無字天書

By 關智斌

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
猶如未種的柏樹

It's like an unplanted cedar.

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jau4
jyu4
mei6
zung3
dik1
paak3
syu6
猶如未滿的半月

The unfilled half moon of Judas.

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jau4
jyu4
mei6
mun6
dik1
bun3
jyut6
誰能平定這是緣 仍然期待這是戀

Who can even imagine that this is a relationship, and still hope that it is a love affair?

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seoi4
toi4
ping4
ding6
ze5
si6
jyun6
jing4
jin4
kei4
daai1
ze5
si6
lyun5
從來未有的際遇

It's the first time I've ever had a chance.

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zung6
loi6
mei6
jau6
dik1
zai3
jyu6
成為未變的志願

Become a volunteer who doesn't change.

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seng4
wai6
mei6
bin3
dik1
zi3
jyun6
誰能陪着我用白紙 裝下了白雪

Who can bring me a white sheet of paper to put down the white snow?

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seoi4
toi4
pui4
jyu3
ngo5
jung6
baak6
zi2
zong1
haa6
liu4
baak6
syut3
天空散下每一頁

The sky is falling apart on every page.

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tin1
hung3
saan3
haa6
mei5
jat1
sau2
盡情描述每一天

Describe each day as best you can.

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zeon6
cing4
miu4
seot6
mei5
jat1
tin1
即使故事無後傳

Even if the story doesn't go backwards.

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zik1
si2
gu3
si6
mou4
hau6
zyun6
美麗時日有繾綣

Beautiful days are full of sunshine.

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mei5
lai6
si4
mik6
jau6
hin2
hyun2
戀愛是無字天書 只靠愛人來記住

Love is a book of words, and it's only remembered by the one who loves.

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lyun5
oi3
si6
mou4
zi6
tin1
syu1
zi2
kaau3
oi3
jan4
loi6
gei3
zyu6
要用靈魂和心血 揭到最好的那端

And to uncover the best of it with your soul and your heart.

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jiu3
jung6
ling4
wan4
wo4
sam1
hyut3
kit3
dou3
zeoi3
hou3
dik1
no6
dyun1
戀愛是無字天書 留下詩篇千萬段

Love is a book of words, leaving behind a million psalms.

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lyun5
oi3
si6
mou4
zi6
tin1
syu1
lau4
haa6
si1
pin1
cin1
maak6
dyun6
歲月長 晚風暖 我有什麼要説未説

The long months, the warm nights, I had something to say.

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seoi3
jyut6
zoeng6
maan5
fung3
hyun1
ngo5
jau6
zaap6
mo5
jiu3
seoi3
mei6
seoi3
(愛是什麼要説未説)

(Love is what you don't preach)

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oi3
si6
zaap6
mo5
jiu3
seoi3
mei6
seoi3
c2 感覺在微妙之處 偏偏我們能記住

C2 feels so subtle, we can remember it.

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gam2
gok3
zoi6
mei4
miu6
zi1
syu3
pin1
pin1
ngo5
mun4
toi4
gei3
zyu6
要用熱誠和堅決 揭到最好的那端

And we need to be willing and determined to get to the best of it.

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jiu3
jung6
jit6
sing4
wo4
gin1
kyut3
kit3
dou3
zeoi3
hou3
dik1
no6
dyun1
此際或沉默不語 留下詩篇千萬段

You can keep silent and leave behind ten million psalms.

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ci2
zai3
waak6
zam6
mak6
fau2
jyu6
lau4
haa6
si1
pin1
cin1
maak6
dyun6
渴望近 記憶遠 你有什麼要説未説

You want to be near, you want to be far away, and you have something to say that you don't.

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kit3
mong6
kan5
gei3
jik1
jyun6
nei5
jau6
zaap6
mo5
jiu3
seoi3
mei6
seoi3
猶如萬冊的兜轉

It's like a thousand books turning.

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jau4
jyu4
maak6
caak3
dik1
dau1
zyun3
猶如萬變的譬喻

and a parable of Judah,

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jau4
jyu4
maak6
bin3
dik1
pei3
jyu6
誰能陪着我用白紙 裝下了白雪

Who can bring me a white sheet of paper to put down the white snow?

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seoi4
toi4
pui4
jyu3
ngo5
jung6
baak6
zi2
zong1
haa6
liu4
baak6
syut3
About This Song

The song "" ("Unwritten Book") by dives deep into the emotional intricacies of love, presenting it as an enigmatic journey filled with unsaid words and unshared feelings. The main theme revolves around the notion that love can often feel like an unwritten book, where every experience and sentiment is deeply personal yet unexpressed. The poetically crafted lyrics, which liken love to naturesuch as an unplanted cypress tree and a half-full moonevoke images of longing and expectation, highlighting how love is both beautiful and fraught with uncertainty. This metaphor paints a rich emotional landscape where connections can feel fragile and elusive, much like the imagery of falling snow captured in the song.

The narrative of the song unfolds as a quest for understanding and companionship in a romantic relationship. The repeated contemplation of experiences that are 'unsaid' suggests a deep yearning for communication and intimacy that transcends mere words. With lines referring to filling blank pages with snow, the artist expresses a desire to capture fleeting moments of joy and loveeven when they are ephemeral or inadequately expressed. The contrast between the beauty of the present and the haunting specter of unarticulated feelings runs throughout the verses, compelling the listener to reflect on their own romantic experiences.

Musically, the song employs a gentle melody that complements the delicate nature of its lyrics, using soft instrumentation to create an intimate atmosphere. Notable lyrical techniques include vivid metaphors and a rhythmic structure that enhances the poetic nature of the content, allowing for a captivating auditory experience. The repetition of certain phrases throughout the song serves to reinforce key ideas, drawing the listener into the emotional heartbeat of the narrative. The use of seasonal and nature-related imagery gives the song a timeless quality, echoing the cyclical nature of love itself.

From a cultural perspective, "" resonates with a wider audience because it reflects common themes in East Asian ballads about love, longing, and the complexity of relationships. In a society that often emphasizes subtlety and unspoken emotions, this song captures the essence of how love is often characterized by what is left unsaid. By articulating this nuanced understanding of romance, s song reverberates with listeners who find themselves in similar emotional landscapes, making it both relatable and profoundly impactful.

Song Details
Singer:
關智斌
Total Lines:
22