24hrs

By 莫文蔚

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
假使我只有一天

If I could just have one day,

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gaa2
si2
ngo5
zi2
jau6
jat1
tin1
去跟你一起我將會點

I'm going to go with you.

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heoi3
gan1
nei5
jat1
hei2
ngo5
zoeng3
wui6
dim2
誓要達旦去讓我倆大戰

I swear to God, I'm gonna fight you and me.

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sai6
jiu3
taat3
daan3
heoi3
joeng6
ngo5
loeng5
taai3
zin3
填密廿四點

Fill in at 24.

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zan3
mat6
jap6
sei3
dim2
心要崩跳崩到一兩點

My heart is going to be broken.

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sam1
jiu3
bang1
tiu4
bang1
dou3
jat1
loeng5
dim2
這手要撫摸到三四點

And this hand touches at 3:04.

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ze5
sau2
jiu3
fu2
mou4
dou3
saam3
sei3
dim2
昨晚沒見你 浪費着那時間

I wasted that time not seeing you last night.

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zok6
maan5
mei6
jin6
nei5
long4
fai3
jyu3
no6
si4
haan4
我去了邊

Where did I go?

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ngo5
heoi3
liu4
bin1
一天的詩 就讓我愛你二十四小時

A poem a day makes me love you 24 hours a day.

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jat1
tin1
dik1
si1
zau6
joeng6
ngo5
oi3
nei5
ji6
sap6
sei3
siu2
si4
在翻騰時温柔同時失眠時安眠同時可以

It's a soft, sleepless time to fall asleep.

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zoi6
faan1
tang4
si4
wan1
jau4
tung4
si4
sat1
min4
si4
on1
min4
tung4
si4
ho2
jyu5
我相思也單思

I was thinking about it.

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ngo5
soeng2
soi1
jaa5
sin6
soi1
低談時高潮時一時時三時零時

It's 3:00 in the morning, and it's 3:00 in the afternoon.

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dai1
taam4
si4
gou1
ciu4
si4
jat1
si4
si4
saam3
si4
ling4
si4
肉身不得已 會輸給我心思

The flesh had to give me the mind.

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juk6
jyun4
fau2
dak1
ji5
wui6
syu1
kap1
ngo5
sam1
soi1
一等你跟我相擁

Let me see you.

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jat1
ting2
nei5
gan1
ngo5
soeng2
ung2
已失去一生裏幾個鍾

I've lost a few minutes of my life.

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ji5
sat1
heoi3
jat1
sang1
leoi5
gei2
go3
zung1
而見陌生的面孔沒癢沒痛

And it doesn't hurt to see strange faces.

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nang4
jin6
maak6
sang1
dik1
min2
hung2
mei6
yeung5
mei6
tung3
從未及看鐘

Never to watch the clock.

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zung6
mei6
kap6
hon3
zung1
荒廢光陰方法幾百種

Hundreds of different ways to do this.

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fong1
fai3
gwong1
jam3
fong1
fat3
gei2
mak6
zung3
結果與開花要幾個鍾

It's a few minutes with the flowers.

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lit3
gwo2
jyu6
hoi1
waa6
jiu3
gei2
go3
zung1
如我後悔沒有用到盡你

If I regret not using you to the fullest,

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jyu4
ngo5
hau6
fui3
mei6
jau6
jung6
dou3
zeon6
nei5
我要看鐘

I need to watch the clock.

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ngo5
jiu3
hon3
zung1
一天的詩 就讓我愛你二十四小時

A poem a day makes me love you 24 hours a day.

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jat1
tin1
dik1
si1
zau6
joeng6
ngo5
oi3
nei5
ji6
sap6
sei3
siu2
si4
在翻騰時温柔同時失眠時安眠同時可以

It's a soft, sleepless time to fall asleep.

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zoi6
faan1
tang4
si4
wan1
jau4
tung4
si4
sat1
min4
si4
on1
min4
tung4
si4
ho2
jyu5
我相思也單思

I was thinking about it.

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ngo5
soeng2
soi1
jaa5
sin6
soi1
低談時高潮時一時時三時零時

It's 3:00 in the morning, and it's 3:00 in the afternoon.

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dai1
taam4
si4
gou1
ciu4
si4
jat1
si4
si4
saam3
si4
ling4
si4
肉身不得已 會輸給我心思

The flesh had to give me the mind.

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juk6
jyun4
fau2
dak1
ji5
wui6
syu1
kap1
ngo5
sam1
soi1
翻騰時温柔同時失眠時安眠同時可以

It's nice to be up and down and sleepless.

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faan1
tang4
si4
wan1
jau4
tung4
si4
sat1
min4
si4
on1
min4
tung4
si4
ho2
jyu5
我相思也單思

I was thinking about it.

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ngo5
soeng2
soi1
jaa5
sin6
soi1
低談時高潮時一時時三時零時

It's 3:00 in the morning, and it's 3:00 in the afternoon.

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dai1
taam4
si4
gou1
ciu4
si4
jat1
si4
si4
saam3
si4
ling4
si4
肉身不得已 會輸給我心思

The flesh had to give me the mind.

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juk6
jyun4
fau2
dak1
ji5
wui6
syu1
kap1
ngo5
sam1
soi1
水都凍了 我發燒 我要叫

The water was freezing, and I had a fever, and I was crying.

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seoi2
dou1
dung3
liu4
ngo5
fat3
siu1
ngo5
jiu3
giu3
一天過了 愛太少 我要叫

A day passed, and I had too little love to cry.

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jat1
tin1
gwo3
liu4
oi3
taai3
siu3
ngo5
jiu3
giu3
一天的詩 就讓我愛你二十四小時

A poem a day makes me love you 24 hours a day.

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jat1
tin1
dik1
si1
zau6
joeng6
ngo5
oi3
nei5
ji6
sap6
sei3
siu2
si4
在翻騰時温柔同時失眠時安眠同時可以

It's a soft, sleepless time to fall asleep.

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zoi6
faan1
tang4
si4
wan1
jau4
tung4
si4
sat1
min4
si4
on1
min4
tung4
si4
ho2
jyu5
我相思也單思

I was thinking about it.

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ngo5
soeng2
soi1
jaa5
sin6
soi1
低談時高潮時一時時三時零時

It's 3:00 in the morning, and it's 3:00 in the afternoon.

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dai1
taam4
si4
gou1
ciu4
si4
jat1
si4
si4
saam3
si4
ling4
si4
肉身不得已 會輸給我心思

The flesh had to give me the mind.

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juk6
jyun4
fau2
dak1
ji5
wui6
syu1
kap1
ngo5
sam1
soi1
翻騰時温柔同時失眠時安眠同時可以

It's nice to be up and down and sleepless.

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faan1
tang4
si4
wan1
jau4
tung4
si4
sat1
min4
si4
on1
min4
tung4
si4
ho2
jyu5
我相思也單思

I was thinking about it.

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ngo5
soeng2
soi1
jaa5
sin6
soi1
低談時高潮時一時時三時零時

It's 3:00 in the morning, and it's 3:00 in the afternoon.

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dai1
taam4
si4
gou1
ciu4
si4
jat1
si4
si4
saam3
si4
ling4
si4
肉身不得已 會輸給我心思

The flesh had to give me the mind.

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juk6
jyun4
fau2
dak1
ji5
wui6
syu1
kap1
ngo5
sam1
soi1
About This Song

"24hrs" by (Morrissey Wu) is a captivating exploration of love and longing, encapsulating the emotional depth of a passionate relationship that transcends time constraints. The central theme revolves around yearning and the desire to maximize every fleeting moment spent with a loved one. The lyrics express an urgency to experience love fully, suggesting that even a single day can hold infinite potential if shared with the right person. The song's emotional core resonates with listeners who have experienced the bittersweet nature of love, highlighting the duality of intense connection and the pain of separation.

The narrative conveyed through the lyrics paints a vivid picture of the protagonist's thoughts and feelings as they navigate the complexities of romantic attachment. The singer contemplates spending a day filled with love, focusing on the spontaneous moments that define a relationship. Each hour is transformed into a poetic expression of desire, encompassing both the joys and heartbreaks of love. The repetitive references to timespecifically the hours and how they passunderscore the fleeting nature of life and the urgency to make every second count when with a beloved partner. This narrative invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of love and the essence of cherishing each moment.

Musically, "24hrs" utilizes a soothing yet dynamic composition that complements its intimate lyrical themes. The song blends soft melodies with rhythmic variations that mirror the ebb and flow of emotions experienced in love. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of metaphors and imagery related to time, which enhance the song's depth and poetic quality. The recurring insistence on time"" (a poem of one day)serves as a poignant reminder of how precious and transient love can be, creating a sense of urgency that propels the song forward.

Culturally, "24hrs" holds significance in the context of contemporary love songs in Mandarin music. It reflects a growing trend where artists embrace vulnerability and express complex emotions surrounding relationships, resonating with a generation that values authentic connections amidst life's distractions. The song's emotive delivery by further elevates its impact, making it a memorable anthem not only about love but also about appreciating the time we have with those who matter the most.

Song Details
Singer:
莫文蔚
Total Lines:
41