給自己的命書

By 麥家瑜

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
命書 告訴 我一生 的批示

My life story told me about my life's criticism.

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ming6
syu1
guk1
sou3
ngo5
jat1
sang1
dik1
pai1
si6
活得 痛快 這一生 多優異

Living, hurting, this is a wonderful life.

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wut6
dak1
tung3
faai3
ze5
jat1
sang1
do1
jau1
ji6
卻偏告訴我説這年頭 戀愛

And he told me to preach love this year.

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koek3
pin1
guk1
sou3
ngo5
seoi3
ze5
nin4
tau4
lyun5
oi3
要好好 三思

Be careful, and think.

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jiu3
hou3
hou3
saam3
soi1
命中你與我 當天的 相遇

You're going to meet me in heaven.

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ming6
zung1
nei5
jyu6
ngo5
dong3
tin1
dik1
soeng2
jyu6
未想過 計較 得不到 好處

And the unintended benefits of measuring are not.

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mei6
soeng2
gwo3
gei3
gok3
dak1
fau2
dou3
hou3
syu3
卻偏對應了 情緣運程書 的一些備註

It's in some ways against the notes in the genealogical manual.

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koek3
pin1
deoi3
jing3
liu4
cing4
jyun6
wan6
cing4
syu1
dik1
jat1
se1
bei6
zyu3
翻開 星宿 紀錄 在命盤 的勸告

Turn around, and the stars record the instructions in the life story.

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faan1
hoi1
sing1
suk1
gei3
luk6
zoi6
ming6
pun2
dik1
hyun3
guk1
提示過 痴心終須 跌到

It's a sign that you're going to have to go down.

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tai4
si6
gwo3
ci1
sam1
zung1
seoi1
daat3
dou3
星宮 交錯 像你我 無知 的控訴

The Star Palace is a misguided complaint, like yours, which I don't know.

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sing1
gung1
gaau1
laap6
zoeng6
nei5
ngo5
mou4
zi3
dik1
hung3
sou3
提示我 別要倔強 尋寶

It reminds me not to be strong, to seek treasure.

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tai4
si6
ngo5
bit6
jiu3
gwat6
koeng5
cam4
bou2
太多 失眠 情人 常常 祈禱 守護神

Too many, sleepless, loved ones, praying and praying.

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taai3
do1
sat1
min4
cing4
jan4
soeng4
soeng4
kei4
tou2
sau3
wu6
san4
期望 有個 答案 我與 某君 可合襯

I hope there's an answer, and I'm going to work with someone.

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kei4
mong6
jau6
go3
daap3
on3
ngo5
jyu6
mau5
gwan1
ho2
ho4
can3
只因我為人 不懂揣測 我情人

I'm not a person who can predict my love.

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zi2
jan1
ngo5
wai6
jan4
fau2
dung2
cyun2
cak1
ngo5
cing4
jan4
不想相信 命書的 女人

Women who don't want to believe in life books.

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fau2
soeng2
soeng2
seon3
ming6
syu1
dik1
neoi6
jan4
昨天一時 迷途 胡塗 尋找 批命人

Yesterday, I was lost, searching for the dead.

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zok6
tin1
jat1
si4
mai4
tou4
wu2
caa4
cam4
zaau2
pai1
ming6
jan4
曾直 説過 我會 愛得 天昏地暗

I've been preaching that I'd love to be in the dark.

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zang1
zik6
seoi3
gwo3
ngo5
wui6
oi3
dak1
tin1
fan1
deng6
am3
可惜我為人 一生只懂 愛別人

I've spent my life loving people.

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ho2
sik1
ngo5
wai6
jan4
jat1
sang1
zi2
dung2
oi3
bit6
jan4
連命犯 孤星 不相襯

Even the murderers, the lonely stars, are not equal.

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lin4
ming6
faan6
gu1
sing1
fau2
soeng2
can3
也要認真

And you have to be serious.

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jaa5
jiu3
jing6
zan1
若果 你與我 得不到 安定

If you can't be stable with me,

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joek6
gwo2
nei5
jyu6
ngo5
dak1
fau2
dou3
on1
ding6
若果 我看破 再也別 好勝

If I see it, I won't.

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joek6
gwo2
ngo5
hon3
po3
zoi3
jaa5
bit6
hou3
sing3
能否 可 對抗 天書裏 一句

Can you resist a word in the book of heaven?

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toi4
pei5
ho2
deoi3
kong3
tin1
syu1
leoi5
jat1
gau1
痴心必 痛醒

It's going to be a painful awakening.

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ci1
sam1
bit1
tung3
sing2
翻開 星宿 紀錄 在命盤 的勸告

Turn around, and the stars record the instructions in the life story.

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faan1
hoi1
sing1
suk1
gei3
luk6
zoi6
ming6
pun2
dik1
hyun3
guk1
提示過 痴心終須 跌到

It's a sign that you're going to have to go down.

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tai4
si6
gwo3
ci1
sam1
zung1
seoi1
daat3
dou3
星宮 交錯 像你我 無知 的控訴

The Star Palace is a misguided complaint, like yours, which I don't know.

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sing1
gung1
gaau1
laap6
zoeng6
nei5
ngo5
mou4
zi3
dik1
hung3
sou3
提示我 別要倔強 尋寶

It reminds me not to be strong, to seek treasure.

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tai4
si6
ngo5
bit6
jiu3
gwat6
koeng5
cam4
bou2
太多 失眠 情人 常常祈禱 守護神

Too many, sleepless, loved ones, praying and protecting God.

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taai3
do1
sat1
min4
cing4
jan4
soeng4
soeng4
kei4
tou2
sau3
wu6
san4
期望 有個 答案 我與 某君 可合襯

I hope there's an answer, and I'm going to work with someone.

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kei4
mong6
jau6
go3
daap3
on3
ngo5
jyu6
mau5
gwan1
ho2
ho4
can3
只因我為人 不懂揣測 我情人

I'm not a person who can predict my love.

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zi2
jan1
ngo5
wai6
jan4
fau2
dung2
cyun2
cak1
ngo5
cing4
jan4
不想相信 命書的 女人

Women who don't want to believe in life books.

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fau2
soeng2
soeng2
seon3
ming6
syu1
dik1
neoi6
jan4
昨天一時 迷途 胡塗 尋找 批命人

Yesterday, I was lost, searching for the dead.

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zok6
tin1
jat1
si4
mai4
tou4
wu2
caa4
cam4
zaau2
pai1
ming6
jan4
曾直 説過 我會 愛得 天昏地暗

I've been preaching that I'd love to be in the dark.

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zang1
zik6
seoi3
gwo3
ngo5
wui6
oi3
dak1
tin1
fan1
deng6
am3
可惜我為人 一生只懂 愛別人

I've spent my life loving people.

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ho2
sik1
ngo5
wai6
jan4
jat1
sang1
zi2
dung2
oi3
bit6
jan4
連命犯 孤星 不相襯

Even the murderers, the lonely stars, are not equal.

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lin4
ming6
faan6
gu1
sing1
fau2
soeng2
can3
也要認真

And you have to be serious.

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jaa5
jiu3
jing6
zan1
太多 失眠 情人 常常祈禱 守護神

Too many, sleepless, loved ones, praying and protecting God.

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taai3
do1
sat1
min4
cing4
jan4
soeng4
soeng4
kei4
tou2
sau3
wu6
san4
期望 有個 答案 我與 某君 可合襯

I hope there's an answer, and I'm going to work with someone.

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kei4
mong6
jau6
go3
daap3
on3
ngo5
jyu6
mau5
gwan1
ho2
ho4
can3
只因我為人 不懂揣測 我情人

I'm not a person who can predict my love.

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zi2
jan1
ngo5
wai6
jan4
fau2
dung2
cyun2
cak1
ngo5
cing4
jan4
不信 命運 結局 這樣發生

Unbelief in fate, and that's what happens.

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fau2
seon3
ming6
wan6
lit3
guk6
ze5
joeng2
fat3
sang1
昨天 一時 迷途 胡塗 尋找 批命人

Yesterday, I was lost, and searching for the dead.

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zok6
tin1
jat1
si4
mai4
tou4
wu2
caa4
cam4
zaau2
pai1
ming6
jan4
曾直 説過 我會 愛得

I've been told that I'd love it.

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zang1
zik6
seoi3
gwo3
ngo5
wui6
oi3
dak1
動魄驚心

It was a shock.

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dung6
tok3
ging1
sam1
祈求 伴侶的一吻

Pray for a kiss from your partner.

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kei4
kau4
bun6
lui5
dik1
jat1
man5
如命中的 護蔭

It's like a life shield.

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jyu4
ming6
zung1
dik1
wu6
jam3
About This Song

The song "" ("A Letter of Fate to Myself") by captures a deep emotional exploration of love, destiny, and personal introspection. At its core, the song communicates a struggle between the desire for passionate love and the constraints of fate. The lyrics articulate feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability, as the narrator reflects upon the guidance of their or book of destiny, which suggests that love relationships should be approached with caution. This theme resonates widely, as it taps into universal questions about the nature of love, the role of fate, and the tension between heart and mind in romantic pursuits.

The narrative within the song traverses the experiences of a lover who grapples with the teachings of the stars and the directives of fate. It conveys a story of someone who passionately loves others yet feels uncertain about their romantic compatibility and future. The repeated references to astrological guidance contrast with the narrator's emotional experience of lovehighlighting a conflict between preordained paths and the unpredictability of human relationships. The lyrics suggest a candid exploration of longing, insecurity, and introspection, inviting listeners to reflect on their own quests for connection and understanding.

Musically, employs a sophisticated composition that combines poignant melodies with a gentle yet compelling vocal delivery. The lyrics are rich in imagery, utilizing metaphors related to astrology and fate, reminiscent of ancient texts, which enhance the song's lyrical depth. The repetition of phrases evokes a sense of both longing and contemplation, with strategic pauses that mirror the narrator's introspective struggles. Additionally, the song features varied dynamics and instrumentation that amplify the emotional intensity, effectively drawing listeners into the narrator's world.

Culturally, "" resonates within the context of Chinese beliefs in fate and astrology, reflecting a common perspective that intertwines personal lives with cosmic influences. The song's existential reflections on love align with traditional motifs found in Chinese poetry and literature, where fate frequently plays a critical role in romance. By addressing modern themes through the lens of ancient wisdom, the song becomes an artistic bridge between contemporary experiences and timeless cultural narratives, making it resonate with audiences both familiar and not with these traditions.

Song Details
Singer:
麥家瑜
Total Lines:
46