算了吧

By 許廷鏗

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
能草率講分手 不管我的感受

I could talk about breaking up, no matter how I felt.

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toi4
cou2
seot1
gong2
fan6
sau2
fau2
gun2
ngo5
dik1
gam2
sau6
無稽的攻擊我 理據十分荒謬

It was ridiculously ridiculous.

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mou4
kai2
dik1
gung1
gik1
ngo5
lei5
geoi3
sap6
fan6
fong1
mau6
留心觀察清楚 一雙眼裏 欠缺內疚

Look closely at the lack of shell in one eye.

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lau4
sam1
gun3
caat3
cing1
co2
jat1
soeng1
ngaan5
leoi5
him3
kyut3
noi6
gau3
由美女變野獸 想不到的理由

The reason I didn't think of was because I was a beautiful woman and I was a beast.

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jau4
mei5
neoi6
bin3
je5
sau3
soeng2
fau2
dou3
dik1
lei5
jau4
唯一解釋可信 你有第三者後

The only credible explanation is that you have a third.

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wai4
jat1
haai5
sik1
ho2
seon3
nei5
jau6
dai6
saam3
ze2
hau6
行色匆匆的走 責備情人 軟禁自由

The gangs of the gang, the accusations of lovers, the imprisonment.

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hong6
sik1
dik1
zau2
zaak3
bei6
cing4
jan4
jyun5
gam3
zi6
jau4
算了吧 這個人 多虛假 放棄吧

So, this guy is a liar, give up.

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syun3
liu4
baa6
ze5
go3
jan4
do1
heoi1
gaa2
fong3
hei3
baa6
算了吧 這段情 要作罷 結束吧

So, let's do this, let's do this, let's do this.

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syun3
liu4
baa6
ze5
dyun6
cing4
jiu3
zok3
pei4
lit3
sok3
baa6
原諒你變卦 我也懶説話

I'm sorry you're so crazy, but I'm also a hypocrite.

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jyun5
loeng6
nei5
bin3
gwaa3
ngo5
jaa5
laan5
seoi3
waa6
難道要痛痛快快罵你嗎

Is it hard to hurt you so fast?

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no4
dou6
jiu3
tung3
tung3
faai3
faai3
maa6
nei5
maa5
算了吧 愛過吧 痛過吧 散了吧

So, just love it, love it, love it, love it, love it,

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syun3
liu4
baa6
oi3
gwo3
baa6
tung3
gwo3
baa6
saan3
liu4
baa6
曾狠狠摔一跤 得到更多啓示

I wrestled once, and I got more revelations.

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zang1
han2
han2
seot1
jat1
gaau1
dak1
dou3
gang3
do1
kai2
si6
難得彼此深愛 怕説大家不是

It's hard to love each other, and it's hard to tell anyone else that you don't.

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no4
dak1
bei2
ci2
sam1
oi3
paa3
seoi3
taai3
ze1
fau2
si6
從沒有部處地 只懂愛你 我太大意

I never knew where to go, but I loved you.

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zung6
mei6
jau6
bou6
syu3
deng6
zi2
dung2
oi3
nei5
ngo5
taai3
taai3
ji3
情感都可虧損 專一也可出事

Emotions can be damaged, and emotions can be damaged.

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cing4
gam2
dou1
ho2
kwai1
syun2
zyun1
jat1
jaa5
ho2
ceot1
si6
迷戀等於不智 叫我怎麼抵禦

It's like being obsessed with something that's not wise.

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mai4
lyun5
ting2
wu1
fau2
zi3
giu3
ngo5
fim2
mo5
zi2
jyu6
仍沒法面對現實 總之太過幼稚

Still not able to face reality, it's just too childish.

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jing4
mei6
fat3
min2
deoi3
jin6
sat6
zung2
zi1
taai3
gwo3
jau3
zi6
算了吧 這個人 多虛假 放棄吧

So, this guy is a liar, give up.

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syun3
liu4
baa6
ze5
go3
jan4
do1
heoi1
gaa2
fong3
hei3
baa6
算了吧 這段情 要作罷 結束吧

So, let's do this, let's do this, let's do this.

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syun3
liu4
baa6
ze5
dyun6
cing4
jiu3
zok3
pei4
lit3
sok3
baa6
原諒你分手 所講的説話

I'm sorry you broke up, and I'm giving you a lecture.

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jyun5
loeng6
nei5
fan6
sau2
so2
gong2
dik1
seoi3
waa6
或要我瘋瘋癲癲憎你嗎

Or do you want me to hate you?

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waak6
jiu3
ngo5
fung1
fung1
din1
din1
zang1
nei5
maa5
算了吧 愛過吧 痛過吧 散了吧

So, just love it, love it, love it, love it, love it,

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syun3
liu4
baa6
oi3
gwo3
baa6
tung3
gwo3
baa6
saan3
liu4
baa6
算了吧 愛過吧 痛過吧 散了吧

So, just love it, love it, love it, love it, love it,

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syun3
liu4
baa6
oi3
gwo3
baa6
tung3
gwo3
baa6
saan3
liu4
baa6
About This Song

"" ("Let's Forget About It") is a poignant ballad by Hong Kong artist (Xu Ting-Kang) that delves deep into the emotions surrounding heartbreak and the complexities of love. The main theme centers on the pain of realizing a relationship has become shallow, as the protagonist grapples with feelings of betrayal and disillusionment. This emotional core is reflected in the lyrics, where the singer navigates a sense of resignation, wrestling with the contradicting emotions of love and hurt, ultimately declaring that it's time to let go of the illusion of the relationship.

The narrative unfolds as the protagonist confronts the reality of a partner who has seemingly moved on to someone else, leaving feelings of inadequacy and betrayal in their wake. The phrase "" is a recurring refrain, suggesting a mindset of dismissal and a need to overcome the emotional turmoil. The lyrics convey a powerful story of love turned sour, capturing that bittersweet dichotomy of having loved deeply yet facing the harsh truth of dishonesty. This duality adds depth to the emotional storytelling, making it relatable for anyone who has experienced a broken heart.

Musically, the song is characterized by its melancholic melody complemented by expressive vocal delivery. The simplicity of the musical arrangement allows for the lyrics to take center stage, emphasizing the raw emotions at play. Notable lyrical techniques include vivid imagery that contrasts beauty with the beastly demands of love, effectively illustrating the transformation that relationships can undergo over time. The repeated refrains enhance its emotive power, creating an anthemic quality that resonates with listeners.

In terms of cultural significance, "" speaks to a broader narrative in Chinese-speaking societies about love, relationships, and the stigma surrounding breakups. In a culture where perseverance in romance is often idealized, the acceptance of loss and the act of moving on showcased in this song is a refreshing and relatable perspective. The song serves as both an anthem for personal liberation from toxic relationships and a reminder of the complex emotional journeys individuals face in the landscape of love.

Song Details
Singer:
許廷鏗
Total Lines:
23