出手

By 陳凱彤

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
是你忘了致電

You forgot to call.

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si6
nei5
mong6
liu4
zai3
din6
呆望電話內搜索著以前

I was looking in the phone.

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ngoi4
mong6
din6
waa6
noi6
sau2
sok3
zyu3
jyu5
cin4
甜蜜句子中

In the sweetest sentences.

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tim4
mat6
gau1
zi2
zung1
已經落在從前

It's already happened.

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ji5
ging1
lok6
zoi6
zung6
cin4
是你忘了愛念

It's that you forget to love.

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si6
nei5
mong6
liu4
oi3
nim6
或我減少留言

Or I'd cut back on the comments.

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waak6
ngo5
gaam2
siu3
lau4
jin4
親暱也厭

My parents are tired of it.

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can3
nik6
jaa5
jim3
安穩太過份誰會變

Too secure, too weak. Who will change?

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on1
wan2
taai3
gwo3
fan6
seoi4
wui6
bin3
怎麼竟變疏遠

Why is it so remote?

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fim2
mo5
ging2
bin3
so3
jyun6
愈去面對愈會更覺心酸

The more you deal with it, the more you become sensitive.

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jyu6
heoi3
min2
deoi3
jyu6
wui6
gang3
gok3
sam1
syun1
難得愛有着責任

It's hard to love responsibly.

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no4
dak1
oi3
jau6
jyu3
zaak3
jam6
誰想要去逆轉

Who wants to go backwards?

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seoi4
soeng2
jiu3
heoi3
ngaak6
zyun3
誰想出手英勇地説出分手

Who would dare to talk about breaking up?

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seoi4
soeng2
ceot1
sau2
jing1
jung6
deng6
seoi3
ceot1
fan6
sau2
欲豁出去

I want to leave.

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juk6
waak6
ceot1
heoi3
拋低愛的鎖匙扣

Throw away the key to love.

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paau1
dai1
oi3
dik1
so2
si4
kau3
其實你與我應廝守

You should be with me.

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kei4
sat6
nei5
jyu6
ngo5
jing3
si1
sau3
付太多光陰怎麼變奏

How does it work to give too much shadow?

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fu6
taai3
do1
gwong1
jam3
fim2
mo5
bin3
zau3
你應擁有

You should have.

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nei5
jing3
ung2
jau6
我應擁有

I should have.

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ngo5
jing3
ung2
jau6
為何沒有

Why not?

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wai6
ho6
mei6
jau6
曾經一起想過像細水般走

We've always wanted to walk together.

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zang1
ging1
jat1
hei2
soeng2
gwo3
zoeng6
sai3
seoi2
pun4
zau2
沒法可解釋要兑現承諾怎麼不能夠

I can't explain why it's not enough to keep a promise.

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mei6
fat3
ho2
haai5
sik1
jiu3
jin6
sing4
nok6
fim2
mo5
fau2
toi4
gau3
你都愛夠

You love enough.

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nei5
dou1
oi3
gau3
我都愛夠

I love it enough.

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ngo5
dou1
oi3
gau3
是對嗎 就終結吧才能得救

Right, you have to end it and you're saved.

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si6
deoi3
maa5
zau6
zung1
lit3
baa6
coi4
toi4
dak1
gau3
為何跟你都沒救

Why didn't you save yourself?

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wai6
ho6
gan1
nei5
dou1
mei6
gau3
沒愛才會睏倦

It's not love that can make you tired.

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mei6
oi3
coi4
wui6
kwan3
gyun6
在我心底何時

When was it in my heart?

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zoi6
ngo5
sam1
dik1
ho6
si4
懂得抱怨

Learn to complain.

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dung2
dak1
pou5
jyun3
怎麼你發現仍妥協

Why do you find that you're still compromising?

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fim2
mo5
nei5
fat3
jin6
jing4
to2
hip6
只想一切不變

I just wish it would stay the same.

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zi2
soeng2
jat1
cit3
fau2
bin3
越過熱愛望見你我終點

The more I look forward to seeing you, the more I finally do.

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jyut6
gwo3
jit6
oi3
mong6
jin6
nei5
ngo5
zung1
dim2
餘生愛你是責任 還怎再去實踐

It's your responsibility to love you for the rest of your life.

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jyu4
sang1
oi3
nei5
si6
zaak3
jam6
waan4
fim2
zoi3
heoi3
sat6
zin6
誰先出手英勇地説出分手

Who would dare to talk about breaking up?

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seoi4
sin3
ceot1
sau2
jing1
jung6
deng6
seoi3
ceot1
fan6
sau2
就豁出去

You're out of the way.

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zau6
waak6
ceot1
heoi3
拋低愛的鎖匙扣

Throw away the key to love.

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paau1
dai1
oi3
dik1
so2
si4
kau3
其實你與我應廝守

You should be with me.

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kei4
sat6
nei5
jyu6
ngo5
jing3
si1
sau3
付太多光陰怎麼變奏

How does it work to give too much shadow?

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fu6
taai3
do1
gwong1
jam3
fim2
mo5
bin3
zau3
你應擁有

You should have.

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nei5
jing3
ung2
jau6
我應擁有

I should have.

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ngo5
jing3
ung2
jau6
原來沒有

It didn't.

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jyun5
loi6
mei6
jau6
曾經一起想過像細水般走

We've always wanted to walk together.

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zang1
ging1
jat1
hei2
soeng2
gwo3
zoeng6
sai3
seoi2
pun4
zau2
沒法可解釋要兑現承諾怎麼不能夠

I can't explain why it's not enough to keep a promise.

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mei6
fat3
ho2
haai5
sik1
jiu3
jin6
sing4
nok6
fim2
mo5
fau2
toi4
gau3
愛得悔疚

Love to be sorry.

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oi3
dak1
fui3
gau3
痛失了救

The pain is gone.

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tung3
sat1
liu4
gau3
累了嗎 幸福往事如同虛構

Are you tired? Happiness is like a fantasy.

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leoi6
liu4
maa5
hang6
fuk1
wong5
si6
jyu4
tung4
heoi1
kau3
誰能拯救這內疚

Who can save this shell?

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seoi4
toi4
gau3
ze5
noi6
gau3
決斷一刀割破一切

Decided to cut it all down.

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kyut3
dyun6
jat1
dou1
got3
po3
jat1
cit3
敲破十年幸福地位

And it's been a decade of happiness.

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haau1
po3
sap6
nin4
hang6
fuk1
deng6
wai6
能遇到誰人能代替

I can find someone to replace me.

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toi4
jyu6
dou3
seoi4
jan4
toi4
doi6
tai3
誰先出手英勇地説出分手

Who would dare to talk about breaking up?

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seoi4
sin3
ceot1
sau2
jing1
jung6
deng6
seoi3
ceot1
fan6
sau2
沒法可犧牲勉強地留下做空心木偶

You can't sacrifice yourself to be an empty puppet.

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mei6
fat3
ho2
hei1
sang1
min5
koeng5
deng6
lau4
haa6
zou6
hung3
sam1
muk6
ngau5
變質的某某 誰可挽留

Someone who's been deformed, and who can keep it?

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bin3
zi3
dik1
mau5
mau5
seoi4
ho2
waan5
lau4
若能早點做補救 劇情還可有

If we can do something about it, the drama will be there.

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joek6
toi4
zou2
dim2
zou6
bou2
gau3
kek6
cing4
waan4
ho2
jau6
回頭跟你當密友

And then we're back to being your best friend.

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wui4
tau4
gan1
nei5
dong3
mat6
jau5
誰還給我當初天真摯友

Who gave me back a genuine friend?

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seoi4
waan4
kap1
ngo5
dong3
co1
tin1
zan1
zi3
jau5
About This Song

The song "" ("Take Action") by (Chen Kaitan) deals primarily with the themes of love, regret, and the complexities of relationships. The emotional core of the song revolves around the dissolution of love, where the once vibrant connection has turned into a painful distance. The lyrics express feelings of nostalgia, frustration, and the yearning for simpler times, encapsulating the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. The juxtaposition of fond memories with the stark reality of emotional detachment creates a poignant atmosphere throughout the song.

The narrative conveyed in the lyrics depicts a relationship that has faced challenges over time, leading to a desire for change. The protagonist reflects on their past, acknowledging the love that once existed but now feels strained. The recurring idea of someone needing to take the courageous step to end a stagnant relationship underscores the struggle between maintaining hope and recognizing when to part ways. This journey of acknowledgment brings forth the painful realization that love alone may not be enough to sustain a relationship, emphasizing the need for mutual effort and communication.

On a musical level, the song integrates a melancholic melody that complements its introspective lyrics. The use of lyrical techniques, such as repetition and rhetorical questions, draws the listener's emotional engagement deeper into the protagonist's internal conflict. Notably, the contrasting rhythms evoke the push and pull of the relationship dynamics, as moments of calm are interrupted by a sense of urgency and despair. The melodic progression mirrors the lyrical narrative, enhancing the thematic elements of love lost and the yearning for resolution.

Culturally, "" resonates within the societal context of increasing pressure on romantic relationships, particularly in urban settings where emotional engagement is often complicated by external expectations. The song's exploration of love, conflict, and the quest for self-identity speaks to a broader audience, making it relatable beyond just the personal experience. In a landscape where many navigate similar emotional turmoils, Chen Kaitan's poignant expression of love's fragility offers a reflective soundscape for listeners to contemplate their own relationships.

Song Details
Singer:
陳凱彤
Total Lines:
56