合久必婚

By 陳苑淇

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我大概未算學懂保護別人

I probably didn't learn how to protect others.

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ngo5
taai3
goi3
mei6
syun3
hok6
dung2
bou2
wu6
bit6
jan4
才無名無份以致我們拖拉至今

It's so unnamed and unattractive that we're dragging it to this point.

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coi4
mou4
ming4
mou4
fan6
jyu5
zai3
ngo5
mun4
to1
laap6
zi3
gam1
令你未放心全程做我一世情人

It makes you feel less confident about being my lifelong lover.

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ling6
nei5
mei6
fong3
sam1
cyun4
cing4
zou6
ngo5
jat1
sai3
cing4
jan4
彷彿還未夠相襯

It's not even close enough.

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pong4
fat1
waan4
mei6
gau3
soeng2
can3
大家忙 多麼漂亮理由

You guys are busy. What a beautiful reason.

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taai3
ze1
mong4
do1
mo5
piu3
loeng6
lei5
jau4
愛不夠 只不過是藉口

Love is not enough. It's just an excuse.

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oi3
fau2
gau3
zi2
fau2
gwo3
si6
ze6
hau2
憑我愛你

I love you because I love you.

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pang4
ngo5
oi3
nei5
這麼久

How long?

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ze5
mo5
gau2
亦沒信心走出教堂 沒理由

And I don't have the confidence to leave the church without reason.

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jik6
mei6
seon3
sam1
zau2
ceot1
gaau3
tong4
mei6
lei5
jau4
為何未夠好

Why not good enough?

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wai6
ho6
mei6
gau3
hou3
你對過誰好

Who are you good for?

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nei5
deoi3
gwo3
seoi4
hou3
請聽我預告

Please listen to my warning.

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zing6
teng1
ngo5
jyu2
guk1
怎麼知道

How do you know?

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fim2
mo5
zi3
dou6
就算跟你未遊盡花都

Even if you don't play with flowers.

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zau6
syun3
gan1
nei5
mei6
jau6
zeon6
waa6
dou1
可給你的都會做到

And I can give you that.

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ho2
kap1
nei5
dik1
dou1
wui6
zou6
dou3
並未求什麼

And they didn't ask for anything.

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bing6
mei6
kau4
zaap6
mo5
唯一志願想你安好

The only volunteer who wants you safe.

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wai4
jat1
zi3
jyun6
soeng2
nei5
on1
hou3
誰能及我好

Who can be better than me?

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seoi4
toi4
kap6
ngo5
hou3
你有你原因

You have your reasons.

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nei5
jau6
nei5
jyun5
jan1
我也想知道

I also wanted to know.

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ngo5
jaa5
soeng2
zi3
dou6
怎麼知道

How do you know?

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fim2
mo5
zi3
dou6
就算這相貌從未討好

Even if it never looks good.

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zau6
syun3
ze5
soeng2
maau6
zung6
mei6
tou2
hou3
總可當跟椅墊共老

You can always grow old in a chair.

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zung2
ho2
dong3
gan1
ji2
zin2
gung6
lou5
任地厚天高

The sky is high.

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jam6
deng6
hau5
tin1
gou1
回家也都想得到擁抱

They want to be embraced back home.

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wui4
ze1
jaa5
dou1
soeng2
dak1
dou3
ung2
pou5
除非這感情你不希罕太易得到

Unless you're feeling this, it's not that easy to get.

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zyu6
fei2
ze5
gam2
cing4
nei5
fau2
hei1
hon2
taai3
jik6
dak1
dou3
我願意 向前行

I'm willing to move forward.

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ngo5
jyun6
ji3
hoeng3
cin4
hong6
最絕望亦不相信

The most desperate people don't believe it.

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zeoi3
zyut6
mong6
jik6
fau2
soeng2
seon3
未結婚 便要分

You're not married.

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mei6
lit3
fan1
pin4
jiu3
fan6
每一步都離結局更近

Every step is closer to the end.

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mei5
jat1
fau6
dou1
lei4
lit3
guk6
gang3
kan5
大家忙 多麼漂亮理由

You guys are busy. What a beautiful reason.

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taai3
ze1
mong4
do1
mo5
piu3
loeng6
lei5
jau4
愛不夠 只不過是藉口

Love is not enough. It's just an excuse.

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oi3
fau2
gau3
zi2
fau2
gwo3
si6
ze6
hau2
憑我愛你

I love you because I love you.

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pang4
ngo5
oi3
nei5
這麼久

How long?

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ze5
mo5
gau2
亦沒信心走出教堂 沒理由

And I don't have the confidence to leave the church without reason.

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jik6
mei6
seon3
sam1
zau2
ceot1
gaau3
tong4
mei6
lei5
jau4
為何未夠好

Why not good enough?

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wai6
ho6
mei6
gau3
hou3
你對過誰好

Who are you good for?

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nei5
deoi3
gwo3
seoi4
hou3
請聽我預告

Please listen to my warning.

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zing6
teng1
ngo5
jyu2
guk1
怎麼知道

How do you know?

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fim2
mo5
zi3
dou6
就算跟你未遊盡花都

Even if you don't play with flowers.

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zau6
syun3
gan1
nei5
mei6
jau6
zeon6
waa6
dou1
可給你的都會做到

And I can give you that.

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ho2
kap1
nei5
dik1
dou1
wui6
zou6
dou3
並未求什麼

And they didn't ask for anything.

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bing6
mei6
kau4
zaap6
mo5
唯一志願想你安好

The only volunteer who wants you safe.

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wai4
jat1
zi3
jyun6
soeng2
nei5
on1
hou3
為何未結婚

Why not marry?

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wai6
ho6
mei6
lit3
fan1
你有你原因

You have your reasons.

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nei5
jau6
nei5
jyun5
jan1
我也想知道

I also wanted to know.

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ngo5
jaa5
soeng2
zi3
dou6
怎麼知道

How do you know?

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fim2
mo5
zi3
dou6
就算這相貌從未討好

Even if it never looks good.

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zau6
syun3
ze5
soeng2
maau6
zung6
mei6
tou2
hou3
總可當跟椅墊共老

You can always grow old in a chair.

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zung2
ho2
dong3
gan1
ji2
zin2
gung6
lou5
任地厚天高

The sky is high.

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jam6
deng6
hau5
tin1
gou1
回家也都想得到擁抱

They want to be embraced back home.

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wui4
ze1
jaa5
dou1
soeng2
dak1
dou3
ung2
pou5
除非這感情你不希罕太易得到

Unless you're feeling this, it's not that easy to get.

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zyu6
fei2
ze5
gam2
cing4
nei5
fau2
hei1
hon2
taai3
jik6
dak1
dou3
明日若然你要我抱一抱

If you want me to hug you tomorrow,

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ming4
mik6
joek6
jin4
nei5
jiu3
ngo5
pou5
jat1
pou5
明日若無法遇見更好

If we can't meet tomorrow,

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ming4
mik6
joek6
mou4
fat3
jyu6
jin6
gang3
hou3
我答應最早來到

I promised to come early.

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ngo5
daap3
jing3
zeoi3
zou2
loi6
dou3
About This Song

The song "" by , translates to "Marriage Must Come After Being Together for Long," delves into the complexities of love, commitment, and the societal pressures surrounding relationships. The central theme explores the protagonist's introspection on their long-term partnership, grappling with feelings of uncertainty and inadequacy as they ponder the reasons for not having formalized their relationship through marriage. The emotional core resonates with listeners who have experienced similar dilemmas, illustrating the struggle between love and societal expectations.

In the lyrics, the narrator articulates a narrative of vulnerability, expressing a desire for reassurance in their relationship while questioning what it means to love someone fully. The repeated examination of whether their love is justified or sufficient adds depth to the storyline, showcasing an innate desire for connection amidst an environment filled with doubts. Lines like "" (Having loved you for so long yet lacking the confidence to walk down the aisle) poignantly highlight this conflict between emotional truth and external pressures.

Musically, the composition blends contemporary pop elements with a melancholic undertone, utilizing soft melodies that complement the introspective nature of the lyrics. The artist employs various lyrical techniques, including metaphors and rhetorical questions, that enhance the emotional weight of the song. Phrases such as "" (I can be old with you like an old chair cushion) evoke vivid imagery and convey a longing for companionship, no matter how imperfect the circumstances might be.

Culturally, "" resonates within Asian societies where traditional views on marriage and family often dictate personal relationships. The song's exploration of these themes reflects ongoing conversations about love and commitment in modern settings, making it relevant not just personally but also within a broader social context. By engaging with both personal and societal aspects of love, the song connects deeply with listeners, encouraging them to reflect on their own romantic journeys and the value they assign to formal commitments.

Song Details
Singer:
陳苑淇
Total Lines:
55