忘了嗎

By 鄭俊弘

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
小夥子穿過鬧市霎眼已不見

The boy was gone through the market.

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siu2
fo2
zi2
cyun1
gwo3
naau6
si5
sap3
ngaan5
ji5
fau2
jin6
歸家中寫滿快樂日誌

And I went home and wrote a happy journal.

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kwai3
ze1
zung1
se2
mun6
faai3
ngok6
mik6
zi3
細聽天台訴説 候鳥搬遷的故事

Listen to the stories of the migratory birds.

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sai3
teng1
tin1
toi4
sou3
seoi3
hau6
niu5
boon1
cin1
dik1
gu3
si6
懷念那 無眠夜晚細説的舊時

Remember the old days of sleepless nights.

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waai4
nim6
no6
mou4
min4
je6
maan5
sai3
seoi3
dik1
gau6
si4
今天起不再夢見拆卸那商店

I don't dream of taking down that store anymore.

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gam1
tin1
hei2
fau2
zoi3
mung6
jin6
caak3
se3
no6
soeng1
dim3
球場雨季後結疤掩蓋了光線

The rain-season glare of the stadium obscures the light.

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kau4
coeng4
jyu6
gwai3
hau6
lit3
baa1
jim2
koi3
liu4
gwong1
sin3
遺留伏線 卻變遷 青春偏偏膚淺

The trajectory of the young is changing, and the young are more skinny.

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wai6
lau4
fuk6
sin3
koek3
bin3
cin1
cing1
ceon1
pin1
pin1
fu1
zin1
能重頭回味 童年如碰見 無辦法上演

It's like a childhood experience, you can't play.

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toi4
zung6
tau4
wui4
mei6
tung4
nin4
jyu4
pung3
jin6
mou4
baan6
fat3
soeng6
jin5
忘了嗎 高高低低早飄進生活亂流

Forget it, you're in the middle of a life of highs and lows.

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mong6
liu4
maa5
gou1
gou1
dai1
dai1
zou2
piu1
zeon3
sang1
wut6
lyun6
lau4
忘了嗎 跌跌碰碰感觸已片刻難收

Remember, falling, touching,

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mong6
liu4
maa5
daat3
daat3
pung3
pung3
gam2
zuk1
ji5
pin3
hak1
no4
sau1
重回想這時候 回憶中再懷舊

Think back to that time, and remember it.

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zung6
wui4
soeng2
ze5
si4
hau6
wui4
jik1
zung1
zoi3
waai4
gau6
能留低親愛片段 世代永不白頭

It leaves a loving memory of a generation.

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toi4
lau4
dai1
can3
oi3
pin3
dyun6
sai3
doi6
wing5
fau2
baak6
tau4
從日誌中望透

Look through the journal.

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zung6
mik6
zi3
zung1
mong6
tau3
街中的衰老脈膊 蓋過了聲線

The pulse of aging in the city is overwhelming.

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gaai1
zung1
dik1
seoi1
lou5
maak6
bok3
koi3
gwo3
liu4
sing1
sin3
浮城厭棄舊記憶 空氣也抖顫

The air is so cold, I'm tired of the old memories.

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fau4
sing4
jim3
hei3
gau6
gei3
jik1
hung3
hei3
jaa5
dau3
zin3
情懷逆轉 尚太短 怎麼慨嘆仍然心酸

The mood is reversed, it's too short, and the sadness is still so sad.

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cing4
waai4
ngaak6
zyun3
soeng6
taai3
dyun2
fim2
mo5
hoi3
taan1
jing4
jin4
sam1
syun1
愉快的 信仰能折斷 麻木已愈行愈遠

Joyful faith can break, and the lame can go further and further.

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jyu6
faai3
dik1
seon3
joeng5
toi4
zit3
dyun6
maa4
muk6
ji5
jyu6
hong6
jyu6
jyun6
忘了嗎 高高低低早飄進生活亂流

Forget it, you're in the middle of a life of highs and lows.

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mong6
liu4
maa5
gou1
gou1
dai1
dai1
zou2
piu1
zeon3
sang1
wut6
lyun6
lau4
忘了嗎 跌跌碰碰感觸已片刻難收

Remember, falling, touching,

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mong6
liu4
maa5
daat3
daat3
pung3
pung3
gam2
zuk1
ji5
pin3
hak1
no4
sau1
重回想這時候 成長中早倦透

Think back, you're growing up tired.

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zung6
wui4
soeng2
ze5
si4
hau6
seng4
zoeng6
zung1
zou2
gyun6
tau3
回程的歲月裏 留駐與復原 一切氣候

Staying and recovering from all the weather during the months of the return trip.

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wui4
cing4
dik1
seoi3
jyut6
leoi5
lau4
zyu3
jyu6
fuk6
jyun5
jat1
cit3
hei3
hau6
懷緬嗎 騙騙哄哄當天已不願逗留

You know, I was just cheating on you and I didn't want to stay.

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waai4
min5
maa5
pin3
pin3
hung6
hung6
dong3
tin1
ji5
fau2
jyun6
dau6
lau4
懷緬嗎 進退失據今天已無用藉口

And you know, there's no excuse for this.

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waai4
min5
maa5
zeon3
teoi3
sat1
geoi3
gam1
tin1
ji5
mou4
jung6
ze6
hau2
曾留守與承受 回憶中再懷舊

I've been stuck in my memories and I've been able to remember.

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zang1
lau4
sau3
jyu6
sing4
sau6
wui4
jik1
zung1
zoi3
waai4
gau6
從來假使這尾段 結局太短路程亦遠 總要走

So if this is too short, or too far, then we have to go.

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zung6
loi6
gaa2
si2
ze5
mei5
dyun6
lit3
guk6
taai3
dyun2
lou6
cing4
jik6
jyun6
zung2
jiu3
zau2
忘了嗎 高高低低早飄進生活亂流

Forget it, you're in the middle of a life of highs and lows.

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mong6
liu4
maa5
gou1
gou1
dai1
dai1
zou2
piu1
zeon3
sang1
wut6
lyun6
lau4
忘了嗎 跌跌碰碰感觸已片刻難收

Remember, falling, touching,

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mong6
liu4
maa5
daat3
daat3
pung3
pung3
gam2
zuk1
ji5
pin3
hak1
no4
sau1
重回想這時候 成長中早倦透

Think back, you're growing up tired.

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zung6
wui4
soeng2
ze5
si4
hau6
seng4
zoeng6
zung1
zou2
gyun6
tau3
回程的歲月裏 能一切照舊 温暖過傷口

And in the months that followed, everything was the same, warming up the wounds.

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wui4
cing4
dik1
seoi3
jyut6
leoi5
toi4
jat1
cit3
ziu3
gau6
wan1
hyun1
gwo3
soeng1
hau2
懷緬嗎 這片刻小子不再輕皺眉頭

Remember, the little boy stopped blinking?

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waai4
min5
maa5
ze5
pin3
hak1
siu2
zi2
fau2
zoi3
hing1
zau3
mei4
tau4
懷緬嗎 大理想背後仿似藏着永久

Remember, behind great ideals, there seems to be a hidden eternity.

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waai4
min5
maa5
taai3
lei5
soeng2
bui6
hau6
fong2
ci5
zong6
jyu3
wing5
gau2
曾留守與承受 回憶中再懷舊

I've been stuck in my memories and I've been able to remember.

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zang1
lau4
sau3
jyu6
sing4
sau6
wui4
jik1
zung1
zoi3
waai4
gau6
陳年的光線背後 笑着雨中漫遊

I'm walking in the rain with a smile behind the lights of the moon.

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zan6
nin4
dik1
gwong1
sin3
bui6
hau6
siu3
jyu3
jyu6
zung1
maan4
jau6
來日看昨天星宿

Come and see the stars yesterday.

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loi6
mik6
hon3
zok6
tin1
sing1
suk1
About This Song

The song "" ("Have You Forgotten?") by invites listeners into a reflective journey, exploring the complexities of memory and nostalgia. At its core, the song deals with themes of loss, change, and the inexorable flow of time which often leads to a sense of detachment from our past selves. The emotional resonance is palpable as the intricate lyrics paint vivid pictures of youthful exuberance and the bittersweet nature of recalling cherished moments that seem to slip away into the chaos of daily life.

In terms of storytelling, the lyrics tell of a young man's adventures through the bustling city and his eventual retreat into memory. As he recalls vivid moments unguarded conversations with friends and late nights filled with dreams there is an overarching sense of melancholy. The refrain, "" ("Have You Forgotten?") repeatedly serves as an anchor, urging both the narrator and the audience to consider what memories we cling to and how they shape our identities. The song reflects the tension between moving on and the desire to hold on to treasured fragments of the past.

Musically, the song employs a gentle and melodic arrangement, underscored by subtle instrumentation that allows the poignant lyrics to shine. The artist showcases adept use of contrasts, with alternating tempos that mirror the highs and lows of memory. Lyrical techniques such as vivid imagery and metaphors help create a narrative that feels both personal and universal. The mention of familiar places like a sports field and a busy street paints a relatable backdrop that many listeners can connect with.

Culturally, "" resonates deeply within the contemporary context, reflecting the sentiments of a generation grappling with rapid change and the loss of innocence. In a society that often prioritizes the present and future, the song serves as a reminder of the importance of remembrance and the emotional weight of our histories. This track, rich with introspective thoughts and relatable experiences, stands as a powerful reflection on the passage of time and the dreams that linger, symbolizing a universal human struggle with both memory and identity.

Song Details
Singer:
鄭俊弘
Total Lines:
34