Blue Skies

By 陳冠希

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我知你想 放低原則做乜都得 只得你想

I know you want to do anything that you want to do, but you want to do it.

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ngo5
zi3
nei5
soeng2
fong3
dai1
jyun5
zak1
zou6
ne6
dou1
dak1
zi2
dak1
nei5
soeng2
淨系想同你過 一個浪漫晚上

I just wanted to spend a romantic night with you.

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zing6
hai6
soeng2
tung4
nei5
gwo3
jat1
go3
long4
maan4
maan5
soeng6
而家開始好唔妥我 繫個偶像

It's not right for me to tie the idol.

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nang4
ze1
hoi1
ci2
hou3
ng4
to2
ngo5
hai6
go3
ngau5
zoeng6
我都好想提起勁 感情關係抽像

I'd like to bring up the great emotional relationship abstract.

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ngo5
dou1
hou3
soeng2
tai4
hei2
ging6
gam2
cing4
gwaan1
hai6
cau1
zoeng6
每次見到你 令我加倍緊張

Every time I see you, I'm twice as nervous.

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mei5
ci3
jin6
dou3
nei5
ling6
ngo5
gaa3
bui3
gan2
zoeng3
我努力向上向上 你有你理想理想

I'm trying to go up and up, and you have your ideal.

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ngo5
nou5
lik6
hoeng3
soeng6
hoeng3
soeng6
nei5
jau6
nei5
lei5
soeng2
lei5
soeng2
我想你同你試試 打開呢個窗

I want you to try and open this window with me.

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ngo5
soeng2
nei5
tung4
nei5
si5
si5
ding2
hoi1
ni1
go3
coeng1
其實我同你嘅關係 我唔繫好識得分

I'm not really a good student.

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kei4
sat6
ngo5
tung4
nei5
koi3
gwaan1
hai6
ngo5
ng4
hai6
hou3
zi3
dak1
fan6
因為我一喺你身邊

Because I'm with you.

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jan1
wai6
ngo5
jat1
hai2
nei5
jyun4
bin1
我就 law law 亂咁

I'm a law-law, and I'm a law-law, and I'm a law-law.

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ngo5
zau6
lyun6
gam3
其實一直以黎我 真繫好傻

I've been really, really busy.

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kei4
sat6
jat1
zik6
jyu5
lai4
ngo5
zan1
hai6
hou3
so4
同你當初挨生挨死去行過左

I've been through life and death with you.

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tung4
nei5
dong3
co1
ngaai4
sang1
ngaai4
si2
heoi3
hong6
gwo3
zo2
如果 你肯同我 一對一見下面

If you'd like to see me one at a time,

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jyu4
gwo2
nei5
hoi2
tung4
ngo5
jat1
deoi3
jat1
jin6
haa6
min2
其實你會發現

You'll find out.

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kei4
sat6
nei5
wui6
fat3
jin6
我嘅真意其實就好似你手鍊

My reality is like your handkerchief.

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ngo5
koi3
zan1
ji3
kei4
sat6
zau6
hou3
ci5
nei5
sau2
lin6
抱住你 抱住你 愛護你 挨生挨死

Hold you, hold you, protect you, live and die.

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pou5
zyu6
nei5
pou5
zyu6
nei5
oi3
wu6
nei5
ngaai4
sang1
ngaai4
si2
都只有我同你

It's just you and me.

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dou1
zi2
jau6
ngo5
tung4
nei5
命運做我響導 天幫我找出路

Destiny was my guide, and God helped me find my way.

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ming6
wan6
zou6
ngo5
hoeng2
dou6
tin1
bong1
ngo5
zaau2
ceot1
lou6
並未遇到警號 早知我進一步

I didn't get the alarm, and I knew I was going to make a move.

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bing6
mei6
jyu6
dou3
ging2
hou6
zou2
zi3
ngo5
zeon3
jat1
fau6
現在若你企圖 想跟我進一步

Now, if you're trying to go a step further with me,

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jin6
zoi6
joek6
nei5
kei5
tou4
soeng2
gan1
ngo5
zeon3
jat1
fau6
可偷看天識做

It's a good thing to do.

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ho2
tau1
hon3
tin1
zi3
zou6
你對我會唔會仲留有一啲餘地

Will you leave me some room?

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nei5
deoi3
ngo5
wui6
ng4
wui6
zung6
lau4
jau6
jat1
dit1
jyu4
deng6
對你靠近一啲 近一啲

It's a little bit closer to you.

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deoi3
nei5
kaau3
kan5
jat1
dit1
kan5
jat1
dit1
你會唔會就會借啲 同我入戲

You're going to borrow it and play it with me.

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nei5
wui6
ng4
wui6
zau6
wui6
ze3
dit1
tung4
ngo5
jap6
hei3
當你係好朋友啲

When you're good friends,

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dong3
nei5
hai6
hou3
pang4
jau5
dit1
就係唔想你好似第二 啲人一樣

It's not that you want to be like other people.

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zau6
hai6
ng4
soeng2
nei5
hou3
ci5
dai6
ji6
dit1
jan4
jat1
joeng2
對我一無所知 拿 將心比己

You know nothing about me, but you can compare it to yourself.

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deoi3
ngo5
jat1
mou4
so2
zi3
naa4
zoeng3
sam1
bei3
gei2
我就係想你 想你諗下

I want you to think about it.

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ngo5
zau6
hai6
soeng2
nei5
soeng2
nei5
sam2
haa6
你有冇諗過去 有冇幻想過去

Have you ever thought about the past, or imagined the past?

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nei5
jau6
mo5
sam2
gwo3
heoi3
jau6
mo5
waan6
soeng2
gwo3
heoi3
布吉島曬下太陽 日本話影貼紙相

The Japanese say they're taking pictures of the island in the sun.

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bou3
gat1
dou2
saai3
haa6
taai3
joeng4
mik6
bun2
waa6
jing2
tip3
zi2
soeng2
你想 就係我同你 呢個夢想

You want to be the dream that you and I have.

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nei5
soeng2
zau6
hai6
ngo5
tung4
nei5
ni1
go3
mung6
soeng2
我發覺 我先會願意輸喺你身上

I realized that I would be willing to lose to you.

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ngo5
fat3
gok3
ngo5
sin3
wui6
jyun6
ji3
syu1
hai2
nei5
jyun4
soeng6
擺喺我身上 系要去全世界知道

I wanted to get the whole world to know.

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baai2
hai2
ngo5
jyun4
soeng6
hai6
jiu3
heoi3
cyun4
sai3
gaai3
zi3
dou6
發生喺你我身上 呢個真相

And this is the truth that happened to you and me.

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fat3
sang1
hai2
nei5
ngo5
jyun4
soeng6
ni1
go3
zan1
soeng2
事實上 我緊張我緊張既系

In fact, I'm nervous. I'm nervous, and I'm both.

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si6
sat6
soeng6
ngo5
gan2
zoeng3
ngo5
gan2
zoeng3
gei3
hai6
你我唔系建立系物質價值上

You're not built on material values.

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nei5
ngo5
ng4
hai6
gin3
lap6
hai6
mat6
zi3
gaai3
zik6
soeng6
我相信

I believe that.

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ngo5
soeng2
seon3
命運做我響導 天幫我找出路

Destiny was my guide, and God helped me find my way.

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ming6
wan6
zou6
ngo5
hoeng2
dou6
tin1
bong1
ngo5
zaau2
ceot1
lou6
並未遇到警號 早知我進一步

I didn't get the alarm, and I knew I was going to make a move.

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bing6
mei6
jyu6
dou3
ging2
hou6
zou2
zi3
ngo5
zeon3
jat1
fau6
現在若你企圖 想跟我進一步

Now, if you're trying to go a step further with me,

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jin6
zoi6
joek6
nei5
kei5
tou4
soeng2
gan1
ngo5
zeon3
jat1
fau6
可偷看天識做

It's a good thing to do.

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ho2
tau1
hon3
tin1
zi3
zou6
喂 出黎行丫

I went out and walked.

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wai6
ceot1
lai4
hong6
ngaa1
做咩呀

What are we going to do?

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zou6
me1
haa1
點解唔得啫

Why not?

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dim2
haai5
ng4
dak1
zoe1
你問我點解要出黎行(呀)

You ask me why I'm going out there.

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nei5
man6
ngo5
dim2
haai5
jiu3
ceot1
lai4
hong6
haa1
唔 因為我鐘意你lor得嘛

No, because I like you.

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ng4
jan1
wai6
ngo5
zung1
ji3
nei5
dak1
maa4
唔得 咁唱歌畀你聽

No, it's not. It's just how you sing.

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ng4
dak1
gam3
coeng3
go1
bei3
nei5
teng1
About This Song

"Blue Skies" by (Edison Chen) captures the complexity of romantic feelings entwined with the desire for a deeper connection. The song's main theme revolves around the tension between personal principles and the yearning for love and companionship. It reflects the emotional core of vulnerability and the excitement of new feelings, showcasing the artists inner conflict as he grapples with his ideals versus his affections for someone special. This yearning is reinforced through various lyrical expressions that speak to both anxiety and hope, illustrating the highs and lows of romantic pursuits.

The narrative unfolds as Chen addresses a potential partner, expressing a desire for a romantic evening while wrestling with his insecurities regarding their relationship. The lyrics suggest a kind of innocence and navet in love, as he candidly reveals his past struggles and aspirations. The dialogue-like structure of the song invites listeners into a personal conversation, making the themes of longing and connection resonate deeply. The recurrent questioning of whether the other person might reciprocate these feelings adds a layer of introspection, suggesting both hope and trepidation.

Musically, "Blue Skies" employs a blend of contemporary sounds with a melodic hook that enhances its emotional appeal. The production complements the lyrical content; soft instrumentals allow for a focus on Chen's heartfelt vocals, enveloping the listener in an intimate atmosphere. Notably, the use of colloquial language and conversational phrases evokes a sense of authenticity and relatability, making the themes accessible to a wider audience. The playful, yet earnest tone expressed through the lyrics illustrates Chens signature style, which often reflects both humor and sincerity.

Culturally, the song resonates with themes commonplace in modern Asian pop, where the exploration of relationships takes center stage. It speaks to a generation caught between tradition and contemporary expectations, longing for authenticity in relationships while navigating societal norms. Furthermore, the sincerity of Chen's expressions in "Blue Skies" offers a glimpse into the evolving attitudes toward love and personal connections in contemporary Chinese-speaking communities, marking it as a notable addition to the genre.

Song Details
Singer:
陳冠希
Total Lines:
47