天國的微笑

By 薛凱琪

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
車歡送了隧道 天拋棄了白鷺

The car went into the tunnel and the sky dropped the whitewash.

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geoi1
fun1
sung3
liu4
zeoi6
dou6
tin1
paau1
hei3
liu4
baak6
lou6
聽不到的悲哀你會否感覺到

You're going to feel this unheard of sadness.

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teng1
fau2
dou3
dik1
bei1
ngoi1
nei5
wui6
pei5
gam2
gok3
dou3
天空突然靜悄 像遺下我 流浪到 某一個島

Suddenly, the sky was silent, and I was wandering off to an island.

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tin1
hung3
duk1
jin4
zing6
ciu5
zoeng6
wai6
haa6
ngo5
lau4
long4
dou3
mau5
jat1
go3
dou2
荒草抱抱落葉 花瓣暗暗羨慕

The grass clutches the leaves, the flowers are dark and envious.

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fong1
cou2
pou5
pou5
lok6
sip3
waa6
faan6
am3
am3
sin6
mou6
經不了的分開你會否都懊惱

You're going to be unable to separate.

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ging1
fau2
liu4
dik1
fan6
hoi1
nei5
wui6
pei5
dou1
ngou3
nou5
開心極為深奧 就憑直覺懷念你走進了地牢

I was so happy and deeply moved that I intuitively remembered you going into the underworld.

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hoi1
sam1
gik6
wai6
sam1
ngou3
zau6
pang4
zik6
gok3
waai4
nim6
nei5
zau2
zeon3
liu4
deng6
lou4
可笑 地球 繁華遺下這個叛徒

Funny, the planet is flourishing, leaving behind this traitor.

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ho2
siu3
deng6
kau4
pun4
waa6
wai6
haa6
ze5
go3
bun6
tou4
並不痛苦 我消失漆黑之中 難道會孤獨

It's not painful, and I'm lost in the dark, and I'm not alone.

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bing6
fau2
tung3
fu2
ngo5
siu1
sat1
cat1
hak1
zi1
zung1
no4
dou6
wui6
gu1
duk6
直覺此刻你於天國也是含着笑

And the sense that you're in heaven is also a smile.

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zik6
gok3
ci2
hak1
nei5
wu1
tin1
gwok3
jaa5
si6
ham4
jyu3
siu3
直覺此刻我給一個宇宙忘掉了

I'm giving a universe a moment where I forget.

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zik6
gok3
ci2
hak1
ngo5
kap1
jat1
go3
jyu5
zau6
mong6
zaau6
liu4
鬧市借宿多一宵 我心不再跳

I've been spending more nights at the flea market, and I'm not feeling better.

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naau6
si5
ze3
suk1
do1
jat1
siu1
ngo5
sam1
fau2
zoi3
tiu4
恐怕有別人圍繞

I'm afraid there's someone else around.

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hung2
paa3
jau6
bit6
jan4
wai4
jiu5
直覺此刻戲中一個笑匠流淚了

And I knew right away that a laughing artist was crying.

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zik6
gok3
ci2
hak1
hei3
zung1
jat1
go3
siu3
zoeng6
lau4
leoi6
liu4
自你那天走了人類變得很無聊

Since you left, we've been bored.

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zi6
nei5
no6
tin1
zau2
liu4
jan4
leoi6
bin3
dak1
han2
mou4
liu4
從此起我自我亦都不見了

And I've been missing my self ever since.

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zung6
ci2
hei2
ngo5
zi6
ngo5
jik6
dou1
fau2
jin6
liu4
盛世在搖 晚風在搖 多煩擾

The sun is shining, the wind is shaking, and it's disturbing.

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sing6
sai3
zoi6
jiu4
maan5
fung3
zoi6
jiu4
do1
faan4
jiu5
都失去了量度 他宣泄了味道

He lost all of his measurements.

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dou1
sat1
heoi3
liu4
loeng6
dou6
to1
syun1
sit3
liu4
mei6
dou6
冰室裏的憂鬱你會否抒發到

Do you have depression in the fridge?

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jing4
sat1
leoi5
dik1
jau1
wat1
nei5
wui6
pei5
syu1
fat3
dou3
開心極為恐怖 未能做到 懷着笑走半里路途

It was so exciting, so terrifying, that I couldn't do it, and I walked half a mile with a smile on my face.

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hoi1
sam1
gik6
wai6
hung2
bou3
mei6
toi4
zou6
dou3
waai4
jyu3
siu3
zau2
bun3
lei5
lou6
tou4
只有睡眠 祈求能夢到你睡袍

It's just sleep, praying that your robe will come.

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zi2
jau6
seoi6
min4
kei4
kau4
toi4
mung6
dou3
nei5
seoi6
pou4
什麼結果 你憂心天空之中尋覓我出路

What's the result? You're worried about the sky looking for me.

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zaap6
mo5
lit3
gwo2
nei5
jau1
sam1
tin1
hung3
zi1
zung1
cam4
mik6
ngo5
ceot1
lou6
以放棄世界 以安息的心 停頓了

It's about letting go of the world and having a peaceful mind.

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jyu5
fong3
hei3
sai3
gaai3
jyu5
on1
sik1
dik1
sam1
ting4
duk6
liu4
過去過去 風景永遠炫燿

The past is a landscape of eternal bliss.

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gwo3
heoi3
gwo3
heoi3
fung3
jing2
wing5
jyun6
jyun6
大概放棄世界 我滯留何地並無重要

I'm probably giving up the world, and it doesn't matter where I stay.

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taai3
goi3
fong3
hei3
sai3
gaai3
ngo5
zai6
lau4
ho6
deng6
bing6
mou4
zung6
jiu3
若世間關注我越少 撩動我的痛愛也越少

The less people care about me, the less painful my love is.

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joek6
sai3
haan4
gwaan1
zyu3
ngo5
jyut6
siu3
liu6
dung6
ngo5
dik1
tung3
oi3
jaa5
jyut6
siu3
直覺此刻你於天國也是含着笑

And the sense that you're in heaven is also a smile.

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zik6
gok3
ci2
hak1
nei5
wu1
tin1
gwok3
jaa5
si6
ham4
jyu3
siu3
直覺此刻我的都市已是淪陷

I had a feeling that my city was in a state of collapse.

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zik6
gok3
ci2
hak1
ngo5
dik1
dou1
si5
ji5
si6
leon4
ham6
廿四店始終通宵 每一天過了

24 stores are gone all night, every day.

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jap6
sei3
dim3
ci2
zung1
tung1
siu1
mei5
jat1
tin1
gwo3
liu4
討厭與未來纏繞

I hate being stuck in the future.

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tou2
jim3
jyu6
mei6
loi6
zin6
jiu5
直覺此刻錯失的愛會沒完沒了

The feeling that lost love will never end.

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zik6
gok3
ci2
hak1
laap6
sat1
dik1
oi3
wui6
mei6
jyun4
mei6
liu4
自你那天走了人類變得很無聊

Since you left, we've been bored.

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zi6
nei5
no6
tin1
zau2
liu4
jan4
leoi6
bin3
dak1
han2
mou4
liu4
從此起我面對自己不再笑

I never smiled at myself again.

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zung6
ci2
hei2
ngo5
min2
deoi3
zi6
gei2
fau2
zoi3
siu3
淚腺動搖 滲於浪潮的微笑

The tear glands trembled, and the smile of the wave waved.

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leoi6
dung6
jiu4
sam3
wu1
long4
ciu4
dik1
mei4
siu3
About This Song

"" (Heaven's Smile) by (Faye Wong) delves into the profound themes of loss, longing, and the haunting nature of memory. The song's emotional core reflects the turbulence of grief and the bittersweet aspects of reminiscing about a loved one who has passed away. At its heart, it presents an introspective exploration of how the absence of someone dear can lead to existential ponderings, ultimately capturing the struggle between the joy of memories and the sorrow of separation.

The lyrics weave a poignant narrative of moving through life in the aftermath of a loved ones departure, encapsulating a sense of wandering and searching for solace. The imagery of night, urban solitude, and nature creates a backdrop that emphasizes the singers isolation and yearning. Phrases like "" (you worry in the sky, searching for my way out) highlight a deep emotional connection, illustrating a desire to find closure and understanding in the chaos left behind.

Musically, the song features a delicate blend of traditional and contemporary elements, characterized by soft instrumentation that complements the introspective lyrics. Notable techniques include the use of metaphor and personification, giving life to emotions and experiences that many can relate to. The recurring motifs of darkness and light symbolize the interplay between sadness and hope, enriching the narrative with layers of complexity.

Culturally, "" resonates with audiences familiar with themes of loss in the context of Chinese music, where the interplay of emotions is often intricately woven into both lyrics and melodies. It speaks to a universal experience, bridging cultural divides through its exploration of grief and the solace found in memories, making it significant for anyone who has felt the impact of losing someone special.

Song Details
Singer:
薛凱琪
Total Lines:
33