9:55pm

By 薛凱琪

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我在鏡內化妝動作變輕快

I'm getting a little more and more comfortable in the mirror.

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ngo5
zoi6
geng3
noi6
faa3
zong1
dung6
zok3
bin3
hing1
faai3
貓貓扭到腳下姿勢有點賴

It's a cat's way of twisting its posture.

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miu4
miu4
nau5
dou3
gok3
haa6
zi1
sai3
jau6
dim2
laai6
問我 幾時有tuna吃 好鬼肚餓

He asked me when tuna was eaten, and he was hungry.

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man6
ngo5
gei2
si4
jau6
hek3
hou3
gwai2
tou5
ngo6
在樓下連路燈都給我寵壞

I even had street lights in the basement.

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zoi6
lau2
haa6
lin4
lou6
dang1
dou1
kap1
ngo5
cung2
waai6
繼續議論誰人近況有古怪

It's weird to keep arguing about who's up to date.

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gai3
zuk6
ji6
leon6
seoi4
jan4
kan5
fong3
jau6
gu2
gwaai3
討厭的你令我一不小心泄露了醜態

You made me unwittingly reveal the ugliness of your hatred.

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tou2
jim3
dik1
nei5
ling6
ngo5
jat1
fau2
siu2
sam1
sit3
lou6
liu4
cau2
taai3
眉頭皺 但紅唇在笑

Her eyebrows were red, but her lips were smiling.

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mei4
tau4
zau3
daan6
hung4
syun4
zoi6
siu3
想你 明明疲倦到未天黑已想睡

Imagine that you're so tired that you want to sleep before dark.

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soeng2
nei5
ming4
ming4
pei4
gyun6
dou3
mei6
tin1
hak1
ji5
soeng2
seoi6
想你 仍然期待到在半夜也出去

Imagine you're still waiting to go out at midnight.

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soeng2
nei5
jing4
jin4
kei4
daai1
dou3
zoi6
bun3
je6
jaa5
ceot1
heoi3
想你 用晚膳會放多一副餐具

Imagine you put a more set of dishes in the dinner table.

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soeng2
nei5
jung6
maan5
sin6
wui6
fong3
do1
jat1
pik1
caan1
geoi6
想你 喃喃自語 聽聽歌 玩玩水

Think of you, you can talk, you can listen to music, you can play with water.

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soeng2
nei5
naam4
naam4
zi6
jyu6
teng1
teng1
go1
waan2
waan2
seoi2
找不到面膜 找到衝動走去你家裏

You can't find the membrane, you can't find the urge to go home.

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zaau2
fau2
dou3
min2
mou4
zaau2
dou3
cung3
dung6
zau2
heoi3
nei5
ze1
leoi5
眼前雪櫃發光令我見到你

The snowflake in front of me made me see you.

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ngaan5
cin4
syut3
gwai6
fat3
gwong1
ling6
ngo5
jin6
dou3
nei5
果汁蔬菜乳酪都有你口味

Fruit juice and vegetable cheese have your taste.

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gwo2
zap1
so1
coi3
jyu5
lou6
dou1
jau6
nei5
hau2
mei6
誓要飲下你吞下你這小怪物

I swear you'll swallow this little monster.

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sai6
jiu3
jam3
haa6
nei5
tan1
haa6
nei5
ze5
siu2
gwaai3
mat6
為防夜長夢多好想看出戲

I'm dreaming of watching a movie to keep my night.

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wai6
fong4
je6
zoeng6
mung6
do1
hou3
soeng2
hon3
ceot1
hei3
戲內有座建築又要記起你

And there's a building in the movie that reminds me of you.

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hei3
noi6
jau6
zo2
gin3
chuk1
jau6
jiu3
gei3
hei2
nei5
走到書桌望向燈泡 畫紙杯墊與筆記

I went to my desk, looked at the light bulb, painted a paper cup and a notebook.

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zau2
dou3
syu1
coek3
mong6
hoeng3
dang1
pou5
waak6
zi2
bui1
zin2
jyu6
bat1
gei3
為何你 又來提示我

Why did you come back and tell me?

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wai6
ho6
nei5
jau6
loi6
tai4
si6
ngo5
想你 明明疲倦到未天黑已想睡

Imagine that you're so tired that you want to sleep before dark.

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soeng2
nei5
ming4
ming4
pei4
gyun6
dou3
mei6
tin1
hak1
ji5
soeng2
seoi6
想你 仍然期待到在半夜也出去

Imagine you're still waiting to go out at midnight.

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soeng2
nei5
jing4
jin4
kei4
daai1
dou3
zoi6
bun3
je6
jaa5
ceot1
heoi3
想你 用晚膳會放多一副餐具

Imagine you put a more set of dishes in the dinner table.

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soeng2
nei5
jung6
maan5
sin6
wui6
fong3
do1
jat1
pik1
caan1
geoi6
想你 喃喃自語 聽聽歌 玩玩水

Think of you, you can talk, you can listen to music, you can play with water.

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soeng2
nei5
naam4
naam4
zi6
jyu6
teng1
teng1
go1
waan2
waan2
seoi2
找不到睡衣 找到機會躲進衣櫃裏

I couldn't find a sleeping bag, I could hide in the closet.

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zaau2
fau2
dou3
seoi6
ji3
zaau2
dou3
gei1
wui6
do2
zeon3
ji3
gwai6
leoi5
而突然間我像停電

And then suddenly, I was like a power outage.

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nang4
duk1
jin4
haan4
ngo5
zoeng6
ting4
din6
突然間我極凌亂

Suddenly, I was in a state of shock.

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duk1
jin4
haan4
ngo5
gik6
ling4
lyun6
突然間有問題

Suddenly, there was a problem.

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duk1
jin4
haan4
jau6
man6
tai4
如蜜糖鋪滿在前面

It's like honey on the front.

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jyu4
mat6
tong2
pou2
mun6
zoi6
cin4
min2
跪求我不大情願

I didn't want to get down on my knees.

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gwai6
kau4
ngo5
fau2
taai3
cing4
jyun6
寧願失蹤 最好等你發慌 但我心軟

I'd rather disappear than panic, but I'm weak.

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ning6
jyun6
sat1
zung1
zeoi3
hou3
ting2
nei5
fat3
fong2
daan6
ngo5
sam1
jyun5
的士轉眼到達你家

The taxi turns to your house.

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dik1
si6
zyun3
ngaan5
dou3
taat3
nei5
ze1
想你 明明疲倦到未天黑已想睡

Imagine that you're so tired that you want to sleep before dark.

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soeng2
nei5
ming4
ming4
pei4
gyun6
dou3
mei6
tin1
hak1
ji5
soeng2
seoi6
想你 仍然期待到在半夜也出去

Imagine you're still waiting to go out at midnight.

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soeng2
nei5
jing4
jin4
kei4
daai1
dou3
zoi6
bun3
je6
jaa5
ceot1
heoi3
想你 沒有事發生都足以催淚

Just think about it and cry.

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soeng2
nei5
mei6
jau6
si6
fat3
sang1
dou1
zuk1
jyu5
ceoi1
leoi6
想你 胡言亂語 不專心 不規矩

I want you to be stupid, unconcerned, unethical.

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soeng2
nei5
wu2
jin4
lyun6
jyu6
fau2
zyun1
sam1
fau2
kwai1
geoi2
但是營造了使你驚喜一晚的情趣

But it created a night of surprise.

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daan6
si6
jing4
zou6
liu4
si2
nei5
ging1
hei2
jat1
maan5
dik1
cing4
cuk1
站在門外了不要多講只要

And you can't talk too much outside the door.

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zaam6
zoi6
mun4
oi6
liu4
fau2
jiu3
do1
gong2
zi2
jiu3
About This Song

"9:55pm" by , a song that beautifully intertwines romantic longing with the everyday intricacies of life, creates a vivid landscape of emotions. The main theme revolves around yearning and affection, expressed through the singers reflections and imaginings of her desires. The emotional core resonates with listeners who have experienced similar feelings of anticipation and hope intertwined with moments of mundane daily activities. The lyrics portray a sense of playful frustration, illustrating how love can make the simplest actions feel charged with profound meaning.

The story unfolds as the narrator, caught between duties and romantic inklings, navigates a variety of relatable scenarios. From hurried makeup sessions to whimsical thoughts about late-night meals and spontaneous midnight visits, the song captures the essence of desire that remains vibrant even amid fatigue. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and impatience while simultaneously acknowledging the joy that thought of the loved one brings, making it an intimate exploration of longing layered with simplicity.

Musically, "9:55pm" employs a light, breezy melody that complements the playful nature of the lyrics. The use of conversational language gives the song a relatable and candid feel, making it resonate with diverse audiences. Lyrical techniques such as vivid imagery and metaphors enhance the emotional impact; for instance, referencing a midnight escapade or shared meals transcends the physicality of romance and highlights the deeper connection between two people. The casual yet vibrant tone of the song emphasizes a carefree experience that many listeners can find comfort in.

Culturally, the song reflects the modern relationship dynamics prevalent in contemporary society, merging the themes of love and daily life. It nods to the influences of urban lifestyles where romance often intertwines with the rhythm of the hustle and bustle. By capturing these nuances, not only crafts a love story but also celebrates the beauty of companionship in an ever-demanding world, making "9:55pm" a significant addition to the pop genre and inviting listeners to reflect on their own romantic experiences.

Song Details
Singer:
薛凱琪
Total Lines:
37