等半天

By 鄧穎芝

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
放假了 若你沒有伴侶歡聚

If you're not having a date, you're on vacation.

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fong3
gaa2
liu4
joek6
nei5
mei6
jau6
bun6
lui5
fun1
zeoi6
願你可掛念誰

Who do you wish you could remember?

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jyun6
nei5
ho2
gwaa3
nim6
seoi4
卻怕你 盡興後已倦透安睡

I'm tired of sleeping in peace.

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koek3
paa3
nei5
zeon6
jan6
hau6
ji5
gyun6
tau3
on1
seoi6
全不管我嘆歔

No matter how much I cried.

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cyun4
fau2
gun2
ngo5
taan1
heoi1
想半天 咖啡也蒸發掉

And half a day, the coffee evaporates.

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soeng2
bun3
tin1
kaa1
fei1
jaa5
zing1
fat3
zaau6
等半天 困惑沒法消除

I couldn't get rid of the confusion for half a day.

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ting2
bun3
tin1
kwan3
waak6
mei6
fat3
siu1
zyu6
想按手電找你傾談但我心虛

I wanted to talk to you on the phone, but I was so frustrated.

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soeng2
ngon3
sau2
din6
zaau2
nei5
king1
taam4
daan6
ngo5
sam1
heoi1
期望在某天 與你相見

I hope to see you someday.

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kei4
mong6
zoi6
mau5
tin1
jyu6
nei5
soeng2
jin6
你要是原來還未發現

You're not really there yet.

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nei5
jiu3
si6
jyun5
loi6
waan4
mei6
fat3
jin6
心內有了我 我亦沉迷你

I'm in your heart, and I'm in your heart.

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sam1
noi6
jau6
liu4
ngo5
ngo5
jik6
zam6
mai4
nei5
將來 能無限發展

The future is boundless.

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zoeng3
loi6
toi4
mou4
haan6
fat3
zin2
期望在每天 愛你一遍

Expect to love you again every day.

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kei4
mong6
zoi6
mei5
tin1
oi3
nei5
jat1
pin3
愛那份猶豫 能逐次體驗

And I can experience that hesitation over and over again.

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oi3
no6
fan6
jau4
jyu6
toi4
zuk6
ci3
tai2
jim6
等着到那個節日能和你

I'm waiting for that festival to be with you.

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ting2
jyu3
dou3
no6
go3
zit3
mik6
toi4
wo4
nei5
(一定要與你過着情人節)

(Must have Valentine's Day with you)

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jat1
ding6
jiu3
jyu6
nei5
gwo3
jyu3
cing4
jan4
zit3
一同歡笑着 説以後不變

And they smile, and the message doesn't change.

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jat1
tung4
fun1
siu3
jyu3
seoi3
jyu5
hau6
fau2
bin3
(心動的説話 百次亦不厭)

(A heartwarming speech, a hundred times)

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sam1
dung6
dik1
seoi3
waa6
mak6
ci3
jik6
fau2
jim3
愛上你 或進或退讓我考慮

Love you, or go in or go back, let me think about it.

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oi3
soeng6
nei5
waak6
zeon3
waak6
teoi3
joeng6
ngo5
haau2
luk6
才決心要伴隨

And I decided to go with it.

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coi4
kyut3
sam1
jiu3
bun6
ceoi4
卻怕我 未領會你屬那一類

I'm afraid I didn't realize you were one of those people.

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koek3
paa3
ngo5
mei6
ling5
wui6
nei5
zuk6
no6
jat1
leoi6
是否等你進取

Can you wait until you move on?

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si6
pei5
ting2
nei5
zeon3
ceoi2
About This Song

The song "" (Waiting for Half a Day) by (Deng Yingzhi) explores themes of longing and uncertainty in romantic relationships. The lyrics convey a poignant emotional core where the singer reflects on moments spent apart from a loved one, and the feelings of solitude that accompany these moments. The title itself suggests a sense of waiting and anticipation, underscoring the desire for connection amidst doubt and hesitation. The evocative nature of the lyrics encapsulates the bittersweet essence of love, where joy and confusion coexist.

The narrative unfolds with the singer contemplating their feelings for someone who may or may not reciprocate those feelings. The imagery of coffee vaporizing represents fleeting moments and the transitory nature of time spent waiting. The lyrics express the desire for an eventual meeting, filled with hopes of love and connection, while simultaneously revealing the singer's fears of vulnerability. The personal nature of the song resonates with anyone who has experienced similar uncertainties in love, making it relatable and deeply reflective.

Musically, the song features a soft, melodic structure that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics. The subtle arrangement allows for the artist's vocal nuances to shine, capturing the complexities of the singer's feelings. Lyrically, the use of metaphorssuch as coffee steaming awayconveys deeper meanings of time slipping through one's fingers. This blend of rich imagery and relatable emotions creates a captivating experience that engages listeners on multiple levels.

Culturally, this song reflects a modern perspective on love, emphasizing emotional honesty and the natural ebb and flow of relationships. In a fast-paced world where connections can often feel superficial, "" serves as a reminder of the significance of genuine feelings and the courage it takes to be vulnerable in love. The song appeals to a wide audience, bridging generational gaps with its timeless themes of love, longing, and the hope for deeper connections.

Song Details
Singer:
鄧穎芝
Total Lines:
21