厭棄

By 許廷鏗

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我等候又退後 難捉摸這路里盡頭

I waited and then I went backwards, and I couldn't get it at the end of the road.

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ngo5
ting2
hau6
jau6
teoi3
hau6
no4
zuk3
mou4
ze5
lou6
lei5
zeon6
tau4
明知 賣力難被接受

I know that selling is hard to accept.

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ming4
zi3
maai6
lik6
no4
pei5
zip3
sau6
貼近你讓我身體也顫抖

And you made me feel sick.

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tip3
kan5
nei5
joeng6
ngo5
jyun4
tai2
jaa5
zin3
dau3
這影像在最後 臨行的一吻是場懷舊

And the kiss that comes at the end of this image is a longing.

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ze5
jing2
zoeng6
zoi6
zeoi3
hau6
lam6
hong6
dik1
jat1
man5
si6
coeng4
waai4
gau6
何用伴奏 眼內只看見木偶

And all you see in the eyes is a puppet.

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ho6
jung6
bun6
zau3
ngaan5
noi6
zi2
hon3
jin6
muk6
ngau5
你用冷漠告別我右手

You said goodbye to my right hand with indifference.

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nei5
jung6
laang5
mok6
guk1
bit6
ngo5
jau6
sau2
我就似被世人常厭棄

I was always disliked by the world.

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ngo5
zau6
ci5
pei5
sai3
jan4
soeng4
jim3
hei3
並未可擁抱一瞬間相戀趣味

And not even a moment of love.

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bing6
mei6
ho2
ung2
pou5
jat1
seon3
haan4
soeng2
lyun5
cuk1
mei6
害怕一秒一秒死

I'm scared to die, second by second.

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hou6
paa3
jat1
miu5
jat1
miu5
si2
若然別人願意靠近不想孤獨坐長途客機

And someone else would be willing to approach, not to be alone on a long-haul plane.

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joek6
jin4
bit6
jan4
jyun6
ji3
kaau3
kan5
fau2
soeng2
gu1
duk6
zo6
zoeng6
tou4
haak3
gei1
困在禁地也仍然愛你

I still love you in prison.

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kwan3
zoi6
gam3
deng6
jaa5
jing4
jin4
oi3
nei5
寶貴的感動在原地我可否高走遠飛

The precious emotion was that I could fly far away.

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bou2
gwai3
dik1
gam2
dung6
zoi6
jyun5
deng6
ngo5
ho2
pei5
gou1
zau2
jyun6
fei1
黑白片結局完美

The black and white film was perfect.

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hak1
baak6
pin3
lit3
guk6
jyun4
mei5
離開的人最可悲 留低多少愛不起

The most sad thing about leaving is how much love you have left behind.

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lei4
hoi1
dik1
jan4
zeoi3
ho2
bei1
lau4
dai1
do1
siu3
oi3
fau2
hei2
我心內萬個謎 疑心不懂破解詭計

I couldn't solve all the mysteries in my heart, I couldn't solve all the tricks.

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ngo5
sam1
noi6
maak6
go3
mai6
ji4
sam1
fau2
dung2
po3
haai5
gwai2
gei3
着魔 陷入無盡軟泥

You're caught in the mud.

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jyu3
mo4
ham6
jap6
mou4
zeon6
jyun5
nai6
我願意墮進深不到見底

I'd like to go deeper and deeper.

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ngo5
jyun6
ji3
fai1
zeon3
sam1
fau2
dou3
jin6
dik1
那感受像決堤 迷人風景卻突然呆滯

It felt like a dead end, but the spectacular scenery suddenly faded.

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no6
gam2
sau6
zoeng6
kyut3
tai4
mai4
jan4
fung3
jing2
koek3
duk1
jin4
ngoi4
zai6
如在末世 若是相信有上帝

If you believe in God, you will be saved.

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jyu4
zoi6
mut6
sai3
joek6
si6
soeng2
seon3
jau6
soeng6
dai3
放逐我就算害怕越軌

I was afraid of being deported.

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fong3
zuk6
ngo5
zau6
syun3
hou6
paa3
jyut6
gwai2
我就似被世人常厭棄

I was always disliked by the world.

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ngo5
zau6
ci5
pei5
sai3
jan4
soeng4
jim3
hei3
並未可擁抱一瞬間相戀趣味

And not even a moment of love.

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bing6
mei6
ho2
ung2
pou5
jat1
seon3
haan4
soeng2
lyun5
cuk1
mei6
害怕一秒一秒死

I'm scared to die, second by second.

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hou6
paa3
jat1
miu5
jat1
miu5
si2
若然別人願意靠近不想孤獨坐長途客機

And someone else would be willing to approach, not to be alone on a long-haul plane.

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joek6
jin4
bit6
jan4
jyun6
ji3
kaau3
kan5
fau2
soeng2
gu1
duk6
zo6
zoeng6
tou4
haak3
gei1
困在禁地也仍然愛你

I still love you in prison.

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kwan3
zoi6
gam3
deng6
jaa5
jing4
jin4
oi3
nei5
寶貴的感動在原地我可否高走遠飛

The precious emotion was that I could fly far away.

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bou2
gwai3
dik1
gam2
dung6
zoi6
jyun5
deng6
ngo5
ho2
pei5
gou1
zau2
jyun6
fei1
黑白片結局完美

The black and white film was perfect.

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hak1
baak6
pin3
lit3
guk6
jyun4
mei5
離開的人最可悲 留低多少愛不起

The most sad thing about leaving is how much love you have left behind.

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lei4
hoi1
dik1
jan4
zeoi3
ho2
bei1
lau4
dai1
do1
siu3
oi3
fau2
hei2
精通約伯記 其實你埋沒我

You know, you're actually dead without me.

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zing1
tung1
joek3
baak3
gei3
kei4
sat6
nei5
maai4
mei6
ngo5
是神的耀眼勝利

It was God's spectacular victory.

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si6
san4
dik1
jiu6
ngaan5
sing3
lei6
懲罰我大條道理 受委屈是為了謙卑

My main reason for being punished is humility.

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fat6
ngo5
taai3
tiu5
dou6
lei5
sau6
wai2
wat1
si6
wai6
liu4
him1
bei1
我就似被世人常厭棄

I was always disliked by the world.

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ngo5
zau6
ci5
pei5
sai3
jan4
soeng4
jim3
hei3
並未可擁抱一瞬間相戀趣味

And not even a moment of love.

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bing6
mei6
ho2
ung2
pou5
jat1
seon3
haan4
soeng2
lyun5
cuk1
mei6
怕當你不記起

Fear when you don't remember.

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paa3
dong3
nei5
fau2
gei3
hei2
面前若然是碰見我不修邊幅像重重殺機

If I were to see them, I would not repair the painting.

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min2
cin4
joek6
jin4
si6
pung3
jin6
ngo5
fau2
sau1
bin1
fuk1
zoeng6
zung6
zung6
saat3
gei1
困在禁地太垂頭喪氣

Trapped in a confined space,

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kwan3
zoi6
gam3
deng6
taai3
seoi4
tau4
song3
hei3
寶貴的感動在原地我好想不管法紀

I was so moved by the local experience that I wanted to be a lawyer.

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bou2
gwai3
dik1
gam2
dung6
zoi6
jyun5
deng6
ngo5
hou3
soeng2
fau2
gun2
fat3
gei3
驚悚片愛情遊戲

It's a horror romance game.

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ging1
pin3
oi3
cing4
jau6
hei3
求生的人最可悲 求死彷彿了不起

The most miserable of all who seek life is the one who seeks death.

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kau4
sang1
dik1
jan4
zeoi3
ho2
bei1
kau4
si2
pong4
fat1
liu4
fau2
hei2
About This Song

The song "" by (Xu Tingkeng) delves deeply into themes of love, rejection, and existential despair. The lyrics express a profound sense of vulnerability which resonates with listeners who have experienced the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. Xu's introspective exploration of feeling alienated and dismissed by the world reflects not only personal heartbreak but also the universal fear of being forgotten or overlooked in relationships. The recurring imagery of a lonely journey and a longing for connection echoes throughout the track, driving home the emotional weight behind each line.

The central narrative of the song revolves around feelings of inadequacy and the fear of loneliness, illustrated through powerful metaphors and stark contrasts. The artist juxtaposes fleeting moments of affection against the harsh reality of rejection, creating a poignant tension that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences. The lyrics suggest a longing for intimacy, yet they are often met with indifference, which fuels a sense of despair. The mention of being 'stuck in a forbidden place' evokes the struggle of wanting to reach out for love while battling inner demons and external circumstances.

Musically, "" employs a blend of haunting melodies and intricate melodies that perfectly complement the lyrical themes. The emotional delivery of Xu's vocals is particularly striking, with delicate crescendos that heighten the sense of yearning. Noteworthy lyrical techniques include the use of vivid imagery such as 'black and white film' suggesting a contrast between reality and nostalgia, reinforcing the sense of loss. The song dynamically shifts between contemplation and raw emotion, maintaining a nuanced narrative flow that keeps listeners engaged.

Culturally, this song resonates deeply within the context of contemporary Chinese pop music, which often grapples with themes of love and personal struggle. Xu Tingkeng's work reflects a growing trend among artists in expressing vulnerability and emotional depth, resonating with a younger audience that seeks authenticity in their music. "" stands as an artistic exploration of personal pain, making it a significant contribution to the broader discourse on love and loneliness in modern society.

Song Details
Singer:
許廷鏗
Total Lines:
39