破鏡重圓

By 鍾舒漫

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
無知 或不需反思

Ignorance or lack of thought.

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mou4
zi3
waak6
fau2
seoi1
faan3
soi1
也不需介意 其實誰是我

And don't worry about who I am.

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jaa5
fau2
seoi1
gaai3
ji3
kei4
sat6
seoi4
si6
ngo5
鏡中這位 女子

This woman in the mirror.

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geng3
zung1
ze5
wai6
neoi6
zi2
沉思 此刻的懷疑

I think about the doubt.

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zam6
soi1
ci2
hak1
dik1
waai4
ji4
鏡中一個我 無力回問我

I was in the mirror, and I couldn't ask.

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geng3
zung1
jat1
go3
ngo5
mou4
lik6
wui4
man6
ngo5
這生要怎 透支

What to do with your life.

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ze5
sang1
jiu3
fim2
tau3
zi1
命運可否一試

Will fate try?

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ming6
wan6
ho2
pei5
jat1
si5
無負來自上天的賞賜 誰知

It's a gift from heaven, who knows?

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mou4
fu6
loi6
zi6
soeng6
tin1
dik1
soeng2
ci3
seoi4
zi3
沉溺於工作痛嗎

Absorbed by work?

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zam6
niu6
wu1
gung1
zok3
tung3
maa5
要扮作是痛快嗎

Do you pretend to be hurting?

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jiu3
fan5
zok3
si6
tung3
faai3
maa5
努力奮鬥嗎

Are you struggling?

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nou5
lik6
fan3
dau6
maa5
一息間虛耗著年華

You're wasting your life.

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jat1
sik1
haan4
heoi1
hou3
zyu3
nin4
waa6
回頭感覺正在麻

The feeling of being backwards is getting to me.

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wui4
tau4
gam2
gok3
zing3
zoi6
maa4
尋找到真我嗎

Find the real me?

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cam4
zaau2
dou3
zan1
ngo5
maa5
笑臉也未免太假

And the smile is not too much.

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siu3
lim5
jaa5
mei6
min5
taai3
gaa2
逃避夠了 聽到心底裏這責罵

I'm running away from hearing that in my heart.

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tou4
bei6
gau3
liu4
teng1
dou3
sam1
dik1
leoi5
ze5
zaak3
maa6
於鏡中我怕

I was afraid of looking in the mirror.

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wu1
geng3
zung1
ngo5
paa3
埋首 奔波的同時

They were buried, and they were running.

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maai4
sau3
ban1
bo1
dik1
tung4
si4
極端的諷刺 從沒存活過

The extreme irony never survived.

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gik6
dyun1
dik1
fung3
cik3
zung6
mei6
cyun4
wut6
gwo3
要等某種 覺知

You have to wait for some kind of awareness.

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jiu3
ting2
mau5
zung3
gok3
zi3
現在可否一試

Can you try it now?

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jin6
zoi6
ho2
pei5
jat1
si5
尋覓我內在的小天使 誰知

Looking for the little angel inside me, who knows?

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cam4
mik6
ngo5
noi6
zoi6
dik1
siu2
tin1
si2
seoi4
zi3
沉溺於工作痛嗎

Absorbed by work?

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zam6
niu6
wu1
gung1
zok3
tung3
maa5
要扮作是痛快嗎

Do you pretend to be hurting?

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jiu3
fan5
zok3
si6
tung3
faai3
maa5
努力奮鬥嗎

Are you struggling?

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nou5
lik6
fan3
dau6
maa5
一息間虛耗著年華

You're wasting your life.

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jat1
sik1
haan4
heoi1
hou3
zyu3
nin4
waa6
尋找到真我嗎

Find the real me?

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cam4
zaau2
dou3
zan1
ngo5
maa5
笑臉也未免太假

And the smile is not too much.

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siu3
lim5
jaa5
mei6
min5
taai3
gaa2
沉澱夠了 於那心底裏消化

It's so heavy that it's digested deep inside.

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zam6
din6
gau3
liu4
wu1
no6
sam1
dik1
leoi5
siu1
faa3
怕誰又來笑罵

I'm afraid someone will come and laugh at me.

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paa3
seoi4
jau6
loi6
siu3
maa6
拋低那 假的我

Let go of the fake me.

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paau1
dai1
no6
gaa2
dik1
ngo5
問那鏡內的我如何

Ask me how I am in that mirror.

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man6
no6
geng3
noi6
dik1
ngo5
jyu4
ho6
問那鏡外的我為何

Ask me why I'm out of the mirror.

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man6
no6
geng3
oi6
dik1
ngo5
wai6
ho6
共破鏡內的我重圓擁抱做回我

I'm holding myself back in the mirror.

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gung6
po3
geng3
noi6
dik1
ngo5
zung6
jyun4
ung2
pou5
zou6
wui4
ngo5
還須演給你看嗎

Do I have to play it for you?

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waan4
seoi1
jin5
kap1
nei5
hon3
maa5
繼續每日對戲嗎

And you're going to play it every day.

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gai3
zuk6
mei5
mik6
deoi3
hei3
maa5
卻未滿意嗎

But not satisfied?

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koek3
mei6
mun6
ji3
maa5
彼此間爭鬥往上爬

They fight and climb.

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bei2
ci2
haan4
zaang1
dau6
wong5
soeng6
paa4
累透身心多可怕

It's scary to be exhausted.

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leoi6
tau3
jyun4
sam1
do1
ho2
paa3
尋找到真相嗎

To find the truth?

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cam4
zaau2
dou3
zan1
soeng2
maa5
鏡內鏡外你我他

You're looking at him in the mirror.

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geng3
noi6
geng3
oi6
nei5
ngo5
to1
迴避夠了 聽那心底裏真説話

Just avoid it and listen to the truth in your heart.

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wui4
bei6
gau3
liu4
teng1
no6
sam1
dik1
leoi5
zan1
seoi3
waa6
擁抱這剎那

Embrace that little girl.

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ung2
pou5
ze5
saat3
no6
飾演那 真的我

I was the real me.

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sik1
jin5
no6
zan1
dik1
ngo5
About This Song

The song "" ("Broken Mirror Reunited"), performed by , delves deep into the emotional turmoil of self-identity, introspection, and the quest for authenticity. The main theme revolves around the struggle of reconciling one's internal self with their external faade, as the lyrics poignantly express a sense of despair over lost time and the faade of happiness we often create. The repeated questioning of the self in the mirror metaphorically illustrates the artist's confrontation with her inner self, highlighting the feelings of doubt and the desire to reclaim a genuine identity that may have been overshadowed by societal expectations and personal pressures.

The narrative within the song unfolds as a poignant story of someone who grapples with the demands of life and work, appearing to be successful yet feeling hollow inside. The protagonist reflects on the wasted years consumed by pretense and the relentless pursuit of goals that seem to ultimately bring dissatisfaction. The recurring theme of 'searching for the true self' paints a vivid picture of this internal conflict, engendering a sense of empathy in listeners who may have experienced similar existential struggles. Ultimately, the song evokes a deep yearning for authenticity and a sincere relationship with oneself, encouraging listeners to embrace their true emotions rather than hide behind masks.

Notable musical elements in "" include its emotional melodic lines that contrast with a steady, reflective rhythm, enhancing the introspective nature of the lyrics. Lyrically, the use of vivid imagery, such as the mirror as a symbol of self-examination and the metadiscourse about performing roles in daily life, further encapsulates the theme of duality within one's identity. The emotional delivery of the vocals amplifies this sense of conflict and resolution as the singer transitions from feelings of despair to a glimmer of hope, suggesting progress in the personal journey.

Culturally, the song resonates strongly within the context of contemporary Chinese society, where the pressures of success can sometimes lead to a disconnection from one's true self. It touches upon themes that many face in urban environmentsbalancing aspirations while struggling to maintain mental and emotional health. This relatability contributes to its significance, prompting listeners to question their own realities and to seek genuine fulfillment beyond societal pressures.

Song Details
Singer:
鍾舒漫
Total Lines:
44