嚴重

By 陳慧琳

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
是腦海 嚴重故障

It's a brain injury, a serious breakdown.

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si6
nou5
hoi2
jim4
zung6
gu3
zoeng3
是個給你去解咒 瞬間復活銅像

It's a curse that you can undo and instantly bring back the statue.

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si6
go3
kap1
nei5
heoi3
haai5
zau3
seon3
haan4
fuk6
wut6
tung4
zoeng6
是氣息 嚴重缺氧

It's the atmosphere, it's a severe lack of oxygen.

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si6
hei3
sik1
jim4
zung6
kyut3
joeng5
但意識裏那火舌囂張

But in my mind, the tongue was spinning.

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daan6
ji3
zi3
leoi5
no6
fo2
sit6
ngou4
zoeng3
從唇上將愛揭幕 直至心崩潰知覺

From the lips, until the heart breaks down.

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zung6
syun4
soeng6
zoeng3
oi3
kit3
mok6
zik6
zi3
sam1
bang1
kui2
zi3
gok3
從眉上汗珠搜索 心跳越快越快樂

From the eyebrows to the sweat glands, the faster the heart jumps, the happier it becomes.

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zung6
mei4
soeng6
hong6
zyu1
sau2
sok3
sam1
tiu4
jyut6
faai3
jyut6
faai3
ngok6
是眼光 嚴重碰上

It's the eyes, and it's very hard to touch.

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si6
ngaan5
gwong1
jim4
zung6
pung3
soeng6
內裏景緻要給你觀賞

The interior is a view.

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noi6
leoi5
jing2
zi3
jiu3
kap1
nei5
gun3
soeng2
從唇上將愛揭幕 直至心崩潰知覺

From the lips, until the heart breaks down.

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zung6
syun4
soeng6
zoeng3
oi3
kit3
mok6
zik6
zi3
sam1
bang1
kui2
zi3
gok3
從眉上汗珠搜索 一個幻覺

I looked for a sweat peel from my eyebrows, a hallucination.

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zung6
mei4
soeng6
hong6
zyu1
sau2
sok3
jat1
go3
waan6
gok3
懸浮在天邊海角 是那麼身輕感覺

It's so light that you're hanging in the corner of the sky.

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jyun4
fau4
zoi6
tin1
bin1
hoi2
luk6
si6
no6
mo5
jyun4
hing1
gam2
gok3
懸崖上越出軀殼 心跳越快 越信任直覺

The faster you climb the cliff, the faster your heart leaps, the more you trust your intuition.

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jyun4
ngaai4
soeng6
jyut6
ceot1
keoi1
hok3
sam1
tiu4
jyut6
faai3
jyut6
seon3
jam6
zik6
gok3
從唇上將愛揭幕 直至心崩潰知覺

From the lips, until the heart breaks down.

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zung6
syun4
soeng6
zoeng3
oi3
kit3
mok6
zik6
zi3
sam1
bang1
kui2
zi3
gok3
從眉上汗珠搜索 一個幻覺

I looked for a sweat peel from my eyebrows, a hallucination.

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zung6
mei4
soeng6
hong6
zyu1
sau2
sok3
jat1
go3
waan6
gok3
懸浮在天邊海角 是那麼身輕感覺

It's so light that you're hanging in the corner of the sky.

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jyun4
fau4
zoi6
tin1
bin1
hoi2
luk6
si6
no6
mo5
jyun4
hing1
gam2
gok3
懸崖上越出軀殼 相信直覺

You're going to climb the cliff and believe in your intuition.

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jyun4
ngaai4
soeng6
jyut6
ceot1
keoi1
hok3
soeng2
seon3
zik6
gok3
About This Song

The song "" (Serious) by Chen Hui-Lin explores the intense emotions and psychological states that can accompany love and desire. The lyrics delve into the complexities of passion, portraying a struggle between overwhelming sensations and a yearning for connection. The phrase "" (serious malfunction) evokes a sense of inner turmoil and chaos, suggesting that love can disrupt one's equilibrium, leading to heightened feelings and experiences.

In the narrative of the song, the artist paints a vivid picture of romantic longing, emphasizing the physical and emotional responses that love ignites. The imagery of resurrecting a copper statue and intense, almost suffocating breathlessness symbolizes the transformative power of love. The lyricist captures the exhilaration that comes with infatuation, where even small gestures provoke significant reactions, reflecting how emotional highs and lows are intricately intertwined in romantic relationships.

Musically, the song combines melodic harmonies with driving rhythms that complement the urgency expressed in the lyrics. Chen Hui-Lins vocal delivery is poignant and expressive, effectively conveying the raw emotions of vulnerability and desire. The repetition of phrases regarding unveiling love and the sensory details create an immersive experience, captivating the listener's attention while also evoking a universal sense of longing.

Culturally, "" resonates with themes familiar in Chinese pop music, where love, desire, and emotional complexity often take center stage. The ability to articulate such feelings speaks to the broader experiences of love across cultures, making the song relatable to a wide audience. Chen Hui-Lins portrayal of vulnerability in the face of love embodies a significant aspect of human experience, reinforcing the idea that love can be both uplifting and profoundly disorienting.

Song Details
Singer:
陳慧琳
Total Lines:
16