芳華絕代

By 張國榮

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
你想不想 吻一吻

You don't want to kiss.

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nei5
soeng2
fau2
soeng2
man5
jat1
man5
傾國傾城 是我大名

Talking about the country talking about the city is my big name.

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king1
gwok3
king1
sing4
si6
ngo5
taai3
ming4
蒙羅麗莎 只是一幅畫

Monrealita is just a painting.

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mung4
lo4
lai6
so1
zi2
si6
jat1
fuk1
waak6
如何豔壓天下

How to crush the sky.

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jyu4
ho6
jim6
ngaat3
tin1
haa6
皇朝外的 伊莉莎白

Elizabeth outside the dynasty.

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wong4
zyu1
oi6
dik1
ji1
lei2
so1
baak6
誰來跪拜她

Who would come to her knees?

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seoi4
loi6
gwai6
baai3
taa1
夢露若果 莊重高雅

I'm a man of decent dignity.

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mung6
lou6
joek6
gwo2
zong1
zung6
gou1
ngaa5
何來絕世佳話

What's the good news?

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ho6
loi6
zyut6
sai3
gaai1
waa6
紅顏 禍水 錦上添花

Red, water, and flowers.

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hung4
ngaan4
wo6
seoi2
gam2
soeng6
tim1
waa6
教你蕩產傾家

Teach you to talk about shit.

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gaau3
nei5
dong6
caan2
king1
ze1
唯獨是 天姿國色 不可一世

The only color of the sky is the color of the sky.

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wai4
duk6
si6
tin1
zi1
gwok3
sik1
fau2
ho2
jat1
sai3
天生我高貴豔麗到底

I was born noble and beautiful.

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tin1
sang1
ngo5
gou1
gwai3
jim6
lai6
dou3
dik1
顛倒眾生 吹灰不費

It's a waste of time.

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din1
dou2
zung3
sang1
ceoi3
fui1
fau2
fai3
收你做我的迷

I'm going to take you as my lover.

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sau1
nei5
zou6
ngo5
dik1
mai4
(得我豔與天齊)

(Laughter)

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dak1
ngo5
jim6
jyu6
tin1
zi1
你敢不敢 抱一抱

You dare not hold me.

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nei5
gam2
fau2
gam2
pou5
jat1
pou5
瘋魔一時 是我罪名

I'm the one who's been crazy for a while.

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fung1
mo4
jat1
si4
si6
ngo5
zeoi6
ming4
羅蘭自稱 芳名蘇菲亞

Roland calls himself Sophia.

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lo4
laan4
zi6
can3
fong1
ming4
sou1
fei2
ngaa3
男孩就會倒下

The boys would fall.

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naam4
hoi4
zau6
wui6
dou2
haa6
如能獲得 芭鐸親一下

If you can get a Parent Baron, please.

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jyu4
toi4
wok6
dak1
baa1
nok6
can3
jat1
haa6
鐵塔亦會垮

The Tower of Babel will also collapse.

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tit3
taap3
jik6
wui6
kwaa3
怕你什麼 稱王稱霸

What is it that scares you, King,

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paa3
nei5
zaap6
mo5
can3
wong6
can3
paak3
來臣服我之下

to submit to me.

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loi6
san4
fuk6
ngo5
zi1
haa6
銀河豔星 單人匹馬

Galactic stars are single-horse.

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ngan4
ho2
jim6
sing1
sin6
jan4
pat1
maa5
勝過漫天煙花

It's more than a long day of smoke.

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sing3
gwo3
maan4
tin1
jin1
waa6
About This Song

The song "" (Fanghua Juedai), performed by the iconic Hong Kong artist (Leslie Cheung), serves as a celebration of exceptional beauty and unyielding confidence. The core theme revolves around the idea of being mesmerizingly beautiful with an almost divine allure, leaving audiences in awe of ones power and presence. Cheung's emotive delivery brings to life the juxtaposition between ephemeral beauty and eternal greatness, exploring how both can leave a lasting impression on others.

The lyrics convey a narrative of self-assertion, where the protagonist encourages romance and recognizes their own irresistible charm. Through vivid imagery, references to historical and mythical figures such as the Mona Lisa and Elizabeth I, the song elevates the act of being enchanting to a near celestial status. It tells a story of seduction and allure, implying that the protagonist not only seeks admiration but also commands it, hinting at the paradox of beauty being both a gift and a curse.

Musically, the song employs a blend of pop and orchestral elements, creating a lush soundscape that complements the grand themes expressed in the lyrics. Notable lyrical techniques include metaphor and personification, wherein the protagonist likens beauty to powerful historical figures, elevating their own desirability by comparison. The song's structure effectively builds an emotional crescendo, mirroring the rise in intensity of the protagonists feelings as they proclaim their alluring nature.

From a cultural standpoint, "" resonates deeply within the contexts of Eastern and Western ideals of beauty and power. The song was released during a time when Leslie Cheung was not only a prominent figure in the music industry but also a cultural icon. His exploration of gender and identity through his art has left a significant impact on modern Chinese pop culture. This song serves as both a personal anthem for self-empowerment and a provocative contemplation of societal values surrounding beauty.

Song Details
Singer:
張國榮
Total Lines:
25