偷偷想你

By 許秋怡

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
老師 我從不肯妄棄一張紙

Teacher, I never wanted to throw away a piece of paper.

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lou5
si1
ngo5
zung6
fau2
hoi2
mong6
hei3
jat1
zoeng3
zi2
總是留着留着

And it's always been there.

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zung2
si6
lau4
jyu3
lau4
jyu3
疊成一隻很小很小的般兒

It's a very small, very small, little thing.

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dip6
seng4
jat1
zek3
han2
siu2
han2
siu2
dik1
pun4
ngai4
從舟上拋下海里

From the boat, throwing it into the sea.

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zung6
zau1
soeng6
paau1
haa6
hoi2
lei5
你站在橋上看風景

You're standing on a bridge and you're looking at the landscape.

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nei5
zaam6
zoi6
kiu4
soeng6
hon3
fung3
jing2
看風景人在樓上看你

Look at the scenery, people are looking at you upstairs.

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hon3
fung3
jing2
jan4
zoi6
lau2
soeng6
hon3
nei5
明月裝飾了你的窗子

Decorating your windows next month.

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ming4
jyut6
zong1
sik1
liu4
nei5
dik1
coeng1
zi2
你裝飾了別人的夢

You've decorated someone else's dreams.

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nei5
zong1
sik1
liu4
bit6
jan4
dik1
mung6
可知道愛情是怎樣

You know what love is like.

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ho2
zi3
dou6
oi3
cing4
si6
fim2
joeng2
飄忽的風藴醖

A sudden storm.

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piu1
fat1
dik1
fung3
wan5
可知道為誰仍張望

You know who you're looking at.

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ho2
zi3
dou6
wai6
seoi4
jing4
zoeng3
mong6
心中一些震盪

I was shaking.

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sam1
zung1
jat1
se1
zan3
tong3
如何開始給結下的網

How to start the knot.

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jyu4
ho6
hoi1
ci2
kap1
lit3
haa6
dik1
mong5
常為你着迷戀有所思

I've always thought about you.

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soeng4
wai6
nei5
jyu3
mai4
lyun5
jau6
so2
soi1
傻傻的痴 收起難告示

The foolish man is a hard-working criminal.

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so4
so4
dik1
ci1
sau1
hei2
no4
guk1
si6
不經意太多掛念

Not too much attention.

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fau2
ging1
ji3
taai3
do1
gwaa3
nim6
偷偷想你 可會知這心意

And you can see it when you think about it.

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tau1
tau1
soeng2
nei5
ho2
wui6
zi3
ze5
sam1
ji3
讓幻想豐富我心事

Let my imagination fill my heart.

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joeng6
waan6
soeng2
fung1
fu3
ngo5
sam1
si6
假使當你 感覺到這心裏

Let's say that when you feel that way,

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gaa2
si2
dong3
nei5
gam2
gok3
dou3
ze5
sam1
leoi5
別要狠狠轉身別離

Don't be so quick to turn away.

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bit6
jiu3
han2
han2
zyun3
jyun4
bit6
lei4
老師 你做乜放學咁耐都重要唔走呀

Teacher, whatever you do, whatever you

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lou5
si1
nei5
zou6
ne6
fong3
hok6
gam3
noi6
dou1
zung6
jiu3
ng4
zau2
haa1
秋怡 呀Sir 無呀

Aunt

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cau1
ji4
haa1
mou4
haa1
我喺度念緊頭先上堂個陣

I was thinking about my first class.

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ngo5
hai2
dou6
nim6
gan2
tau4
sin3
soeng6
tong4
go3
zan6
你教我個幾首詩

You taught me a few poems.

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nei5
gaau3
ngo5
go3
gei2
sau3
si1
老師 你有唔明

Teacher, do you not understand?

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lou5
si1
nei5
jau6
ng4
ming4
秋怡 無呀 不過

No, but not at all.

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cau1
ji4
mou4
haa1
fau2
gwo3
不過我覺得你頭先念詩果

But I think you should read the poem first.

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fau2
gwo3
ngo5
gok3
dak1
nei5
tau4
sin3
nim6
si1
gwo2
時個樣好得意之嘛

It's kind of cool sometimes.

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si4
go3
joeng2
hou3
dak1
ji3
zi1
maa4
當知這愛原是抽像

And I realized that love was a drawing.

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dong3
zi3
ze5
oi3
jyun5
si6
cau1
zoeng6
找緊詩般幻象

I'm looking for a poetic illusion.

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zaau2
gan2
si1
pun4
waan6
zoeng6
當知這愛難望閃亮

And I know that love shines bright.

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dong3
zi3
ze5
oi3
no4
mong6
sim2
loeng6
給它掩飾漂亮

Give it a beautiful cover.

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kap1
to1
jim2
sik1
piu3
loeng6
為何傾心 只覺全失控

Why should we be so focused on the fact that we're out of control?

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wai6
ho6
king1
sam1
zi2
gok3
cyun4
sat1
hung3
從未這樣迷戀你可知

You've never been so fascinated.

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zung6
mei6
ze5
joeng2
mai4
lyun5
nei5
ho2
zi3
埋藏的詩 心內留故事

The poem that's hidden is the story that's in it.

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maai4
zong6
dik1
si1
sam1
noi6
lau4
gu3
si6
可知道愛多幼稚

It's childish to love.

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ho2
zi3
dou6
oi3
do1
jau3
zi6
(願你收起有天記起)

(Please pick up the notes)

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jyun6
nei5
sau1
hei2
jau6
tin1
gei3
hei2
秋怡 喺某年某月某日

Autumn, on a certain day in a certain month of the year.

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cau1
ji4
hai2
mau5
nin4
mau5
jyut6
mau5
mik6
我鐘意咗一位教中文嘅老師

I liked a teacher who taught Chinese.

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ngo5
zung1
ji3
zo2
jat1
wai6
gaau3
zung1
man6
koi3
lou5
si1
他念詩個時候個樣好得意

He was so cute when he read the poem.

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to1
nim6
si1
go3
si4
hau6
go3
joeng2
hou3
dak1
ji3
但系我已經唔記得他個名啦

But I can't remember his name.

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daan6
hai6
ngo5
ji5
ging1
ng4
gei3
dak1
to1
go3
ming4
la5
About This Song

The song "" by (Xu Qiuyi) encapsulates the bittersweet feelings associated with a youthful crush, blending nostalgia with poetic imagery. The central theme revolves around the uncertainty and innocence of first love, where admiration for a teacher evolves into a silent yearning. The emotional core resonates with listeners who have experienced the thrill and apprehension of harboring secret feelings, often couched in the simplicity of school life and the art of poetry.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of admiration and longing as the protagonist reflects on a Chinese teacher who captivates her through the enchanting recitation of poetry. This story unfolds with a sense of wonder and vulnerability, where everyday school moments transform into memories tinged with affection. The narrative conveys a universal message: love can manifest in unexpected places, often leaving profound impressions that linger long after the moments have passed.

Musically, the song incorporates gentle melodies that enhance its reflective mood, using soft instrumentation that aligns with the intimate nature of the lyrics. Notable lyrical techniques include metaphor and imagery, notably when the protagonist likens love to delicate poetry and fleeting wind, illustrating the elusive nature of her feelings. The poignant contrast between public admiration and personal secrecy underscores the tension many feel in similar situations, making the experience relatable.

Culturally, the song touches on the significant role of education in personal development and the powerful emotions that can arise in such settings. In Hong Kong and beyond, the attraction between students and teachers, though often taboo, is a relatable theme that resonates deeply within the societal context. The song not only captures the essence of first love but also reflects cultural nuances wherein poetry and literature are celebrated as mediums for expressing complex feelings.

Song Details
Singer:
許秋怡
Total Lines:
41