拈花惹草

By 關心妍

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
十個有十個偶爾任性

Ten of them have ten occasional assignments.

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sap6
go3
jau6
sap6
go3
ngau5
ji5
jam6
sing3
絕地偷生便要啞口無聲

And you're not going to be silent.

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zyut6
deng6
tau1
sang1
pin4
jiu3
ngak1
hau2
mou4
sing1
行情局勢不定

The situation is not clear.

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hong6
cing4
guk6
sai3
fau2
ding6
傻人才出手與第三者硬拼

The third one is a tough one.

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so4
jan4
coi4
ceot1
sau2
jyu6
dai6
saam3
ze2
ngaang6
ping3
我卻掙開眼睛

And I opened my eyes.

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ngo5
koek3
zaang1
hoi1
ngaan5
zing1
行刑前一刀兩斷想走便請

I was going to go to jail.

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hong6
jing4
cin4
jat1
dou1
loeng5
dyun6
soeng2
zau2
pin4
zing6
就當好彩夢醒

And then, fortunately, you wake up.

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zau6
dong3
hou3
coi2
mung6
sing2
就算與他可挽回都掃盡興

Even if he could be saved, he would be wiped out.

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zau6
syun3
jyu6
to1
ho2
waan5
wui4
dou1
sou3
zeon6
jan6
誰又會拈花不惹草

Who else would flower without disturbing the grass?

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seoi4
jau6
wui6
nin2
waa6
fau2
je5
cou2
愛得他 已預到

Love for him is already here.

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oi3
dak1
to1
ji5
jyu2
dou3
難道你 會以為知道好過未知道

You'd think it'd be better to know than not to.

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no4
dou6
nei5
wui6
jyu5
wai6
zi3
dou6
hou3
gwo3
mei6
zi3
dou6
再沒骨氣亦要人人明白到

And people need to understand that.

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zoi3
mei6
gwat1
hei3
jik6
jiu3
jan4
jan4
ming4
baak6
dou3
兩個人總比三個好

Two people are better than three.

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loeng5
go3
jan4
zung2
bei3
saam3
go3
hou3
誰若愛拈花總惹草

If you love flowers, you're always attracted to grass.

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seoi4
joek6
oi3
nin2
waa6
zung2
je5
cou2
再不必 靠彙報

No longer will it be in the dictionary.

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zoi3
fau2
bit1
kaau3
wui6
bou3
難道我 有理由估不到

I don't know, I have no reason to guess.

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no4
dou6
ngo5
jau6
lei5
jau4
gu3
fau2
dou3
賢淑地當他去練舞 會講 亦難做

And he's smart enough to say when he's going to practice, and it's hard to do.

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jin4
suk6
deng6
dong3
to1
heoi3
lin6
mou5
wui6
gong2
jik6
no4
zou6
又怕 攤了牌已到絕路

I'm afraid the cards are out of the way.

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jau6
paa3
taan1
liu4
paai4
ji5
dou3
zyut6
lou6
用明槍暗戰吧 且看誰會奪得他

Fight with your guns and see who takes it.

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jung6
ming4
coeng1
am3
zin3
baa6
ceoi2
hon3
seoi4
wui6
dyut6
dak1
to1
被人搶了也罷 起碼贏了我瀟灑

I won my race, at least.

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pei5
jan4
cong1
liu4
jaa5
pei4
hei2
maa5
jing4
liu4
ngo5
siu1
saai3
放長雙眼看吧 好過才會覺得差

Keep your eyes open, and you'll feel bad.

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fong3
zoeng6
soeng1
ngaan5
hon3
baa6
hou3
gwo3
coi4
wui6
gok3
dak1
co1
若然反面逼他 只會益了人家

And if you force him to do the opposite, it's good for the family.

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joek6
jin4
faan3
min2
bik1
to1
zi2
wui6
jik1
liu4
jan4
ze1
問他

Ask him.

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man6
to1
忍他

He was a patient.

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jan5
to1
避他

Avoid him.

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bei6
to1
同樣在他的控制下

And he controls it.

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tung4
joeng2
zoi6
to1
dik1
hung3
zai3
haa6
我要攤開去講

I want to open up and say,

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ngo5
jiu3
taan1
hoi1
heoi3
gong2
隨時贏得他讚譽率真直爽

He was always a winner.

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ceoi4
si4
jing4
dak1
to1
zaan3
yu6
seot1
zan1
zik6
song2
學我得體大方

Teach me how to be physically fit.

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hok6
ngo5
dak1
tai2
taai3
fong1
預了他想轉軑面子也易放

He was also very easy to put on the face.

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jyu2
liu4
to1
soeng2
zyun3
dai6
min2
zi2
jaa5
jik6
fong3
誰又會拈花不惹草

Who else would flower without disturbing the grass?

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seoi4
jau6
wui6
nin2
waa6
fau2
je5
cou2
愛得他 已預到

Love for him is already here.

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oi3
dak1
to1
ji5
jyu2
dou3
難道你 會以為知道好過未知道

You'd think it'd be better to know than not to.

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no4
dou6
nei5
wui6
jyu5
wai6
zi3
dou6
hou3
gwo3
mei6
zi3
dou6
再沒骨氣亦要人人明白到

And people need to understand that.

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zoi3
mei6
gwat1
hei3
jik6
jiu3
jan4
jan4
ming4
baak6
dou3
兩個人總比三個好

Two people are better than three.

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loeng5
go3
jan4
zung2
bei3
saam3
go3
hou3
誰若愛拈花總惹草

If you love flowers, you're always attracted to grass.

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seoi4
joek6
oi3
nin2
waa6
zung2
je5
cou2
再不必 靠彙報

No longer will it be in the dictionary.

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zoi3
fau2
bit1
kaau3
wui6
bou3
難道我 有理由估不到

I don't know, I have no reason to guess.

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no4
dou6
ngo5
jau6
lei5
jau4
gu3
fau2
dou3
賢淑地當他去練舞 會講 亦難做

And he's smart enough to say when he's going to practice, and it's hard to do.

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jin4
suk6
deng6
dong3
to1
heoi3
lin6
mou5
wui6
gong2
jik6
no4
zou6
又怕 攤了牌已到絕路

I'm afraid the cards are out of the way.

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jau6
paa3
taan1
liu4
paai4
ji5
dou3
zyut6
lou6
用明槍暗戰吧 且看誰會奪得他

Fight with your guns and see who takes it.

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jung6
ming4
coeng1
am3
zin3
baa6
ceoi2
hon3
seoi4
wui6
dyut6
dak1
to1
被人搶了也罷 起碼贏了我瀟灑

I won my race, at least.

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pei5
jan4
cong1
liu4
jaa5
pei4
hei2
maa5
jing4
liu4
ngo5
siu1
saai3
放長雙眼看吧 好過才會覺得差

Keep your eyes open, and you'll feel bad.

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fong3
zoeng6
soeng1
ngaan5
hon3
baa6
hou3
gwo3
coi4
wui6
gok3
dak1
co1
若然反面逼他 只會益了人家

And if you force him to do the opposite, it's good for the family.

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joek6
jin4
faan3
min2
bik1
to1
zi2
wui6
jik1
liu4
jan4
ze1
問他

Ask him.

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man6
to1
忍他

He was a patient.

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jan5
to1
避他

Avoid him.

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bei6
to1
同樣在他的控制下

And he controls it.

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tung4
joeng2
zoi6
to1
dik1
hung3
zai3
haa6
讓他 益他 罵他

Let him benefit him, let him curse him.

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joeng6
to1
jik1
to1
maa6
to1
全部亦輸於恨嫁

And all of this is lost to hatred.

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cyun4
bou6
jik6
syu1
wu1
han6
gaa3
About This Song

"" ("Flirting and Temptation") by (Kwan Sin-Yin) is a poignant exploration of love, jealousy, and the complexities of relationships in modern society. At its core, the song delves into the emotional turmoil that arises when one grapples with the inevitability of attraction and betrayal. The lyrics articulate a struggle between desire and self-awareness, showcasing a vivid portrayal of love that is both passionate and fraught with tension. The narrator is caught between the pain of seeing a partner entangled with someone else and the resolve to maintain dignity in the face of emotional adversity.

The story unfolds through a narrative lens of introspection, as the protagonist reflects on the dynamics of love, revealing a deep understanding that life is not as simple as choosing sides. The message is clear: in relationships, recognizing personal boundaries and understanding the nuances of affection can prevent heartache. The repeated phrase "" ("Who can flirt without causing trouble?") serves as a crucial refrain that underscores the inevitability of complications in romantic entanglements, foreshadowing the emotional price of being in love.

Musically, the track combines a blend of melodious pop elements with subtle traditional influences, allowing the emotional weight of the lyrics to resonate deeply. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of metaphor and vivid imagery, painting a landscape of both vulnerability and strength. The contrast between quiet introspection and the urgency of emotional confrontation is mirrored in the song's dynamic arrangement, providing an engaging auditory experience that complements the narrative.

Culturally, "" captures the delicate balance of romantic expectations in Hong Kong's contemporary society. It reflects broader themes of love, heartbreak, and the societal pressures surrounding relationships, making it relatable to a wide audience. The song's candid examination of love's contradictions echoes sentiments that transcend cultural boundaries, reinforcing the universal nature of desire and emotional complexity.

Song Details
Singer:
關心妍
Total Lines:
50