終生女友

By 麥家瑜

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
你約我會早到 定是活得枯燥

You promised me you'd be here early, or you'd be bored.

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nei5
joek3
ngo5
wui6
zou2
dou3
ding6
si6
wut6
dak1
fu1
cou3
回頭完全估到 那渣男已不保

And in retrospect, I completely guessed that the bastard was out of control.

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wui4
tau4
jyun4
cyun4
gu3
dou3
no6
zaa2
naam4
ji5
fau2
bou2
共你因他竟吵架 何必苦惱

Why should you be so angry about him?

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gung6
nei5
jan1
to1
ging2
caau2
gaa3
ho6
bit1
fu2
nou5
寧願很久不見 也望你過得很好

I'd rather not see you for a long time and wish you a good time.

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ning6
jyun6
han2
gau2
fau2
jin6
jaa5
mong6
nei5
gwo3
dak1
han2
hou3
聽你懺悔傾訴 自問做得不比你好

Listen to your confession and talk about it.

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teng1
nei5
cim3
fui3
king1
sou3
zi6
man6
zou6
dak1
fau2
bei3
nei5
hou3
和情人遊花都 最終變滑鐵盧

And the flowers of love turned into a flower.

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wo4
cing4
jan4
jau6
waa6
dou1
zeoi3
zung1
bin3
waat6
tit3
lou4
上進升職多威武 談情忘了用腦

I'm getting promoted to Do Weibo, and I'm losing my mind.

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soeng6
zeon3
sing1
zik1
do1
wai1
mou5
taam4
cing4
mong6
liu4
jung6
nou5
差點想説 讓我做你 最老相好

I'm almost ready to talk, and I'm gonna be the oldest.

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co1
dim2
soeng2
seoi3
joeng6
ngo5
zou6
nei5
zeoi3
lou5
soeng2
hou3
情感 又來又回大家都見識得多

And the emotions are so much more, and we're all going back and forth.

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cing4
gam2
jau6
loi6
jau6
wui4
taai3
ze1
dou1
jin6
zi3
dak1
do1
女友得你 未改變過

Your girlfriend knows you haven't changed.

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neoi6
jau5
dak1
nei5
mei6
goi2
bin3
gwo3
難聽的忠言 不用怕囉嗦

Don't be afraid to be afraid of hard advice.

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no4
teng1
dik1
zung1
jin4
fau2
jung6
paa3
lo4
sok3
沒結果 未來又和第三者拍拖

It didn't work out. The next time, I'm going to be stuck with a third party.

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mei6
lit3
gwo2
mei6
loi6
jau6
wo4
dai6
saam3
ze2
paak2
to1
全程可否監察看緊我

I'm being watched.

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cyun4
cing4
ho2
pei5
gaam3
caat3
hon3
gan2
ngo5
太恨著婚紗 會犯傻 不知錯

And the hatred of the veil is a crime.

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taai3
han6
zyu3
fan1
saa1
wui6
faan6
so4
fau2
zi3
laap6
看見愛侶的你 實話未必都敢説起

And seeing your partner, you don't have to tell the truth.

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hon3
jin6
oi3
lui5
dik1
nei5
sat6
waa6
mei6
bit1
dou1
gam2
seoi3
hei2
和情人談真心 那可以像知己

Being honest with your lover is like knowing yourself.

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wo4
cing4
jan4
taam4
zan1
sam1
no6
ho2
jyu5
zoeng6
zi3
gei2
面對他怎講骨氣 才常常要受氣

It was often a struggle to face his courage.

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min2
deoi3
to1
fim2
gong2
gwat1
hei3
coi4
soeng4
soeng4
jiu3
sau6
hei3
不捨不棄 伴侶沒法 與我相比

I'm not a partner.

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fau2
se2
fau2
hei3
bun6
lui5
mei6
fat3
jyu6
ngo5
soeng2
bei3
未來伴娘必須是我 可以提早慶賀

My future bride must be someone I can celebrate early.

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mei6
loi6
bun6
noeng4
bit1
seoi1
si6
ngo5
ho2
jyu5
tai4
zou2
hing3
ho3
誰若背叛你 哭得竟比你多

And whoever betrays you, he cries more than you.

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seoi4
joek6
bui6
bun6
nei5
huk1
dak1
ging2
bei3
nei5
do1
男人 又來又回大家都見識得多

And men came back and met you all.

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naam4
jan4
jau6
loi6
jau6
wui4
taai3
ze1
dou1
jin6
zi3
dak1
do1
有幾多個未出過錯

How many of them didn't go wrong?

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jau6
gei2
do1
go3
mei6
ceot1
gwo3
laap6
曾一起闖禍 當然最清楚

And of course, the most obvious is that we've had a lot of trouble together.

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zang1
jat1
hei2
cong3
wo6
dong3
jin4
zeoi3
cing1
co2
女人幫 幫女人會重色輕友麼

Would a woman give a little attention to a woman?

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neoi6
jan4
bong1
bong1
neoi6
jan4
wui6
zung6
sik1
hing1
jau5
mo5
逃離婚紗束縛也不錯

It's okay to escape the divorce veil.

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tou4
lei4
fan1
saa1
sok3
fok3
jaa5
fau2
laap6
血淚那麼多 都清楚 得一個

And all that blood is clear.

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hyut3
leoi6
no6
mo5
do1
dou1
cing1
co2
dak1
jat1
go3
能深閨告密得一個

And you can tell me deeply.

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toi4
sam1
gwai1
guk1
mat6
dak1
jat1
go3
About This Song

The song "" (translated as "Lifelong Girlfriend") by presents a poignant exploration of the emotional toll of romantic relationships, focusing on themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the complexities of love. At its core, the song delves into the struggles experienced by women navigating the tumultuous waters of relationships, especially when faced with unreliable partners. The artist effectively captures feelings of resentment and the desire for self-preservation amidst heartbreak, resonating with listeners who have faced similar experiences in their personal lives.

The narrative unfolds through a heartfelt confession, where the protagonist reflects on her experiences with love, loyalty, and betrayal. She examines her interactions with a close friend caught in a cycle of heartache due to a deceitful partner. The emotional weight is carried through her introspections, highlighting the idea that true companionship can sometimes become overshadowed by the chaos of romantic entanglements. Lyrics such as " " ("Dating lovers eventually ends in a Waterloo") convey a sense of disillusionment, while the constant back-and-forth in relationships adds to the thematic complexity.

Musically, the song incorporates elements of contemporary pop and balladry, allowing for an emotive delivery that enhances the lyrical content. The use of conversational phrasing and internal rhyme creates a rhythmic flow that complements the storytelling aspect of the song. Noteworthy is the melodic progression that mirrors the emotional highs and lows, inviting the audience to feel the protagonist's internal conflict and yearning.

Culturally, "" reflects contemporary societal perceptions around love and friendship, especially among women in Chinese-speaking communities. It throws light on the importance of solidarity among women, as well as the pressures faced from traditional expectations of relationships and marriage. By addressing the themes of infidelity and emotional resilience, not only ties in personal narratives but also sheds light on broader social issues, making the song a significant commentary within the context of modern love.

Song Details
Singer:
麥家瑜
Total Lines:
27