星光

By 鄭俊弘

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
誰跟我講 不會走 不管有浪

Whoever told me that I wouldn't leave, no matter what the tide.

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seoi4
gan1
ngo5
gong2
fau2
wui6
zau2
fau2
gun2
jau6
long4
誰一瞬間 鬆了手 留下一方

Someone loosens their hand and leaves it on one side.

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seoi4
jat1
seon3
haan4
sung1
liu4
sau2
lau4
haa6
jat1
fong1
我錯什麼 狠狠的棄於 漆黑的角落

What am I missing? I'm just in the dark corner.

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ngo5
laap6
zaap6
mo5
han2
han2
dik1
hei3
wu1
cat1
hak1
dik1
luk6
lok6
大雨裏滂沱 找不到我地方

I couldn't find my place in the rain.

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taai3
jyu6
leoi5
pong4
to4
zaau2
fau2
dou3
ngo5
deng6
fong1
如他更好 想你可 真的泊岸

If he's better, he wants you to be on the beach.

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jyu4
to1
gang3
hou3
soeng2
nei5
ho2
zan1
dik1
paak3
ngon6
如他更好 便忘掉 殘落花朵

If he's better, he'll forget about the broken flowers.

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jyu4
to1
gang3
hou3
pin4
mong6
zaau6
caan4
lok6
waa6
doe2
我有什麼 應該怎去撐 一生的跌蕩

What am I supposed to do to get lost for the rest of my life?

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ngo5
jau6
zaap6
mo5
jing3
goi1
fim2
heoi3
caang3
jat1
sang1
dik1
daat3
dong6
沒有你陪航 看天茫茫 沒感覺地流浪

Without you, I'm watching the skies, wandering without feeling myself.

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mei6
jau6
nei5
pui4
hong4
hon3
tin1
mong4
mong4
mei6
gam2
gok3
deng6
lau4
long4
曾講過地球沒星光 都跟我白頭和天荒

I've been told that the Earth is without stars and that the sky is empty.

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zang1
gong2
gwo3
deng6
kau4
mei6
sing1
gwong1
dou1
gan1
ngo5
baak6
tau4
wo4
tin1
fong1
然而現在誰伴你過 他不是我

But the person who's with you right now is not me.

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jin4
nang4
jin6
zoi6
seoi4
bun6
nei5
gwo3
to1
fau2
si6
ngo5
温馨片段太過清楚 跟你一切誰又敢忘

The warm scenes are too clear for you to forget.

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wan1
hing1
pin3
dyun6
taai3
gwo3
cing1
co2
gan1
nei5
jat1
cit3
seoi4
jau6
gam2
mong6
誰知到這天 竟隔了銀河

Who knew that day would be a galaxy.

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seoi4
zi3
dou3
ze5
tin1
ging2
gaak3
liu4
ngan4
ho2
回憶裏是甜蜜的歌 今天再聽仍能聽麼

Can you still hear a sweet song in your memory today?

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wui4
jik1
leoi5
si6
tim4
mat6
dik1
go1
gam1
tin1
zoi3
teng1
jing4
toi4
teng1
mo5
誰曾話沒人代替我 他不是我

Who ever said that no one was going to replace me?

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seoi4
zang1
waa6
mei6
jan4
doi6
tai3
ngo5
to1
fau2
si6
ngo5
分手以後我已不可 給那一個填密我空房

I couldn't give it to the person who filled my empty room.

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fan6
sau2
jyu5
hau6
ngo5
ji5
fau2
ho2
kap1
no6
jat1
go3
zan3
mat6
ngo5
hung3
pong4
天青雨過 舍不低你是我

It's raining and you're me.

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tin1
cing1
jyu6
gwo3
se3
fau2
dai1
nei5
si6
ngo5
如他更好 祝你可 跟他快樂

If he's better, I wish you the joy of being with him.

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jyu4
to1
gang3
hou3
zuk1
nei5
ho2
gan1
to1
faai3
ngok6
如他更好 舊情話 無謂多講

If he's better, the old story is not worth talking about.

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jyu4
to1
gang3
hou3
gau6
cing4
waa6
mou4
wai6
do1
gong2
我有什麼 應該怎去撐 一生的跌蕩

What am I supposed to do to get lost for the rest of my life?

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ngo5
jau6
zaap6
mo5
jing3
goi1
fim2
heoi3
caang3
jat1
sang1
dik1
daat3
dong6
沒有你陪航 看天茫茫 沒感覺地流浪

Without you, I'm watching the skies, wandering without feeling myself.

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mei6
jau6
nei5
pui4
hong4
hon3
tin1
mong4
mong4
mei6
gam2
gok3
deng6
lau4
long4
曾講過地球沒星光 都跟我白頭和天荒

I've been told that the Earth is without stars and that the sky is empty.

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zang1
gong2
gwo3
deng6
kau4
mei6
sing1
gwong1
dou1
gan1
ngo5
baak6
tau4
wo4
tin1
fong1
然而現在誰伴你過 他不是我

But the person who's with you right now is not me.

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jin4
nang4
jin6
zoi6
seoi4
bun6
nei5
gwo3
to1
fau2
si6
ngo5
温馨片段太過清楚 跟你一切誰又敢忘

The warm scenes are too clear for you to forget.

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wan1
hing1
pin3
dyun6
taai3
gwo3
cing1
co2
gan1
nei5
jat1
cit3
seoi4
jau6
gam2
mong6
誰知到這天 竟隔了銀河

Who knew that day would be a galaxy.

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seoi4
zi3
dou3
ze5
tin1
ging2
gaak3
liu4
ngan4
ho2
回憶裏是甜蜜的歌 今天再聽仍能聽麼

Can you still hear a sweet song in your memory today?

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wui4
jik1
leoi5
si6
tim4
mat6
dik1
go1
gam1
tin1
zoi3
teng1
jing4
toi4
teng1
mo5
誰曾話沒人代替我 他不是我

Who ever said that no one was going to replace me?

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seoi4
zang1
waa6
mei6
jan4
doi6
tai3
ngo5
to1
fau2
si6
ngo5
分手以後我已不可 給那一個填密我空房

I couldn't give it to the person who filled my empty room.

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fan6
sau2
jyu5
hau6
ngo5
ji5
fau2
ho2
kap1
no6
jat1
go3
zan3
mat6
ngo5
hung3
pong4
天青雨過 舍不低你是我

It's raining and you're me.

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tin1
cing1
jyu6
gwo3
se3
fau2
dai1
nei5
si6
ngo5
曾講過地球沒星光 都跟我白頭和天荒

I've been told that the Earth is without stars and that the sky is empty.

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zang1
gong2
gwo3
deng6
kau4
mei6
sing1
gwong1
dou1
gan1
ngo5
baak6
tau4
wo4
tin1
fong1
然而現在誰伴你過 他不是我

But the person who's with you right now is not me.

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jin4
nang4
jin6
zoi6
seoi4
bun6
nei5
gwo3
to1
fau2
si6
ngo5
温馨片段太過清楚 跟你一切誰又敢忘

The warm scenes are too clear for you to forget.

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wan1
hing1
pin3
dyun6
taai3
gwo3
cing1
co2
gan1
nei5
jat1
cit3
seoi4
jau6
gam2
mong6
誰知到這天 竟隔了銀河

Who knew that day would be a galaxy.

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seoi4
zi3
dou3
ze5
tin1
ging2
gaak3
liu4
ngan4
ho2
回憶裏是甜蜜的歌 今天再聽仍能聽麼

Can you still hear a sweet song in your memory today?

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wui4
jik1
leoi5
si6
tim4
mat6
dik1
go1
gam1
tin1
zoi3
teng1
jing4
toi4
teng1
mo5
誰曾話沒人代替我 他不是我

Who ever said that no one was going to replace me?

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seoi4
zang1
waa6
mei6
jan4
doi6
tai3
ngo5
to1
fau2
si6
ngo5
分手以後我已不可 給那一個填密我空房

I couldn't give it to the person who filled my empty room.

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fan6
sau2
jyu5
hau6
ngo5
ji5
fau2
ho2
kap1
no6
jat1
go3
zan3
mat6
ngo5
hung3
pong4
天青雨過 舍不低你是我

It's raining and you're me.

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tin1
cing1
jyu6
gwo3
se3
fau2
dai1
nei5
si6
ngo5
天青雨過 找不到你跟我

It rained and I couldn't find you with me.

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tin1
cing1
jyu6
gwo3
zaau2
fau2
dou3
nei5
gan1
ngo5
About This Song

"" (Star Light) by is a heartfelt ballad that intertwines themes of love, loss, and longing. At its emotional core, the song captures the profound sense of emptiness that follows a breakup, juxtaposed with a yearning for the good memories shared with a former partner. The recurring imagery of stars and light symbolizes hope and guidance, representing what the singer once found in the relationship, yet now feels the absence of. The lyrics poignantly express the inner turmoil of missing someone deeply while grappling with the inevitable reality that life must go on without them.

The narrative unfolds through a reflective lens, as the singer reminisces about intimate moments shared, highlighting the warmth of those memories that linger amidst the pain of separation. Lines like "" (He is not me) and "" (What did I do wrong) suggest a struggle to accept that another person has taken their place, and a desperate search for ones identity post-breakup. The emotional weight is palpable as the singer questions whether their past can be truly forgotten and ponders the irrevocable changes that time and distance have caused.

Musically, "" features a gentle melody that complements the somber lyrics, drawing listeners into its melancholic vibe. Notable are the lyrical techniques, such as repetition and vivid imagery, which emphasize feelings of nostalgia and heartache. The structure of the song, with its build-up to climactic emotional phrases, allows listeners to experience the depth of feeling while also creating an intimate listening experience. The combination of soothing instrumentals with poignant expressions amplifies the overall impact of the song, making it resonate with anyone who has experienced similar feelings of loss.

Culturally, the song reflects a universal experience of love and heartache, resonating deeply within the Mandarin-speaking communities. It taps into the rich tradition of Chinese pop music that often explores emotional depths and the complexities of relationships. Through its relatable themes and haunting melody, "" becomes more than just a love song; it transforms into a poignant reminder of the beauty and fragility of love, capturing the essence of human connection that transcends time and circumstance.

Song Details
Singer:
鄭俊弘
Total Lines:
37