悟入歧途

By 謝安琪

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
孩童歲月拖着外婆

Children and grandmothers are dragged along.

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hoi4
tung4
seoi3
jyut6
to1
jyu3
oi6
po2
學習禮貌談話不準太多

Learning to be polite and talk is not a lot.

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hok6
zap6
lai5
maau6
taam4
waa6
fau2
zyut3
taai3
do1
入學拼命温功課

I had a lot of homework.

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jap6
hok6
ping3
ming6
wan1
gung1
fo3
全為出色結果

It was a great result.

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cyun4
wai6
ceot1
sik1
lit3
gwo2
大學過後新丁一個

I'm a college graduate.

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taai3
hok6
gwo3
hau6
san1
zang1
jat1
go3
在大企業覓到優差已不錯

It's okay to be good at big business.

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zoi6
taai3
kei5
jip6
mik6
dou3
jau1
co1
ji5
fau2
laap6
談談愛情玩塔羅

Talking about love and playing tarot.

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taam4
taam4
oi3
cing4
waan2
taap3
lo4
直到開花結果

Until the flowering.

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zik6
dou3
hoi1
waa6
lit3
gwo2
似太美好道路也穩妥

It's a beautiful road, and it's stable.

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ci5
taai3
mei5
hou3
dou6
lou6
jaa5
wan2
to2
卻有否想過哪裏出錯

But what do you think is wrong?

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koek3
jau6
pei5
soeng2
gwo3
naa5
leoi5
ceot1
laap6
可否試過驗禁果

Can you test the app?

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ho2
pei5
si5
gwo3
jim6
gam3
gwo2
相信我直覺

Believe my intuition.

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soeng2
seon3
ngo5
zik6
gok3
不想走進軌跡裏渡過

I don't want to go backwards.

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fau2
soeng2
zau2
zeon3
gwai2
zik1
leoi5
dou6
gwo3
即使怪異眼光

Even if it looks weird.

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zik1
si2
gwaai3
ji6
ngaan5
gwong1
嘲笑戲弄我

They made fun of me.

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zaau1
siu3
hei3
nung6
ngo5
得不到世界為我扶助

I couldn't get the world to support me.

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dak1
fau2
dou3
sai3
gaai3
wai6
ngo5
pou4
zo6
只想以盛放的膽色

I just want to wear a bold color.

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zi2
soeng2
jyu5
sing6
fong3
dik1
daam2
sik1
共遐想跳舞

I wanted to dance.

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gung6
haa4
soeng2
tiu4
mou5
去走歧途

To go the wrong way.

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heoi3
zau2
kei4
tou4
從未怕闖禍

Never afraid of the bad.

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zung6
mei6
paa3
cong3
wo6
總可按着我譜寫的韻律唱歌

I could always sing to the tune I wrote.

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zung2
ho2
ngon3
jyu3
ngo5
pou2
se2
dik1
wan6
leot6
coeng3
go1
靜靜看兒孫在拔河

Watch your grandchildren swim in the river.

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zing6
zing6
hon3
ngai4
syun1
zoi6
bat6
ho2
漸沒氣力舊記憶總有點錯

And the memory of a person who is losing energy is always wrong.

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zim6
mei6
hei3
lik6
gau6
gei3
jik1
zung2
jau6
dim2
laap6
任令每日消磨

Let's make it happen every day.

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jam6
ling6
mei5
mik6
siu1
mo6
像似光陰太多

It's like too much shadow.

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zoeng6
ci5
gwong1
jam3
taai3
do1
過往有些事物錯失過

I've missed things in the past.

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gwo3
wong5
jau6
se1
si6
mat6
laap6
sat1
gwo3
卻再不可以從頭走過

But I couldn't get past it.

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koek3
zoi3
fau2
ho2
jyu5
zung6
tau4
zau2
gwo3
About This Song

"", performed by , delves into the intricate nuances of personal growth and the emotional turmoil that accompanies the journey from childhood innocence to adult realities. The song navigates themes of expectation, failure, and self-discovery, echoing the sentiments of many who reflect on their life's pathway, often marked by both achievements and regrets. At its core, this tune captures the bittersweet nature of maturation, where dreams occasionally clash with the harshness of reality, leaving one to ponder where they may have veered off course.

The narrative unfolds a story of a person transitioning through various life stages: from the guided years spent learning manners under a grandmother's watchful eye, to the pressures of academic success. Despite succeeding in education and finding a stable job, there lies a sense of disillusion woven throughout the melody. The protagonist engages with the ideas of love and fate through symbolic elements like tarot cards, hinting at a yearning for deeper meaning amidst the seemingly flawless trajectory of life. The lyrical questioning, "tilting towards where it went wrong", invites listeners to reflect on their own life choices, making the song both personal and universally relatable.

Musically, the song combines reflective melodies with poignant lyrical storytelling, employing vivid imagery and metaphors that draw listeners into the emotional landscape of the protagonist. The structure is balanced, allowing space for introspective verses to resonate strongly before transitioning into more uplifting choruses. Lyrically, techniques such as repetition and contrasts between childhood naivety and adult disillusionment enhance the emotional weight, pulling the audience further into the reflective journey of the character.

Within a broader cultural context, "" resonates with many in contemporary society who grapple with expectations imposed by family, culture, and oneself. It speaks volumes about the universal struggle of coming to terms with ones choices and the idea of regreta common theme in many cultures. This relatability allows the song to transcend linguistic barriers, appealing to a global audience sharing similar life experiences while celebrating the human condition's intricacies.

Song Details
Singer:
謝安琪
Total Lines:
27