放過自己

By 陳柏宇

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
誰 誰人從沒了期

No one ever has a period.

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seoi4
seoi4
jan4
zung6
mei6
liu4
kei4
誰人勞役過你

Someone else is working harder than you.

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seoi4
jan4
lou6
jik6
gwo3
nei5
兩眼已沒趣味 又全沒見地

Both eyes are no longer interesting, and they're completely invisible.

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loeng5
ngaan5
ji5
mei6
cuk1
mei6
jau6
cyun4
mei6
jin6
deng6
如靈魂被隔離

It's like a soul is isolated.

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jyu4
ling4
wan4
pei5
gaak3
lei4
而誰人代替你

And who will replace you?

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nang4
seoi4
jan4
doi6
tai3
nei5
改寫心裏那天地

And I wrote that in my heart.

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goi2
se2
sam1
leoi5
no6
tin1
deng6
使你別了你

It makes you say goodbye.

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si2
nei5
bit6
liu4
nei5
拒絕再玩

Refusing to play again.

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keoi5
zyut6
zoi3
waan2
你所謂愛情遊戲任由你

You call it a love game.

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nei5
so2
wai6
oi3
cing4
jau6
hei3
jam6
jau4
nei5
夾硬去改變我自己 遷就你

I'm hard-pressed to change myself, to move on from you.

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gip6
ngaang6
heoi3
goi2
bin3
ngo5
zi6
gei2
cin1
zau6
nei5
無了期 嘅競技

The endless competition.

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mou4
liu4
kei4
koi3
ging6
gei6
無錯 你勝利

Yes, you win.

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mou4
laap6
nei5
sing3
lei6
但系同時建立起我哋愛情嘅墓碑

But we also built the monument to our love.

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daan6
hai6
tung4
si4
gin3
lap6
hei2
ngo5
dei6
oi3
cing4
koi3
mou6
bei1
邊個將愛當系

Who would love it?

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bin1
go3
zoeng3
oi3
dong3
hai6
一場戰鬥

A fight.

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jat1
coeng4
zin3
dau6
互相去佔領

They're going to occupy each other.

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wu6
soeng2
heoi3
zim3
ling5
互相去佔有

They're in each other's possession.

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wu6
soeng2
heoi3
zim3
jau6
愛情嘅變奏 竟然系顫抖

The love is a bit of a fuss.

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oi3
cing4
koi3
bin3
zau3
ging2
jin4
hai6
zin3
dau3
拖手到最後 換嚟嘅就只有詛咒

The only thing that comes back is a curse.

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to1
sau2
dou3
zeoi3
hau6
wun6
lei4
koi3
zau6
zi2
jau6
zo2
zau3
放我走當我輸到一敗塗地

Let me go when I lose.

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fong3
ngo5
zau2
dong3
ngo5
syu1
dou3
jat1
baai6
caa4
deng6
就當我逃避 就當我唔再縱容你

And when I run away, I can't let you go.

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zau6
dong3
ngo5
tou4
bei6
zau6
dong3
ngo5
ng4
zoi3
zung3
jung4
nei5
我太過卑微

I was too humble.

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ngo5
taai3
gwo3
bei1
mei4
冇資格同你嬉戲

I'm not supposed to be playing with you.

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mo5
zi1
gaak3
tung4
nei5
hei2
hei3
我記起要放過自己首先要放棄你

I remember giving up on myself and giving up on you first.

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ngo5
gei3
hei2
jiu3
fong3
gwo3
zi6
gei2
sau3
sin3
jiu3
fong3
hei3
nei5
誰 誰人從沒了期

No one ever has a period.

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seoi4
seoi4
jan4
zung6
mei6
liu4
kei4
誰人勞役過你

Someone else is working harder than you.

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seoi4
jan4
lou6
jik6
gwo3
nei5
兩眼已沒趣味 又全沒見地

Both eyes are no longer interesting, and they're completely invisible.

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loeng5
ngaan5
ji5
mei6
cuk1
mei6
jau6
cyun4
mei6
jin6
deng6
如靈魂被隔離

It's like a soul is isolated.

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jyu4
ling4
wan4
pei5
gaak3
lei4
而誰人代替你

And who will replace you?

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nang4
seoi4
jan4
doi6
tai3
nei5
改寫心裏那天地

And I wrote that in my heart.

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goi2
se2
sam1
leoi5
no6
tin1
deng6
使你別了你

It makes you say goodbye.

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si2
nei5
bit6
liu4
nei5
什麼叫愛

What is love?

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zaap6
mo5
giu3
oi3
是否應該

Should we?

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si6
pei5
jing3
goi1
提醒哪可一哪可再

Remind me of the next one.

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tai4
sing2
naa5
ho2
jat1
naa5
ho2
zoi3
原則更改

The principles have changed.

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jyun5
zak1
gang3
goi2
軀殼打開

The cage is open.

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keoi1
hok3
ding2
hoi1
先知道靈魂已走開

The soul is gone.

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sin3
zi3
dou6
ling4
wan4
ji5
zau2
hoi1
你有冇 顧過我 感受

Have you ever thought about me, felt?

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nei5
jau6
mo5
gu3
gwo3
ngo5
gam2
sau6
我已經 忍夠

I've had enough.

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ngo5
ji5
ging1
jan5
gau3
如果真愛真系咁就

If true love is true,

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jyu4
gwo2
zan1
oi3
zan1
hai6
gam3
zau6
太過荒謬 到底

It's too ridiculous.

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taai3
gwo3
fong1
mau6
dou3
dik1
做獵人定兔仔

Be a hunter or a pimp.

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zou6
lap6
jan4
ding6
tou3
zi2
點解一段關係要分高低要計邊個蝕底

Why do you have to be so uptight about how much you can lose?

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dim2
haai5
jat1
dyun6
gwaan1
hai6
jiu3
fan6
gou1
dai1
jiu3
gei3
bin1
go3
sit6
dik1
畀你贏曬一切

Let you win everything.

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bei3
nei5
jing4
saai3
jat1
cit3
畀你改造

Let me change that.

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bei3
nei5
goi2
zou6
跟你喜好

I like you.

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gan1
nei5
hei2
hou3
做最討好你嘅倒模好冇

Doing what you like best is not the best thing you can do.

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zou6
zeoi3
tou2
hou3
nei5
koi3
dou2
mau4
hou3
mo5
冇法再彌補

There's no more.

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mo5
fat3
zoi3
nei4
bou2
我哋嘅愛情到咗死路

Our love is dying.

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ngo5
dei6
koi3
oi3
cing4
dou3
zo2
si2
lou6
我祈禱你揾到一個比我更好

I pray you find someone better than me.

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ngo5
kei4
tou2
nei5
wan2
dou3
jat1
go3
bei3
ngo5
gang3
hou3
誰 誰人從沒了期

No one ever has a period.

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seoi4
seoi4
jan4
zung6
mei6
liu4
kei4
誰人勞役過你

Someone else is working harder than you.

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seoi4
jan4
lou6
jik6
gwo3
nei5
兩眼已沒趣味 又全沒見地

Both eyes are no longer interesting, and they're completely invisible.

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loeng5
ngaan5
ji5
mei6
cuk1
mei6
jau6
cyun4
mei6
jin6
deng6
如靈魂被隔離

It's like a soul is isolated.

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jyu4
ling4
wan4
pei5
gaak3
lei4
而誰人代替你

And who will replace you?

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nang4
seoi4
jan4
doi6
tai3
nei5
改寫心裏那天地

And I wrote that in my heart.

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goi2
se2
sam1
leoi5
no6
tin1
deng6
使你別了你

It makes you say goodbye.

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si2
nei5
bit6
liu4
nei5
什麼叫愛

What is love?

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zaap6
mo5
giu3
oi3
是否應該

Should we?

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si6
pei5
jing3
goi1
提醒哪可一哪可再

Remind me of the next one.

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tai4
sing2
naa5
ho2
jat1
naa5
ho2
zoi3
原則更改

The principles have changed.

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jyun5
zak1
gang3
goi2
軀殼打開

The cage is open.

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keoi1
hok3
ding2
hoi1
先知道靈魂已走開

The soul is gone.

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sin3
zi3
dou6
ling4
wan4
ji5
zau2
hoi1
About This Song

The song "" ("Letting Myself Go"), performed by (Chen Baiyu), deeply explores themes of self-liberation and the complexities inherent in romantic relationships. The emotional core of the song revolves around the struggle of letting go of a toxic relationship where one partner feels trapped and underappreciated. Throughout the lyrics, there are vivid expressions of pain and disillusionment, highlighting the narrator's journey from submission to empowerment. As the protagonist realizes the toll that the relationship has taken on their identity and well-being, they begin to prioritize their own needs over the demands of their partner.

The primary message conveyed in the song is the necessity of self-respect and the understanding that love should not feel like a battlefield. The narrative speaks to the agony of feeling obligated to change oneself to please a partner, leading to a loss of individual identity. The protagonist reflects on their past sacrifices and the relentless nature of love that has morphed into a competition rather than a supportive partnership. Ultimately, the song encapsulates a pivotal moment of recognition where the narrator decides to reclaim their autonomy, suggesting that true love should foster personal growth rather than confinement.

Musically, "" features a blend of poignant melodies and carefully layered instrumentation that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics. Chen Baiyu's vocal delivery is marked by a blend of vulnerability and strength, effectively conveying the internal conflict experienced by the narrator. Lyrically, the song employs metaphorical language and rhetorical questions that invite listeners to introspect about the nature of love and sacrifice. The repetition of certain phrases emphasizes the desire for agency and the painful realization of what has been lost.

Culturally, this song resonates with a growing appreciation for self-empowerment and mental well-being, especially in the context of modern relationships. In a society where expectations often pressure individuals to endure unfavorable dynamics for the sake of love, "" serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of valuing oneself. The song not only encourages listeners to reflect on their personal boundaries but also contributes to a broader dialogue about healthy relationships and personal autonomy.

Song Details
Singer:
陳柏宇
Total Lines:
63