黑暗探戈

By 陳偉霆

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
從浮光 跌進深淵

From the floating light, down into the depths.

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zung6
fau4
gwong1
daat3
zeon3
sam1
jyun1
從掠影 沉淪到樂園

From the prey, to the garden.

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zung6
loek6
jing2
zam6
leon4
dou3
ngok6
jyun2
誰人將 小光圈

Someone put a little circle in.

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seoi4
jan4
zoeng3
siu2
gwong1
hyun1
微調得 不可看穿

It's a little bit of a touch, and you can't see it.

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mei4
tiu4
dak1
fau2
ho2
hon3
cyun1
這一刻面上沒容貌

There's no face right now.

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ze5
jat1
hak1
min2
soeng6
mei6
jung4
maau6
依稀中跟黑影緊靠

It's very rare to see the dark.

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ji1
hei1
zung1
gan1
hak1
jing2
gan2
kaau3
從亂舞之中睡了一覺

I fell asleep in the middle of a dance.

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zung6
lyun6
mou5
zi1
zung1
seoi6
liu4
jat1
gok3
誰人在布幕背後惹起

Someone is raising up behind the scenes.

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seoi4
jan4
zoi6
bou3
mok6
bui6
hau6
je5
hei2
無盡美麗噩夢

It's a wonderful dream.

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mou4
zeon6
mei5
lai6
ngok6
mung6
不過一秒鐘 幌進黑暗中

But for a second, I'm in the dark.

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fau2
gwo3
jat1
miu5
zung1
fong2
zeon3
hak1
am3
zung1
被想像愚弄

Imagine being played.

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pei5
soeng2
zoeng6
yu4
nung6
每段錯亂記憶

Every memory is a mess.

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mei5
dyun6
laap6
lyun6
gei3
jik1
隨着舞影告終

And the dance ends.

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ceoi4
jyu3
mou5
jing2
guk1
zung1
像忘掉劇痛 像無形墮進 瞳孔

It's like forgetting the drama, like being invisible in your pupils.

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zoeng6
mong6
zaau6
kek6
tung3
zoeng6
mou4
jing4
fai1
zeon3
hung2
不必再懂

I don't have to understand.

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fau2
bit1
zoi3
dung2
從熱海 擦過冰川

I'm sweeping through the ice from the hot sea.

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zung6
jit6
hoi2
caat3
gwo3
jing4
cyun1
(暗裏那些片段 去了那麼遠)

(The footage went so far in the dark)

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am3
leoi5
no6
se1
pin3
dyun6
heoi3
liu4
no6
mo5
jyun6
從餘温 晦暗中繾綣

It's dark and cold.

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zung6
jyu4
wan1
fui3
am3
zung1
hin2
hyun2
(暗裏那些片段 過去已破損)

(The past is broken)

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am3
leoi5
no6
se1
pin3
dyun6
gwo3
heoi3
ji5
po3
syun2
誰人的 小宿願

Someone's wishes.

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seoi4
jan4
dik1
siu2
suk1
jyun6
(暗裏那麼片段 去了那麼遠)

(In the dark, that clip went so far.)

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am3
leoi5
no6
mo5
pin3
dyun6
heoi3
liu4
no6
mo5
jyun6
混沌得 光陰太短

It's too chaotic, too short.

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gwan2
deon6
dak1
gwong1
jam3
taai3
dyun2
(暗裏那麼片段 去了那麼遠)

(In the dark, that clip went so far.)

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am3
leoi5
no6
mo5
pin3
dyun6
heoi3
liu4
no6
mo5
jyun6
這一刻面上沒容貌

There's no face right now.

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ze5
jat1
hak1
min2
soeng6
mei6
jung4
maau6
依稀中跟黑影緊靠

It's very rare to see the dark.

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ji1
hei1
zung1
gan1
hak1
jing2
gan2
kaau3
從亂舞之中睡了一覺

I fell asleep in the middle of a dance.

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zung6
lyun6
mou5
zi1
zung1
seoi6
liu4
jat1
gok3
(跌了一跤)

(Sighs)

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daat3
liu4
jat1
gaau1
誰人在布幕背後惹起

Someone is raising up behind the scenes.

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seoi4
jan4
zoi6
bou3
mok6
bui6
hau6
je5
hei2
無盡美麗噩夢

It's a wonderful dream.

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mou4
zeon6
mei5
lai6
ngok6
mung6
不過一秒鐘 幌進黑暗中

But for a second, I'm in the dark.

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fau2
gwo3
jat1
miu5
zung1
fong2
zeon3
hak1
am3
zung1
被想像愚弄

Imagine being played.

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pei5
soeng2
zoeng6
yu4
nung6
每段錯亂記憶

Every memory is a mess.

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mei5
dyun6
laap6
lyun6
gei3
jik1
隨着舞影告終

And the dance ends.

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ceoi4
jyu3
mou5
jing2
guk1
zung1
像忘掉劇痛 像無形墮進 瞳孔

It's like forgetting the drama, like being invisible in your pupils.

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zoeng6
mong6
zaau6
kek6
tung3
zoeng6
mou4
jing4
fai1
zeon3
hung2
光影世界戀錯了幾多

How much the world of light shadows is missing.

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gwong1
jing2
sai3
gaai3
lyun5
laap6
liu4
gei2
do1
花花世界戀錯了幾多

How much the world of flowers is missing.

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waa6
waa6
sai3
gaai3
lyun5
laap6
liu4
gei2
do1
光影世界戀錯了幾多

How much the world of light shadows is missing.

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gwong1
jing2
sai3
gaai3
lyun5
laap6
liu4
gei2
do1
花花世界戀錯了幾多

How much the world of flowers is missing.

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waa6
waa6
sai3
gaai3
lyun5
laap6
liu4
gei2
do1
誰人在布幕背後惹起

Someone is raising up behind the scenes.

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seoi4
jan4
zoi6
bou3
mok6
bui6
hau6
je5
hei2
無盡美麗噩夢

It's a wonderful dream.

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mou4
zeon6
mei5
lai6
ngok6
mung6
不過一秒鐘 幌進黑暗中

But for a second, I'm in the dark.

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fau2
gwo3
jat1
miu5
zung1
fong2
zeon3
hak1
am3
zung1
被想像愚弄

Imagine being played.

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pei5
soeng2
zoeng6
yu4
nung6
每段錯亂記憶

Every memory is a mess.

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mei5
dyun6
laap6
lyun6
gei3
jik1
隨着舞影告終

And the dance ends.

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ceoi4
jyu3
mou5
jing2
guk1
zung1
像忘掉劇痛 像無形墮進 夢中

It's like forgetting the drama, like being in a dream.

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zoeng6
mong6
zaau6
kek6
tung3
zoeng6
mou4
jing4
fai1
zeon3
mung6
zung1
擁抱黑暗探戈

Embrace the dark tango.

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ung2
pou5
hak1
am3
taam3
gwo1
亂世中興奮麼

Are you excited about the whole thing?

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lyun6
sai3
zung1
jan6
fan3
mo5
這樣既是錯 那樣也是錯

And that's wrong, and that's wrong.

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ze5
joeng2
gei3
si6
laap6
no6
joeng2
jaa5
si6
laap6
也許沒什麼

Maybe not at all.

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jaa5
heoi2
mei6
zaap6
mo5
擁抱黑暗探戈

Embrace the dark tango.

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ung2
pou5
hak1
am3
taam3
gwo1
是我暗戀我麼

Was I in love with me?

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si6
ngo5
am3
lyun5
ngo5
mo5
這樣我也可 那樣我也可 錯摸

I can do that, and I can do that.

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ze5
joeng2
ngo5
jaa5
ho2
no6
joeng2
ngo5
jaa5
ho2
laap6
mou4
About This Song

"" (Dark Tango) by (Chen Weiting) delves into profound emotional landscapes and complex human experiences. The song expresses a haunting dance between light and darkness, symbolizing the transitions from joy to despair and realness to illusion. The metaphor of 'tango' suggests a duet with despair, where the protagonist navigates through shadows and memories, hinting at struggles with inner demons and the pursuit of fleeting moments of beauty amid chaos. The emotional core is deeply introspective, engaging listeners in a reflection on their own experiences with love, pain, and the ephemeral nature of existence.

The narrative unfolds as the listener journeys through fragmented memories and 'endless beautiful nightmares.' The lyrics tell a story of the protagonist dancing through confusion and darkness, only to confront realizations about lost moments and the distortion of reality. Phrases like "" (mocked by imagination) indicate the tension between desires and the harsh realities of life. The song encourages contemplation on whether embracing this dark tango is an act of acceptance or surrender to illusions formed within ones psyche, presenting a poignant commentary on modern romantic entanglements.

Musically, "" melds traditional Chinese pop elements with deeper electronic textures, creating an atmospheric soundscape that enhances the lyrical themes. The use of repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the cyclical nature of memories and emotions, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences. Additionally, the interplay of contrast between light and dark in the song's arrangement mirrors its lyrical content, building a sense of tension that resonates throughout.

Culturally, the song taps into the broader themes of existentialism and the human condition prevalent in contemporary art. It reflects the struggles of a younger generation grappling with identity and meaning in an increasingly complex world. The metaphorical 'tango' captures both the allure and peril of navigating through life's dance, offering a rich exploration of personal relationships and societal pressures that transcend cultural barriers.

Song Details
Singer:
陳偉霆
Total Lines:
52