心理遊戲

By 陳曉東

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
是在回味在防備或炫耀你演技

It's like playing defense or showing off your acting.

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si6
zoi6
wui4
mei6
zoi6
fong4
bei6
waak6
jyun6
jiu6
nei5
jin5
gei6
望着戲飛聽唱機為不爽快地

Watching the show fly and listening to the singing machine were uncomfortable.

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mong6
jyu3
hei3
fei1
teng1
coeng3
gei1
wai6
fau2
song2
faai3
deng6
現在答請答覆今晚的戲是否等你

Now, answer me if you're expecting the show tonight.

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jin6
zoi6
daap3
zing6
daap3
fuk1
gam1
maan5
dik1
hei3
si6
pei5
ting2
nei5
越是逃避越流利隱晦是你專利

The more you run away, the more you're going to hide.

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jyut6
si6
tou4
bei6
jyut6
lau4
lei6
jan3
fui3
si6
nei5
zyun1
lei6
實在你想不太想為何眈天看地

You don't really want to see the world.

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sat6
zoi6
nei5
soeng2
fau2
taai3
soeng2
wai6
ho6
daam1
tin1
hon3
deng6
像太空搜索中揣摩不到你的心理

It's like exploring space, and you can't get your mind off it.

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zoeng6
taai3
hung3
sau2
sok3
zung1
cyun2
mo4
fau2
dou3
nei5
dik1
sam1
lei5
求求你訂個日期

Please book a date.

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kau4
kau4
nei5
ding6
go3
mik6
kei4
何時才打開天窗不顧忌

When do you open the window?

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ho6
si4
coi4
ding2
hoi1
tin1
coeng1
fau2
gu3
gei6
如排戲像試用期亦至少

And the test period of the video is at least

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jyu4
pik1
hei3
zoeng6
si5
jung6
kei4
jik6
zi3
siu3
終於等到些轉機

And finally, I'm waiting for a few turns.

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zung1
wu1
ting2
dou3
se1
zyun3
gei1
無聊的遊戲從眼角眉梢心理

Boring games are psychological.

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mou4
liu4
dik1
jau6
hei3
zung6
ngaan5
luk6
mei4
saau1
sam1
lei5
(玩遊戲)

(Game)

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waan2
jau6
hei3
這一場戲神合卻貌離

The game is a different story.

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ze5
jat1
coeng4
hei3
san4
ho4
koek3
maau6
lei4
(兢猜遊戲題目太迷離)

(Guess the game's title is too misleading.)

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caai1
jau6
hei3
tai4
muk6
taai3
mai4
lei4
無聊的遊戲誰叫我那麼喜歡你

Boring game Who made me like you so much?

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mou4
liu4
dik1
jau6
hei3
seoi4
giu3
ngo5
no6
mo5
hei2
fun1
nei5
(和情人玩遊戲)

(Playing with lovers)

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wo4
cing4
jan4
waan2
jau6
hei3
再不甘心都跟你轉彎兜圈永恆地

I'm not willing to go around with you forever.

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zoi3
fau2
gam1
sam1
dou1
gan1
nei5
zyun3
waan1
dau1
hyun1
wing5
hang4
deng6
(再不甘心都給你玩弄着拒絕逃避)

(Refusal is playing with refusal to escape)

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zoi3
fau2
gam1
sam1
dou1
kap1
nei5
waan2
nung6
jyu3
keoi5
zyut6
tou4
bei6
着迷地在迎你口味

They're fascinated by your taste.

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jyu3
mai4
deng6
zoi6
jing6
nei5
hau2
mei6
落力去猜怎破解面前昏天暗地

I was so obsessed with figuring out how to crack it.

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lok6
lik6
heoi3
caai1
fim2
po3
haai5
min2
cin4
fan1
tin1
am3
deng6
像是似非怎愛起想識穿你些把戲

It's like not loving how you want to wear your stuff.

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zoeng6
si6
ci5
fei2
fim2
oi3
hei2
soeng2
zi3
cyun1
nei5
se1
baa3
hei3
為着何事任何事未曾直接表示

Why didn't you say anything directly?

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wai6
jyu3
ho6
si6
jam6
ho6
si6
mei6
zang1
zik6
zip3
biu2
si6
若沒意思不至於釀成今天對峙

If you don't mind, I'm going to confront you today.

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joek6
mei6
ji3
soi1
fau2
zi3
wu1
joeng6
seng4
gam1
tin1
deoi3
si6
望着某君因你痴這種感覺是否得意

See if someone is interested in you because of your obsession.

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mong6
jyu3
mau5
gwan1
jan1
nei5
ci1
ze5
zung3
gam2
gok3
si6
pei5
dak1
ji3
About This Song

The song "" (Mind Games) by delves into complex emotional dynamics associated with love and relationships, capturing the psychological nuances of romance. The central theme revolves around the contradictions of yearning and hesitation in love, where the protagonist grapples with feelings of both desire and uncertainty. The lyrics portray a struggle between wanting to connect and the fear of exposure, reminiscent of a game where emotions play a pivotal role.

The narrative unfolds through vivid imagery of theatrical metaphors, where love is likened to a play filled with elaborate performances that hide true intentions. The protagonist seeks clarity and truth from their partner but is met with ambiguity, creating tension and complexity in communication. Lines such as "" (The more you evade, the more fluent it becomes) encapsulate the idea that avoiding direct confrontation only complicates matters further, illustrating the emotional rollercoaster commonly found in romantic entanglements.

Musically, the song features a blend of pop and contemporary elements, with an upbeat tempo juxtaposed against the earnestness of the lyrics. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of metaphor and imagery, which serves to create a vivid emotional landscape. The repetitive phrases reflect the cyclical nature of the protagonist's thoughts, as they oscillate between desire and self-doubt. These musical choices enhance the lyrical narrative, offering listeners an engaging experience that resonates on multiple levels.

The cultural significance of "" reflects the broader themes in Chinese pop music, where love stories are often embedded in complex social dynamics. The use of metaphoric language aligns with common literary traditions in Chinese culture, suggesting that relationships often involve a dance of interpretations and misinterpretations. This resonance allows the song to connect not just on a personal level but also encapsulates a shared cultural understanding of love, making it relatable to a diverse audience.

Song Details
Singer:
陳曉東
Total Lines:
24