男人心

By 關淑怡

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
他從來不因為什麼苦腦過

He never had any pain.

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to1
zung6
loi6
fau2
jan1
wai6
zaap6
mo5
fu2
nou5
gwo3
他常常哼起輕鬆的歌

He often sang a light song.

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to1
soeng4
soeng4
hng6
hei2
hing1
sung1
dik1
go1
每當他擁抱着我總愛説

Every time he hugged me, I loved the story.

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mei5
dong3
to1
ung2
pou5
jyu3
ngo5
zung2
oi3
seoi3
只祈求一生都可這麼

It's all I can do for a lifetime.

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zi2
kei4
kau4
jat1
sang1
dou1
ho2
ze5
mo5
他明明空虛寂寞故此需要我

He's clear about the void and the loneliness, and he needs me.

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to1
ming4
ming4
hung3
heoi1
zik6
mok6
gu3
ci2
seoi1
jiu3
ngo5
他明明喜歡憂鬱的歌

He clearly likes depressing songs.

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to1
ming4
ming4
hei2
fun1
jau1
wat1
dik1
go1
記得當失意大醉他説過

Remember when he was drunk and preached.

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gei3
dak1
dong3
sat1
ji3
taai3
zeoi3
to1
seoi3
gwo3
生活是傷心比開心多

Life is more sad than happy.

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sang1
wut6
si6
soeng1
sam1
bei3
hoi1
sam1
do1
但我不知 (他心思)

But I don't know.

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daan6
ngo5
fau2
zi3
to1
sam1
soi1
但你可知 (怎可知)

But you know.

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daan6
nei5
ho2
zi3
fim2
ho2
zi3
為了他好 要做何事

What's good for him?

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wai6
liu4
to1
hou3
jiu3
zou6
ho6
si6
很可能男人心事是女人心裏刺都三心兩意

It's likely that men's hearts are like women's hearts.

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han2
ho2
toi4
naam4
jan4
sam1
si6
si6
neoi6
jan4
sam1
leoi5
cik3
dou1
saam3
sam1
loeng5
ji3
(也許他等你或我主意)

(Maybe he's waiting for you or me)

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jaa5
heoi2
to1
ting2
nei5
waak6
ngo5
zyu2
ji3
誰能夠會意

Who cares?

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seoi4
toi4
gau3
wui6
ji3
假如誰首先獨自將他佔有

If the first person takes possession of it alone,

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gaa2
jyu4
seoi4
sau3
sin3
duk6
zi6
zoeng3
to1
zim3
jau6
可能誰首先跟他分手

Maybe who broke up with him first?

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ho2
toi4
seoi4
sau3
sin3
gan1
to1
fan6
sau2
也許他需要 自我加你我

Maybe he needs to be more like you.

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jaa5
heoi2
to1
seoi1
jiu3
zi6
ngo5
gaa3
nei5
ngo5
三人才可偷偷一起走

Three people can sneak out together.

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saam3
jan4
coi4
ho2
tau1
tau1
jat1
hei2
zau2
可能誰天真浪漫也天生野性

Maybe someone who is naive is also wild.

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ho2
toi4
seoi4
tin1
zan1
long4
maan4
jaa5
tin1
sang1
je5
sing3
(知不知 其實也許他 喜愛安定)

(I don't know, maybe he likes stability.)

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zi3
fau2
zi3
kei4
sat6
jaa5
heoi2
to1
hei2
oi3
on1
ding6
都成為他採不到的星

And they became stars that he couldn't pick up.

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dou1
seng4
wai6
to1
coi2
fau2
dou3
dik1
sing1
(無奈他也許自私任性)

(He was probably selfish.)

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mou4
noi6
to1
jaa5
heoi2
zi6
si1
jam6
sing3
也許跟他放浪到海角里

Maybe we could go to the ocean with him.

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jaa5
heoi2
gan1
to1
fong3
long4
dou3
hoi2
luk6
lei5
(知不知 他也害怕這罪名)

(I don't know if he's afraid of that.)

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zi3
fau2
zi3
to1
jaa5
hou6
paa3
ze5
zeoi6
ming4
他又夢想歸家的温馨

He dreamed of a warm home.

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to1
jau6
mung6
soeng2
kwai3
ze1
dik1
wan1
hing1
(我瞭解他個性) 但我不知

(I know his personality) But I don't know.

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ngo5
liu5
haai5
to1
go3
sing3
daan6
ngo5
fau2
zi3
(他心思) 但你可知 (怎可知)

(He thought) But you know.

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to1
sam1
soi1
daan6
nei5
ho2
zi3
fim2
ho2
zi3
為了他好 要做何事

What's good for him?

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wai6
liu4
to1
hou3
jiu3
zou6
ho6
si6
要了解他 要討好他

To know him, to please him.

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jiu3
liu4
haai5
to1
jiu3
tou2
hou3
to1
還是要放開他 抑或最好 沒有他

Or you could leave him alone, or better yet, without him.

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waan4
si6
jiu3
fong3
hoi1
to1
jik1
waak6
zeoi3
hou3
mei6
jau6
to1
但我不知 但你可知 為了他好

I don't know, but you know, it's good for him.

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daan6
ngo5
fau2
zi3
daan6
nei5
ho2
zi3
wai6
liu4
to1
hou3
要做何事

What to do.

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jiu3
zou6
ho6
si6
很可能男人心事是女人的心裏刺都三心兩意

It's likely that men's hearts are like women's hearts.

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han2
ho2
toi4
naam4
jan4
sam1
si6
si6
neoi6
jan4
dik1
sam1
leoi5
cik3
dou1
saam3
sam1
loeng5
ji3
(也許他等你或我主意)

(Maybe he's waiting for you or me)

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jaa5
heoi2
to1
ting2
nei5
waak6
ngo5
zyu2
ji3
誰願等最後他願意 然而我願意

Whoever wants to wait, they want to, but I want to.

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seoi4
jyun6
ting2
zeoi3
hau6
to1
jyun6
ji3
jin4
nang4
ngo5
jyun6
ji3
About This Song

The song "" ("A Man's Heart") performed by (Guan Shuqiyi) delves into the intricate emotional landscape of relationships, particularly the complexities of understanding a man's feelings. The primary theme revolves around the juxtaposition of joy and sadness, encapsulated in the singer's reflections on a man's seemingly carefree demeanor contrasted with his inner loneliness and dependency on her. Through this emotional core, the song explores the struggle of deciphering a partner's hidden emotions and the challenges that arise in a romantic relationship when communication falters.

The narrative presented in the lyrics paints a vivid picture of a woman navigating her partner's ambiguous feelings. While he projects an image of contentment and love, there lies an undercurrent of melancholy that she grapples with. Lines such as "" (He is clearly empty and lonely, which is why he needs me) reveal her awareness of his emotional struggle, and she questions what actions she should take to genuinely support him. The repetitive questioning of what to do for his sake showcases the uncertainty that often accompanies love, underscoring the universal dilemma of whether to hold on or let go in a relationship.

Musically, the song features a blend of gentle melodies with a soft pop arrangement that complements its introspective nature. The lyrical techniques, including rhetorical questions, invite the listener to engage more deeply with the emotional turmoil presented. The use of metaphor and imagery, especially in discussing the conflicting desires for stability versus freedom, adds layers to the song's meaning. The heartfelt delivery by further enhances the emotional resonance, making it a poignant auditory experience.

Culturally, "" resonates with the societal emphasis on the complexities of love and emotional understanding, particularly within the context of East Asian relationships, where communication can often be indirect. The song's exploration of personal vulnerability and the struggle for emotional clarity reflects a broader cultural conversation about the expectations placed on both men and women in relationships. As such, it not only entertains but also invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and emotions in love.

Song Details
Singer:
關淑怡
Total Lines:
35