Katrina

By 陳奕迅

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
若想哭 可借膊頭你

If you want to cry, I can borrow your head.

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joek6
soeng2
huk1
ho2
ze3
bok3
tau4
nei5
如何放心得了你

How can you be reassured?

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jyu4
ho6
fong3
sam1
dak1
liu4
nei5
明天我再回來 等你

I'll be back tomorrow and wait for you.

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ming4
tin1
ngo5
zoi3
wui4
loi6
ting2
nei5
明天他 終會發現你吧

He'll find you tomorrow.

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ming4
tin1
to1
zung1
wui6
fat3
jin6
nei5
baa6
如看守天使那樣美

It's as beautiful as a guardian angel.

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jyu4
hon3
sau3
tin1
si2
no6
joeng2
mei5
等下去吧 Its OK

It's OK.

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ting2
haa6
heoi3
baa6
殘忍的單戀 非你專利

Cruel monogamy is not your thing.

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caan4
jan5
dik1
sin6
lyun5
fei2
nei5
zyun1
lei6
我卻在這裏照顧你

But I'm here to take care of you.

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ngo5
koek3
zoi6
ze5
leoi5
ziu3
gu3
nei5
如果比辛酸 怎跟我比

What if you compare me to the acid?

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jyu4
gwo2
bei3
san1
syun1
fim2
gan1
ngo5
bei3
我愛慕的 卻是我知己 真喜歡你

I love you, but I know myself. I like you.

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ngo5
oi3
mou6
dik1
koek3
si6
ngo5
zi3
gei2
zan1
hei2
fun1
nei5
尚要借你暗戀他去接近你 才可悲

It's sad to have him come close to you.

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soeng6
jiu3
ze3
nei5
am3
lyun5
to1
heoi3
zip3
kan5
nei5
coi4
ho2
bei1
如一生 只有七十歲

Like a lifetime, only 70 years.

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jyu4
jat1
sang1
zi2
jau6
cat1
sap6
seoi3
已快將一半了 戀愛卻無期

It's almost half over, but love is timeless.

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ji5
faai3
zoeng3
jat1
bun3
liu4
lyun5
oi3
koek3
mou4
kei4
何時心死 還期望他喜歡你

When you're dying, and you're expecting him to like you.

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ho6
si4
sam1
si2
waan4
kei4
mong6
to1
hei2
fun1
nei5
誰會這麼的不服氣 竟有個人

Who would be so disobedient?

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seoi4
wui6
ze5
mo5
dik1
fau2
fuk6
hei3
ging2
jau6
go3
jan4
陪你一起 就似你

To be with you, like you.

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pui4
nei5
jat1
hei2
zau6
ci5
nei5
殘忍的單戀 非你專利

Cruel monogamy is not your thing.

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caan4
jan5
dik1
sin6
lyun5
fei2
nei5
zyun1
lei6
我卻在這裏照顧你

But I'm here to take care of you.

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ngo5
koek3
zoi6
ze5
leoi5
ziu3
gu3
nei5
如果比辛酸 怎跟我比

What if you compare me to the acid?

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jyu4
gwo2
bei3
san1
syun1
fim2
gan1
ngo5
bei3
我愛自己 也未愛得起 應該最謙卑

I loved myself, and I couldn't love myself, and I was probably the most humble.

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ngo5
oi3
zi6
gei2
jaa5
mei6
oi3
dak1
hei2
jing3
goi1
zeoi3
him1
bei1
但我卻要妄想一世保護你 才可悲

But I'm so sad to dream of protecting you.

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daan6
ngo5
koek3
jiu3
mong6
soeng2
jat1
sai3
bou2
wu6
nei5
coi4
ho2
bei1
殘忍的單戀 非你專利

Cruel monogamy is not your thing.

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caan4
jan5
dik1
sin6
lyun5
fei2
nei5
zyun1
lei6
我覺悟一定晚過你

I realized I must be late for you.

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ngo5
gok3
ng6
jat1
ding6
maan5
gwo3
nei5
如果比辛酸 怎跟我比

What if you compare me to the acid?

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jyu4
gwo2
bei3
san1
syun1
fim2
gan1
ngo5
bei3
我愛自己 也未愛得起 痛也不悽美

I love myself, and I can't love myself, and I don't feel pain or pain.

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ngo5
oi3
zi6
gei2
jaa5
mei6
oi3
dak1
hei2
tung3
jaa5
fau2
mei5
但我卻要妄想一世保護你 才可悲

But I'm so sad to dream of protecting you.

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daan6
ngo5
koek3
jiu3
mong6
soeng2
jat1
sai3
bou2
wu6
nei5
coi4
ho2
bei1
About This Song

"Katrina" by the renowned Hong Kong artist Eason Chan explores the intricacies and emotional turmoil of unrequited love, reflecting a deeply introspective and poignant journey through heartbreak and longing. The song's main theme revolves around the pain of loving someone who does not reciprocate those feelings. It delves into the protagonist's struggle with his emotions as he contemplates the disparity between his love and the affection returned, encapsulating the agony inherent in being a silent observer to another's affection.

The lyrics paint a vivid narrative of dedication and heartache, as the narrator expresses a willingness to support and care for the object of his affection, even if that means accepting his own suffering. The repeated motif of observing and waiting, highlighted by phrases such as 'Tomorrow I will come back to wait for you,' emphasizes the hope he clings to, while simultaneously confronting the reality of his one-sided passion. This contrast between longing and the acknowledgment of emotional pain forms the emotional core of the song, keeping listeners engaged with its raw honesty.

Musically, "Katrina" incorporates elements of soft rock and pop, creating a melancholic yet melodic atmosphere that complements its lyrical depth. The arrangement features gentle instrumentals that enhance the song's reflective nature, while Eason Chan's expressive vocal delivery further amplifies the emotional resonance of the lyrics. Notable lyrical techniques such as repetition and metaphor enrich the narrative, allowing listeners to feel the weight of each passage and the profound nature of unreturned love.

In the context of contemporary Chinese music, "Katrina" holds cultural significance as it resonates with many young adults navigating love in a complex social landscape. The themes of unreciprocated feelings and the willingness to endure pain for love echo universal experiences, making the song relatable across demographics and cultures. Through its heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and the human condition, Eason Chan not only captivates his audience but also contributes to the broader discourse on the complexities of romantic relationships.

Song Details
Singer:
陳奕迅
Total Lines:
26