By 麥浚龍

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
心經早已揭開了

The heart has already been opened.

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sam1
ging1
zou2
ji5
kit3
hoi1
liu4
命運統統放開了 開了

Destiny is open.

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ming6
wan6
tung2
tung2
fong3
hoi1
liu4
hoi1
liu4
從大門張開的一刻看你 關了

I see you from the doorway, and it's closed.

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zung6
taai3
mun4
zoeng3
hoi1
dik1
jat1
hak1
hon3
nei5
gwaan1
liu4
門內你如為到雨水聲快樂了

You're happy to hear the rain in the door.

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mun4
noi6
nei5
jyu4
wai6
dou3
jyu6
seoi2
sing1
faai3
ngok6
liu4
我怎可叫你辨認嘆氣的表

How can I get you to recognize the grief table?

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ngo5
fim2
ho2
giu3
nei5
bin6
jing6
taan1
hei3
dik1
biu2
也許你在夜半抬頭望見破曉

Maybe you'll look up at midnight and see the breakdown.

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jaa5
heoi2
nei5
zoi6
je6
bun3
toi4
tau4
mong6
jin6
po3
Hau2
留待我學習白日無雲的笑

And I learned to smile without clouds during the day.

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lau4
daai1
ngo5
hok6
zap6
baak6
mik6
mou4
wan4
dik1
siu3
門內你如為到樹幹枯枝專注了

You're focused on the tree trunk.

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mun4
noi6
nei5
jyu4
wai6
dou3
syu6
hon4
fu1
zi1
zyun1
zyu3
liu4
讓我儘量羨慕樹中的小鳥

Let me try to envy the little birds in the trees.

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joeng6
ngo5
zeon2
loeng6
sin6
mou6
syu6
zung1
dik1
siu2
niu5
所親的 連世界也不要

Parents, not even the world.

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so2
can3
dik1
lin4
sai3
gaai3
jaa5
fau2
jiu3
從此哀傷 因此教我微小

And I was so sad, so I learned a little bit.

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zung6
ci2
ngoi1
soeng1
jan1
ci2
gaau3
ngo5
mei4
siu2
心經早已揭開了

The heart has already been opened.

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sam1
ging1
zou2
ji5
kit3
hoi1
liu4
命運統統放開了 開了

Destiny is open.

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ming6
wan6
tung2
tung2
fong3
hoi1
liu4
hoi1
liu4
從大門張開的一刻看你如何微笑

From the moment you open the door, look at how you smile.

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zung6
taai3
mun4
zoeng3
hoi1
dik1
jat1
hak1
hon3
nei5
jyu4
ho6
mei4
siu3
很想歡呼只怕我啞了

I was just going to say hello, and I was scared.

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han2
soeng2
fun1
hu1
zi2
paa3
ngo5
ngak1
liu4
未及祝福已哭了 哭了

And the blessing is not enough, it's enough.

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mei6
kap6
zuk1
fuk1
ji5
huk1
liu4
huk1
liu4
寧願被關起與你微小

I'd rather be tied to you.

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ning6
jyun6
pei5
gwaan1
hei2
jyu6
nei5
mei4
siu2
然後我們靜到直至天空寬闊了

And then we sat there until the sky was wide open.

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jin4
hau6
ngo5
mun4
zing6
dou3
zik6
zi3
tin1
hung3
fun1
fut3
liu4
直至大地並沒什麼舍不了

Until the earth was empty.

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zik6
zi3
taai3
deng6
bing6
mei6
zaap6
mo5
se3
fau2
liu4
所親的 連世界也不要

Parents, not even the world.

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so2
can3
dik1
lin4
sai3
gaai3
jaa5
fau2
jiu3
難道重新出生 一起永遠年少

It's hard to be born again, forever young.

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no4
dou6
zung6
san1
ceot1
sang1
jat1
hei2
wing5
jyun6
nin4
siu3
心經早已揭開了

The heart has already been opened.

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sam1
ging1
zou2
ji5
kit3
hoi1
liu4
命運統統放開了 開了

Destiny is open.

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ming6
wan6
tung2
tung2
fong3
hoi1
liu4
hoi1
liu4
從大門張開的一刻看你如何微笑

From the moment you open the door, look at how you smile.

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zung6
taai3
mun4
zoeng3
hoi1
dik1
jat1
hak1
hon3
nei5
jyu4
ho6
mei4
siu3
很想歡呼只怕我啞了

I was just going to say hello, and I was scared.

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han2
soeng2
fun1
hu1
zi2
paa3
ngo5
ngak1
liu4
未及祝福已哭了 哭了

And the blessing is not enough, it's enough.

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mei6
kap6
zuk1
fuk1
ji5
huk1
liu4
huk1
liu4
寧願被關起偏偏不缺少

I'd rather be closed or not.

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ning6
jyun6
pei5
gwaan1
hei2
pin1
pin1
fau2
kyut3
siu3
外面北風太騷擾 落葉都想開竅

The north wind was so violent outside that the leaves were about to fall.

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oi6
min2
bui3
fung3
taai3
sou1
jiu5
lok6
sip3
dou1
soeng2
hoi1
kiu3
陪着我在你的萬尺中央 環繞

Walk around with me in the middle of your thousand feet.

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pui4
jyu3
ngo5
zoi6
nei5
dik1
maak6
cek3
zung1
joeng1
waan4
jiu5
心經因心早已揭開了

The heart is already open.

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sam1
ging1
jan1
sam1
zou2
ji5
kit3
hoi1
liu4
命運為命統統放開了 開了

Destiny is open to life.

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ming6
wan6
wai6
ming6
tung2
tung2
fong3
hoi1
liu4
hoi1
liu4
從大門張開的一刻聽你心跳

I heard your heartbeat from the moment you opened the door.

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zung6
taai3
mun4
zoeng3
hoi1
dik1
jat1
hak1
teng1
nei5
sam1
tiu4
很想歡呼只怕我啞了

I was just going to say hello, and I was scared.

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han2
soeng2
fun1
hu1
zi2
paa3
ngo5
ngak1
liu4
未及祝福已哭了 哭了

And the blessing is not enough, it's enough.

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mei6
kap6
zuk1
fuk1
ji5
huk1
liu4
huk1
liu4
從大門張開的一刻看我們接近了

And from the moment we opened the door, we were approaching.

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zung6
taai3
mun4
zoeng3
hoi1
dik1
jat1
hak1
hon3
ngo5
mun4
zip3
kan5
liu4
即使將必須看你 關了

Even if it's going to have to see you shut down.

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zik1
si2
zoeng3
bit1
seoi1
hon3
nei5
gwaan1
liu4
About This Song

The song "" by (Juno Mak) explores themes of love, separation, and the complexity of human emotions. At its core, the song reflects on the idea of a barrier, symbolized by a door, that separates two people. As the lyrics unfold, they illustrate the feelings of longing and sorrow associated with this divide, suggesting a deep emotional connection that persists despite physical distance. The recurring phrase "" translates to "the heart sutra has already been revealed," implying a profound internal understanding of love and destiny, leading to a bittersweet acceptance of fate.

The narrative conveyed through the song revolves around the persistent hope and desire for closeness despite challenges. The protagonist expresses a yearning to celebrate love, yet finds themselves overwhelmed by the weight of unexpressed feelings, which culminates in tears rather than joy. This poignant juxtaposition of celebration and sorrow highlights the emotional turmoil often inherent in romantic relationships. Juno Mak's powerful delivery and the immersive lyrics capture the struggle of wanting to connect with a loved one while grappling with the inevitability of separation.

Musically, "" incorporates emotive melodies and soulful instrumentals that enhance the lyrical themes. The use of vivid imagery, such as references to the weather and naturelike "" (north wind) and "" (fallen leaves)adds depth to the emotional landscape of the song, allowing listeners to visualize the emotions being conveyed. The structure of the song often leads the listener through crescendos of emotion, effectively mirroring the highs and lows of the described experiences, with a haunting refrain that lingers in the mind.

Culturally, this song resonates deeply within the context of Chinese music and its approach to love and relationships. The metaphor of the door as a threshold to connection and separation speaks to universal experiences but also reflects specific cultural elements, such as the importance of familial ties and societal expectations in romantic relationships. Through his artistic lens, Juno Mak captures a moment that is both personal and relatable, making "" a contemporary classic that speaks to the emotional struggles of many.

Song Details
Singer:
麥浚龍
Total Lines:
36