不想再逗留

By 蔡國權

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
走 我好狠心放手 不想再苛求

I was so anxious to let go of it, I didn't want to be more demanding.

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zau2
ngo5
hou3
han2
sam1
fong3
sau2
fau2
soeng2
zoi3
ho4
kau4
走 我且挺胸仰首 有淚也接收

I walked, and I was standing on my chest and I was getting tears.

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zau2
ngo5
ceoi2
ting5
hung1
joeng5
sau3
jau6
leoi6
jaa5
zip3
sau1
解開心底裏悶扣 毅然輕拂我袖

I untied the knot, and I lightly held my hand.

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haai5
hoi1
sam1
dik1
leoi5
mun6
kau3
ngai6
jin4
hing1
put3
ngo5
sau3
忘盡那過去幾多痛苦 幾多悲憂

Forget all the pain, all the sadness.

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mong6
zeon6
no6
gwo3
heoi3
gei2
do1
tung3
fu2
gei2
do1
bei1
jau1
我對你信心再沒有 怎可永久

How can I ever lose faith in you?

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ngo5
deoi3
nei5
seon3
sam1
zoi3
mei6
jau6
fim2
ho2
wing5
gau2
愛嘅世界此刻變咗醜醜醜醜醜

The world of love is now ugly, ugly.

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oi3
koi3
sai3
gaai3
ci2
hak1
bin3
zo2
cau2
cau2
cau2
cau2
cau2
我要到太空遠避你 將春變秋

I'm going to go to space to avoid you and turn spring into autumn.

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ngo5
jiu3
dou3
taai3
hung3
jyun6
bei6
nei5
zoeng3
ceon1
bin3
cau1
決心走 我不想再逗留

I decided to leave, and I didn't want to stay.

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kyut3
sam1
zau2
ngo5
fau2
soeng2
zoi3
dau6
lau4
走 我的身心顫抖 星空裏飄浮

I was so excited, I was floating in the stars.

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zau2
ngo5
dik1
jyun4
sam1
zin3
dau3
sing1
hung3
leoi5
piu1
fau4
走 我好比飲醉酒 惡夢遍四周

I'm like a drunken nightmare all week.

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zau2
ngo5
hou3
bei3
jam3
zeoi3
zau2
ok3
mung6
pin3
sei3
zau1
解開心底裏悶扣 毅然輕拂我袖

I untied the knot, and I lightly held my hand.

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haai5
hoi1
sam1
dik1
leoi5
mun6
kau3
ngai6
jin4
hing1
put3
ngo5
sau3
忘盡那過去幾多痛苦 幾多悲憂

Forget all the pain, all the sadness.

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mong6
zeon6
no6
gwo3
heoi3
gei2
do1
tung3
fu2
gei2
do1
bei1
jau1
我對你信心再沒有 怎可永久

How can I ever lose faith in you?

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ngo5
deoi3
nei5
seon3
sam1
zoi3
mei6
jau6
fim2
ho2
wing5
gau2
愛嘅世界此刻變咗醜醜醜醜醜

The world of love is now ugly, ugly.

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oi3
koi3
sai3
gaai3
ci2
hak1
bin3
zo2
cau2
cau2
cau2
cau2
cau2
我要到太空遠避你 將春變秋

I'm going to go to space to avoid you and turn spring into autumn.

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ngo5
jiu3
dou3
taai3
hung3
jyun6
bei6
nei5
zoeng3
ceon1
bin3
cau1
決心走 我不想再逗留

I decided to leave, and I didn't want to stay.

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kyut3
sam1
zau2
ngo5
fau2
soeng2
zoi3
dau6
lau4
走 我的身心顫抖 星空裏飄浮

I was so excited, I was floating in the stars.

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zau2
ngo5
dik1
jyun4
sam1
zin3
dau3
sing1
hung3
leoi5
piu1
fau4
走 我好比飲醉酒 惡夢遍四周

I'm like a drunken nightmare all week.

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zau2
ngo5
hou3
bei3
jam3
zeoi3
zau2
ok3
mung6
pin3
sei3
zau1
解開心底裏悶扣 毅然輕拂我袖

I untied the knot, and I lightly held my hand.

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haai5
hoi1
sam1
dik1
leoi5
mun6
kau3
ngai6
jin4
hing1
put3
ngo5
sau3
忘盡那過去幾多痛苦 幾多悲憂

Forget all the pain, all the sadness.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

mong6
zeon6
no6
gwo3
heoi3
gei2
do1
tung3
fu2
gei2
do1
bei1
jau1
我對你信心再沒有 怎可永久

How can I ever lose faith in you?

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ngo5
deoi3
nei5
seon3
sam1
zoi3
mei6
jau6
fim2
ho2
wing5
gau2
愛嘅世界此刻變咗醜醜醜醜醜

The world of love is now ugly, ugly.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

oi3
koi3
sai3
gaai3
ci2
hak1
bin3
zo2
cau2
cau2
cau2
cau2
cau2
我要到太空遠避你 將春變秋

I'm going to go to space to avoid you and turn spring into autumn.

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ngo5
jiu3
dou3
taai3
hung3
jyun6
bei6
nei5
zoeng3
ceon1
bin3
cau1
決心走 我不想再逗留 我也不想再逗留

I decided to leave, and I didn't want to stay, and I didn't want to stay.

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kyut3
sam1
zau2
ngo5
fau2
soeng2
zoi3
dau6
lau4
ngo5
jaa5
fau2
soeng2
zoi3
dau6
lau4
About This Song

The title "" translates to "I Don't Want to Stay Any Longer," and it encapsulates a powerful theme of emotional liberation and the painful realization of love's end. The song dives deep into the inner turmoil of a person who, despite having once held hope in a romantic relationship, has reached a breaking point. The lyrics express a strong sense of resolve to let go of the past and the pain associated with it, reflecting an emotional journey from love to heartache, ultimately leading to the decision to move on.

At the core of the song lies the narrative of self-empowerment in the face of despair. The protagonist understands that the relationship has deteriorated and grapples with feelings of betrayal and disappointment. Lines like "" ("I no longer have faith in you") signify a poignant moment of clarity where one acknowledges lost trust in love. This internal dialogue illustrates the struggle to accept change and the desire to escape from a love that has turned toxic. The repeated affirmations of walking away highlight a cathartic resolve, symbolizing the reclaiming of personal strength and independence.

Musically, the song features emotive melodies and a haunting arrangement that complements the melancholy of the lyrics. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of imagery, such as references to the changing seasons and the vastness of space, to convey the protagonist's shifting emotional landscape. The juxtaposition of spring a symbol of new beginnings with autumn representing decay and loss serves to enhance the theme of irreversible change. Furthermore, the rhythmic phrasing and vocal delivery capture the protagonists emotional state, alternating between vulnerability and assertiveness, ultimately leading to the determined repetition of wanting to "" ("walk away").

Culturally, this song resonates deeply within the context of contemporary Chinese music, where themes of love, loss, and self-discovery are prevalent. The artists, like (Cai Guoquan), have established an affinity for portraying complex emotional narratives that listeners can relate to. The song's universal struggle to reclaim ones identity after heartbreak speaks to audiences far beyond its original cultural context, illustrating that the journey of letting go is a shared human experience.

Song Details
Singer:
蔡國權
Total Lines:
24