姊妹花

By 雷琛瑜

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
從前十歲 班房裏沒同類

I was 10 years old, and I had no classroom experience.

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zung6
cin4
sap6
seoi3
baan1
pong4
leoi5
mei6
tung4
leoi6
是我也許 算不起眼一類

I'm probably the least of these.

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si6
ngo5
jaa5
heoi2
syun3
fau2
hei2
ngaan5
jat1
leoi6
下課散隊 孤單的我哭出眼淚

I was crying, alone, in the next class.

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haa6
fo3
saan3
zeoi6
gu1
sin6
dik1
ngo5
huk1
ceot1
ngaan5
leoi6
想有一位作伴侶

I want a partner.

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soeng2
jau6
jat1
wai6
zok3
bun6
lui5
鄰校麗翠 她跟我是同類

My neighbor, Lily, was my age.

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leon4
haau3
lai6
ceoi3
taa1
gan1
ngo5
si6
tung4
leoi6
熱愛去追 小丸子那一類

I love chasing the little ones.

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jit6
oi3
heoi3
zeoi1
siu2
jyun4
zi2
no6
jat1
leoi6
沒有駁嘴 天生一對天天暢聚

Without a word, the two of them were together.

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mei6
jau6
bok3
zeoi2
tin1
sang1
jat1
deoi3
tin1
tin1
coeng3
zeoi6
仿似姊妹愛下去

It's like my sister is falling in love.

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fong2
ci5
ze2
mui2
oi3
haa6
heoi3
在被窩之中一起説故事

We tell stories together in the middle of a trap.

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zoi6
pei5
wo1
zi1
zung1
jat1
hei2
seoi3
gu3
si6
合唱班高歌美好的聖詩

The choir sang beautifully.

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ho4
coeng3
baan1
gou1
go1
mei5
hou3
dik1
sing3
si1
年幼走到 今天 還是彼此天使

They're still young, and they're angels of each other.

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nin4
jau3
zau2
dou3
gam1
tin1
waan4
si6
bei2
ci2
tin1
si2
承諾進教堂也在我身邊

I also had the promise of going to church.

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sing4
nok6
zeon3
gaau3
tong4
jaa5
zoi6
ngo5
jyun4
bin1
與她與她 似姊妹花太過合拍

We spent too much time with her and her like sisters.

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jyu6
taa1
jyu6
taa1
ci5
ze2
mui2
waa6
taai3
gwo3
ho4
paak2
有着同一的愛好對嗎

Is there the same love right?

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jau6
jyu3
tung4
jat1
dik1
oi3
hou3
deoi3
maa5
與她與她 似一本珍貴記念冊

It was like a precious memoir to her and her.

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jyu6
taa1
jyu6
taa1
ci5
jat1
bun2
zan1
gwai3
gei3
nim6
caak3
記錄同樣的戀愛事嗎

It's the same love story.

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gei3
luk6
tung4
joeng2
dik1
lyun5
oi3
si6
maa5
明白麗翠 她工作極疲累

I see, Lily is so tired at work.

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ming4
baak6
lai6
ceoi3
taa1
gung1
zok3
gik6
pei4
leoi6
令我與她 都很少見相聚

I rarely saw her.

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ling6
ngo5
jyu6
taa1
dou1
han2
siu3
jin6
soeng2
zeoi6
直至碰到 她於街裏收起雨具

She was collecting rainbows in the street.

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zik6
zi3
pung3
dou3
taa1
wu1
gaai1
leoi5
sau1
hei2
jyu6
geoi6
竟跟我的他吻下去

He kissed me.

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ging2
gan1
ngo5
dik1
to1
man5
haa6
heoi3
在我的家中稱他太幼稚

In my family, they call him too childish.

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zoi6
ngo5
dik1
ze1
zung1
can3
to1
taai3
jau3
zi6
在我衣帽間説他不懂襯衣

He taught in my dressing room that he didn't know how to dress.

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zoi6
ngo5
ji3
mou2
haan4
seoi3
to1
fau2
dung2
can3
ji3
還説一世 不恥 嫌第三者陰險

And I'm not ashamed of it, and I'm not afraid of the third.

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waan4
seoi3
jat1
sai3
fau2
ci2
jim4
dai6
saam3
ze2
jam3
him2
然後卻靠在我男友身邊

And then it was my boyfriend.

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jin4
hau6
koek3
kaau3
zoi6
ngo5
naam4
jau5
jyun4
bin1
與她與她 似姊妹花太過合拍

We spent too much time with her and her like sisters.

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jyu6
taa1
jyu6
taa1
ci5
ze2
mui2
waa6
taai3
gwo3
ho4
paak2
有着同一的愛好對嗎

Is there the same love right?

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jau6
jyu3
tung4
jat1
dik1
oi3
hou3
deoi3
maa5
與她與她 再翻開這套記念冊

And then I went back to her and her and reopened this memoir.

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jyu6
taa1
jyu6
taa1
zoi3
faan1
hoi1
ze5
tou3
gei3
nim6
caak3
發現同樣的戀愛事嗎

And you find the same love?

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fat3
jin6
tung4
joeng2
dik1
lyun5
oi3
si6
maa5
與她與她 似一幅傾倒的鏡嗎

And you're like a mirror that's flipped?

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jyu6
taa1
jyu6
taa1
ci5
jat1
fuk1
king1
dou2
dik1
geng3
maa5
再拾回 都不免會刮花

And they're not going to pick it up.

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zoi3
sip3
wui4
dou1
fau2
min5
wui6
gwaat3
waa6
當姊妹花 飽經風霜畢竟變化

When my sister blooms, the cysts change.

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dong3
ze2
mui2
waa6
baau2
ging1
fung3
soeng1
bat1
ging2
bin3
faa3
碰面時 都不想對話嗎

Do you want to talk to each other?

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pung3
min2
si4
dou1
fau2
soeng2
deoi3
waa6
maa5
少女時 的青春故事嗎

The story of my teenage years?

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siu3
neoi6
si4
dik1
cing1
ceon1
gu3
si6
maa5
發現如 一棵可笑荳芽

It's like a funny bud.

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fat3
jin6
jyu4
jat1
fo3
ho2
siu3
dau2
ngaa4
About This Song

"" (Sister Flowers) by (Ray Chan-yu) emerges as a poignant exploration of friendship, nostalgia, and the complications of growing up. The main theme revolves around the deep bond formed between two girls who share their youthful experiences, dreams, and insecurities. As they navigate the trials of adolescence, the emotional core of the song resonates with listeners who have experienced similar friendships, emphasizing both the sweetness and the challenges that come with such close connections. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of camaraderie during school days, filled with shared laughter, support, and the innocent joys of childhood.

The song narrates a compelling story of two friends, identified as 'sister flowers,' who grow together but ultimately face the realities of adulthood. It highlights their journeysspecifically how life's pressures and romantic entanglements can alter the dynamics of their relationship. The lyrics touch upon moments of joy, like rehearsing songs in a choir or telling stories in bed, as well as more challenging times when romantic interests create distance. This narrative reflects a broader message about the fragility of friendships amidst personal growth and change, a theme relatable to many across cultures.

Musically, "" blends gentle melodies with heartfelt lyrics, enhancing the emotional weight of the narrative. The use of vivid imagery and conversational tones grounds the song in authenticity, allowing listeners to feel a part of the intimate world being described. Techniques such as repetition and metaphor contribute to the song's warm, nostalgic feeling, inviting reflections on personal memories of friendship. The chorus, which reiterates the themes of shared experiences and understanding between the two friends, echoes the sentiment that despite life's changes, the essence of true friendship remains.

Culturally, the song resonates with themes prevalent in many societieshighlighting the values of companionship and emotional support during formative years. It taps into the universal experience of youth, making it relatable to a wide audience. The concept of 'sister flowers' is not just a metaphor for friendship; it also speaks to the unique emotional bonds that can form between women, celebrating their connections in a society that often places emphasis on romantic relationships. Overall, "" serves as a touching tribute to those friendships that shape us and remind us of who we are as we navigate the complexities of life.

Song Details
Singer:
雷琛瑜
Total Lines:
34