少數

By 黎明

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
你大概猜錯 我也許喜歡戀愛卻未曾 有許多個

You're probably wrong, I may have loved love, but I haven't had many.

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nei5
taai3
goi3
caai1
laap6
ngo5
jaa5
heoi2
hei2
fun1
lyun5
oi3
koek3
mei6
zang1
jau6
heoi2
do1
go3
若愛人百個 像你們看我 誰敢喜歡我

If I love a hundred people who see me as you do, who would like me?

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joek6
oi3
jan4
mak6
go3
zoeng6
nei5
mun4
hon3
ngo5
seoi4
gam2
hei2
fun1
ngo5
遇上的 就算多 停下過 未算多

And even more of the time, they've stopped.

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jyu6
soeng6
dik1
zau6
syun3
do1
ting4
haa6
gwo3
mei6
syun3
do1
要是誰來 都想愛愛 統統亦是未夠愛

Whoever comes to love, love is not enough.

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jiu3
si6
seoi4
loi6
dou1
soeng2
oi3
oi3
tung2
tung2
jik6
si6
mei6
gau3
oi3
我大門長年不開 只想一開前面有將來

I've been sitting on my doorstep for years, just wondering what the future holds.

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ngo5
taai3
mun4
zoeng6
nin4
fau2
hoi1
zi2
soeng2
jat1
hoi1
cin4
min2
jau6
zoeng3
loi6
情人不算多 但都深愛過 志在投入 並非貪滿座

There are not many lovers, but they are all very much in love, and they are willing to give in, not be greedy.

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cing4
jan4
fau2
syun3
do1
daan6
dou1
sam1
oi3
gwo3
zi3
zoi6
tau4
jap6
bing6
fei2
taam1
mun6
zo2
看 世上最好幾個 亦曾為我閃亮過花火

Look at some of the best in the world, and they've been flashing fireworks for me.

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hon3
sai3
soeng6
zeoi3
hou3
gei2
go3
jik6
zang1
wai6
ngo5
sim2
loeng6
gwo3
waa6
fo2
情人不要多 但畢竟每個 厚度濃度 值得畢生慶賀

Not much love, but every thickness is something to celebrate.

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cing4
jan4
fau2
jiu3
do1
daan6
bat1
ging2
mei5
go3
hau5
dou6
nung4
dou6
zik6
dak1
bat1
sang1
hing3
ho3
名字太少 就是從未耀眼似星河 仍然有精彩地發生過

There are so few names that never flash like a star river, and it's still going on.

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ming4
zi6
taai3
siu3
zau6
si6
zung6
mei6
jiu6
ngaan5
ci5
sing1
ho2
jing4
jin4
jau6
zing1
coi2
deng6
fat3
sang1
gwo3
難怪我 被世人笑過 情深偏搞錯

No wonder people laughed at me and made a big mistake.

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no4
gwaai3
ngo5
pei5
sai3
jan4
siu3
gwo3
cing4
sam1
pin1
gaau2
laap6
為最好 而留座 容易會 沒結果

For the best, sitting around is not going to work.

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wai6
zeoi3
hou3
nang4
lau4
zo2
jung4
jik6
wui6
mei6
lit3
gwo2
與舊情人 狠狠愛過 怎可寂寞就胡亂拍拖

How can you be lonely with your ex?

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jyu6
gau6
cing4
jan4
han2
han2
oi3
gwo3
fim2
ho2
zik6
mok6
zau6
wu2
lyun6
paak2
to1
往後前途仍坎坷 都不忍心隨便愛一個

And the future is still very rough, and I can't stand to love someone.

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wong5
hau6
cin4
tou4
jing4
haam3
ho2
dou1
fau2
jan5
sam1
ceoi4
pin4
oi3
jat1
go3
情人不算多 但都深愛過 以後年月 亦不必滿座

Not many lovers, but they were very much in love, and they didn't have to be in the next month.

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cing4
jan4
fau2
syun3
do1
daan6
dou1
sam1
oi3
gwo3
jyu5
hau6
nin4
jyut6
jik6
fau2
bit1
mun6
zo2
我 故事看多幾個 內容未必精彩更多

I've seen a few more stories, and they're not necessarily more amazing.

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ngo5
gu3
si6
hon3
do1
gei2
go3
noi6
jung4
mei6
bit1
zing1
coi2
gang3
do1
情人不要多 但珍惜每個 厚度濃度 值得畢生慶賀

Not so much love, but appreciating each and every one of those thickness levels is something that deserves to be celebrated.

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cing4
jan4
fau2
jiu3
do1
daan6
zan1
sik1
mei5
go3
hau5
dou6
nung4
dou6
zik6
dak1
bat1
sang1
hing3
ho3
名字太少 就是從未耀眼似星河 仍然有温馨地發生過

There are so few names that have ever flashed like a star river, and yet it's still warm.

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ming4
zi6
taai3
siu3
zau6
si6
zung6
mei6
jiu6
ngaan5
ci5
sing1
ho2
jing4
jin4
jau6
wan1
hing1
deng6
fat3
sang1
gwo3
你大概猜錯 我也許喜歡戀愛卻未曾 有許多個 此刻一個

You're probably wrong, I may love to make love, but I haven't had many.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

nei5
taai3
goi3
caai1
laap6
ngo5
jaa5
heoi2
hei2
fun1
lyun5
oi3
koek3
mei6
zang1
jau6
heoi2
do1
go3
ci2
hak1
jat1
go3
About This Song

The song "" (Few) by the renowned artist (Leon Lai) delves into the complexity of love and human connections. The main theme revolves around the idea of love being precious and not defined by quantity, but rather by the depth and significance of each relationship. Lai expresses a sentiment of cherishing the few romantic encounters he has experienced, emphasizing that it's not about the number of lovers, but the intensity of the emotions shared. This sets a poignant tone that resonates with anyone who has navigated the highs and lows of romantic life.

The story conveyed in the lyrics reflects a narrator who admits to having had few love interests, yet each has left a meaningful impact. Despite societal expectations to seek many connections, the protagonist asserts that true fulfillment comes from the richness of those counted moments rather than a surplus of shallow interactions. This introspection highlights the narrator's desire for genuine love, demonstrating a mature understanding of what it means to be emotionally engaged rather than simply being in relationships for the sake of it.

Musically, the song employs soft melodies paired with Lai's emotive vocal delivery, invoking a sense of nostalgia and sincerity. The lyrical techniques include reflective language and imagery, which effectively capture the bittersweet essence of love and longing. Phrases describing the beauty of past experiences and the warmth still felt even amidst fewer connections create a vivid emotional landscape for listeners, encouraging them to reflect on their own narratives.

Culturally, the song speaks to the broader societal view of love in Chinese communities, where there can often be pressure to pursue multiple relationships. By focusing on the quality over quantity, the song challenges conventional norms and resonates deeply with a generation that increasingly values authenticity in emotional experiences. Overall, "" is both a celebration of love's depth and a reminder that the moments we treasure most are often the few that have left an indelible mark on our hearts.

Song Details
Singer:
黎明
Total Lines:
18