他不好

By 許廷鏗

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
想因不知怎説起

I wanted to talk about it.

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soeng2
jan1
fau2
zi3
fim2
seoi3
hei2
真相 説白了 很不對

The truth is false, and it's wrong.

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zan1
soeng2
seoi3
baak6
liu4
han2
fau2
deoi3
夜街裏撞破他 犯下情罪

He hit him in the street at night, committed a crime.

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je6
gaai1
leoi5
zong6
po3
to1
faan6
haa6
cing4
zeoi6
一臉 自疚的心虛

A face with a heart of gold.

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jat1
lim5
zi6
gau3
dik1
sam1
heoi1
朋友 應要為誰考慮

Who should you consider?

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pang4
jau5
jing3
jiu3
wai6
seoi4
haau2
luk6
只怕 你受刺激 落淚

You're just going to get excited and cry.

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zi2
paa3
nei5
sau6
cik3
gik1
lok6
leoi6
在這愛情遊戲 我是你同類

In this love game, I'm your equal.

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zoi6
ze5
oi3
cing4
jau6
hei3
ngo5
si6
nei5
tung4
leoi6
怎麼取捨 情與義也封嘴

How can we give up love and justice?

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fim2
mo5
ceoi2
se2
cing4
jyu6
ji6
jaa5
fung1
zeoi2
朋友都早知他不好

His friends knew he was ill.

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pang4
jau5
dou1
zou2
zi3
to1
fau2
hou3
可你一點都不知道

But you don't know.

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ho2
nei5
jat1
dim2
dou1
fau2
zi3
dou6
還是扮作欠缺懊惱

Or pretend to be a missing person.

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waan4
si6
fan5
zok3
him3
kyut3
ngou3
nou5
不瞭解的 不敢稟告

And the unknown, the unknown, the unknown.

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fau2
liu5
haai5
dik1
fau2
gam2
lam5
guk1
憑感覺都知他不好

I knew he was bad.

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pang4
gam2
gok3
dou1
zi3
to1
fau2
hou3
想你不跟他 來擁抱

I wish you hadn't come and hugged him.

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soeng2
nei5
fau2
gan1
to1
loi6
ung2
pou5
怎辦到 心情太煩躁

How to deal with this kind of anxiety?

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fim2
baan6
dou3
sam1
cing4
taai3
faan4
cou3
好友 應要為誰考慮

Who should you consider as your friends?

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hou3
jau5
jing3
jiu3
wai6
seoi4
haau2
luk6
只怕 你受刺激 落淚

You're just going to get excited and cry.

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zi2
paa3
nei5
sau6
cik3
gik1
lok6
leoi6
在這愛情遊戲 大家都心碎

In this love game, everyone is heartbroken.

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zoi6
ze5
oi3
cing4
jau6
hei3
taai3
ze1
dou1
sam1
seoi3
怎麼分析 要進要退 都不對

It's not right to analyze and to go backwards.

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fim2
mo5
fan6
sik1
jiu3
zeon3
jiu3
teoi3
dou1
fau2
deoi3
朋友都早知他不好

His friends knew he was ill.

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pang4
jau5
dou1
zou2
zi3
to1
fau2
hou3
可你一點都不知道

But you don't know.

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ho2
nei5
jat1
dim2
dou1
fau2
zi3
dou6
還是扮作欠缺懊惱

Or pretend to be a missing person.

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waan4
si6
fan5
zok3
him3
kyut3
ngou3
nou5
不瞭解的 不敢稟告

And the unknown, the unknown, the unknown.

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fau2
liu5
haai5
dik1
fau2
gam2
lam5
guk1
憑感覺都知他不好

I knew he was bad.

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pang4
gam2
gok3
dou1
zi3
to1
fau2
hou3
想你不跟他 來擁抱

I wish you hadn't come and hugged him.

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soeng2
nei5
fau2
gan1
to1
loi6
ung2
pou5
怎辦到 心情太苦躁

How to deal with this kind of emotional turmoil?

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fim2
baan6
dou3
sam1
cing4
taai3
fu2
cou3
要計算結局太早 總之想你安好

It's too early to calculate the end result, and I want you to feel safe.

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jiu3
gei3
syun3
lit3
guk6
taai3
zou2
zung2
zi1
soeng2
nei5
on1
hou3
我會替你夜裏祈禱

I will pray for you tonight.

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ngo5
wui6
tai3
nei5
je6
leoi5
kei4
tou2
朋友都早知他不好

His friends knew he was ill.

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pang4
jau5
dou1
zou2
zi3
to1
fau2
hou3
可你一點都不知道

But you don't know.

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ho2
nei5
jat1
dim2
dou1
fau2
zi3
dou6
還是扮作欠缺懊惱

Or pretend to be a missing person.

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waan4
si6
fan5
zok3
him3
kyut3
ngou3
nou5
不瞭解的 不敢稟告

And the unknown, the unknown, the unknown.

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fau2
liu5
haai5
dik1
fau2
gam2
lam5
guk1
憑感覺都知他不好

I knew he was bad.

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pang4
gam2
gok3
dou1
zi3
to1
fau2
hou3
想你不跟他 來擁抱

I wish you hadn't come and hugged him.

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soeng2
nei5
fau2
gan1
to1
loi6
ung2
pou5
怎辦到 心情太煩躁

How to deal with this kind of anxiety?

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

fim2
baan6
dou3
sam1
cing4
taai3
faan4
cou3
About This Song

"" ("He Is Not Good") by (Hins Cheung) delves into the intricacies of love and friendship, exploring the emotional turmoil that arises when a friend is infatuated with someone deemed unsuitable. The main theme revolves around the conflict between loyalty to a friend and the painful realization that the partner they are with is not good for them. The emotional core of the song captures feelings of helplessness and heartache as the narrator grapples with the responsibility of revealing the harsh truth while fearing the consequences it may have on their friendship.

The narrative unfolds through a heartfelt dialogue, revealing a story about concern and protective instincts. The lyrics express the frustration of knowing that a friend is in a harmful relationship yet feeling unable to intervene. The repeated acknowledgment that "" ("Friends all know he is not good") emphasizes the disconnect between the friends perception and the reality known to others. This gap generates an emotional strain, showcasing the sensitivity required when approaching such delicate subjects in relationships.

Musically, the song employs a blend of pop and ballad elements, creating a melancholic atmosphere that complements the lyrical introspection. The use of imagery and metaphor in the lyrics enhances the depth of the emotional experience, particularly through lines that portray a sense of urgency and desperation, such as the invocation of nightly prayers for the friend's well-being. The interplay between the singer's tender vocal delivery and the melancholic instrumental arrangement amplifies the heartfelt message, capturing the nuances of pain and care.

Culturally, the song resonates with themes common in East Asian pop culture, where group dynamics among friends often mirror complex emotional landscapes. This reflects a societal tendency to prioritize the well-being of the collective over individual desires, highlighting both the encouragement of romantic pursuits and the protective instincts ingrained in friendships. As such, "" serves not only as a poignant reflection on a troubled friendship but also portrays broader cultural conversations about love, loyalty, and the often heartbreaking complexities that accompany them.

Song Details
Singer:
許廷鏗
Total Lines:
35