赤子

By 葉德嫺

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
遠遠近近裏 城市高高低低間

Far, far, near, high, low, high,

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jyun6
jyun6
kan5
kan5
leoi5
sing4
si5
gou1
gou1
dai1
dai1
haan4
沿路斷斷折折那有終站

There's a stop along the way.

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yun4
lou6
dyun6
dyun6
zit3
zit3
no6
jau6
zung1
zaam6
跌跌碰碰裏 投進聲聲色色間

Falling and falling, and the sound is coming in.

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daat3
daat3
pung3
pung3
leoi5
tau4
zeon3
sing1
sing1
sik1
sik1
haan4
誰伴你看長夜變藍

Who's going to be with you to watch the night turn blue?

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seoi4
bun6
nei5
hon3
zoeng6
je6
bin3
laam4
笑笑喊喊裏 情緒仿彷彿佛間

I smiled, I cried, I was feeling like I was in a coma.

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siu3
siu3
ham6
ham6
leoi5
cing4
seoi5
fong2
pong4
fat1
fat6
haan4
誰願永永遠遠變得短暫

Who wants to be forever, short?

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seoi4
jyun6
wing5
wing5
jyun6
jyun6
bin3
dak1
dyun2
zaam6
冷冷暖暖裏 情意親親疏疏間

In the cold, the warm, the warm, the warm, the

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laang5
laang5
hyun1
hyun1
leoi5
cing4
ji3
can3
can3
so3
so3
haan4
人大了要長聚更難

People grow up and it's harder to get together.

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jan4
taai3
liu4
jiu3
zoeng6
zeoi6
gang3
no4
一生人只一個 血脈跳得那樣近

Only one person in a lifetime can jump that close.

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jat1
sang1
jan4
zi2
jat1
go3
hyut3
maak6
tiu4
dak1
no6
joeng2
kan5
而相處如同陌生闊別卻又覺得親

It's like being separated from a stranger and feeling like a parent.

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nang4
soeng2
syu3
jyu4
tung4
maak6
sang1
fut3
bit6
koek3
jau6
gok3
dak1
can3
一生能有幾個 愛護你的也是人

There are a few people in your life who love you and care for you.

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jat1
sang1
toi4
jau6
gei2
go3
oi3
wu6
nei5
dik1
jaa5
si6
jan4
正是為了深愛變遺憾

It's a deeply felt regret.

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zing3
si6
wai6
liu4
sam1
oi3
bin3
wai6
ham6
你我似醉了 無法清清楚楚講

You're like a drunk, and I can't tell you.

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nei5
ngo5
ci5
zeoi3
liu4
mou4
fat3
cing1
cing1
co2
co2
gong2
同屬你你我我愛的感受

And the feeling of being yours, you and I.

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tung4
zuk6
nei5
nei5
ngo5
ngo5
oi3
dik1
gam2
sau6
世界太冷了 誰會伸出一雙手

It's too cold in the world. Who would reach out?

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sai3
gaai3
taai3
laang5
liu4
seoi4
wui6
san1
ceot1
jat1
soeng1
sau2
圍住你再營造暖流

And you create a warmth stream around you.

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wai4
zyu6
nei5
zoi3
jing4
zou6
hyun1
lau4
説説笑笑裏 曾覺得歡歡喜喜

I was so happy, so happy, so happy.

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seoi3
seoi3
siu3
siu3
leoi5
zang1
gok3
dak1
fun1
fun1
hei2
hei2
誰料老了變了另有天地

Who would have thought that old age would be another heaven and earth?

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seoi4
liu6
lou5
liu4
bin3
liu4
ling6
jau6
tin1
deng6
世界太闊了 由你出生當天起

The world has been so crazy since the day you were born.

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sai3
gaai3
taai3
fut3
liu4
jau4
nei5
ceot1
sang1
dong3
tin1
hei2
童稚已每年漸遠離

Childhood is getting farther away every year.

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tung4
zi6
ji5
mei5
nin4
zim6
jyun6
lei4
About This Song

The song "" by (Dorothy Yip) delves deeply into the themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the complexities of human relationships. Its emotional core centers around the bittersweet nature of growing up and the struggle to maintain connections with loved ones as life unfolds. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and contemplation, reflecting on how youthful innocence can be overshadowed by the realities of adulthood, where relationships, once close, may feel distant and fleeting.

In the narrative of the song, the singer explores the uncertainties and unexpected turns of life, emphasizing how the journey of maturity can impact ones connections with others. The metaphoric language throughout the verses paints poignant images of the cityscape as a parallel to emotional landscapes, signaling that although individuals may physically inhabit the same space, their emotional experiences can feel vastly different. The song poignantly highlights the inevitability of change and the fleeting nature of time, capturing the universal sentiment of yearning for enduring relationships amidst life's transience.

Musically, the song incorporates soft, melodic elements that create an atmospheric backdrop to the thoughtful lyrics. The use of contrast between "cold" and "warm" imagery in both the music and the lyrics enhances the emotional weight of the narrative. Lyrical techniques such as repetition and vivid visual descriptions build a sense of intimacy and introspection, inviting the listener to reflect on their own life experiences and relationships. The gentle yet contemplative cadence of the composition adds to the overall listening experience, reinforcing the theme of nostalgia.

Culturally, "" resonates with universal themes of love, loss, and the continuity of relationships across generations, reflecting a common aspect of the human experience. The song echoes sentiments familiar in Chinese culture, valuing familial ties and the deep-rooted connections between individuals. As listeners engage with the music, they are encouraged to contemplate their own narratives of affection, the inevitable changes brought by time, and the warmth found in shared memories. This timeless exploration of human connection makes the song relevant not only within its cultural context but also for audiences around the globe.

Song Details
Singer:
葉德嫺
Total Lines:
20