一人之夏

By 謝安琪

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
輕言漫話

It's a little bit of a joke.

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hing1
jin4
maan4
waa6
誰在意有多真實

Who cares how real it is?

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seoi4
zoi6
ji3
jau6
do1
zan1
sat6
不要認真的思索 讓快樂變得簡單

Don't think seriously about making happiness easy.

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fau2
jiu3
jing6
zan1
dik1
soi1
sok3
joeng6
faai3
ngok6
bin3
dak1
gaan2
sin6
風翻過驟雨勿爾下降

The winds turned and the rain fell.

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fung3
faan1
gwo3
zau6
jyu6
mat6
ji5
haa6
hong4
餐館泡沫咖啡燙熱了

The coffee bubble in the restaurant is hot.

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caan1
gun2
pou5
mut6
kaa1
fei1
tong3
jit6
liu4
不需要緣傘子庇護我

I don't need an umbrella to protect me.

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fau2
seoi1
jiu3
jyun6
saan3
zi2
bei6
wu6
ngo5
大樹下藍霧漸散街角的燈光柔和

The blue fog under the big tree is spreading the light around the corner.

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taai3
syu6
haa6
laam4
mou6
zim6
saan3
gaai1
luk6
dik1
dang1
gwong1
jau4
wo4
何時預約在炎夏 提着白花登上山

When do you get to climb the mountain in the summer with white flowers?

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ho6
si4
jyu2
joek3
zoi6
jim4
haa6
tai4
jyu3
baak6
waa6
dang1
soeng6
saan1
看天邊的小鳥

Look at the birds in the sky.

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hon3
tin1
bin1
dik1
siu2
niu5
經過河岸邊際

And then we crossed the river.

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ging1
gwo3
ho2
ngon6
bin1
zai3
單車 在兩畔魚貫而過

The bike passed through two sharks.

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sin6
geoi1
zoi6
loeng5
bun6
jyu2
gwaan3
nang4
gwo3
走遍 多小處明媚窄巷

There are many small, bright, narrow places.

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zau2
pin3
do1
siu2
syu3
ming4
mei6
zaak3
hong6
詼諧逗話

It's a joke.

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fui1
haai4
dau6
waa6
從未去區分真實

Never know the difference between reality and reality.

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zung6
mei6
heoi3
keoi1
fan6
zan1
sat6
不要太多的追究 是快樂已很簡單

Don't go too far. Happiness is easy.

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fau2
jiu3
taai3
do1
dik1
zeoi1
gau3
si6
faai3
ngok6
ji5
han2
gaan2
sin6
清早去弄個精緻便當

I'm going to get my ass kicked in the morning.

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cing1
zou2
heoi3
nung6
go3
zing1
zi3
pin4
dong3
公園裏摘了花送贈我

I picked flowers in the park and gave them to me.

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gung1
jyun2
leoi5
zaak6
liu4
waa6
sung3
zang6
ngo5
只需要下午天朗日照

All you need is sunlight this afternoon.

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zi2
seoi1
jiu3
haa6
ng5
tin1
long5
mik6
ziu3
清風裏來騎木馬哼唱出

And the wind was blowing in the wind, and the horse was singing.

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cing1
fung3
leoi5
loi6
ke4
muk6
maa5
hng6
coeng3
ceot1
歌聲悠揚

The song is quiet.

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go1
sing1
jau4
joeng4
何時合照在檐下 黏在綠色木門下

When was the photo taken under the green door?

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ho6
si4
ho4
ziu3
zoi6
sim4
haa6
zim1
zoi6
luk6
sik1
muk6
mun4
haa6
踏遍一地黃菊花

And they trod the yellow flowers.

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daap6
pin3
jat1
deng6
wong4
guk1
waa6
風光到處全是美 該去觀賞

The wind is beautiful everywhere, and it's worth seeing.

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fung3
gwong1
dou3
syu3
cyun4
si6
mei5
goi1
heoi3
gun3
soeng2
每站過站

Every stop is a stop.

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mei5
zaam6
gwo3
zaam6
來到終點

It's coming to an end.

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loi6
dou3
zung1
dim2
車廂裏是我一個

I was the only one in the cab.

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geoi1
soeng1
leoi5
si6
ngo5
jat1
go3
About This Song

"" (Summer of One) by (Kay Tse) is a reflective exploration of solitude and the pursuit of simplicity in happiness. The song's fresh and light-hearted essence invites listeners to embrace the beauty in everyday moments. With its gentle melodies and comforting lyrics, the piece encapsulates the feeling of enjoying life without the weight of stress or the burdens of reality. The song suggests that one can find joy in the small, simple things, as it captures the serene imagery of summer experiences and personal reflections amidst nature.

The narrative unfolds as the singer reminisces about carefree summer days, depicting scenes that evoke a sense of tranquility and contentment. It tells a story of simplicity, where the narrator embraces a relaxed lifestyle, enjoying flowers in the park and admiring the beauty of mundane surroundings. The lyrics emphasize not overthinking and instead encourages listeners to appreciate life's fleeting moments. Such moments include light conversations, slight encounters, and the joys found in solitude, evoking a feeling of peace and acceptance.

Musically, "" features a soft acoustic arrangement that enhances its reflective nature. Notable elements include a mellow guitar undercurrent and airy vocal delivery, which together create an atmosphere of ease and warmth. Lyrically, the use of vivid imagery and metaphors crafts a picturesque sensation of summer experiencesthe images of biking, flowers, and the refreshing breeze sing of a carefree lifestyle. This approach to songwriting allows for universal relatability, where listeners may connect their own experiences with the depicted scenes.

Culturally, the song resonates with the values of mindfulness seen in many modern lifestyles that favor simplicity over complexity. It reflects an appreciation for nature and a slower pace of life typical to certain traditional Chinese perspectives, emphasizing the importance of experiencing life as it comes rather than being weighed down by the rush and worries of modern living. In this sense, the song serves as both a personal reflection and a broader social commentary on embracing simplicity and finding joy in solitude.

Song Details
Singer:
謝安琪
Total Lines:
26