教我如何不愛他

By 許志安

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
大地靜下了 任我躺卧

The ground is quiet, let me lie down.

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taai3
deng6
zing6
haa6
liu4
jam6
ngo5
ngo6
然而她似白雪不斷溶掉留下我

And yet she was melting away like snow.

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jin4
nang4
taa1
ci5
baak6
syut3
fau2
dyun6
jung4
zaau6
lau4
haa6
ngo5
沒法一世抱着過

I couldn't bear it.

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mei6
fat3
jat1
sai3
pou5
jyu3
gwo3
還有一剎笑着過

And there was another one smiling.

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waan4
jau6
jat1
saat3
siu3
jyu3
gwo3
憑這感覺愛下過

I fell in love with that feeling.

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pang4
ze5
gam2
gok3
oi3
haa6
gwo3
難道我會 愉快得多

I'd be much happier.

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no4
dou6
ngo5
wui6
jyu6
faai3
dak1
do1
大地靜下了 沒法安坐

The ground was quiet, and I couldn't sit down.

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taai3
deng6
zing6
haa6
liu4
mei6
fat3
on1
zo6
尤其他趁白雪擋住眉目迴避我

And others, especially those who were hiding from me in the snow, were hiding from me.

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jau4
kei4
to1
can3
baak6
syut3
dong3
zyu6
mei4
muk6
wui4
bei6
ngo5
輪廓一再震撼我

It shocked me over and over again.

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leon2
kwok3
jat1
zoi3
zan3
ham6
ngo5
情緒一再躍動過

I was so excited.

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cing4
seoi5
jat1
zoi3
tik1
dung6
gwo3
時間不會算白過

Time is not going to pass.

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si4
haan4
fau2
wui6
syun3
baak6
gwo3
長夜再冷 亦有心火

It's cold all night, and it's hot.

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zoeng6
je6
zoi3
laang5
jik6
jau6
sam1
fo2
如何可以不愛他

How can we not love him?

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jyu4
ho6
ho2
jyu5
fau2
oi3
to1
莫非生命只配有一個他

Morpheus deserves only one life.

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mok6
fei2
sang1
ming6
zi2
pui3
jau6
jat1
go3
to1
到了沒法相處 再去記它好處

And then you get to the point where you can't do it, and you remember the benefits.

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dou3
liu4
mei6
fat3
soeng2
syu3
zoi3
heoi3
gei3
to1
hou3
syu3
憑回憶製造這 自欺的笑話

And I'm creating this self-deprecating joke with memories.

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pang4
wui4
jik1
zai3
zou6
ze5
zi6
hei1
dik1
siu3
waa6
如何可以不愛他

How can we not love him?

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jyu4
ho6
ho2
jyu5
fau2
oi3
to1
命運種下什麼偏差

What is the bias that destiny has caused?

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ming6
wan6
zung3
haa6
zaap6
mo5
pin1
co1
用最多的心血 換最深的積雪

Replace the deepest snow with the most heart blood.

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jung6
zeoi3
do1
dik1
sam1
hyut3
wun6
zeoi3
sam1
dik1
zik1
syut3
從此再遇上火花

And then I met the spark again.

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zung6
ci2
zoi3
jyu6
soeng6
fo2
waa6
也會擦亮這個傷疤

It will also wipe the wound.

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jaa5
wui6
caat3
loeng6
ze5
go3
soeng1
baa1
但願冒着雪 亦要相聚

But we're going to have to get together in the snow.

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daan6
jyun6
mou6
jyu3
syut3
jik6
jiu3
soeng2
zeoi6
然而他似幻覺早被埋在年月裏

Yet he was already illusionally buried in the months of the year.

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jin4
nang4
to1
ci5
waan6
gok3
zou2
pei5
maai4
zoi6
nin4
jyut6
leoi5
忘記知覺錯或對

Forget about whether you're right or wrong.

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mong6
gei3
zi3
gok3
laap6
waak6
deoi3
時間總會過下去

Time will pass.

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si4
haan4
zung2
wui6
gwo3
haa6
heoi3
還會找哪個伴侶

What kind of partner would you find?

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waan4
wui6
zaau2
naa5
go3
bun6
lui5
難道我會 獨個隱居

I'm going to be alone.

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no4
dou6
ngo5
wui6
duk6
go3
jan3
geoi1
About This Song

The song "" ("Teach Me How Not to Love Him") by (Annie Yip) delves deep into themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, and the struggle to move on from a past love. The emotional core of the song focuses on the overwhelming feelings that accompany love lost, reflecting on the inability to forget someone who has profoundly impacted ones life. The lyrics convey a poignant sense of longing and sorrow, as the narrator grapples with the memories tied to the loved one amidst a backdrop of serene yet melancholic imagery, such as snow melting and the quietness of the earth.

The narrative of the song paints a vivid picture of a love that still lingers despite the physical absence of the beloved. It creates a story of emotional turmoil, evoking a sense of helplessness in the face of a love that feels destined to remain unreciprocated. The expression of questioning"how can I not love him?"captures a universal struggle faced in relationships, where one must contend with the harsh realities of separation and the poignant reminiscences that come with it. The use of vivid imagery, such as snow and long nights, serves not only to symbolize the coldness of a lost connection but also to emphasize the warmth that can still flicker in the heart.

Musically, the song utilizes soft melodies paired with heartfelt vocal delivery, which enhance the lyrical themes of sorrow and reminiscence. The structure allows for a slow build-up of emotion, reflecting the inner conflict the narrator experiences. Notable lyrical techniques include repetition and metaphor, particularly the recurring imagery of snow that symbolizes both beauty and despair, as well as the contrast between warmth and coldnesshighlighting the complexity of love. The longing conveyed through the lyrics serves to connect with listeners on a deeply emotional level, inviting them to reflect on their own experiences of love and loss.

Culturally, the song resonates within the broader context of Mandopop, where themes of love, heartache, and longing frequently feature in lyrics. It reflects a shared cultural sensibility regarding relationships, emphasizing the importance of emotional vulnerability. In Chinese society, where expressing feelings can sometimes be reserved, this song offers an avenue for audiences to engage with the emotional weight of such experiences, making it relatable and significant to many. Ultimately, "" stands as a testament to the enduring impact of love and the inevitable heartache that accompanies it.

Song Details
Singer:
許志安
Total Lines:
27