理智與感情

By 陳柏宇

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
遺憾到無助到難受到殘酷到到早上很怕張開眼睛

I was so sad and so helpless and so cruel that I was afraid to open my eyes in the morning.

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wai6
ham6
dou3
mou4
zo6
dou3
no4
sau6
dou3
caan4
huk6
dou3
dou3
zou2
soeng6
han2
paa3
zoeng3
hoi1
ngaan5
zing1
連望見牆上撲灰一片都想到那張臉便逃命和怨命

Even when I looked at the ashes on the wall, I thought of that face, and I ran away from it.

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lin4
mong6
jin6
coeng4
soeng6
puk1
fui1
jat1
pin3
dou1
soeng2
dou3
no6
zoeng3
lim5
pin4
tou4
ming6
wo4
jyun3
ming6
這麼感性 難怪無法撇清

It's so sensitive, it's not surprising that you can't just ignore it.

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ze5
mo5
gam2
sing3
no4
gwaai3
mou4
fat3
pit3
cing1
已逝去感情早已沒生命

Those feelings that are gone are no longer alive.

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ji5
sai6
heoi3
gam2
cing4
zou2
ji5
mei6
sang1
ming6
這種反應 完全是任性

This is a completely dependent reaction.

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ze5
zung3
faan3
jing3
jyun4
cyun4
si6
jam6
sing3
告別唯有當擦亮眼睛

Say goodbye only with a blink of an eye.

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guk1
bit6
wai4
jau6
dong3
caat3
loeng6
ngaan5
zing1
多少失戀者仍然健在

How many people who are in love are still alive?

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do1
siu3
sat1
lyun5
ze2
jing4
jin4
gin6
zoi6
證實要放棄過去至找到未來

To prove that you have to give up the past and find the future.

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zing3
sat6
jiu3
fong3
hei3
gwo3
heoi3
zi3
zaau2
dou3
mei6
loi6
曾被愛同樣有權分開

And being loved has the same right to be separated.

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zang1
pei5
oi3
tung4
joeng2
jau6
kyun4
fan6
hoi1
拒絕悔改

Refusing to repent.

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keoi5
zyut6
fui3
goi2
會死於愛海

They're dying of love.

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wui6
si2
wu1
oi3
hoi2
一生本應該活在現在

A life should be living in the present.

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jat1
sang1
bun2
jing3
goi1
wut6
zoi6
jin6
zoi6
掛念會美化了錯愛 永遠受害

Remembering makes love beautiful, and it makes you forever a victim.

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gwaa3
nim6
wui6
mei5
faa3
liu4
laap6
oi3
wing5
jyun6
sau6
hou6
愁在理論像哲學精彩

Sorrow is as good as philosophy in theory.

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sau4
zoi6
lei5
leon6
zoeng6
kit3
hok6
zing1
coi2
説易行難無可奈

It's easy to do.

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seoi3
jik6
hong6
no4
mou4
ho2
noi6
誰沒有盲目過然後再麻木過要恭賀得到比失去多

Who hasn't been blind and then paralyzed to get congratulations more than to lose?

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seoi4
mei6
jau6
maang4
muk6
gwo3
jin4
hau6
zoi3
maa4
muk6
gwo3
jiu3
gung1
ho3
dak1
dou3
bei3
sat1
heoi3
do1
沉澱過明白過只不過花開過最想念仍然是無花果

It's sad to realize that the only thing that blooms is that the most longed-for flower is still fruitless.

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zam6
din6
gwo3
ming4
baak6
gwo3
zi2
fau2
gwo3
waa6
hoi1
gwo3
zeoi3
soeng2
nim6
jing4
jin4
si6
mou4
waa6
gwo2
話雖不錯 人有時愛痛楚

It's okay to say, sometimes people love pain.

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waa6
seoi1
fau2
laap6
jan4
jau6
si4
oi3
tung3
co2
太自覺可憐偏卻沒幫助

Too self-consciously, too pathetically, is not helpful.

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taai3
zi6
gok3
ho2
lin4
pin1
koek3
mei6
bong1
zo6
大千色相 誰人憑什麼

A thousand pictures, what does anyone own?

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taai3
cin1
sik1
soeng2
seoi4
jan4
pang4
zaap6
mo5
會令誰永世困在最初

It'll get you stuck in the beginning.

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wui6
ling6
seoi4
wing5
sai3
kwan3
zoi6
zeoi3
co1
多少失戀者仍然健在

How many people who are in love are still alive?

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do1
siu3
sat1
lyun5
ze2
jing4
jin4
gin6
zoi6
證實要放棄過去至找到未來

To prove that you have to give up the past and find the future.

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zing3
sat6
jiu3
fong3
hei3
gwo3
heoi3
zi3
zaau2
dou3
mei6
loi6
曾被愛同樣有權分開

And being loved has the same right to be separated.

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zang1
pei5
oi3
tung4
joeng2
jau6
kyun4
fan6
hoi1
拒絕悔改

Refusing to repent.

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keoi5
zyut6
fui3
goi2
會死於愛海

They're dying of love.

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wui6
si2
wu1
oi3
hoi2
一生本應該活在現在

A life should be living in the present.

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jat1
sang1
bun2
jing3
goi1
wut6
zoi6
jin6
zoi6
掛念會美化了錯愛 永遠受害

Remembering makes love beautiful, and it makes you forever a victim.

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gwaa3
nim6
wui6
mei5
faa3
liu4
laap6
oi3
wing5
jyun6
sau6
hou6
愁在理論像哲學精彩

Sorrow is as good as philosophy in theory.

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sau4
zoi6
lei5
leon6
zoeng6
kit3
hok6
zing1
coi2
説易行難無可奈

It's easy to do.

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seoi3
jik6
hong6
no4
mou4
ho2
noi6
如可 這麼理智的話

And that's a very reasonable thing to say.

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jyu4
ho2
ze5
mo5
lei5
zi3
dik1
waa6
那段愛可能是假

That love could be fake.

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no6
dyun6
oi3
ho2
toi4
si6
gaa2
就與他哭到快樂吧

Cry with him and rejoice.

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zau6
jyu6
to1
huk1
dou3
faai3
ngok6
baa6
也許開心過總有代價

Maybe it's the joy of having a price.

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jaa5
heoi2
hoi1
sam1
gwo3
zung2
jau6
doi6
gaai3
多少失戀者仍然健在

How many people who are in love are still alive?

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do1
siu3
sat1
lyun5
ze2
jing4
jin4
gin6
zoi6
證實要放棄過去至找到未來

To prove that you have to give up the past and find the future.

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zing3
sat6
jiu3
fong3
hei3
gwo3
heoi3
zi3
zaau2
dou3
mei6
loi6
曾被愛同樣有權分開

And being loved has the same right to be separated.

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zang1
pei5
oi3
tung4
joeng2
jau6
kyun4
fan6
hoi1
拒絕悔改

Refusing to repent.

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keoi5
zyut6
fui3
goi2
會給感性所害

It's emotional.

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wui6
kap1
gam2
sing3
so2
hou6
一生本應該活在現在

A life should be living in the present.

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jat1
sang1
bun2
jing3
goi1
wut6
zoi6
jin6
zoi6
誰每日能開心喝彩

Who can cheer each day?

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seoi4
mei5
mik6
toi4
hoi1
sam1
jit3
coi2
最可惜理論如何精彩

What a wonderful theory.

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zeoi3
ho2
sik1
lei5
leon6
jyu4
ho6
zing1
coi2
那寂寞如何忍耐

How can I endure this loneliness?

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no6
zik6
mok6
jyu4
ho6
jan5
noi6
About This Song

The song "" ("Reason and Emotion") by (Chen Baiyu) delves into the complex interplay between rationality and emotional turmoil surrounding love and heartbreak. The lyrics vividly express feelings of despair, regret, and the struggle to move on after a relationship has ended. The emotional core of the song lies in its reflection on the pain of unrequited love and the remnants of memories that linger, even as one attempts to find clarity and solace. Throughout the song, we witness the artist grapple with the profound impact of past relationships and the challenge of accepting the finality of lost love.

The narrative conveyed in the lyrics suggests that despite the heartache, it is essential to learn and grow from past experiences. The songwriter emphasizes that many who have suffered from lost love still persevere and highlight the need to relinquish the past to pave the way for a brighter future. The lyrics suggest a struggle between holding on to memories, which can seem beautiful, versus the bitter reality of a breakup. The refrain captures a sentiment shared by many in relationships, reflecting that both love and separation are part of life, essentially underscoring the idea that every individual has the right to move on without the weight of remorse.

Musically, "" features a blend of emotive melodies complemented by piano and strings, which enhance the lyrical content and evoke the song's themes of longing and introspection. The lyrical technique employed by Chen Baiyu is particularly notable for its use of rich imagery and philosophical musings that reveal the protagonist's inner thoughts and conflicting feelings. The juxtaposition of rational thoughts and emotional responses creates a compelling narrative that resonates with listeners, making the experience both relatable and poignant.

Culturally, this song holds significance as it reflects a universal theme of love's challenges and the sometimes painful journey of healing. In many East Asian societies, discussing emotions and vulnerabilities openly can be a challenge due to cultural norms around stoicism and self-restraint. Therefore, "" serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of emotional acceptance and the value of sharing one's struggles, a message that can resonate deeply in various cultural contexts.

Song Details
Singer:
陳柏宇
Total Lines:
43