上帝聽禱告

By 鍾舒漫

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
誰瞭解此時我心正淚流像火燙

Who knew that my heart was bursting with tears?

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seoi4
liu5
haai5
ci2
si4
ngo5
sam1
zing3
leoi6
lau4
zoeng6
fo2
tong3
從我心燒如炭火 又像冰將我封鎖

It burned like coal in my heart, and it enclosed me like ice.

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zung6
ngo5
sam1
siu1
jyu4
taan3
fo2
jau6
zoeng6
jing4
zoeng3
ngo5
fung1
so2
黑髮一夜白頭 我往絕望路走

Black haired and white all night, I walked through desperate times.

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hak1
fat3
jat1
je6
baak6
tau4
ngo5
wong5
zyut6
mong6
lou6
zau2
神啊 可否聽聽我禱

God, hear my prayer.

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san4
haa4
ho2
pei5
teng1
teng1
ngo5
tou2
問禰可聽到我在傾訴 今我無話問蒼天

You can hear me talking, and I'm not asking heaven.

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man6
ho2
teng1
dou3
ngo5
zoi6
king1
sou3
gam1
ngo5
mou4
waa6
man6
cong2
tin1
我看前路極灰暗 試問誰為我指引

I looked at the darkest part of the road and asked who was leading me.

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ngo5
hon3
cin4
lou6
gik6
fui1
am3
si5
man6
seoi4
wai6
ngo5
zi2
jan5
我軟弱可知道 我問誰可改變

I was weak, but I knew I could change.

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ngo5
jyun5
joek6
ho2
zi3
dou6
ngo5
man6
seoi4
ho2
goi2
bin3
若禰真的為我犧牲 禰定必會聽我禱告

If you really sacrifice for me, I'm sure you'll hear my prayer.

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joek6
zan1
dik1
wai6
ngo5
hei1
sang1
ding6
bit1
wui6
teng1
ngo5
tou2
guk1
神瞭解此時你心 眼淚從未輕看

God knows your heart, and your tears never look down.

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san4
liu5
haai5
ci2
si4
nei5
sam1
ngaan5
leoi6
zung6
mei6
hing1
hon3
從最初一如最初 從來都不變不改

It's the same thing from the beginning.

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zung6
zeoi3
co1
jat1
jyu4
zeoi3
co1
zung6
loi6
dou1
fau2
bin3
fau2
goi2
心裏不用懷疑 冀盼未盡未熄

Without doubt, without hope.

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sam1
leoi5
fau2
jung6
waai4
ji4
gei3
paan3
mei6
zeon6
mei6
sik1
神會聽聲聲的嘆息

God will hear the cry of the voice.

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san4
wui6
teng1
sing1
sing1
dik1
taan1
sik1
上帝聽禱告 我在禱告 因祂愛永不止息

God hears prayers, and I pray, for His love endures forever.

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soeng6
dai3
teng1
tou2
guk1
ngo5
zoi6
tou2
guk1
jan1
taa1
oi3
wing5
fau2
zi2
sik1
我看前路極灰暗 就讓神為你指引

I see the dark side of the road, and let God guide you.

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ngo5
hon3
cin4
lou6
gik6
fui1
am3
zau6
joeng6
san4
wai6
nei5
zi2
jan5
我軟弱 祂擁抱 我未能 祂可以

I was weak, he embraced me, I couldn't.

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ngo5
jyun5
joek6
taa1
ung2
pou5
ngo5
mei6
toi4
taa1
ho2
jyu5
上帝應許讓你艱辛最後跨過 今我禱告

God promises to get you through this difficult end.

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soeng6
dai3
jing3
heoi2
joeng6
nei5
gaan1
san1
zeoi3
hau6
kwaa3
gwo3
gam1
ngo5
tou2
guk1
上帝聽禱告 告別苦惱 今我無言地感激

God heard my prayers and said goodbye to my pain.

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soeng6
dai3
teng1
tou2
guk1
guk1
bit6
fu2
nou5
gam1
ngo5
mou4
jin4
deng6
gam2
gik1
祂看靈魂極寶貴 聽候神為我指引

He saw my soul as precious and listened to God's guidance.

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taa1
hon3
ling4
wan4
gik6
bou2
gwai3
teng1
hau6
san4
wai6
ngo5
zi2
jan5
縱軟弱 祂擁抱 靠着神 總跨勝

He embraced the weakness, and he trusted in God to overcome it.

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zung3
jyun5
joek6
taa1
ung2
pou5
kaau3
jyu3
san4
zung2
kwaa3
sing3
上帝恩典直教一生也願宣告 祂聽禱告

God's grace has taught us all our lives and has heard our prayers.

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soeng6
dai3
jan1
din2
zik6
gaau3
jat1
sang1
jaa5
jyun6
syun1
guk1
taa1
teng1
tou2
guk1
About This Song

The song "" ("God Hears Prayers"), performed by the artist (Zhong Shuman), poignantly explores the themes of desperation, faith, and divine support in times of hardship. At its emotional core, the song encapsulates a deep sense of sorrow and yearning, as the singer expresses feelings of helplessness and despair amidst life's trials. The vivid imagery of tears flowing like fire and the contrasting sensations of burning and freezing paint a powerful picture of emotional turmoil, resonating with anyone who has experienced profound grief or uncertainty.

The narrative of the song unfolds as a heartfelt prayer to God, with the protagonist questioning whether their cries for help are heard. This painful introspection acknowledges both the darkness of their current situation and a glimmer of hope that lies in divine intervention. As the singer comes to terms with their weaknesses and seeks guidance, the message becomes one of resilience: even in moments of despair, faith in God's unwavering love can illuminate the path forward. The repeated assertions that God understands and embraces the singer reinforce the dependence on divine mercy as a source of strength and reassurance.

Musically, the song employs emotive melodies and poignant lyrical techniques that enhance its profound impact. The use of metaphors such as "black hair turning white overnight" serves as a powerful representation of the toll that suffering can take, while the refrain, which echoes the identity of prayer as both a plea and an act of gratitude, creates a profound sense of rhythm. The contrast between soft, introspective verses and more powerful, uplifting choruses engages listeners on an emotional level, effectively driving home the message of hope and faith in a higher power.

Culturally, "" reflects a rich tradition within Chinese music that intertwines spiritual beliefs with everyday struggles. The notion of turning to God for solace and direction is deeply ingrained in both religious and secular narratives in Chinese society. This song, much like others in its genre, serves not only as a means of artistic expression but also as a source of encouragement for those who may feel isolated in their suffering, thus reinforcing community and shared beliefs in times of adversity.

Song Details
Singer:
鍾舒漫
Total Lines:
20