毋忘我

By 謝霆鋒

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我自幼直覺便是很早死

I knew from an early age that I would die.

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ngo5
zi6
jau3
zik6
gok3
pin4
si6
han2
zou2
si2
花瓣般幾片日記 讓你們容易收起

A few blooms of diaries, so you can pick them up easily.

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waa6
faan6
pun4
gei2
pin3
mik6
gei3
joeng6
nei5
mun4
jung4
jik6
sau1
hei2
是我自覺沒理會 是否天機

I don't know if I'm going to be able to get a plane.

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si6
ngo5
zi6
gok3
mei6
lei5
wui6
si6
pei5
tin1
gei1
像短促一套戲 亦會重映一世紀

It's like a short film, it's like a century's reenactment.

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zoeng6
dyun2
cuk1
jat1
tou3
hei3
jik6
wui6
zung6
joeng2
jat1
sai3
gei3
身軀的影子彷彿碰兩碰會碎

The shadows of the body are shattered by the two.

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jyun4
keoi1
dik1
jing2
zi2
pong4
fat1
pung3
loeng5
pung3
wui6
seoi3
對不起 不知應否要顧慮

I'm sorry, I don't know if I should be worried.

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deoi3
fau2
hei2
fau2
zi3
jing3
pei5
jiu3
gu3
luk6
若是我會早睡 像水仙子很早的跌墜

If I fell asleep early as a water fairy,

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joek6
si6
ngo5
wui6
zou2
seoi6
zoeng6
seoi2
sin1
zi2
han2
zou2
dik1
daat3
zeoi6
來讓過早的眼淚

To shed tears too soon.

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loi6
joeng6
gwo3
zou2
dik1
ngaan5
leoi6
一一收於心裏 一一收於心裏

One is in your heart, one is in your heart.

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jat1
jat1
sau1
wu1
sam1
leoi5
jat1
jat1
sau1
wu1
sam1
leoi5
假使早死 但願日後世界尚想起我

I wish I had died sooner, but I hope the world remembers me.

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gaa2
si2
zou2
si2
daan6
jyun6
mik6
hau6
sai3
gaai3
soeng6
soeng2
hei2
ngo5
想起某一刻某天這個人

Think of this person, one day.

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soeng2
hei2
mau5
jat1
hak1
mau5
tin1
ze5
go3
jan4
或作下的歌 記得起有火

Or the song below, remember the fire.

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waak6
zok3
haa6
dik1
go1
gei3
dak1
hei2
jau6
fo2
水晶般的清楚 若是在這世界上消失我

It's crystal clear that if I disappear into this world,

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seoi2
zing1
pun4
dik1
cing1
co2
joek6
si6
zoi6
ze5
sai3
gaai3
soeng6
siu1
sat1
ngo5
你跟你都將記得我

You'll remember me, and you'll remember me.

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nei5
gan1
nei5
dou1
zoeng3
gei3
dak1
ngo5
在你心 願默默住着我

In your heart, I wish you to keep me silent.

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zoi6
nei5
sam1
jyun6
mak6
mak6
zyu6
jyu3
ngo5
我有勇氣 但卻怕 被記不起

I had the courage to be remembered, but I was afraid of being forgotten.

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ngo5
jau6
jung6
hei3
daan6
koek3
paa3
pei5
gei3
fau2
hei2
命雖短都有運氣 信你們仍肯想起

And even if life is short, I believe you will remember.

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ming6
seoi1
dyun2
dou1
jau6
wan6
hei3
seon3
nei5
mun4
jing4
hoi2
soeng2
hei2
絕對沒算命理 蝴蝶紛飛

It's not a matter of fate. Butterflies fly.

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zyut6
deoi3
mei6
syun3
ming6
lei5
dip2
fan1
fei1
夢死生醉極美 難以長過薔薇

Dreaming is so beautiful, drunk, it's hard to last longer than a rose.

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mung6
si2
sang1
zeoi3
gik6
mei5
no4
jyu5
zoeng6
gwo3
sik1
mei4
光影般的一生假使要去也會過去

A lifetime of shadow is a lifetime of passing.

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gwong1
jing2
pun4
dik1
jat1
sang1
gaa2
si2
jiu3
heoi3
jaa5
wui6
gwo3
heoi3
我早過得 很精彩 不必過慮

I've been through it a long time, and it's great.

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ngo5
zou2
gwo3
dak1
han2
zing1
coi2
fau2
bit1
gwo3
luk6
若是我會早睡 像水仙子很早的跌地

If I fell asleep early as a water fairy,

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joek6
si6
ngo5
wui6
zou2
seoi6
zoeng6
seoi2
sin1
zi2
han2
zou2
dik1
daat3
deng6
來讓過早的眼淚

To shed tears too soon.

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loi6
joeng6
gwo3
zou2
dik1
ngaan5
leoi6
一一收於心裏 一一收於心裏

One is in your heart, one is in your heart.

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jat1
jat1
sau1
wu1
sam1
leoi5
jat1
jat1
sau1
wu1
sam1
leoi5
我光陰假使不多 自問沒有錯過

I'm not sure I'm wrong.

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ngo5
gwong1
jam3
gaa2
si2
fau2
do1
zi6
man6
mei6
jau6
laap6
gwo3
説不上結了果再開花也精彩過

It's amazing, it's amazing, it's amazing, it's amazing, and it's amazing.

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seoi3
fau2
soeng6
lit3
liu4
gwo2
zoi3
hoi1
waa6
jaa5
zing1
coi2
gwo3
若記得 記憶都夠多

If you remember, you have enough memories.

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joek6
gei3
dak1
gei3
jik1
dou1
gau3
do1
所貪的一點不多 我愛大家總算多

I love you all more than I eat.

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so2
taam1
dik1
jat1
dim2
fau2
do1
ngo5
oi3
taai3
ze1
zung2
syun3
do1
水仙有日定化火 懇請掛念並愛着我

The water fairy has a fire that burns every day, begging me to remember and love me.

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seoi2
sin1
jau6
mik6
ding6
faa3
fo2
han2
zing6
gwaa3
nim6
bing6
oi3
jyu3
ngo5
平時如若我很衰 我當然不敢真的怪誰

I'm usually so weak, I don't really blame anyone.

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ping4
si4
jyu4
joek6
ngo5
han2
seoi1
ngo5
dong3
jin4
fau2
gam2
zan1
dik1
gwaai3
seoi4
如若記 要記我最美一句

If you remember, remember the best thing I ever said.

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jyu4
joek6
gei3
jiu3
gei3
ngo5
zeoi3
mei5
jat1
gau1
若是我會早睡 願天空捐出雨水

If I go to bed early, I hope the sky gives me rain.

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joek6
si6
ngo5
wui6
zou2
seoi6
jyun6
tin1
hung3
gyun1
ceot1
jyu6
seoi2
如能賺夠了一些眼淚

I'd like to make some tears.

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jyu4
toi4
zaan6
gau3
liu4
jat1
se1
ngaan5
leoi6
放於心中 我一生不必失去

Put it in my heart, I will never lose it.

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fong3
wu1
sam1
zung1
ngo5
jat1
sang1
fau2
bit1
sat1
heoi3
About This Song

"" ("Do Not Forget Me") by (Nicholas Tse) is a poignant exploration of mortality, memory, and the desire for lasting impact upon the world. The emotional core of the song revolves around an awareness of life's transience and the wish to be remembered even after passing away. Tse articulates feelings of vulnerability and introspection, reflecting on his life and the moments that define his existence, while simultaneously expressing a longing for connection and significance in the hearts of others.

The narrative embedded within the lyrics presents a heartfelt contemplation of legacy, as the speaker muses on the possibility of an early demise yet cherishes the joy of being remembered fondly. There is a deep-seated desire for the love and memories shared with loved ones to remain alive, creating a beautiful paradox of feeling both at peace with lifes fleeting nature while yearning for an enduring presence in the memories of others. The song encapsulates the fragility of life and the hope that the beauty shared during one's time on earth will leave a lasting imprint long after one is gone.

Musically, the song features a blend of soft melodies and rich instrumentation that complements the reflective tone of the lyrics. Tse's delivery is imbued with emotion, utilizing lyrical techniques such as metaphor and vivid imagery to convey the depth of his thoughts. The phrase "" (narcissus) serves as a recurring motif, symbolizing beauty and fragility, while the powerful emotions resonate through contrasts of light and shadow, echoing the themes of life and death. The repeated gestures of recalling and remembering enhance the urgency and emotional weight of the song.

Culturally, "" resonates strongly with listeners familiar with Asian philosophies regarding life, death, and remembrance. The emphasis on community and familial bonds speaks to the profound values held within many cultures, particularly the respect for ancestors and the importance of legacy. In a contemporary context, the song invites reflection on how relationships and experiences shape our identities and how, despite the inevitability of loss, love and memory create a continuum that transcends our physical existence. Overall, Tses "" serves as a tender reminder of our shared humanity and the impact we leave behind.

Song Details
Singer:
謝霆鋒
Total Lines:
34