家書

By C AllStar

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我們也許有些心聲不便講

We may have some heart issues.

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ngo5
mun4
jaa5
heoi2
jau6
se1
sam1
sing1
fau2
pin4
gong2
因此簡略説 我很忙

So, to summarize, I'm very busy.

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jan1
ci2
gaan2
loek6
seoi3
ngo5
han2
mong4
有時你花半天煎一碗藥湯

Sometimes you take half a day to make a bowl of soda.

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jau6
si4
nei5
waa6
bun3
tin1
zin1
jat1
wun2
ngok6
tong3
這麼守候我 到天光

So wait for me to see the light.

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ze5
mo5
sau3
hau6
ngo5
dou3
tin1
gwong1
一天天過去 一天天老去

Day by day, day by day, I get older.

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jat1
tin1
tin1
gwo3
heoi3
jat1
tin1
tin1
lou5
heoi3
我看見世界

I see the world.

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ngo5
hon3
jin6
sai3
gaai3
卻不覺許多東西漸漸泛黃

But they don't realize that a lot of things are getting more and more obvious.

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koek3
fau2
gok3
heoi2
do1
dung1
sai1
zim6
zim6
fung3
wong4
任世界多寬廣 未及在你身旁

Let the world be too wide to reach you.

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jam6
sai3
gaai3
do1
fun1
gwong2
mei6
kap6
zoi6
nei5
jyun4
pong4
逃避你的不安 偶爾撒賴説謊

To escape your anxiety, Sarah occasionally lies.

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tou4
bei6
nei5
dik1
fau2
on1
ngau5
ji5
saat3
laai6
seoi3
fong2
檢閲我行囊 那些天 我獨來獨往

I was going to check my bags.

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gim2
jit6
ngo5
hong6
nong4
no6
se1
tin1
ngo5
duk6
loi6
duk6
wong5
無聲對抗 漸漸地 忌諱着對方

They were silent, and they were becoming hostile toward each other.

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mou4
sing1
deoi3
kong3
zim6
zim6
deng6
gei6
wai3
jyu3
deoi3
fong1
親一親 就像代價高昂

Parenting is expensive.

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can3
jat1
can3
zau6
zoeng6
doi6
gaai3
gou1
ngong5
忘掉時光會過 樹欲靜風不息

Time passes, and trees are dying.

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mong6
zaau6
si4
gwong1
wui6
gwo3
syu6
juk6
zing6
fung3
fau2
sik1
風吹不去迷惘

The wind is not lost.

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fung3
ceoi3
fau2
heoi3
mai4
mong5
問心一聲愛你為何埋葬

Ask yourself why I love you.

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man6
sam1
jat1
sing1
oi3
nei5
wai6
ho6
maai4
cong2
別於病牀前 哭出答案

Don't cry before you get sick.

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bit6
wu1
beng6
cong4
cin4
huk1
ceot1
daap3
on3
以前你的背影高於一座山

Your back was higher than a mountain.

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jyu5
cin4
nei5
dik1
bui6
jing2
gou1
wu1
jat1
zo2
saan1
只可偷望你 那歡顏

You can only stare at you, and you're so happy.

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zi2
ho2
tau1
mong6
nei5
no6
fun1
ngaan4
怕捱你的訓斥家都不願返

And I'm afraid that your parents won't come back.

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paa3
ngaai4
nei5
dik1
fan3
cik1
ze1
dou1
fau2
jyun6
faan1
躲於街道里更孤單

It's more lonely to hide in the streets.

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do2
wu1
gaai1
dou6
lei5
gang3
gu1
sin6
一天天過去 一天天老去

Day by day, day by day, I get older.

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jat1
tin1
tin1
gwo3
heoi3
jat1
tin1
tin1
lou5
heoi3
你悄悄軟化

You're softening up.

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nei5
ciu5
ciu5
jyun5
faa3
我想過敞開心扉但是極難

I wanted to open the door, but it was very difficult.

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ngo5
soeng2
gwo3
cong2
hoi1
sam1
fei1
daan6
si6
gik6
no4
任世界多寬廣 未及在你身旁

Let the world be too wide to reach you.

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jam6
sai3
gaai3
do1
fun1
gwong2
mei6
kap6
zoi6
nei5
jyun4
pong4
逃避你的不安 偶爾撒賴説謊

To escape your anxiety, Sarah occasionally lies.

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tou4
bei6
nei5
dik1
fau2
on1
ngau5
ji5
saat3
laai6
seoi3
fong2
檢閲我行囊 那些天 我獨來獨往

I was going to check my bags.

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gim2
jit6
ngo5
hong6
nong4
no6
se1
tin1
ngo5
duk6
loi6
duk6
wong5
無聲對抗 漸漸地 忌諱着對方

They were silent, and they were becoming hostile toward each other.

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mou4
sing1
deoi3
kong3
zim6
zim6
deng6
gei6
wai3
jyu3
deoi3
fong1
親一親 就像代價高昂

Parenting is expensive.

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can3
jat1
can3
zau6
zoeng6
doi6
gaai3
gou1
ngong5
忘掉時光會過 樹欲靜風不息

Time passes, and trees are dying.

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mong6
zaau6
si4
gwong1
wui6
gwo3
syu6
juk6
zing6
fung3
fau2
sik1
風吹不去迷惘

The wind is not lost.

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fung3
ceoi3
fau2
heoi3
mai4
mong5
問心一聲愛你為何埋葬

Ask yourself why I love you.

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man6
sam1
jat1
sing1
oi3
nei5
wai6
ho6
maai4
cong2
別於病牀前 哭出答案

Don't cry before you get sick.

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bit6
wu1
beng6
cong4
cin4
huk1
ceot1
daap3
on3
推開你 捉緊你

It pushes you, it catches you.

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teoi1
hoi1
nei5
zuk3
gan2
nei5
只有父母 用一生的愛 講一種道理

Only parents can give a reason for the love of their lives.

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zi2
jau6
fu6
mau4
jung6
jat1
sang1
dik1
oi3
gong2
jat1
zung3
dou6
lei5
自那天哭一聲 便繫着你心靈

And crying has been holding your heart since that day.

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zi6
no6
tin1
huk1
jat1
sing1
pin4
hai6
jyu3
nei5
sam1
ling4
陪着我數星星帶我探視美景

I took my galaxy with me to see the beauty of the landscape.

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pui4
jyu3
ngo5
sou3
sing1
sing1
daai3
ngo5
taam3
si6
mei5
jing2
闡述了和平 灌輸應有的防衞性

It describes peace, instilling proper resistance.

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sin6
seot6
liu4
wo4
ping4
gun3
syu1
jing3
jau6
dik1
fong4
wai6
sing3
還指引我望事物 用雪亮眼睛

It also guides me to look at things with snow-shiny eyes.

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waan4
zi2
jan5
ngo5
mong6
si6
mat6
jung6
syut3
loeng6
ngaan5
zing1
只可惜 地上沒有公平

Unfortunately, there is no justice on earth.

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zi2
ho2
sik1
deng6
soeng6
mei6
jau6
gung1
ping4
隨着時光荏苒 剩下日子多少

How many days do you have left as the sun goes down?

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ceoi4
jyu3
si4
gwong1
jam6
jim5
zing6
haa6
mik6
zi2
do1
siu3
可交給我回應

You can give me a response.

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ho2
gaau1
kap1
ngo5
wui4
jing3
道出心聲趁你還能聆聽

Get out your voice while you can listen.

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dou6
ceot1
sam1
sing1
can3
nei5
waan4
toi4
ling4
teng1
在感動來時 一擁作證

And when I was moved, there was a lot of testimony.

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zoi6
gam2
dung6
loi6
si4
jat1
ung2
zok3
zing3
About This Song

The song "" (translated to "Letters Home") by C AllStar revolves around the profound theme of familial love and the emotional struggles related to communication. At its core, the song explores the complex feelings of longing, isolation, and regret that often accompany relationshipsparticularly between parents and their children. The lyrics reveal a sense of nostalgia and a yearning for connection, encapsulated in the metaphor of letters that could bridge the emotional distance that life has created.

The narrative unfolds as the speaker reflects on the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The lyrics highlight a sense of remorse for unspoken words and neglected feelings, framed by poignant imagery that underscores the importance of cherishing loved ones while we still have the chance. Through vivid expressions, the song conveys a message about recognizing the sacrifices made by parents and the quiet love they have shown, emphasized through lines that capture the tenderness and heartache of family ties.

Musically, "" blends emotional melodies with thoughtful arrangements that elevate the lyrical content. The instrumental backdrop complements the reflective tone of the lyrics, using soft harmonies and gentle rhythms that evoke a feeling of introspection. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of vivid imagery, metaphor, and a conversational style that invites listeners into an intimate dialogue about love, regrets, and the passage of time.

Culturally, this song resonates deeply within the context of Chinese family values, where filial piety and the bonds of family are held in high regard. It speaks to a universal experience of grappling with generational differences and the challenge of expressing emotions in familial relationships. By addressing this theme, C AllStar not only connects with their local audience but also engages listeners worldwide, as the sentiments of love, regret, and connection are relatable across cultures.

Song Details
Singer:
C AllStar
Total Lines:
43