羽毛

By 陳文媛

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
舊日總可快樂去過每一日

It's always been a happy day.

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gau6
mik6
zung2
ho2
faai3
ngok6
heoi3
gwo3
mei5
jat1
mik6
做夢都比看日記更加真實

Dreaming is more real than diary writing.

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zou6
mung6
dou1
bei3
hon3
mik6
gei3
gang3
gaa3
zan1
sat6
伴着叮噹來去 亦活得很誠實

And it's also a very honest life with the mother.

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bun6
jyu3
ding1
dong1
loi6
heoi3
jik6
wut6
dak1
han2
sing4
sat6
身邊的一切沒有缺失

Everything around me is not missing.

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jyun4
bin1
dik1
jat1
cit3
mei6
jau6
kyut3
sat1
今天叮噹都年老

I'm getting older now.

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gam1
tin1
ding1
dong1
dou1
nin4
lou5
才看到 青春多麼的殘酷

You can see how cruel youth is.

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coi4
hon3
dou3
cing1
ceon1
do1
mo5
dik1
caan4
huk6
從夢境 赤腳上最斜長路

The longest way from a dream to barefoot.

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zung6
mung6
ging2
cik3
gok3
soeng6
zeoi3
je4
zoeng6
lou6
誰又可鼓舞 如昨日美好

Who can inspire you, like yesterday?

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seoi4
jau6
ho2
gu2
mou5
jyu4
zok6
mik6
mei5
hou3
得到很少的回報

They get very little.

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dak1
dou3
han2
siu3
dik1
wui4
bou3
常碰釘 哭泣都不可停步

He touched the nails, and he cried.

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soeng4
pung3
ding1
huk1
jap1
dou1
fau2
ho2
ting4
fau6
連自己都不相信便會摔倒

They don't even believe it, they fall.

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lin4
zi6
gei2
dou1
fau2
soeng2
seon3
pin4
wui6
seot1
dou2
像片風中羽毛 流浪孤單旅途

It's like a feather in a storm, a lonely wandering journey.

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zoeng6
pin3
fung3
zung1
jyu5
mou4
lau4
long4
gu1
sin6
leoi3
tou4
橫渡冰島赤道 如這堅貞信徒

Cross the equator of Iceland like this faithful man.

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waang6
dou6
jing4
dou2
cik3
dou6
jyu4
ze5
gin1
zing1
seon3
tou4
無重量太虛無

Without weight, it's too empty.

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mou4
zung6
loeng6
taai3
heoi1
mou4
仍未甘心降落 期望更高

Still not willing to drop, expecting higher.

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jing4
mei6
gam1
sam1
hong4
lok6
kei4
mong6
gang3
gou1
若渺小不足道 都想有別人知道

If it's not enough, I want someone else to know.

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joek6
siu2
fau2
zuk1
dou6
dou1
soeng2
jau6
bit6
jan4
zi3
dou6
舊日喜歡午睡到晚間安睡

I used to like to sleep in the middle of the night.

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gau6
mik6
hei2
fun1
ng5
seoi6
dou3
maan5
haan4
on1
seoi6
沒電話都已是我最深憂慮

No phone was my biggest concern.

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mei6
din6
waa6
dou1
ji5
si6
ngo5
zeoi3
sam1
jau1
luk6
望自己都陶醉 望自己都流淚

I looked at myself drunk, I looked at myself crying.

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mong6
zi6
gei2
dou1
tou4
zeoi3
mong6
zi6
gei2
dou1
lau4
leoi6
簡單得可以害怕雨水

It's easy to be afraid of rain.

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gaan2
sin6
dak1
ho2
jyu5
hou6
paa3
jyu6
seoi2
今天叮噹都年老

I'm getting older now.

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gam1
tin1
ding1
dong1
dou1
nin4
lou5
才看到 青春多麼的殘酷

You can see how cruel youth is.

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coi4
hon3
dou3
cing1
ceon1
do1
mo5
dik1
caan4
huk6
從夢境 赤腳上最斜長路

The longest way from a dream to barefoot.

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zung6
mung6
ging2
cik3
gok3
soeng6
zeoi3
je4
zoeng6
lou6
誰又可鼓舞 如昨日美好

Who can inspire you, like yesterday?

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seoi4
jau6
ho2
gu2
mou5
jyu4
zok6
mik6
mei5
hou3
得到很少的回報

They get very little.

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dak1
dou3
han2
siu3
dik1
wui4
bou3
常碰釘 哭泣都不可停步

He touched the nails, and he cried.

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soeng4
pung3
ding1
huk1
jap1
dou1
fau2
ho2
ting4
fau6
連自己都不相信便會摔倒

They don't even believe it, they fall.

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lin4
zi6
gei2
dou1
fau2
soeng2
seon3
pin4
wui6
seot1
dou2
像片風中羽毛 流浪孤單旅途

It's like a feather in a storm, a lonely wandering journey.

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zoeng6
pin3
fung3
zung1
jyu5
mou4
lau4
long4
gu1
sin6
leoi3
tou4
橫渡冰島赤道 如這堅貞信徒

Cross the equator of Iceland like this faithful man.

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waang6
dou6
jing4
dou2
cik3
dou6
jyu4
ze5
gin1
zing1
seon3
tou4
無重量太虛無

Without weight, it's too empty.

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mou4
zung6
loeng6
taai3
heoi1
mou4
仍未甘心降落 期望更高

Still not willing to drop, expecting higher.

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jing4
mei6
gam1
sam1
hong4
lok6
kei4
mong6
gang3
gou1
若渺小不足道 都想有別人知道

If it's not enough, I want someone else to know.

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joek6
siu2
fau2
zuk1
dou6
dou1
soeng2
jau6
bit6
jan4
zi3
dou6
到過最遠的天邊

To the farthest reaches of the sky.

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dou3
gwo3
zeoi3
jyun6
dik1
tin1
bin1
還有那些不可改變

And there are things that cannot be changed.

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waan4
jau6
no6
se1
fau2
ho2
goi2
bin3
看過世界的驚險

I've seen the world's horrors.

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hon3
gwo3
sai3
gaai3
dik1
ging1
him2
逃出生天 如生死一線

To escape from birth is to die.

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tou4
ceot1
sang1
tin1
jyu4
sang1
si2
jat1
sin3
看過最美的星閃

The most beautiful starburst I've ever seen.

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hon3
gwo3
zeoi3
mei5
dik1
sing1
sim2
還有那刻 不想衝線

And then there's the moment when you don't want to jump the line.

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waan4
jau6
no6
hak1
fau2
soeng2
cung3
sin3
我就算沒明天 亦曾經飛過天

I don't think I'll be here tomorrow, and I've been flying.

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ngo5
zau6
syun3
mei6
ming4
tin1
jik6
zang1
ging1
fei1
gwo3
tin1
像片風中羽毛 流浪孤單旅途

It's like a feather in a storm, a lonely wandering journey.

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zoeng6
pin3
fung3
zung1
jyu5
mou4
lau4
long4
gu1
sin6
leoi3
tou4
橫渡冰島赤道 如這堅貞信徒

Cross the equator of Iceland like this faithful man.

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waang6
dou6
jing4
dou2
cik3
dou6
jyu4
ze5
gin1
zing1
seon3
tou4
無重量太虛無

Without weight, it's too empty.

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mou4
zung6
loeng6
taai3
heoi1
mou4
仍未甘心降落 期望更高

Still not willing to drop, expecting higher.

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jing4
mei6
gam1
sam1
hong4
lok6
kei4
mong6
gang3
gou1
為某天的驕傲 開始倒數

Start counting for pride.

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wai6
mau5
tin1
dik1
giu1
ngou6
hoi1
ci2
dou2
sou3
像片風中羽毛 流浪孤單旅途

It's like a feather in a storm, a lonely wandering journey.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

zoeng6
pin3
fung3
zung1
jyu5
mou4
lau4
long4
gu1
sin6
leoi3
tou4
橫渡冰島赤道 如這堅貞信徒

Cross the equator of Iceland like this faithful man.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

waang6
dou6
jing4
dou2
cik3
dou6
jyu4
ze5
gin1
zing1
seon3
tou4
無重量太虛無

Without weight, it's too empty.

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mou4
zung6
loeng6
taai3
heoi1
mou4
仍未甘心降落 期望更高

Still not willing to drop, expecting higher.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

jing4
mei6
gam1
sam1
hong4
lok6
kei4
mong6
gang3
gou1
若渺小不足道 都想有別人知道

If it's not enough, I want someone else to know.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

joek6
siu2
fau2
zuk1
dou6
dou1
soeng2
jau6
bit6
jan4
zi3
dou6
憑禱告 難得到

It's hard to do with prayer.

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pang4
tou2
guk1
no4
dak1
dou3
捱得到 才得到 誰知道

And you get it, and you get it, and who knows?

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ngaai4
dak1
dou3
coi4
dak1
dou3
seoi4
zi3
dou6
About This Song

"," performed by the talented artist (Chen Wenyuan), dives deep into themes of nostalgia, the harshness of youth, and the existential struggles inherent in the human experience. The song reflects on the contrast between past innocence and present disillusionment, exploring the emotional core of longing for simpler times amid the unrelenting passage of life. The recurring metaphor of a feather symbolizes both fragility and the aspirations to soar higher, embodying a poignant sense of vulnerability yet an unwavering hope for the future.

The narrative unfolds as a reflection on personal growth and the bittersweet moments of transitioning from youthful dreams to adult realities. It recounts a journey marked by self-disbelief and resilience, showcasing how lifes challenges can often feel like stumbling blocks that compel one to continue moving forward despite feeling lost and isolated. The lyrics echo a desire for validation and understanding from others, emphasizing that even the smallest victories and experiences are worthy of recognition.

Musically, "" features a blend of ethereal melodies and poignant instrumentation that complements the introspective lyrics. Chen Wenyuans vocal delivery is both haunting and tender, capturing the emotional depth of her reflections. Lyrically, the use of vivid imagery and metaphors, particularly the recurring references to feathers and the wind, creates an atmospheric quality that invites listeners to engage with their own feelings of nostalgia and aspiration. This evocative writing draws the audience into a world where dreams and realities collide.

Culturally, the song resonates with universal themes of youth, ambition, and the quest for meaning, making it particularly relevant to contemporary listeners facing similar emotional and societal challenges. It reflects on the pressures of modern life while simultaneously celebrating the beauty and pain of existence. Through its introspective lens, "" encourages a deeper understanding of oneself and the journey of life, highlighting the importance of cherishing every fleeting moment.

Song Details
Singer:
陳文媛
Total Lines:
51