火柴天堂

By 鍾嘉欣

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
街邊積雪漫長夜冰凍

The streets were frozen for a long night.

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gaai1
bin1
zik1
syut3
maan4
zoeng6
je6
jing4
dung3
手中點了火柴做美夢

I lit a firecracker in my hand and I dreamed of it.

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sau2
zung1
dim2
liu4
fo2
zaai6
zou6
mei5
mung6
一邊感覺凍 一邊感覺痛

It was cold, it was painful.

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jat1
bin1
gam2
gok3
dung3
jat1
bin1
gam2
gok3
tung3
想要抱擁 伸手總撲空

I want to hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you,

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soeng2
jiu3
pou5
ung2
san1
sau2
zung2
puk1
hung3
深宵得我在期望温暖

I was expecting warmth at night.

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sam1
siu1
dak1
ngo5
zoi6
kei4
mong6
wan1
hyun1
一彎即斷火柴這麼短

It's so short to cut a fireplace.

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jat1
waan1
zik1
dyun6
fo2
zaai6
ze5
mo5
dyun2
一邊心抱怨 一邊心裏算

One complains, the other complains.

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jat1
bin1
sam1
pou5
jyun3
jat1
bin1
sam1
leoi5
syun3
走了再走 走不到樂園

I walked around, and I didn't get to the park.

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zau2
liu4
zoi3
zau2
zau2
fau2
dou3
ngok6
jyun2
誰可 給我一個幻覺

Can anyone give me an illusion?

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seoi4
ho2
kap1
ngo5
jat1
go3
waan6
gok3
燃燒 一個一個盼望並未太多

The burning, the hoping, the hope, the hope, the hope, the hope, the hope.

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jin4
siu1
jat1
go3
jat1
go3
paan3
mong6
bing6
mei6
taai3
do1
誰可 收買心裏落泊

Who can buy into their hearts?

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seoi4
ho2
sau1
maai5
sam1
leoi5
lok6
paak3
奇蹟 敢去相信然後就快樂

Miracles are a miracle, and you dare to believe them and then you're happy.

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kei4
zik1
gam2
heoi3
soeng2
seon3
jin4
hau6
zau6
faai3
ngok6
其實 我都害怕 冰天雪地

I'm actually afraid of the ice and snow.

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kei4
sat6
ngo5
dou1
hou6
paa3
jing4
tin1
syut3
deng6
這樣冷漠 這樣漫長

This indifference, this longing.

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ze5
joeng2
laang5
mok6
ze5
joeng2
maan4
zoeng6
滴滴答答 下雨的晚上

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dik6
dik6
daap3
daap3
haa6
jyu6
dik1
maan5
soeng6
點了 火柴才可 找回曾經

The firewood is the only thing that comes back.

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dim2
liu4
fo2
zaai6
coi4
ho2
zaau2
wui4
zang1
ging1
有過勇氣 有過希冀

There's more courage than there is courage.

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jau6
gwo3
jung6
hei3
jau6
gwo3
hei1
gei3
活着但願 活到很漂亮

Living, but living beautifully.

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wut6
jyu3
daan6
jyun6
wut6
dou3
han2
piu3
loeng6
其實 我不用怕 孤單上路

I don't really have to be afraid of going alone.

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kei4
sat6
ngo5
fau2
jung6
paa3
gu1
sin6
soeng6
lou6
會又跌下 會又着涼

It's going to fall down again, it's going to cool down again.

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wui6
jau6
daat3
haa6
wui6
jau6
jyu3
loeng6
陪着夢着 愉快的印象

And I'm happy with the dream.

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pui4
jyu3
mung6
jyu3
jyu6
faai3
dik1
ngan3
zoeng6
心裏 天堂仍可 找回童話

In my heart, heaven can still find myths.

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sam1
leoi5
tin1
tong4
jing4
ho2
zaau2
wui4
tung4
waa6
有你愛我 有你親我

You love me, you care about me.

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jau6
nei5
oi3
ngo5
jau6
nei5
can3
ngo5
未懼路上 又有風與浪

Fearless on the road, wind and waves.

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mei6
geoi2
lou6
soeng6
jau6
jau6
fung3
jyu6
long4
留住美麗人生的客房

Keeping a beautiful living room.

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lau4
zyu6
mei5
lai6
jan4
sang1
dik1
haak3
pong4
期待你又回家聽我講

I hope you come home and hear from me.

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kei4
daai1
nei5
jau6
wui4
ze1
teng1
ngo5
gong2
深宵得我在期望温暖

I was expecting warmth at night.

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sam1
siu1
dak1
ngo5
zoi6
kei4
mong6
wan1
hyun1
一彎即斷火柴這麼短

It's so short to cut a fireplace.

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jat1
waan1
zik1
dyun6
fo2
zaai6
ze5
mo5
dyun2
一邊心抱怨 一邊心裏算

One complains, the other complains.

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jat1
bin1
sam1
pou5
jyun3
jat1
bin1
sam1
leoi5
syun3
走了再走 走不到樂園

I walked around, and I didn't get to the park.

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zau2
liu4
zoi3
zau2
zau2
fau2
dou3
ngok6
jyun2
誰可 給我一個幻覺

Can anyone give me an illusion?

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seoi4
ho2
kap1
ngo5
jat1
go3
waan6
gok3
燃燒 一個一個盼望並未太多

The burning, the hoping, the hope, the hope, the hope, the hope, the hope.

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jin4
siu1
jat1
go3
jat1
go3
paan3
mong6
bing6
mei6
taai3
do1
可否 收買心裏落泊

And what if it's stuck in your heart?

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ho2
pei5
sau1
maai5
sam1
leoi5
lok6
paak3
奇蹟 敢去相信還是很快樂

Miracles are a joy to believe in.

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kei4
zik1
gam2
heoi3
soeng2
seon3
waan4
si6
han2
faai3
ngok6
其實 我都害怕 冰天雪地

I'm actually afraid of the ice and snow.

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kei4
sat6
ngo5
dou1
hou6
paa3
jing4
tin1
syut3
deng6
這樣冷漠 這樣漫長

This indifference, this longing.

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ze5
joeng2
laang5
mok6
ze5
joeng2
maan4
zoeng6
滴滴答答 下雨的晚上

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dik6
dik6
daap3
daap3
haa6
jyu6
dik1
maan5
soeng6
點了 火柴才可 找回曾經

The firewood is the only thing that comes back.

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dim2
liu4
fo2
zaai6
coi4
ho2
zaau2
wui4
zang1
ging1
有過勇氣 有過希冀

There's more courage than there is courage.

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jau6
gwo3
jung6
hei3
jau6
gwo3
hei1
gei3
活着但願 活到很漂亮

Living, but living beautifully.

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wut6
jyu3
daan6
jyun6
wut6
dou3
han2
piu3
loeng6
其實 我不用怕 孤單上路

I don't really have to be afraid of going alone.

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kei4
sat6
ngo5
fau2
jung6
paa3
gu1
sin6
soeng6
lou6
會又跌下 會又着涼

It's going to fall down again, it's going to cool down again.

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wui6
jau6
daat3
haa6
wui6
jau6
jyu3
loeng6
陪着夢着 愉快的印象

And I'm happy with the dream.

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pui4
jyu3
mung6
jyu3
jyu6
faai3
dik1
ngan3
zoeng6
心裏 天堂仍可 找回童話

In my heart, heaven can still find myths.

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sam1
leoi5
tin1
tong4
jing4
ho2
zaau2
wui4
tung4
waa6
有你愛我 有你親我

You love me, you care about me.

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jau6
nei5
oi3
ngo5
jau6
nei5
can3
ngo5
未懼路上 又有風與浪

Fearless on the road, wind and waves.

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mei6
geoi2
lou6
soeng6
jau6
jau6
fung3
jyu6
long4
留住美麗人生的客房

Keeping a beautiful living room.

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lau4
zyu6
mei5
lai6
jan4
sang1
dik1
haak3
pong4
期待你又回家共對望

I look forward to seeing you again.

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kei4
daai1
nei5
jau6
wui4
ze1
gung6
deoi3
mong6
About This Song

The song "" (Fire Match Heaven) by dives deep into themes of longing, isolation, and the search for warmth and comfort amidst the coldness of life. The imagery of cold streets and flickering matches underscores a sense of vulnerability and the fleeting nature of hope. This emotional core resonates with listeners who have experienced moments of despair while yearning for a glimmer of joy, encapsulating the bittersweet nature of human existence.

In its narrative, the song tells the story of a protagonist who traverses through the dark and frigid night, metaphorically illustrating lifes hardships and the universal desire for connection and warmth. The juxtaposition of physical coldness with emotional warmth reveals the internal conflict of the individualyearning for hope while feeling the sting of reality. The recurring motif of matches symbolizes small, yet significant moments of hope and light that can brighten ones existence, even if just momentarily.

Musically, "" melds contemporary pop elements with poignant lyrics that employ vivid imagery and metaphorical language. The repetition of phrases like "" (Who can give me an illusion) effectively conveys the yearning for solace and a reprieve from loneliness. The songs structure, with its dynamic shifts between reflective verses and more intense emotional crescendos, echoes the protagonist's journey from despair to a tentative hopefulness, inviting listeners into a deeply personal exploration of the human condition.

Culturally, this song reflects a universal struggle, transcending geographical boundaries. The themes of searching for warmth and connection in a sometimes harsh and unwelcoming world resonate widely, making the song notable within the contemporary Chinese music scene. It speaks not only to the individual experience but also to a collective consciousness, where the audience can find solace and understanding in shared feelings of longing and hope.

Song Details
Singer:
鍾嘉欣
Total Lines:
48