陳舊車站

By 陳文媛

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
過去穿梭這裏的途人

The people who have passed through here.

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gwo3
heoi3
cyun1
so1
ze5
leoi5
dik1
tou4
jan4
可能來提示 我目送這 尾班車

I might be able to point this at the back of the train.

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ho2
toi4
loi6
tai4
si6
ngo5
muk6
sung3
ze5
mei5
baan1
geoi1
三秒內 這女生

In three seconds, this girl

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saam3
miu5
noi6
ze5
neoi6
sang1
遇見他 深愛到分開

I met him and I loved him so much that I broke up with him.

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jyu6
jin6
to1
sam1
oi3
dou3
fan6
hoi1
相信在愛情終點記載

Believe in love, and it's written in the end.

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soeng2
seon3
zoi6
oi3
cing4
zung1
dim2
gei3
zoi3
下雨天 車窗沾滿雨水點

On a rainy day, the curtains were filled with rain.

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haa6
jyu6
tin1
geoi1
coeng1
tip3
mun6
jyu6
seoi2
dim2
彷彿聽見 在過去 我是你未來

It's like hearing that in the past, I was your future.

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pong4
fat1
teng1
jin6
zoi6
gwo3
heoi3
ngo5
si6
nei5
mei6
loi6
我與他一起 穿過長島鐵路

I crossed the Long Island Railroad with him.

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ngo5
jyu6
to1
jat1
hei2
cyun1
gwo3
zoeng6
dou2
tit3
lou6
這旅途已 遊過了四千次

I've been on this journey 4,000 times.

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ze5
leoi3
tou4
ji5
jau6
gwo3
liu4
sei3
cin1
ci3
重新開始只得我獨過每一歲

I'm going to have to start over every year.

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zung6
san1
hoi1
ci2
zi2
dak1
ngo5
duk6
gwo3
mei5
jat1
seoi3
列車匆匆的走過 沒遺下眼淚

The train passed by without tears.

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lit6
geoi1
dik1
zau2
gwo3
mei6
wai6
haa6
ngaan5
leoi6
終點我發現 心灰記憶 埋在沿路里

I finally found the grim memory buried along the way.

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zung1
dim2
ngo5
fat3
jin6
sam1
fui1
gei3
jik1
maai4
zoi6
yun4
lou6
lei5
角色人物都 不登對

The characters don't match.

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luk6
sik1
jan4
mat6
dou1
fau2
dang1
deoi3
四點三 手中車票再打開

At 4:30, the bus ticket opens again.

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sei3
dim2
saam3
sau2
zung1
geoi1
piu3
zoi3
ding2
hoi1
消失方向 略過了 告別這月台

The direction of disappearance is a little bit off.

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siu1
sat1
fong1
hoeng3
loek6
gwo3
liu4
guk1
bit6
ze5
jyut6
toi4
目送他 失蹤於那時光鐵路

He was missing on the railroad at the time.

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muk6
sung3
to1
sat1
zung1
wu1
no6
si4
gwong1
tit3
lou6
這旅途也 完結了八千次

And this journey was completed 8,000 times.

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ze5
leoi3
tou4
jaa5
jyun4
lit3
liu4
baat3
cin1
ci3
重新開始只得我獨過每一歲

I'm going to have to start over every year.

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zung6
san1
hoi1
ci2
zi2
dak1
ngo5
duk6
gwo3
mei5
jat1
seoi3
列車匆匆的走過 沒遺下眼淚

The train passed by without tears.

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lit6
geoi1
dik1
zau2
gwo3
mei6
wai6
haa6
ngaan5
leoi6
終點我發現 心灰記憶 埋在沿路里

I finally found the grim memory buried along the way.

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zung1
dim2
ngo5
fat3
jin6
sam1
fui1
gei3
jik1
maai4
zoi6
yun4
lou6
lei5
角色人物都 不登對

The characters don't match.

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luk6
sik1
jan4
mat6
dou1
fau2
dang1
deoi3
今天的我 性格萬歲

I'm a very old person today.

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gam1
tin1
dik1
ngo5
sing3
gaak3
maak6
seoi3
此生將會 奮勇落去

This life will be a brave one.

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ci2
sang1
zoeng3
wui6
fan3
jung6
lok6
heoi3
終於相信定會 放下往昔再見眼淚

I finally believed I would see the tears of old again.

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zung1
wu1
soeng2
seon3
ding6
wui6
fong3
haa6
wong5
sik1
zoi3
jin6
ngaan5
leoi6
唯一真心的寵愛 是我 對不對

The only true love is that I'm sorry.

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wai4
jat1
zan1
sam1
dik1
cung2
oi3
si6
ngo5
deoi3
fau2
deoi3
如果今天失憶了亦存着唏噓

If today is forgotten, then it's still a mystery.

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jyu4
gwo2
gam1
tin1
sat1
jik1
liu4
jik6
cyun4
jyu3
hei1
hoe1
當中我奮力 擔演角色 藏在銀幕裏

And I was so excited to play the part, and I was hiding behind the silver screen.

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dong3
zung1
ngo5
fan3
lik6
daam3
jin5
luk6
sik1
zong6
zoi6
ngan4
mok6
leoi5
這感情永久於心裏

It's a feeling that's always in your heart.

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ze5
gam2
cing4
wing5
gau2
wu1
sam1
leoi5
世間緣來是多麼 風趣

It's so much fun.

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sai3
haan4
jyun6
loi6
si6
do1
mo5
fung3
cuk1
About This Song

"" by explores the poignant themes of love, memory, and the passage of time, encapsulated within the imagery of an old train station. This song delves into the emotional core of bittersweet reflections on past relationships. The lyrics depict a narrative of individuals who have crossed paths at crucial moments, highlighting how love can be both transformative and, ultimately, a source of heartache. The emotional weight of the song resonates deeply as it portrays the struggle of letting go while cherishing brief moments of happiness shared with a loved one.

The story unfolds through evocative lyrics, revealing a protagonist who observes the fleeting nature of love as they reminisce about a relationship that was both impactful and ephemeral. The train station serves as a metaphor for lifes journeysfilled with arrivals, departures, and missed connections. As the protagonist grapples with the echoes of love that once was, the recurring motifs of trains and tickets symbolize the inevitable transitions and changes that accompany life. Despite the pain of separation, there remains a hopeful notion that moving forward is possible, even if it requires facing the depths of sorrow.

Musically, "" employs gentle melodies and a contemplative arrangement that complements the reflective tone of the lyrics. The use of soundscapes reminiscent of train journeys enhances the storytelling, immersing listeners into the protagonist's experience. Lyrically, the song makes effective use of contrasting emotionshighlighting joy against the backdrop of sadnesscreating a rich tapestry of feelings that many can relate to. It also plays with temporal shifts, moving effortlessly between past and present, further deepening the sense of nostalgia.

The song's cultural significance lies in its exploration of universal experiences related to love and loss, making it relatable to diverse audiences. In Chinese culture, trains symbolize movement and the passage of time, making the train station a fitting backdrop for such reflections. The emotional honesty presented in "" connects with listeners, inviting them to reflect on their own relationships and journeys, ultimately affirming the understanding that, while love may fade, its memories linger on.

Song Details
Singer:
陳文媛
Total Lines:
29