一家一減你

By 許志安

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
遇變遷不知怎去處理

How to deal with change.

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jyu6
bin3
cin1
fau2
zi3
fim2
heoi3
syu3
lei5
下意識找些方法逃避

The subconscious mind finds ways to escape.

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haa6
ji3
zi3
zaau2
se1
fong1
fat3
tou4
bei6
無論你多不高興 故意挑剔生氣

And how much more displeased you are to provoke anger.

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mou4
leon6
nei5
do1
fau2
gou1
jan6
gu3
ji3
tou1
tik1
sang1
hei3
沉着氣為了 等新的轉機

I'm so excited to be waiting for the next turn.

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zam6
jyu3
hei3
wai6
liu4
ting2
san1
dik1
zyun3
gei1
在你不肯抽空參與晚會里

You don't want to take a chance on a party.

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zoi6
nei5
fau2
hoi2
cau1
hung3
sam1
jyu6
maan5
wui6
lei5
仍獨個故作最快樂模樣

I'm the happiest person I've ever been.

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jing4
duk6
go3
gu3
zok3
zeoi3
faai3
ngok6
mau4
joeng2
為你解釋只因太忙 掩飾真相

I'm too busy to explain to you, to cover up the truth.

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wai6
nei5
haai5
sik1
zi2
jan1
taai3
mong4
jim2
sik1
zan1
soeng2
我在笑 相當勉強

I was smiling, and I was pretty busy.

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ngo5
zoi6
siu3
soeng2
dong3
min5
koeng5
寧願你裝起騙人面具

You'd better put on a cheating mask.

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ning6
jyun6
nei5
zong1
hei2
pin3
jan4
min2
geoi6
寧願你推搪説疲累

I'd rather you suggest tiredness.

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ning6
jyun6
nei5
teoi1
tong4
seoi3
pei4
leoi6
寧願不哼一句 我也不想知道

I'd rather not say anything, and I don't want to know.

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ning6
jyun6
fau2
hng6
jat1
gau1
ngo5
jaa5
fau2
soeng2
zi3
dou6
其實你另有一位愛侶

You actually have another partner.

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kei4
sat6
nei5
ling6
jau6
jat1
wai6
oi3
lui5
在你不肯歸家的這數天裏

And in those days when you didn't want to go home,

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zoi6
nei5
fau2
hoi2
kwai3
ze1
dik1
ze5
sou3
tin1
leoi5
寧願四處逛逛半夜遊蕩

I'd rather be out there wandering around at midnight.

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ning6
jyun6
sei3
syu3
kwaang3
kwaang3
bun3
je6
jau6
dong6
獨對家中的幾扇牆 真空感覺

I felt empty in my house, alone in the walls.

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duk6
deoi3
ze1
zung1
dik1
gei2
sin3
coeng4
zan1
hung3
gam2
gok3
你別去 我不知去向

Don't go. I don't know where to go.

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nei5
bit6
heoi3
ngo5
fau2
zi3
heoi3
hoeng3
寧願你裝起騙人面具

You'd better put on a cheating mask.

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ning6
jyun6
nei5
zong1
hei2
pin3
jan4
min2
geoi6
寧願你推搪説疲累

I'd rather you suggest tiredness.

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ning6
jyun6
nei5
teoi1
tong4
seoi3
pei4
leoi6
寧願不哼一句 我也不想知道

I'd rather not say anything, and I don't want to know.

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ning6
jyun6
fau2
hng6
jat1
gau1
ngo5
jaa5
fau2
soeng2
zi3
dou6
其實你另有一位愛侶

You actually have another partner.

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kei4
sat6
nei5
ling6
jau6
jat1
wai6
oi3
lui5
只有我在呆望這家裏每個角落

I just stared at every corner of the house.

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zi2
jau6
ngo5
zoi6
ngoi4
mong6
ze5
ze1
leoi5
mei5
go3
luk6
lok6
猶如圍城冷漠

It's like the city is surrounded by indifference.

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jau4
jyu4
wai4
sing4
laang5
mok6
即使你沒有講出走真相

Even if you don't tell the truth,

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zik1
si2
nei5
mei6
jau6
gong2
ceot1
zau2
zan1
soeng2
若要公式的説謊

If you want to formulate a lie,

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joek6
jiu3
gung1
sik1
dik1
seoi3
fong2
你已經不必再講

You don't have to say anything anymore.

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nei5
ji5
ging1
fau2
bit1
zoi3
gong2
面對家中的幾扇牆 沒有家的感覺

I don't feel at home in front of a few walls.

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min2
deoi3
ze1
zung1
dik1
gei2
sin3
coeng4
mei6
jau6
ze1
dik1
gam2
gok3
如若你別去 我不知去向

If you don't, I don't know where to go.

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jyu4
joek6
nei5
bit6
heoi3
ngo5
fau2
zi3
heoi3
hoeng3
About This Song

The song "" by intricately explores the themes of emotional detachment and the complexities of love within a relationship facing turmoil. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing, illustrating how the protagonist grapples with feelings of abandonment as their partner increasingly distances themselves. Through evocative imagery and poignant reflections, the song captures the emotional core of grappling with a love that has lost its warmth, portraying a deep sense of isolation and heartache.

The narrative unfolds as the protagonist navigates through the painful realization that their partner may be hiding secrets, possibly infidelity. The lyrics evoke a feeling of forced cheerfulnessputting on a mask of happiness to conceal inner turmoil. The repeated desire for the partner to remain in their life despite the disconnection emphasizes the struggle of holding on to a fading relationship, even when reality suggests otherwise. This contradiction of wanting to avoid the truth while also yearning for connection becomes a central conflict, resonating deeply with those who have experienced similar emotional complexities.

Musically, the song employs a contemplative melody that complements its reflective lyrics, enhancing the overall atmosphere of melancholy. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of metaphors and vivid imagery, painting a picture of a home that has become a prison of silence and unspoken truths. The repetition of phrases such as "" ("I would rather you wear a mask of deception") drives home the emotional weight of the protagonist's thoughts and feelings, making the listening experience both relatable and poignant.

Culturally, the song touches upon the universal themes of love, heartbreak, and the masks people wear in relationshipsa subject that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers. In an age where emotional transparency is often challenged by societal expectations, this song resonates deeply with listeners across different backgrounds, reflecting the struggles of maintaining love in a fast-paced world. 's delivery adds an additional layer of sincerity to the song, inviting listeners to empathize with the heartache and confusion that often accompany love's trials.

Song Details
Singer:
許志安
Total Lines:
27
Video:
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