心淡

By 容祖兒

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
想不起 怎麼會病到不分好歹

I can't imagine how I could get so sick.

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soeng2
fau2
hei2
fim2
mo5
wui6
beng6
dou3
fau2
fan6
hou3
ngaat6
連受苦都甜美

Even suffering is sweet.

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lin4
sau6
fu2
dou1
tim4
mei5
我每日捱着不睬不理

I stare at it every day.

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ngo5
mei5
mik6
ngaai4
jyu3
fau2
coi2
fau2
lei5
但卻捱不死 又去痴纏你

But it's not dead, and it's still holding you.

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daan6
koek3
ngaai4
fau2
si2
jau6
heoi3
ci1
zin6
nei5
難道終此一生都要這麼

I'm not going to do this for the rest of my life.

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no4
dou6
zung1
ci2
jat1
sang1
dou1
jiu3
ze5
mo5
不可爭一口氣

Don't fight the breath.

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fau2
ho2
zaang1
jat1
hau2
hei3
很謙卑 只不過是我太過愛你

It's humble, but I love you too much.

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han2
him1
bei1
zi2
fau2
gwo3
si6
ngo5
taai3
gwo3
oi3
nei5
連自尊都忘記

They forget about self-esteem.

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lin4
zi6
zyun1
dou1
mong6
gei3
跌到極麻木只好相信

You can't believe it.

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daat3
dou3
gik6
maa4
muk6
zi2
hou3
soeng2
seon3
又再爬得起 就會有轉機

And once you climb it, you're going to have a turn.

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jau6
zoi3
paa4
dak1
hei2
zau6
wui6
jau6
zyun3
gei1
若我不懂憎你

If I didn't hate you,

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joek6
ngo5
fau2
dung2
zang1
nei5
如何離別你亦怕不會飛

How to separate you from the fear of not flying.

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jyu4
ho6
lei4
bit6
nei5
jik6
paa3
fau2
wui6
fei1
由這一分鐘開始計起

Start counting from that minute.

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jau4
ze5
jat1
fan6
zung1
hoi1
ci2
gei3
hei2
春風秋雨間

Spring, autumn and rain.

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ceon1
fung3
cau1
jyu6
haan4
限我對你以半年時間

I'm limiting you to six months.

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haan6
ngo5
deoi3
nei5
jyu5
bun3
nin4
si4
haan4
慢慢的心淡

Slowly and gently.

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maan6
maan6
dik1
sam1
taam4
付清賬單 平靜的對你熱度退減

Pay your bills, and your heat will slowly drop.

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fu6
cing1
zoeng3
sin6
ping4
zing6
dik1
deoi3
nei5
jit6
dou6
teoi3
gaam2
一天一點傷心過

It was a sad day.

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jat1
tin1
jat1
dim2
soeng1
sam1
gwo3
這一百數十晚

These are the hundred and ten nights.

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ze5
jat1
mak6
sou3
sap6
maan5
大概也夠我送我

I'm probably going to send it to me.

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taai3
goi3
jaa5
gau3
ngo5
sung3
ngo5
來回地獄又折返人間

And then back to hell, and back to humanity.

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loi6
wui4
deng6
juk6
jau6
zit3
faan1
jan4
haan4
春天分手 秋天會習慣

Spring break up, fall get used to it.

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ceon1
tin1
fan6
sau2
cau1
tin1
wui6
zap6
gwaan3
苦衝開了便淡

It was a painful rush.

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fu2
cung3
hoi1
liu4
pin4
taam4
説什麼再平反

What is the opposite?

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seoi3
zaap6
mo5
zoi3
ping4
faan3
只怕被迫一起更礙眼

They're afraid of being forced to be more distracted.

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zi2
paa3
pei5
pik1
jat1
hei2
gang3
ngoi6
ngaan5
往後這半年間

And then, six months later,

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wong5
hau6
ze5
bun3
nin4
haan4
只愛自己 雖説不太習慣

Love yourself, even if you're not used to it.

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zi2
oi3
zi6
gei2
seoi1
seoi3
fau2
taai3
zap6
gwaan3
畢竟有限 就當過關

It's limited, so you should close it.

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bat1
ging2
jau6
haan6
zau6
dong3
gwo3
gwaan1
About This Song

The song "" ("Heart Becomes Distant") by the artist (Joey Yung) explores the complex emotions surrounding love, loss, and the gradual healing process after a relationship ends. At its core, the song delves into the feelings of longing and sadness that linger even as one tries to move on. The lyrics portray a person caught in a cycle of love and pain, reflecting on the bittersweet experience of clinging to the remnants of a past relationship while grappling with the difficulty of letting go. As the title suggests, the sentiment of the heart slowly becoming indifferent is a powerful theme, illustrating the emotional numbness that often follows heartbreak.

The narrative within the song reveals the inner turmoil of someone who feels trapped in their affection for a partner, even when that love is no longer reciprocated. The protagonist is portrayed as self-aware yet helpless against their feelings, underscoring the struggle between the pain of enduring love and the need to reclaim one's self-respect. Through expressions of vulnerability and humility, the lyrics express a longing for restoration and self-love, encapsulating the universal experience of heartbreak. The notion of allocating "" (half a year) to heal and focus on oneself highlights a journey of self-discovery and emotional recovery.

Musically, "" combines soft, melancholic melodies with heartfelt vocal delivery from , enhancing the song's emotional depth. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of vivid imagery and metaphors, which paint a picture of the highs and lows of love, such as the cyclical nature of seasonsspring representing new beginnings and autumn symbolizing letting go. The contrast between pain and acceptance is woven throughout the lyrics, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and feelings.

Culturally, the song resonates deeply with listeners familiar with the struggles of modern relationships; it echoes the traditional themes of love and loss often found in Chinese pop music. The relatable content paired with 's emotive performance promotes a sense of shared experience, connecting audiences across different backgrounds. "" not only serves as a personal reflection on heartbreak but also as a reminder of the resilience needed to navigate life's emotional challenges.

Song Details
Singer:
容祖兒
Total Lines:
28
Video:
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