertainty.

Musically, the song is characterized by its gentle instrumentation that allows the emotive weight of the lyrics to shine through. The use of a simple yet compelling melody underpins Mok's expressive vocal performance. Lyrical techniques such as repetition and imagery evoke a sense of yearning and introspection, inviting listeners to connect personally with the feelings conveyed. The balance of vulnerability and strength in the lyrics adds layers to the emotional delivery of the song, making it poignant and relatable.

Culturally, the song resonates within the broader context of Mandarin pop music, which often explores themes of love and heartbreak. It reflects the cultural significance of personal expression in relationships, notably the value placed on emotional honesty and the freedom to choose one's path. Furthermore, Mok's artistic flair and ability to convey complex emotions through her work has made her a beloved figure in the music scene, solidifying this song's relevance and appeal.

Song Details
Singer:
莫文蔚
Total Lines:
20