年月匆匆

By 馮允謙

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
看世界這樣難過

It's hard to see the world like this.

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hon3
sai3
gaai3
ze5
joeng2
no4
gwo3
或你想 陪着我

Or you could come with me.

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waak6
nei5
soeng2
pui4
jyu3
ngo5
抱着愛着擠熄那怒火

And I was so angry with that.

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pou5
jyu3
oi3
jyu3
zai1
sik1
no6
nou6
fo2
你卻要這樣迷惘

You're going to get lost.

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nei5
koek3
jiu3
ze5
joeng2
mai4
mong5
甚至想 離開我

They even wanted to leave me.

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sap6
zi3
soeng2
lei4
hoi1
ngo5
痛著喊著跌入那漩渦

I was crying and falling into that whirlwind.

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tung3
zyu3
ham6
zyu3
daat3
jap6
no6
wo1
時代將沾污了你的臉龐

Time has stained your face.

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si4
doi6
zoeng3
tip3
wu3
liu4
nei5
dik1
lim5
lung4
成長的一個接一個

One by one, they grew up.

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seng4
zoeng6
dik1
jat1
go3
zip3
jat1
go3
迷失的一個接一個

One by one, lost.

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mai4
sat1
dik1
jat1
go3
zip3
jat1
go3
誰清楚記得 什麼是歡樂

Who knows what joy is?

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seoi4
cing1
co2
gei3
dak1
zaap6
mo5
si6
fun1
ngok6
充滿了競逐與奔波

It's full of competition and rush.

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cung1
mun6
liu4
ging6
zuk6
jyu6
ban1
bo1
不能容納我

I couldn't bear it.

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fau2
toi4
jung4
naap6
ngo5
現實前低下頭 矇住一雙耳朵

I'm actually down, and I'm holding my ear.

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jin6
sat6
cin4
dai1
haa6
tau4
mung4
zyu6
jat1
soeng1
ji5
doe2
你説你決定離去

You're telling me you're leaving.

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nei5
seoi3
nei5
kyut3
ding6
lei4
heoi3
但我想 談下去

But I want to talk about it.

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daan6
ngo5
soeng2
taam4
haa6
heoi3
要是有夢可否繼續追

If you have a dream, can you keep on chasing it?

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jiu3
si6
jau6
mung6
ho2
pei5
gai3
zuk6
zeoi1
你帶上挫敗情緒

You bring frustration with you.

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nei5
daai3
soeng6
co3
baai6
cing4
seoi5
被隔開 人生裏

Isolated in my life.

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pei5
gaak3
hoi1
jan4
sang1
leoi5
各自散落歲月那流水

They're all flooding out.

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gok3
zi6
saan3
lok6
seoi3
jyut6
no6
lau4
seoi2
盲目向上遊卻突然心虛

And then, blindly, I was going up, and suddenly, I was feeling faint.

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maang4
muk6
hoeng3
soeng6
jau6
koek3
duk1
jin4
sam1
heoi1
成長的一個接一個

One by one, they grew up.

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seng4
zoeng6
dik1
jat1
go3
zip3
jat1
go3
迷失的一個接一個

One by one, lost.

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mai4
sat1
dik1
jat1
go3
zip3
jat1
go3
誰清楚記得 什麼是歡樂

Who knows what joy is?

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seoi4
cing1
co2
gei3
dak1
zaap6
mo5
si6
fun1
ngok6
充滿了競逐與奔波

It's full of competition and rush.

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cung1
mun6
liu4
ging6
zuk6
jyu6
ban1
bo1
不能容納我

I couldn't bear it.

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fau2
toi4
jung4
naap6
ngo5
現實前低下頭 矇住一雙耳朵

I'm actually down, and I'm holding my ear.

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jin6
sat6
cin4
dai1
haa6
tau4
mung4
zyu6
jat1
soeng1
ji5
doe2
跌進冷冷的風 轉過冷冷的街

Falling into the cold wind, walking down the cold streets.

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daat3
zeon3
laang5
laang5
dik1
fung3
zyun3
gwo3
laang5
laang5
dik1
gaai1
悼念着人情被逼變賣

I'm sorry for the human condition being forced to sell.

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dou6
nim6
jyu3
jan4
cing4
pei5
bik1
bin3
maai6
無恨愛的分界 自來自去的新世界

The new world that hates love is coming from.

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mou4
han6
oi3
dik1
fan6
gaai3
zi6
loi6
zi6
heoi3
dik1
san1
sai3
gaai3
才令我這麼費解

That's what makes me so confused.

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coi4
ling6
ngo5
ze5
mo5
fai3
haai5
成長的一個接一個

One by one, they grew up.

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seng4
zoeng6
dik1
jat1
go3
zip3
jat1
go3
迷失的一個接一個

One by one, lost.

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mai4
sat1
dik1
jat1
go3
zip3
jat1
go3
難關早太多 但誘惑更多

It's too early, but more tempting.

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no4
gwaan1
zou2
taai3
do1
daan6
jau5
waak6
gang3
do1
失喪到放大了心魔

It was so frustrating.

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sat1
song3
dou3
fong3
taai3
liu4
sam1
mo4
可曾回望過

I've seen it before.

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ho2
zang1
wui4
mong6
gwo3
尚在埋怨 是別人的錯

And they're still complaining about someone else's fault.

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soeng6
zoi6
maai4
jyun3
si6
bit6
jan4
dik1
laap6
誰開口可以中傷我

Anyone who opens their mouths can hurt me.

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seoi4
hoi1
hau2
ho2
jyu5
zung1
soeng1
ngo5
誰伸手可以重擊我

Anyone who reaches out can hit me back.

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seoi4
san1
sau2
ho2
jyu5
zung6
gik1
ngo5
成長的痛苦 是掛念最初

Growing up is a painful memory.

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seng4
zoeng6
dik1
tung3
fu2
si6
gwaa3
nim6
zeoi3
co1
風雨裏我共你一夥

I'm with you in the storm.

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fung3
jyu6
leoi5
ngo5
gung6
nei5
jat1
fo2
一同承受過

And I'm going to accept that.

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jat1
tung4
sing4
sau6
gwo3
現在難以共存 遑論開花結果

It's hard to live with the results of the flowering.

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jin6
zoi6
no4
jyu5
gung6
cyun4
wong4
leon6
hoi1
waa6
lit3
gwo2
年月匆匆撇下我一個

I've been left alone every year.

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nin4
jyut6
pit3
haa6
ngo5
jat1
go3
About This Song

The song "" (Time Flies) by the artist (Feng Yung-Kien) delves into the profound themes of love, longing, and the emotional turmoil associated with personal growth and separation. At its core, the song explores the bittersweet nature of relationships as they evolve over time, highlighting the struggle of trying to hold onto love amidst feelings of confusion and betrayal. The lyrics poignantly reflect the narrator's deep sense of loss and introspection, evoking a melancholic mood that resonates widely with listeners who have experienced similar emotional conflicts in their own lives.

In terms of narrative, the song tells the story of a relationship that faces the relentless passage of time and external pressures that strain the bond between two people. The singer laments the increasing difficulties they face as they confront the realities of life, such as societal expectations and personal failures. The repeated motifs of loss, growth, and nostalgia emphasize the notion that while individuals might physically grow older, the purity of joy and youthful innocence can become obscured. The narrator grapples with the aftermath of separation, expressing the desire for dreams to persist despite feelings of defeat.

Musically, the song combines emotive melodies with intricate lyrical techniques that enhance its poetic quality. The use of contrasting imageryof cold winds and bustling streetscreates a vivid emotional landscape that mirrors the internal struggles faced by the protagonist. The structure of the verses conveys a flowing narrative, while the refrain encapsulates the essence of the existential reflection, reinforcing the theme of the inexorable passage of time. The emotive delivery of the vocals further serves to heighten the listener's emotional connection to the song, making each line resonate with authenticity.

Culturally, "" captures the essence of contemporary Chinese sentiments regarding love and loss in a rapidly changing world. It resonates with the audience by addressing universal themes that transcend cultural boundaries, portraying the inevitable complexity of human relationships. The song invites listeners to reflect on their journeys, the inevitability of change, and the importance of cherishing the moments that matter. Through its relatable narrative and emotive soundscape, it stands as a poignant reminder of the heart's resilience amidst life's challenges.

Song Details
Singer:
馮允謙
Total Lines:
43