深息

By 楊千嬅

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
忘我 翡翠 彷彿有薄荷葉碎

Forget me, you're like a piece of mint.

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mong6
ngo5
fei6
ceoi3
pong4
fat1
jau6
bok6
ho6
sip3
seoi3
藍鳥 紫醉 和最醉一個 鴛鴦與汽水

Blue Bird, Alcoholism, and the most drunk, a bottle of soda and water.

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laam4
niu5
zi2
zeoi3
wo4
zeoi3
zeoi3
jat1
go3
jyun1
joeng1
jyu6
hei3
seoi2
當太累 要睡 到散席離愁別緒

When you're tired, you're tired, you're

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dong3
taai3
leoi6
jiu3
seoi6
dou3
saan3
zik6
lei4
sau4
bit6
seoi5
最美好一剎如若不幸打雷

It's better to be in a bad lightning strike.

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zeoi3
mei5
hou3
jat1
saat3
jyu4
joek6
fau2
hang6
ding2
leoi4
兩眼也不願下垂

And I don't want to lower my eyes.

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loeng5
ngaan5
jaa5
fau2
jyun6
haa6
seoi4
瞞下去永不成罪

And you hide it and you never get away with it.

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mun4
haa6
heoi3
wing5
fau2
seng4
zeoi6
誠實了也不需根據

And honestly, there's no need for evidence.

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sing4
sat6
liu4
jaa5
fau2
seoi1
gan1
geoi3
或到某天 忘掉幾歲

Or one day, forget how old you are.

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waak6
dou3
mau5
tin1
mong6
zaau6
gei2
seoi3
終可拋開舊疑慮

I finally got rid of my doubts.

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zung1
ho2
paau1
hoi1
gau6
ji4
luk6
想起某個面具 教過去好感告吹

Think of a mask that teaches you to blow.

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soeng2
hei2
mau5
go3
min2
geoi6
gaau3
gwo3
heoi3
hou3
gam2
guk1
ceoi3
從此心底潑墨水

And then I put ink in the middle.

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zung6
ci2
sam1
dik1
put3
maak6
seoi2
若有背影已淡黃 早已淡忘

If the back is yellow, it's already gone.

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joek6
jau6
bui6
jing2
ji5
taam4
wong4
zou2
ji5
taam4
mong6
何故到這晚會有眼淚

Why would I cry tonight?

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ho6
gu3
dou3
ze5
maan5
wui6
jau6
ngaan5
leoi6
想起每片熱淚 各有各色彩寄居

Remember, every tear is a colorful, and colorful.

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soeng2
hei2
mei5
pin3
jit6
leoi6
gok3
jau6
gok3
sik1
coi2
gei3
geoi1
無需身份默許

No ID required.

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mou4
seoi1
jyun4
fan6
mak6
heoi2
讓記憶有時去追 有時後退

Let the memory sometimes chase you, sometimes backtrack you.

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joeng6
gei3
jik1
jau6
si4
heoi3
zeoi1
jau6
si4
hau6
teoi3
有時昂然面對

And sometimes it's hard to deal with.

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jau6
si4
ngong5
jin4
min2
deoi3
遲到 早退 間竭地成為樂趣

Late, early, late, and exhausted, becomes fun.

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zi6
dou3
zou2
teoi3
haan4
kit3
deng6
seng4
wai6
ngok6
cuk1
氣結的一剎仍願不斷追隨

And the whole thing is still going on.

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hei3
lit3
dik1
jat1
saat3
jing4
jyun6
fau2
dyun6
zeoi1
ceoi4
也懶管生命屬誰

And it doesn't matter who lives.

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jaa5
laan5
gun2
sang1
ming6
zuk6
seoi4
要愛無謂考慮 刺痛時從不畏懼

Love is not about thinking, and it never scares you.

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jiu3
oi3
mou4
wai6
haau2
luk6
cik3
tung3
si4
zung6
fau2
wai3
geoi2
每每就算任性 揮之不去

And every time, even the most vulnerable, they don't go away.

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mei5
mei5
zau6
syun3
jam6
sing3
fai1
zi1
fau2
heoi3
任歲月再催

And then we're going to cry again.

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jam6
seoi3
jyut6
zoi3
ceoi1
About This Song

The song "" (translated as "Deep Breath") by (Vivian Chow) delves into themes of introspection, emotional turbulence, and the complexities of love and memory. Central to the emotional core is a sense of vulnerability as the artist navigates the bittersweet memories that come with relationships, both cherished and somber. The lyrics build a beautiful yet haunting picture of longing, where memories are juxtaposed with the realities of heartache and acceptance.

In the narrative, the singer reflects on moments that fluctuate between joy and sorrow, as seen in imagery like bluebirds, mint leaves, and the lively sound of soda. These symbols evoke nostalgia while hinting at the ephemeral nature of happiness. The song articulates a story of letting go of past doubts and embracing both the joys and pains of relationships, suggesting a maturation process where one learns to face emotional scars with courage rather than fear.

Musically, "" employs gentle melodies that complement the reflective nature of the lyrics. The use of vivid imagery enhances the storytelling, employing metaphors of colors and elements of nature to represent the emotional spectrum of love from vibrant moments to those tinged with regret. The lyrical techniques include a blend of conversational tone and poetic imagery, encapsulating complex emotions in a relatable manner, which is a hallmark of 's songwriting.

Culturally, this song resonates deeply within the context of contemporary Chinese pop music, where themes of love and emotional complexity are often explored. The ability to articulate emotions in a nuanced way allows listeners to connect personally with the songs message, reflecting societal attitudes towards relationships and emotional health in modern life. In a broader sense, "" can be seen as a balm for anyone grappling with the intricacies of love and loss, offering a moment of reflection amidst lifes chaos.

Song Details
Singer:
楊千嬅
Total Lines:
23