即影即有

By 陳冠希

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
如相紙把現實替代 而色彩並未殘留太耐

It's like photographic paper replacing reality, and color doesn't last long.

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jyu4
soeng2
zi2
baa3
jin6
sat6
tai3
doi6
nang4
sik1
coi2
bing6
mei6
caan4
lau4
taai3
noi6
不要答案但要知快門無聲 記錄片段會比愛長情

Don't answer, but know that the door is silent, and that the documentary is more than love.

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fau2
jiu3
daap3
on3
daan6
jiu3
zi3
faai3
mun4
mou4
sing1
gei3
luk6
pin3
dyun6
wui6
bei3
oi3
zoeng6
cing4
如相紙把現實替代 而閃燈並未殘留太耐

It's like photographic paper replacing reality, and flashing lights don't last long.

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jyu4
soeng2
zi2
baa3
jin6
sat6
tai3
doi6
nang4
sim2
dang1
bing6
mei6
caan4
lau4
taai3
noi6
一秒半秒未至於去蕪存菁 記錄片面已經當全程

A second and a half before the storage was complete, the video was complete.

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jat1
miu5
bun3
miu5
mei6
zi3
wu1
heoi3
mou4
cyun4
zing1
gei3
luk6
pin3
min2
ji5
ging1
dong3
cyun4
cing4
原來小小感覺 可以縮細放大 只要將雙眼擘大

It turns out that these little sensations can be smaller and larger if you make your eyes bigger.

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jyun5
loi6
siu2
siu2
gam2
gok3
ho2
jyu5
suk1
sai3
fong3
taai3
zi2
jiu3
zoeng3
soeng1
ngaan5
maak3
taai3
有咁大得咁大 原來呢個世界 真系唔系咁大

Some are so big, and the world isn't really that big.

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jau6
gam3
taai3
dak1
gam3
taai3
jyun5
loi6
ni1
go3
sai3
gaai3
zan1
hai6
ng4
hai6
gam3
taai3
只要將眼界放大 有咁大得咁大 其實呢個世界

And if you magnify the eyes, they're so big, so big, and this world is actually so big.

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zi2
jiu3
zoeng3
ngaan5
gaai3
fong3
taai3
jau6
gam3
taai3
dak1
gam3
taai3
kei4
sat6
ni1
go3
sai3
gaai3
唔需要太多邊界 可否醉眼看世界 咪咁大驚小怪

It's so weird to see the world without borders.

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ng4
seoi1
jiu3
taai3
do1
bin1
gaai3
ho2
pei5
zeoi3
ngaan5
hon3
sai3
gaai3
mui1
gam3
taai3
ging1
siu2
gwaai3
你跟得快並唔表示你行得快

You're not going fast.

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nei5
gan1
dak1
faai3
bing6
ng4
biu2
si6
nei5
hong6
dak1
faai3
咪下判決太快 睇到自已咁大

It's too early to judge yourself.

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mui1
haa6
pun3
kyut3
taai3
faai3
dai6
dou3
zi6
ji5
gam3
taai3
(呢一張相紙 你可以選擇兩個故事)

(You can choose between two stories on this photo card.)

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ni1
jat1
zoeng3
soeng2
zi2
nei5
ho2
jyu5
syun3
zaak6
loeng5
go3
gu3
si6
要一個天長地久o既黑箱作業

It takes a long, long black box job.

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jiu3
jat1
go3
tin1
zoeng6
deng6
gau2
gei3
hak1
soeng1
zok3
jip6
(呢一張相紙 你可以選擇兩個故事)

(You can choose between two stories on this photo card.)

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ni1
jat1
zoeng3
soeng2
zi2
nei5
ho2
jyu5
syun3
zaak6
loeng5
go3
gu3
si6
定系即影即有 話都冇咁易

It's not easy to do it right away.

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ding6
hai6
zik1
jing2
zik1
jau6
waa6
dou1
mo5
gam3
jik6
(每一個故事 由過去到現在完成兩個字)

(Each story is two words from the past to the present.)

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mei5
jat1
go3
gu3
si6
jau4
gwo3
heoi3
dou3
jin6
zoi6
jyun4
seng4
loeng5
go3
zi6
你係未睇曬 咪咁快嘈生曬

You don't see it, you just get so hot.

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nei5
hai6
mei6
dai6
saai3
mui1
gam3
faai3
cou4
sang1
saai3
(每一個故事 佢有佢存在o既意義)

(Every story has its meaning.)

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mei5
jat1
go3
gu3
si6
heoi5
jau6
heoi5
cyun4
zoi6
gei3
ji3
ji6
相紙有得變壞 但系記憶唔識變壞

The paper is broken, but the memory is not.

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soeng2
zi2
jau6
dak1
bin3
waai6
daan6
hai6
gei3
jik1
ng4
zi3
bin3
waai6
只有你讓他 世界不會為了任何人等待

And if you let him, the world won't wait for anyone.

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zi2
jau6
nei5
joeng6
to1
sai3
gaai3
fau2
wui6
wai6
liu4
jam6
ho6
jan4
ting2
daai1
錯過了也沒有人怪 只有你讓他

No one is to blame for the failure, but you let him.

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laap6
gwo3
liu4
jaa5
mei6
jau6
jan4
gwaai3
zi2
jau6
nei5
joeng6
to1
一但不留意就會失去了精彩我乾脆把他全都拍下來

And I lost the whole thing, and I just took it all off.

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jat1
daan6
fau2
lau4
ji3
zau6
wui6
sat1
heoi3
liu4
zing1
coi2
ngo5
kin4
ceoi3
baa3
to1
cyun4
dou1
paak2
haa6
loi6
所有的看法 就像那跑到屋頂上亂叫的傻B

All the views are like that screaming B-boy running to the roof.

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so2
jau6
dik1
hon3
fat3
zau6
zoeng6
no6
paau4
dou3
uk1
ding2
soeng6
lyun6
giu3
dik1
so4
不小心就掉下來 就讓他走吧

If you're not careful, drop him.

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fau2
siu2
sam1
zau6
zaau6
haa6
loi6
zau6
joeng6
to1
zau2
baa6
只有你自已覺得夠high

Only you feel high enough.

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zi2
jau6
nei5
zi6
ji5
gok3
dak1
gau3
這個世界很多驚喜等着你去打開

There are many surprises in the world waiting for you to open up.

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ze5
go3
sai3
gaai3
han2
do1
ging1
hei2
ting2
jyu3
nei5
heoi3
ding2
hoi1
即影即有 是我捕捉的所有 深刻緊貼我感受

And that's what I'm capturing, and that's what I'm feeling.

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zik1
jing2
zik1
jau6
si6
ngo5
bou6
zuk3
dik1
so2
jau6
sam1
hak1
gan2
tip3
ngo5
gam2
sau6
即影即有 共我像牽手緊扣 在掌心已是足夠

And then I was like holding a clutch, and I was in control.

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zik1
jing2
zik1
jau6
gung6
ngo5
zoeng6
hin1
sau2
gan2
kau3
zoi6
zoeng2
sam1
ji5
si6
zuk1
gau3
即影即有是我捕捉的所有

And that's all I've got.

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zik1
jing2
zik1
jau6
si6
ngo5
bou6
zuk3
dik1
so2
jau6
About This Song

The song "" (Instant Capture) by Eason Chan intricately explores the fleeting nature of moments and memories, highlighting the contrast between the permanence of photographic memories and the ephemeral essence of real-life experiences. At its core, the song presents a meditation on the act of capturing emotions and memoriessuggesting that while photographs may visually represent a moment, the feelings associated with them often endure far longer than the visual itself can last. This tension between the transient and the lasting speaks to the larger human experience, inviting listeners to reflect on what it means to truly cherish moments in life.

The narrative unfolds through a rich tapestry of metaphors, notably the recurring imagery of photographs and the idea of time captured in an instant. The lyrics suggest a nuanced understanding of storytelling: life can be seen as a series of snapshots, each telling its own story. Eason Chan urges listeners to choose how they perceive their own narrativeswhether to view them as an open-ended compilation of experiences or as defined and constrained narratives. This idea encourages a broader exploration of existence, allowing space for various interpretations and meanings.

Musically, the song features a blend of contemporary pop elements with reflective and introspective tones, setting a perfect backdrop for the lyrics. The use of catchy melodies alongside poignant, visual-centric language creates an immersive listening experience. Chan's vocal delivery, combining both softness and intensity, amplifies the emotional weight of the lyrics, making the listener feel the significance of each moment being captured within the song. Lyrically, the interplay between freedom and confinement, captured in the lines about "choosing two stories from a single photograph," emphasizes the multiple perspectives one can take on their life's moments.

Culturally, "" resonates with themes of memory and stability in a fast-paced, ever-changing world, which is particularly relevant in modern societies where the visual representation of lifethrough social media and digital photographyhas become predominant. The song encapsulates the desire to hold onto sentimental moments amidst the transient nature of daily life, making it a relatable anthem for listeners navigating their own bursts of experiences and reflections.

Song Details
Singer:
陳冠希
Total Lines:
28