再見不是朋友

By 鄧麗欣

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
就當你的可愛沒法擋

When your love can't stop.

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zau6
dong3
nei5
dik1
ho2
oi3
mei6
fat3
dong3
為何誓要不速的到訪

Why do you want to come so soon?

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wai6
ho6
sai6
jiu3
fau2
cuk1
dik1
dou3
fong2
唯有扮不慌不忙 各不相干

They just pretend to be busy, and they don't work.

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wai4
jau6
fan5
fau2
fong2
fau2
mong4
gok3
fau2
soeng2
gon1
仍難防 情人眉目似當初好看

It's still hard to resist, and the love eyebrows look good.

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jing4
no4
fong4
cing4
jan4
mei4
muk6
ci5
dong3
co1
hou3
hon3
道別後 完全無事幹等於説謊

After all, it's nothing like lying.

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dou6
bit6
hau6
jyun4
cyun4
mou4
si6
hon4
ting2
wu1
seoi3
fong2
想起我 捱到硬朗

Remember me, and you're so hard on me.

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soeng2
hei2
ngo5
ngaai4
dou3
ngaang6
long5
怎可給你 填我空檔

How can I give you a full file?

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fim2
ho2
kap1
nei5
zan3
ngo5
hung3
dong3
我不信愛人離開竟可變密友

I don't believe that a lover leaves and becomes a good friend.

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ngo5
fau2
seon3
oi3
jan4
lei4
hoi1
ging2
ho2
bin3
mat6
jau5
我早有滿城朋友代你聚頭

I've got a lot of friends in town who've been here for you.

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ngo5
zou2
jau6
mun6
sing4
pang4
jau5
doi6
nei5
zeoi6
tau4
像情人温柔 怕無端牽動我

I was so soft, so afraid to be dragged around.

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zoeng6
cing4
jan4
wan1
jau4
paa3
mou4
dyun1
hin1
dung6
ngo5
無謂要放未放手

It's not easy to let go.

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mou4
wai6
jiu3
fong3
mei6
fong3
sau2
我恐怕友情逃不出戀愛毒咒

I fear that friendship cannot escape the curse of love.

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ngo5
hung2
paa3
jau5
cing4
tou4
fau2
ceot1
lyun5
oi3
duk6
zau3
再嬉笑也難忘記為你怎樣淚流

And I smile and I forget how I cried for you.

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zoi3
hei2
siu3
jaa5
no4
mong6
gei3
wai6
nei5
fim2
joeng2
leoi6
lau4
和舊愛人親近怎 獲救

And how to be close to your loved one.

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wo4
gau6
oi3
jan4
can3
kan5
fim2
wok6
gau3
饒恕我受夠

Forgive me enough.

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jiu4
syu3
ngo5
sau6
gau3
就算有多少説話要講

No matter how many stories you have to tell,

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zau6
syun3
jau6
do1
siu3
seoi3
waa6
jiu3
gong2
如何扮知己安撫對方

How to pretend to be self-confident and to comfort each other.

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jyu4
ho6
fan5
zi3
gei2
on1
fu2
deoi3
fong1
如這樣好都分離 也真冤枉

And that's just too much of a misunderstanding.

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jyu4
ze5
joeng2
hou3
dou1
fan6
lei4
jaa5
zan1
jyun1
wong2
為何還 前來移近你不滅臉龐

Why come back to you and keep your face open?

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wai6
ho6
waan4
cin4
loi6
yi4
kan5
nei5
fau2
mit6
lim5
lung4
但又恨 再細看你肌膚的暗光

But I hate to see the darkness of your skin.

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daan6
jau6
han6
zoi3
sai3
hon3
nei5
gei1
fu1
dik1
am3
gwong1
假使當 朋友待你

Let's say you're a friend.

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gaa2
si2
dong3
pang4
jau5
daai1
nei5
功窺一匱 無法釋放

I couldn't release it.

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gung1
kwai1
jat1
gwai6
mou4
fat3
sik1
fong3
我不信愛人離開竟可變密友

I don't believe that a lover leaves and becomes a good friend.

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ngo5
fau2
seon3
oi3
jan4
lei4
hoi1
ging2
ho2
bin3
mat6
jau5
我早有滿城朋友代你聚頭

I've got a lot of friends in town who've been here for you.

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ngo5
zou2
jau6
mun6
sing4
pang4
jau5
doi6
nei5
zeoi6
tau4
像情人温柔 怕無端牽動我

I was so soft, so afraid to be dragged around.

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zoeng6
cing4
jan4
wan1
jau4
paa3
mou4
dyun1
hin1
dung6
ngo5
無謂要放未放手

It's not easy to let go.

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mou4
wai6
jiu3
fong3
mei6
fong3
sau2
我恐怕友情逃不出戀愛毒咒

I fear that friendship cannot escape the curse of love.

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ngo5
hung2
paa3
jau5
cing4
tou4
fau2
ceot1
lyun5
oi3
duk6
zau3
再嬉笑也難忘記為你怎樣淚流

And I smile and I forget how I cried for you.

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zoi3
hei2
siu3
jaa5
no4
mong6
gei3
wai6
nei5
fim2
joeng2
leoi6
lau4
陪着你這種好友 未夠修為承受

It's not enough to be with a good friend like that.

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pui4
jyu3
nei5
ze5
zung3
hou3
jau5
mei6
gau3
sau1
wai6
sing4
sau6
難道共你講 新歡他 怎挽手

Can you tell me how to hold him?

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no4
dou6
gung6
nei5
gong2
san1
fun1
to1
fim2
waan5
sau2
我不信愛人離開竟可變密友

I don't believe that a lover leaves and becomes a good friend.

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ngo5
fau2
seon3
oi3
jan4
lei4
hoi1
ging2
ho2
bin3
mat6
jau5
我早有滿城朋友代你聚頭

I've got a lot of friends in town who've been here for you.

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ngo5
zou2
jau6
mun6
sing4
pang4
jau5
doi6
nei5
zeoi6
tau4
像情人温柔 怕無端牽動我

I was so soft, so afraid to be dragged around.

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zoeng6
cing4
jan4
wan1
jau4
paa3
mou4
dyun1
hin1
dung6
ngo5
難道你 纏綿未夠

You're not wearing enough clothes.

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no4
dou6
nei5
zin6
min4
mei6
gau3
我恐怕友情逃不出戀愛毒咒

I fear that friendship cannot escape the curse of love.

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ngo5
hung2
paa3
jau5
cing4
tou4
fau2
ceot1
lyun5
oi3
duk6
zau3
再嬉笑也難忘記為你怎樣淚流

And I smile and I forget how I cried for you.

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zoi3
hei2
siu3
jaa5
no4
mong6
gei3
wai6
nei5
fim2
joeng2
leoi6
lau4
和舊愛人親近怎 獲救

And how to be close to your loved one.

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wo4
gau6
oi3
jan4
can3
kan5
fim2
wok6
gau3
饒恕我受夠

Forgive me enough.

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jiu4
syu3
ngo5
sau6
gau3
About This Song

The song "" ("Goodbye Is Not Just Friends") by (Gemitaiz) delves deep into the emotional aftermath of a romantic relationship that has ended. The central theme revolves around the complex struggle of transitioning from lovers to mere friends, highlighting the challenges and emotional turmoil that accompany such a shift. The lyrics convey a profound sense of sorrow and confusion, as the narrator grapples with the lingering feelings for a former partner while trying to navigate a new dynamic that feels paradoxically challenging.

The narrative unfolds with the speaker reflecting on the impossibility of returning to a platonic friendship after experiencing deep intimacy. Lines such as "" ("I don't believe lovers can simply become close friends") encapsulate the heartache and disbelief that often follows a breakup. The singer expresses a yearning for connection while recognizing that trying to act as though nothing has changed is a form of self-deception, leading to further pain. The song effectively portrays this emotional push and pull, capturing the essence of a love that is difficult to forget, even when one tries to move on.

Musically, the song combines delicate melodies with emotive vocal delivery, employing techniques like soft dynamics and nuanced phrasing to enhance the feelings articulated in the lyrics. The use of imagery in the lyrics, such as references to 'memories that bruise' and 'unavoidable emotions,' adds depth to the listening experience. The interplay between the light instrumentation and the weight of the words evokes a bittersweet ambiance, merging the feelings of nostalgia and yearning into a cohesive emotional journey.

Culturally, the song resonates with listeners who have experienced the bittersweet nature of love and loss, particularly in the Chinese-speaking community where themes of love, friendship, and emotional complexity are deeply ingrained in social narratives. The notion of romantic and platonic boundaries is explored in a way that reflects contemporary experiences of relationships, making it relatable to a broad audience. Overall, "" stands out not only for its engaging composition but also for its insightful exploration of the fragility of human connections.

Song Details
Singer:
鄧麗欣
Total Lines:
38
Video:
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