輪到你失眠時

By 麥家瑜

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我必須堅強

I had to be strong.

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ngo5
bit1
seoi1
gin1
koeng5
狂哭醜態 誰樂意呵護

Crazy and ugly, who would care for them.

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kwong4
huk1
cau2
taai3
seoi4
ngok6
ji3
o1
wu6
令世界 都厭惡

It's a world that hates.

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ling6
sai3
gaai3
dou1
jim3
ok3
自愛先有力愛人

Self-love is the power to love others.

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zi6
oi3
sin3
jau6
lik6
oi3
jan4
夢要醒了別回顧

I dream of waking up and thinking about it.

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mung6
jiu3
sing2
liu4
bit6
wui4
gu3
無憾的你 在慰解我 無謂太在乎

You're so comforting, you don't care too much.

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mou4
ham6
dik1
nei5
zoi6
wai3
haai5
ngo5
mou4
wai6
taai3
zoi6
wu4
你講得風涼

You're cool.

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nei5
gong2
dak1
fung3
loeng6
如肯捨棄 才另有得着

If you want to give up, you have another.

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jyu4
hoi2
se2
hei3
coi4
ling6
jau6
dak1
jyu3
自救要 捨棄你

Self-saving is about letting go of you.

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zi6
gau3
jiu3
se2
hei3
nei5
夜半醒了為何想你

I wake up in the middle of the night, why do I want you?

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je6
bun3
sing2
liu4
wai6
ho6
soeng2
nei5
困極無聊 大可看戲

It's boring, and it's a great show.

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kwan3
gik6
mou4
liu4
taai3
ho2
hon3
hei3
但如何挨下去 都累不到你

But you're not tired of being beaten.

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daan6
jyu4
ho6
ngaai4
haa6
heoi3
dou1
leoi6
fau2
dou3
nei5
輪到你失眠時 輪到你失敗後

It's your turn to fall asleep, and it's your turn to fail.

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leon2
dou3
nei5
sat1
min4
si4
leon2
dou3
nei5
sat1
baai6
hau6
才去講做人道理吧

Let's talk about humanitarian causes.

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coi4
heoi3
gong2
zou6
jan4
dou6
lei5
baa6
未受罪過便講看化 就似催我眠

Being innocent is like putting me to sleep.

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mei6
sau6
zeoi6
gwo3
pin4
gong2
hon3
faa3
zau6
ci5
ceoi1
ngo5
min4
寧願承受你一巴

I'd rather take you.

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ning6
jyun6
sing4
sau6
nei5
jat1
baa1
輪到你執迷時 輪到你轟烈後

It's your turn to be addicted, and it's your turn to be loud.

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leon2
dou3
nei5
zap1
mai4
si4
leon2
dou3
nei5
gwang1
lit6
hau6
才怪我為何未放下

I wondered why it wasn't.

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coi4
gwaai3
ngo5
wai6
ho6
mei6
fong3
haa6
但自問我亦肯 聽盡安撫的好話

But I asked myself, "How can I help you?"

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daan6
zi6
man6
ngo5
jik6
hoi2
teng1
zeon6
on1
fu2
dik1
hou3
waa6
都像聽到嘲笑時 原來更害怕

It was just as scary as the laughing.

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dou1
zoeng6
teng1
dou3
zaau1
siu3
si4
jyun5
loi6
gang3
hou6
paa3
我當然很傻

I was, of course, very upset.

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ngo5
dong3
jin4
han2
so4
明知聽你 全沒有幫助

It's not helpful to know you.

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ming4
zi3
teng1
nei5
cyun4
mei6
jau6
bong1
zo6
未跌過 想救我

They didn't fall, they tried to save me.

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mei6
daat3
gwo3
soeng2
gau3
ngo5
若有天你伴侶 一笑而過

If you ever have a partner, smile.

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joek6
jau6
tin1
nei5
bun6
lui5
jat1
siu3
nang4
gwo3
當你像我 認真愛過

When you're as serious as I am,

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dong3
nei5
zoeng6
ngo5
jing6
zan1
oi3
gwo3
願你也能做到 一夜間看破

I wish you could do it overnight.

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jyun6
nei5
jaa5
toi4
zou6
dou3
jat1
je6
haan4
hon3
po3
輪到你失眠時 輪到你失敗後

It's your turn to fall asleep, and it's your turn to fail.

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leon2
dou3
nei5
sat1
min4
si4
leon2
dou3
nei5
sat1
baai6
hau6
才去講做人道理吧

Let's talk about humanitarian causes.

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coi4
heoi3
gong2
zou6
jan4
dou6
lei5
baa6
未受罪過便講看化 就似催我眠

Being innocent is like putting me to sleep.

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mei6
sau6
zeoi6
gwo3
pin4
gong2
hon3
faa3
zau6
ci5
ceoi1
ngo5
min4
寧願承受你一巴

I'd rather take you.

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ning6
jyun6
sing4
sau6
nei5
jat1
baa1
輪到你執迷時 輪到你轟烈後

It's your turn to be addicted, and it's your turn to be loud.

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leon2
dou3
nei5
zap1
mai4
si4
leon2
dou3
nei5
gwang1
lit6
hau6
才怪我為何未放下

I wondered why it wasn't.

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coi4
gwaai3
ngo5
wai6
ho6
mei6
fong3
haa6
但自問我亦肯 聽盡安撫的好話

But I asked myself, "How can I help you?"

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daan6
zi6
man6
ngo5
jik6
hoi2
teng1
zeon6
on1
fu2
dik1
hou3
waa6
都像聽到嘲笑時 原來更害怕

It was just as scary as the laughing.

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dou1
zoeng6
teng1
dou3
zaau1
siu3
si4
jyun5
loi6
gang3
hou6
paa3
承認我很糊塗 未忘愛你

I'm confident that I'm not going to forget you.

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sing4
jing6
ngo5
han2
wu4
caa4
mei6
mong6
oi3
nei5
難似你 這麼高

You don't seem to be that tall.

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no4
ci5
nei5
ze5
mo5
gou1
輪到你失眠時 輪到你失敗後

It's your turn to fall asleep, and it's your turn to fail.

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leon2
dou3
nei5
sat1
min4
si4
leon2
dou3
nei5
sat1
baai6
hau6
才去講做人道理吧

Let's talk about humanitarian causes.

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coi4
heoi3
gong2
zou6
jan4
dou6
lei5
baa6
未受罪過便講看化 就似催我眠

Being innocent is like putting me to sleep.

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mei6
sau6
zeoi6
gwo3
pin4
gong2
hon3
faa3
zau6
ci5
ceoi1
ngo5
min4
寧願承受你一巴

I'd rather take you.

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ning6
jyun6
sing4
sau6
nei5
jat1
baa1
輪到你執迷時 輪到你轟烈後

It's your turn to be addicted, and it's your turn to be loud.

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leon2
dou3
nei5
zap1
mai4
si4
leon2
dou3
nei5
gwang1
lit6
hau6
才怪我為何未放下

I wondered why it wasn't.

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coi4
gwaai3
ngo5
wai6
ho6
mei6
fong3
haa6
但自問我亦肯 聽盡安撫的好話

But I asked myself, "How can I help you?"

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daan6
zi6
man6
ngo5
jik6
hoi2
teng1
zeon6
on1
fu2
dik1
hou3
waa6
都像聽到嘲笑時 原來更害怕

It was just as scary as the laughing.

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dou1
zoeng6
teng1
dou3
zaau1
siu3
si4
jyun5
loi6
gang3
hou6
paa3
倦透亦躺不下

I'm tired and I can't lie down.

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gyun6
tau3
jik6
fau2
haa6
明白是多辛苦一種過程

It's a difficult process to understand.

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ming4
baak6
si6
do1
san1
fu2
jat1
zung3
gwo3
cing4
才來説 別怕

Don't be afraid to tell me.

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coi4
loi6
seoi3
bit6
paa3
About This Song

"" ("Your Turn to Lose Sleep") by (Mai Jiayu) delves into the poignant themes of heartbreak, self-reflection, and the aftermath of failed relationships. The song's emotional core revolves around the struggle of dealing with unrequited love and the pain that accompanies the realization that ones worth should not be diminished by another's indifference. The layered emotions are explored through a juxtaposition of vulnerability and strength, highlighting the internal conflict faced when trying to move on from a past love.

The narrative presented in the song unfolds as a conversation between two individuals, marked by feelings of regret and longing. The lyrics explore how one often realizes the importance of self-love and resilience only in the wake of another's emotional turmoil. The repetitive refrain of waiting for the other person to experience their own struggles reinforces the idea that true understanding comes from shared experience, making a poignant statement about personal growth amidst heartbreak.

From a musical perspective, the song employs evocative imagery and a conversational lyrical style that draws listeners in, allowing them to connect deeply with the emotional weight of the words. Notable musical elements include an atmospheric arrangement that complements the reflective nature of the lyrics; the instrumentation ebbs and flows, creating a sense of longing and absence. Techniques such as repetition and rhetorical questions effectively evoke feelings of despair and questioning, enhancing the introspective narrative.

Culturally, this song resonates within the context of modern relationships, particularly in East Asian societies where emotional expression can often be subdued. In many ways, "" serves as a reflective piece for a generation grappling with the complexities of love and personal identity. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging ones emotions and the social expectation to maintain composure, offering solace to those who find themselves in similar predicaments.

Song Details
Singer:
麥家瑜
Total Lines:
47