留給最愛的説話

By 陳曉東

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
已不知成為習慣呆坐孤單的空間

It's not like I'm used to being alone.

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ji5
fau2
zi3
seng4
wai6
zap6
gwaan3
ngoi4
zo6
gu1
sin6
dik1
hung3
haan4
似有意無意錯過了時限

It seems like we've crossed the deadline.

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ci5
jau6
ji3
mou4
ji3
laap6
gwo3
liu4
si4
haan6
這餐室人潮漸散寥落加一點嗟嘆

The crowd in the dining room was getting a little bit more and more complaining.

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ze5
caan1
sat1
jan4
ciu4
zim6
saan3
lok6
gaa3
jat1
dim2
taan1
似轉眼轉了痛苦的空間

It's like turning your eyes around in painful space.

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ci5
zyun3
ngaan5
zyun3
liu4
tung3
fu2
dik1
hung3
haan4
垂着無言倦眼心只想你可能仍再返

I'm always looking forward to seeing you come back.

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seoi4
jyu3
mou4
jin4
gyun6
ngaan5
sam1
zi2
soeng2
nei5
ho2
toi4
jing4
zoi3
faan1
想你從無改變再渡這一晚

I wish you hadn't changed that night.

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soeng2
nei5
zung6
mou4
goi2
bin3
zoi3
dou6
ze5
jat1
maan5
不懂如何習慣驅走心裏苦雖然短暫

Not knowing how to drive away the pain is short-lived.

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fau2
dung2
jyu4
ho6
zap6
gwaan3
keoi1
zau2
sam1
leoi5
fu2
seoi1
jin4
dyun2
zaam6
當你長離此間便告別浪漫

When you're away, you say goodbye to romance.

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dong3
nei5
zoeng6
lei4
ci2
haan4
pin4
guk1
bit6
long4
maan4
(終於我鼓起咗最大嘅勇氣約你出嚟

(I finally pulled my greatest courage around you.)

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zung1
wu1
ngo5
gu2
hei2
zo2
zeoi3
taai3
koi3
jung6
hei3
joek3
nei5
ceot1
lei4
因為我想面對住你講出

Because I want to say it to you.

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jan1
wai6
ngo5
soeng2
min2
deoi3
zyu6
nei5
gong2
ceot1
我心裏面想講咗好耐嘅説話

I've been wanting to give a long talk in my heart.

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ngo5
sam1
leoi5
min2
soeng2
gong2
zo2
hou3
noi6
koi3
seoi3
waa6
可惜果個落雨嘅晚上 果條濕滑嘅公路

It was a pity that rainy night, that slippery road.

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ho2
sik1
gwo2
go3
lok6
jyu6
koi3
maan5
soeng6
gwo2
tiu5
sap1
waat6
koi3
gung1
lou6
果個粗心大意嘅司機令我

That careless driver made me feel bad.

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gwo2
go3
cou1
sam1
taai3
ji3
koi3
si1
gei1
ling6
ngo5
唔可以趕到嚟呢間咖啡室

I can't get to this coffee shop.

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ng4
ho2
jyu5
gon2
dou3
lei4
ni1
haan4
kaa1
fei1
sat1
親口對你講一句 我愛你)

My mouth is telling you, "I love you".

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can3
hau2
deoi3
nei5
gong2
jat1
gau1
ngo5
oi3
nei5
已不知成為習慣呆坐孤單的空間

It's not like I'm used to being alone.

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ji5
fau2
zi3
seng4
wai6
zap6
gwaan3
ngoi4
zo6
gu1
sin6
dik1
hung3
haan4
似有意無意錯過了時限

It seems like we've crossed the deadline.

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ci5
jau6
ji3
mou4
ji3
laap6
gwo3
liu4
si4
haan6
這餐室人潮漸散寥落加一點嗟嘆

The crowd in the dining room was getting a little bit more and more complaining.

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ze5
caan1
sat1
jan4
ciu4
zim6
saan3
lok6
gaa3
jat1
dim2
taan1
似轉眼轉了痛苦的空間

It's like turning your eyes around in painful space.

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ci5
zyun3
ngaan5
zyun3
liu4
tung3
fu2
dik1
hung3
haan4
垂着無言倦眼心只想你可能仍再返

I'm always looking forward to seeing you come back.

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seoi4
jyu3
mou4
jin4
gyun6
ngaan5
sam1
zi2
soeng2
nei5
ho2
toi4
jing4
zoi3
faan1
想你從無改變再渡這一晚

I wish you hadn't changed that night.

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soeng2
nei5
zung6
mou4
goi2
bin3
zoi3
dou6
ze5
jat1
maan5
不懂如何習慣驅走心裏苦雖然短暫

Not knowing how to drive away the pain is short-lived.

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fau2
dung2
jyu4
ho6
zap6
gwaan3
keoi1
zau2
sam1
leoi5
fu2
seoi1
jin4
dyun2
zaam6
當你長離此間便告別浪漫

When you're away, you say goodbye to romance.

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dong3
nei5
zoeng6
lei4
ci2
haan4
pin4
guk1
bit6
long4
maan4
每一天仍懷念你懷念這餐室中等你

I miss you every day, and I miss you in this dining room.

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mei5
jat1
tin1
jing4
waai4
nim6
nei5
waai4
nim6
ze5
caan1
sat1
zung1
ting2
nei5
你愛説愛笑愛與我同回味(你攰啦)

You love to tell me, you love to smile, you love to love me, and you love to smell me.

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nei5
oi3
seoi3
oi3
siu3
oi3
jyu6
ngo5
tung4
wui4
mei6
nei5
gwai3
la5
你此刻沉沉睡了

You're asleep at the moment.

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nei5
ci2
hak1
zam6
zam6
seoi6
liu4
(瞓啦 唔好再住想我啦)

(Sleep and don't think about me anymore)

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fan3
la5
ng4
hou3
zoi3
zyu6
soeng2
ngo5
la5
留下我悽愴呼叫

Leave my call alone.

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lau4
haa6
ngo5
cong2
hu1
giu3
(我永遠永遠都唔會再返嚟

(I'll never come back again.

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ngo5
wing5
jyun6
wing5
jyun6
dou1
ng4
wui6
zoi3
faan1
lei4
你一定要嘗試習慣渡過每一個孤獨嘅夜晚)

You have to try to get used to each lonely night.

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nei5
jat1
ding6
jiu3
soeng4
si5
zap6
gwaan3
dou6
gwo3
mei5
jat1
go3
gu1
duk6
koi3
je6
maan5
我縱説最愛你都不知曉

You don't know what I love most.

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ngo5
zung3
seoi3
zeoi3
oi3
nei5
dou1
fau2
zi3
Hau2
垂着無言倦眼心只想你可能仍再返

I'm always looking forward to seeing you come back.

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seoi4
jyu3
mou4
jin4
gyun6
ngaan5
sam1
zi2
soeng2
nei5
ho2
toi4
jing4
zoi3
faan1
想你從無改變再渡這一晚

I wish you hadn't changed that night.

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soeng2
nei5
zung6
mou4
goi2
bin3
zoi3
dou6
ze5
jat1
maan5
不懂如何習慣驅走心裏苦雖然短暫

Not knowing how to drive away the pain is short-lived.

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fau2
dung2
jyu4
ho6
zap6
gwaan3
keoi1
zau2
sam1
leoi5
fu2
seoi1
jin4
dyun2
zaam6
當你(我)長離此間便告別浪漫

And when you're away, you say goodbye to romance.

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dong3
nei5
ngo5
zoeng6
lei4
ci2
haan4
pin4
guk1
bit6
long4
maan4
About This Song

"" ("Words Left for My Loved One") by is a poignant ballad that delves deep into the themes of love, longing, and the emotional struggles that accompany separation. The song's core revolves around a protagonist grappling with solitude and the heartache of being apart from their beloved. The lyrics weave a narrative of yearning and regret, as the narrator reflects on missed opportunities for connection and the difficulty of voicing profound feelingsall set against a backdrop of a dimly lit caf where memories linger.

The story unfolds in a melancholic setting as the protagonist sits alone, consumed by thoughts of their loved one. They describe an inexplicable habit of waiting in solitude for someone who might never return, conveying a sense of time slipping away unnoticed. The climax comes with a confession of love that remains unspoken due to unfortunate circumstancesa rainy night and an accidentshowcasing the cruel irony of life that often prevents us from expressing our deepest emotions. This frustration underlines the narrative, where the desire to communicate heartfelt sentiments battles against overwhelming feelings of isolation.

Musically, the song blends soft melodies with heartfelt lyricism, creating a reflective ambiance that enhances its emotional weight. The use of vivid imagery, such as the coffee shop setting and the metaphor of rushing to speak words of love only to be thwarted, serves to illustrate the narrator's inner turmoil. 's delivery is gentle yet powerful, encapsulating the tumult of emotions through vocal nuances that convey sadness, nostalgia, and an aching hope for reunion. Notably, the repetition of phrases and the reflective structure of the lyrics serve to emphasize the cyclical nature of longing and the inevitability of heartache.

Culturally, this song resonates particularly in the context of Chinese romantic expressions, where unspoken love and the pain of separation are profound themes in literature and music. The concept of valuing emotional restraint while wishing to convey deep feelings reflects a societal tendency to prioritize subtlety in romantic expressions. "" stands as a testament to the universal experience of love and loss, and its emotional depth strikes a chord with listeners, prompting reflection on their own experiences of love and the complexities that come with it.

Song Details
Singer:
陳曉東
Total Lines:
35