我要

By 葉德嫺

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我 我要 我要你

I want you.

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ngo5
ngo5
jiu3
ngo5
jiu3
nei5
我要你愛 怎麼只搔褲袋

I want you to love me. Why would you just put on a bag of pants?

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ngo5
jiu3
nei5
oi3
fim2
mo5
zi2
sou1
fu3
doi2
而不放膽親我香腮

And I didn't dare to kiss my champagne.

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nang4
fau2
fong3
daam2
can3
ngo5
hoeng1
soi1
我 我要 我要你 我要你愛

I want you, I want you, I want you.

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ngo5
ngo5
jiu3
ngo5
jiu3
nei5
ngo5
jiu3
nei5
oi3
怎麼只搔褲袋

Why do you want to pack a bag of pants?

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fim2
mo5
zi2
sou1
fu3
doi2
而不放膽跟我相愛

And they didn't dare to fall in love with me.

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nang4
fau2
fong3
daam2
gan1
ngo5
soeng2
oi3
若是你覺不對

If you're wrong,

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joek6
si6
nei5
gok3
fau2
deoi3
請你講出怎麼不對

Please explain why.

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zing6
nei5
gong2
ceot1
fim2
mo5
fau2
deoi3
你我實在太過登對

You're too much of a person.

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nei5
ngo5
sat6
zoi6
taai3
gwo3
dang1
deoi3
一見即知天生一對

It's a natural pair.

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jat1
jin6
zik1
zi3
tin1
sang1
jat1
deoi3
你望望我那雙眼

You look at my eyes.

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nei5
mong6
mong6
ngo5
no6
soeng1
ngaan5
心裏即會感到痴醉

It's like a drunken feeling in your head.

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sam1
leoi5
zik1
wui6
gam2
dou3
ci1
zeoi3
所有不對都會很對

All wrongs are right.

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so2
jau6
fau2
deoi3
dou1
wui6
han2
deoi3
所有空虛通通撲碎

All the void is shattered.

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so2
jau6
hung3
heoi1
tung1
tung1
puk1
seoi3
你若是抱我親我JIT我

If you kiss me, you throw me away.

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nei5
joek6
si6
pou5
ngo5
can3
ngo5
ngo5
今晚今晚今晚將會很有趣

Tonight is going to be really fun.

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gam1
maan5
gam1
maan5
gam1
maan5
zoeng3
wui6
han2
jau6
cuk1
一千噸冷水加一千噸乾冰

A thousand tons of cold water and a thousand tons of dry ice.

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jat1
cin1
deon6
laang5
seoi2
gaa3
jat1
cin1
deon6
kin4
jing4
都不可將愛火減去

And we can't keep the fire down.

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dou1
fau2
ho2
zoeng3
oi3
fo2
gaam2
heoi3
我説若是你要温暖

I suggest that if you want to warm up,

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ngo5
seoi3
joek6
si6
nei5
jiu3
wan1
hyun1
請你不必怕得打轉

Please don't be afraid to turn around.

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zing6
nei5
fau2
bit1
paa3
dak1
ding2
zyun3
我預定要了跟你今晚盡情熱情熱戀

I'm going to be so passionate about you tonight.

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ngo5
jyu2
ding6
jiu3
liu4
gan1
nei5
gam1
maan5
zeon6
cing4
jit6
cing4
jit6
lyun5
請放膽抱緊我

Please hold me.

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zing6
fong3
daam2
pou5
gan2
ngo5
使我身軀不知分寸

It made me feel so overwhelmed.

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si2
ngo5
jyun4
keoi1
fau2
zi3
fan6
cyun3
你若是再去苦忍

If you ever suffer again,

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nei5
joek6
si6
zoi3
heoi3
fu2
jan5
會谷到哮喘

It's going to be asthma.

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wui6
guk1
dou3
haau1
ceon2
周身羅羅巒 思想開始不端

And all around the world, the thoughts started to get bad.

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zau1
jyun4
lo4
lo4
soi1
soeng2
hoi1
ci2
fau2
dyun1
羅羅索 今宵不應羅索

I don't think I should be in Rosso tonight.

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lo4
lo4
sok3
gam1
siu1
fau2
jing3
lo4
sok3
你今宵應該愛的奔放

You should be running for love tonight.

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nei5
gam1
siu1
jing3
goi1
oi3
dik1
ban1
fong3
我 我要 我要你 我要你愛

I want you, I want you, I want you.

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ngo5
ngo5
jiu3
ngo5
jiu3
nei5
ngo5
jiu3
nei5
oi3
怎麼只搔褲袋 而不去招待

Why not just pack a bag of pants and go to the party?

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fim2
mo5
zi2
sou1
fu3
doi2
nang4
fau2
heoi3
ziu1
daai1
不去招待 火燙的熱唇香腮

Don't go to the hot lip champagne of the fireplace.

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fau2
heoi3
ziu1
daai1
fo2
tong3
dik1
jit6
syun4
hoeng1
soi1
我 我要 我要你 我要你愛

I want you, I want you, I want you.

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ngo5
ngo5
jiu3
ngo5
jiu3
nei5
ngo5
jiu3
nei5
oi3
我 我要 我要你 我要你愛

I want you, I want you, I want you.

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ngo5
ngo5
jiu3
ngo5
jiu3
nei5
ngo5
jiu3
nei5
oi3
我 你愛 你愛 你愛

I love you, you love you, you love.

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ngo5
nei5
oi3
nei5
oi3
nei5
oi3
About This Song

The song "" by (Yip Tak-yan) is a fervent exploration of desire and the passionate pursuit of love. At its core, the main theme revolves around the longing for deep emotional connection and physical affection. The repeated phrases " " (I want) emphasize a sense of urgency and desperation, underlining the singer's yearning for a lover who seems hesitant or restrained. This emotional intensity is palpable as the lyrics articulate a craving for intimacy, both emotional and physical, creating an atmosphere charged with romantic fervor.

The narrative unfolds as the singer confronts a partner who appears hesitant to express their love freely. The lyrics question why the lover engages in superficial gestures, like "" (scratching their pocket), rather than embracing the full passion that a romantic relationship could entail. This dialogue conveys a story of vulnerability, where the singer invites their partner to overcome fear and shyness to genuinely connect. The refrain serves as a manifestation of deep emotional need, suggesting that without mutual expression of affection, both parties may miss out on a fulfilling romantic experience.

Musically, the song combines catchy melodies with a rhythmic structure that reinforces the lyrical urgency. Notable lyrical techniques include repetition for emphasis, which not only highlights the singer's determination but also creates a hypnotic effect that draws the listener into their emotional world. Furthermore, the vivid imagery of warmth and longing evokes sensations that resonate with listeners, pulling them into the narrative.

Culturally, "" captures the complex dynamics of love in a modern context, reflecting societal attitudes towards romance and intimacy in Mandarin-speaking communities. The willingness to openly express desires, as depicted in this song, mirrors a shift toward more frank discussions surrounding love and affection, contrasting with more traditional or reserved approaches. Such themes are relatable across cultures, allowing the song to maintain relevance and connect with a broader audience.

Song Details
Singer:
葉德嫺
Total Lines:
34