藍鞋子

By 鄧麗欣

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
都 分開太久了

They've been apart for too long.

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dou1
fan6
hoi1
taai3
gau2
liu4
誰 曾令我默許

Who made me shut up?

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seoi4
zang1
ling6
ngo5
mak6
heoi2
睡 不懂渴睡已減退

Sleeping is not thirsty, sleeping is decreased.

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seoi6
fau2
dung2
kit3
seoi6
ji5
gaam2
teoi3
淚 停在我心居

Tears stopped in my heart.

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leoi6
ting4
zoi6
ngo5
sam1
geoi1
太累了 太累了 不再飛天遁地

I was too tired, too tired, too tired to fly.

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taai3
leoi6
liu4
taai3
leoi6
liu4
fau2
zoi3
fei1
tin1
deon6
deng6
但求一天 可跟你再走遍

But I'm asking for a day to walk around with you.

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daan6
kau4
jat1
tin1
ho2
gan1
nei5
zoi3
zau2
pin3
太在意 我願意 能情願甘心做後備

I'm so interested, and I'm willing to do a backup.

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taai3
zoi6
ji3
ngo5
jyun6
ji3
toi4
cing4
jyun6
gam1
sam1
zou6
hau6
bei6
為何要説句 配你不起

Why would you want to be a preacher?

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wai6
ho6
jiu3
seoi3
gau1
pui3
nei5
fau2
hei2
藍鞋子挑選那位 是記憶當晚接近零晨時穿起

Blue Shoes chose the one that was worn by memory at night, near zero in the morning.

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laam4
haai4
zi2
tou1
syun3
no6
wai6
si6
gei3
jik1
dong3
maan5
zip3
kan5
ling4
san4
si4
cyun1
hei2
那樣悽美 扣着雙臂 沿路相隨

So, the beauty, holding hands, followed along the way.

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no6
joeng2
mei5
kau3
jyu3
soeng1
bei3
yun4
lou6
soeng2
ceoi4
難道也許 我未曾將愛實現

I may not have realized love.

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no4
dou6
jaa5
heoi2
ngo5
mei6
zang1
zoeng3
oi3
sat6
jin6
由你配襯它 怎麼不允許

Why not let it be your assignment?

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jau4
nei5
pui3
can3
to1
fim2
mo5
fau2
wan5
heoi2
如童話般歡喜 是太多心愛最後亦能如玻璃

Like fairy tales, joy is too much love, and it ends up like glass.

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jyu4
tung4
waa6
pun4
fun1
hei2
si6
taai3
do1
sam1
oi3
zeoi3
hau6
jik6
toi4
jyu4
lei4
故事精美 決定等你 期待一年

It's a beautiful story that's been waiting for you for a year.

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gu3
si6
zing1
mei5
kyut3
ding6
ting2
nei5
kei4
daai1
jat1
nin4
如若有天發現能 藍鞋稱身

If there was a heaven, blue shoes would be a good idea.

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jyu4
joek6
jau6
tin1
fat3
jin6
toi4
laam4
haai4
can3
jyun4
能否想起我 能否親親我 更多

Could you remember me, could you parent me, could you do more?

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toi4
pei5
soeng2
hei2
ngo5
toi4
pei5
can3
can3
ngo5
gang3
do1
太累了 太累了 不再飛天遁地

I was too tired, too tired, too tired to fly.

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taai3
leoi6
liu4
taai3
leoi6
liu4
fau2
zoi3
fei1
tin1
deon6
deng6
但求一天 可跟你再走遍

But I'm asking for a day to walk around with you.

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daan6
kau4
jat1
tin1
ho2
gan1
nei5
zoi3
zau2
pin3
太在意 我願意 能情願甘心做後備

I'm so interested, and I'm willing to do a backup.

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taai3
zoi6
ji3
ngo5
jyun6
ji3
toi4
cing4
jyun6
gam1
sam1
zou6
hau6
bei6
為何要説句 對你不起

Why would I say that?

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wai6
ho6
jiu3
seoi3
gau1
deoi3
nei5
fau2
hei2
藍鞋子挑選那位 是記憶當晚接近零晨時穿起

Blue Shoes chose the one that was worn by memory at night, near zero in the morning.

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laam4
haai4
zi2
tou1
syun3
no6
wai6
si6
gei3
jik1
dong3
maan5
zip3
kan5
ling4
san4
si4
cyun1
hei2
那樣悽美 扣着雙臂 沿路相隨

So, the beauty, holding hands, followed along the way.

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no6
joeng2
mei5
kau3
jyu3
soeng1
bei3
yun4
lou6
soeng2
ceoi4
難道也許 我未曾將愛實現

I may not have realized love.

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no4
dou6
jaa5
heoi2
ngo5
mei6
zang1
zoeng3
oi3
sat6
jin6
由你配襯它 怎麼不允許

Why not let it be your assignment?

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jau4
nei5
pui3
can3
to1
fim2
mo5
fau2
wan5
heoi2
如童話般歡喜 是太多心愛最後亦能如玻璃

Like fairy tales, joy is too much love, and it ends up like glass.

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jyu4
tung4
waa6
pun4
fun1
hei2
si6
taai3
do1
sam1
oi3
zeoi3
hau6
jik6
toi4
jyu4
lei4
故事精美 決定等你 期待一年

It's a beautiful story that's been waiting for you for a year.

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gu3
si6
zing1
mei5
kyut3
ding6
ting2
nei5
kei4
daai1
jat1
nin4
如若有天發現能 藍鞋稱身

If there was a heaven, blue shoes would be a good idea.

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jyu4
joek6
jau6
tin1
fat3
jin6
toi4
laam4
haai4
can3
jyun4
能否想起我 能否親親我 更多

Could you remember me, could you parent me, could you do more?

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toi4
pei5
soeng2
hei2
ngo5
toi4
pei5
can3
can3
ngo5
gang3
do1
藍鞋子挑選那位 是記憶當晚接近零晨時穿起

Blue Shoes chose the one that was worn by memory at night, near zero in the morning.

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laam4
haai4
zi2
tou1
syun3
no6
wai6
si6
gei3
jik1
dong3
maan5
zip3
kan5
ling4
san4
si4
cyun1
hei2
那樣悽美 扣着雙臂 沿路相隨

So, the beauty, holding hands, followed along the way.

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no6
joeng2
mei5
kau3
jyu3
soeng1
bei3
yun4
lou6
soeng2
ceoi4
難道也許 我未曾將愛實現

I may not have realized love.

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no4
dou6
jaa5
heoi2
ngo5
mei6
zang1
zoeng3
oi3
sat6
jin6
由你配襯它 怎麼不允許

Why not let it be your assignment?

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jau4
nei5
pui3
can3
to1
fim2
mo5
fau2
wan5
heoi2
如童話般歡喜 是太多心愛最後亦能如玻璃

Like fairy tales, joy is too much love, and it ends up like glass.

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jyu4
tung4
waa6
pun4
fun1
hei2
si6
taai3
do1
sam1
oi3
zeoi3
hau6
jik6
toi4
jyu4
lei4
故事精美 決定等你 期待一年

It's a beautiful story that's been waiting for you for a year.

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gu3
si6
zing1
mei5
kyut3
ding6
ting2
nei5
kei4
daai1
jat1
nin4
如若有天發現能 藍鞋稱身

If there was a heaven, blue shoes would be a good idea.

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jyu4
joek6
jau6
tin1
fat3
jin6
toi4
laam4
haai4
can3
jyun4
如不敢親我 仍可高聲唱 愛歌

If you dare not kiss me, you can sing out loud and love.

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jyu4
fau2
gam2
can3
ngo5
jing4
ho2
gou1
sing1
coeng3
oi3
go1
About This Song

"" (Blue Shoes) by (Jasmine Leong) explores the deep emotional weight of longing, love, and the passage of time. At its core, the song expresses feelings of exhaustion from the prolonged separation from a loved one. The recurrent phrase "" (so tired) evokes a sense of weariness not just from physical distance but from the emotional toll of waiting and yearning for a reconnection. This weariness contrasts with the hope encapsulated in the desire to roam together once more, highlighting the duality of despair and hope that often accompanies love.

The narrative unfolding in the lyrics follows the speakers reflections on a past relationship, punctuated by the poignant imagery of the "" as a symbol of memories shared. The mention of choosing the blue shoes and the details of a specific night approaching dawn serve to transport the listener to a moment filled with beauty yet overshadowed by loss. The lyrics poignantly convey the struggle between the desire to be remembered and the reluctance to fade into the background, illustrated by lines that ponder the idea of being a backup in someone else's life.

Musically, "" may feature melodic lines that echo the sentiments expressed in the lyrics, perhaps incorporating soft instrumentals that enhance the wistful mood. Lyrically, the use of metaphor, particularly with regard to the blue shoes, is a significant technique that deepens the emotional resonance. The recurring motifs of tiredness and longing create a rhythm that reflects the cyclical nature of heartache and hope, drawing listeners into the intimate experience of reminiscing about love.

Culturally, the song taps into universal themes of love and memory that transcend language barriers. In Chinese pop culture, symbolism is often deeply embedded in music, and the specific choice of "" may resonate with listeners who associate the color blue with melancholy or nostalgia. This relatability of longing and the desire for connection strikes a chord in various cultural contexts, allowing the song to maintain a significant presence in modern Chinese pop music.

Song Details
Singer:
鄧麗欣
Total Lines:
36
Video:
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