戰場上的最後探戈

By C AllStar

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
面貼面搖曳 腳彼此交替 任眾目睽睽

They were shaking their faces, their feet moving, and they were the eyes of the world.

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min2
tip3
min2
jiu4
jai6
gok3
bei2
ci2
gaau1
tai3
jam6
zung3
muk6
kwai1
kwai1
吻一吻耳際 趁衣着還是 美麗

Kissing the ears, while dressed, is beautiful.

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man5
jat1
man5
ji5
zai3
can3
ji3
jyu3
waan4
si6
mei5
lai6
斜帽 裙角 耳環 玫瑰

Slip hat, horn, earring, and a hook.

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je4
mou2
kwan2
luk6
ji5
waan4
mui4
gwai3
讓你 留念 讓我 來立誓

Let me come and swear.

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joeng6
nei5
lau4
nim6
joeng6
ngo5
loi6
lap6
sai6
你我別後 就讓

You'll leave me alone.

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nei5
ngo5
bit6
hau6
zau6
joeng6
舊舞衣 埋地底

The old dance dress is buried underground.

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gau6
mou5
ji3
maai4
deng6
dik1
而盛宴到此為止

And the feast is over.

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nang4
sing6
jin3
dou3
ci2
wai6
zi2
從未問你我願意

I never asked you if I would.

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zung6
mei6
man6
nei5
ngo5
jyun6
ji3
耀眼的水晶燈 從高處降

The crystal lamp shines from the heights.

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jiu6
ngaan5
dik1
seoi2
zing1
dang1
zung6
gou1
syu3
hong4
墮地然後 破裂

It broke down.

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fai1
deng6
jin4
hau6
po3
lit3
唱機 停播 酒杯 全碎

The singing machine, the radio, the glass, it's all broken.

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coeng3
gei1
ting4
bo3
zau2
bui1
cyun4
seoi3
但你 無罪 但我 仍未累

But you're innocent, and I'm not tired.

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daan6
nei5
mou4
zeoi6
daan6
ngo5
jing4
mei6
leoi6
一推一收 深深 相對望 流淚水

A deep,

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jat1
teoi1
jat1
sau1
sam1
sam1
soeng2
deoi3
mong6
lau4
leoi6
seoi2
若明天街燈會全停止

If the street lights go out tomorrow,

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joek6
ming4
tin1
gaai1
dang1
wui6
cyun4
ting4
zi2
就同漆黑起舞多一次

And dance with the darkness again.

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zau6
tung4
cat1
hak1
hei2
mou5
do1
jat1
ci3
如何才毋負我對 青春定義

How do I define youth?

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jyu4
ho6
coi4
mou4
fu6
ngo5
deoi3
cing1
ceon1
ding6
ji6
無從和時代抗議 不想喪志

They never protested, they didn't want to lose.

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mou4
zung6
wo4
si4
doi6
kong3
ji6
fau2
soeng2
song3
zi3
以火柴燃起 微弱光線

Lightning from the fireplace.

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jyu5
fo2
zaai6
jin4
hei2
mei4
joek6
gwong1
sin3
無憾地活剩下日子

I'm going to live the rest of my life without regrets.

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mou4
ham6
deng6
wut6
zing6
haa6
mik6
zi2
面貼面搖曳 腳彼此交替 任眾目睽睽

They were shaking their faces, their feet moving, and they were the eyes of the world.

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min2
tip3
min2
jiu4
jai6
gok3
bei2
ci2
gaau1
tai3
jam6
zung3
muk6
kwai1
kwai1
吻一吻耳際 趁衣着還是 美麗

Kissing the ears, while dressed, is beautiful.

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man5
jat1
man5
ji5
zai3
can3
ji3
jyu3
waan4
si6
mei5
lai6
斜帽 裙角 耳環 玫瑰

Slip hat, horn, earring, and a hook.

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je4
mou2
kwan2
luk6
ji5
waan4
mui4
gwai3
讓你 留念 讓我 來立誓

Let me come and swear.

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joeng6
nei5
lau4
nim6
joeng6
ngo5
loi6
lap6
sai6
你我別後 就讓

You'll leave me alone.

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nei5
ngo5
bit6
hau6
zau6
joeng6
舊舞衣 埋地底

The old dance dress is buried underground.

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gau6
mou5
ji3
maai4
deng6
dik1
從未後悔的曾經

I never regretted it.

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zung6
mei6
hau6
fui3
dik1
zang1
ging1
如命運太戲劇性

It's too dramatic.

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jyu4
ming6
wan6
taai3
hei3
kek6
sing3
自制的小襟花 人海渺渺

Self-made little flower, human sea turtle.

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zi6
zai3
dik1
siu2
gam1
waa6
jan4
hoi2
日後來做 記認

And then later, remember.

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mik6
hau6
loi6
zou6
gei3
jing6
有天 重見 嘆息 難免

There are skies, there are sights, there are no excuses.

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jau6
tin1
zung6
jin6
taan1
sik1
no4
min5
像有 遺願 未有 來實現

It's like a will, but it doesn't come true.

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zoeng6
jau6
wai6
jyun6
mei6
jau6
loi6
sat6
jin6
終於一天 漫步

And finally, a day of walking.

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zung1
wu1
jat1
tin1
maan4
fau6
你我的 紅地氈

You are my red flag.

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nei5
ngo5
dik1
hung4
deng6
zin1
若明天街燈會全停止

If the street lights go out tomorrow,

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joek6
ming4
tin1
gaai1
dang1
wui6
cyun4
ting4
zi2
就同漆黑起舞多一次

And dance with the darkness again.

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zau6
tung4
cat1
hak1
hei2
mou5
do1
jat1
ci3
如何才毋負我對 青春定義

How do I define youth?

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jyu4
ho6
coi4
mou4
fu6
ngo5
deoi3
cing1
ceon1
ding6
ji6
無從和時代抗議 不想喪志

They never protested, they didn't want to lose.

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mou4
zung6
wo4
si4
doi6
kong3
ji6
fau2
soeng2
song3
zi3
以火柴燃起 微弱光線

Lightning from the fireplace.

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jyu5
fo2
zaai6
jin4
hei2
mei4
joek6
gwong1
sin3
無憾地活剩下日子

I'm going to live the rest of my life without regrets.

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mou4
ham6
deng6
wut6
zing6
haa6
mik6
zi2
但回憶只需要仍留守

But the memory needs to stay.

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daan6
wui4
jik1
zi2
seoi1
jiu3
jing4
lau4
sau3
沒人可搶走我的所有

No one can take everything from me.

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mei6
jan4
ho2
cong1
zau2
ngo5
dik1
so2
jau6
何時才重拾節奏 多少日後

When do you get back up to speed, a few days later?

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ho6
si4
coi4
zung6
sip3
zit3
zau3
do1
siu3
mik6
hau6
誰人能忘掉某某 親匿戰友

We can forget about our hidden friends.

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seoi4
jan4
toi4
mong6
zaau6
mau5
mau5
can3
nik6
zin3
jau5
記得誰人都 曾付出過

Remember, everyone has paid.

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gei3
dak1
seoi4
jan4
dou1
zang1
fu6
ceot1
gwo3
無論日後剩下什麼

Whatever's left of the day.

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mou4
leon6
mik6
hau6
zing6
haa6
zaap6
mo5
顏卓靈

The spirit of the moon.

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ngaan4
zoek3
ling4
About This Song

"" (The Last Tango on the Battlefield) by C AllStar captures the poignant essence of love and memory amid the backdrop of inevitable farewells. The song delves into themes of nostalgia and the bittersweet nature of youth, portraying a scenario where intimate moments are cherished in the face of separation. The emotional core of the song is rooted in the longing for a connection that transcends timesymbolizing both the beauty and tragedy of romantic relationships that must come to an end.

The narrative unfolds through vivid imagery and metaphorical expressions, likening the dance of love to a ballet performed before an audience, highlighting moments of intimacy amidst external scrutiny. The lyrics reflect on past joys and express a desire to hold onto beautiful memories, even when the reality of parting approaches. The line "" (If tomorrow all the streetlights go out) serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the pressing need to seize moments before they vanish, encapsulating the urgency of living fully despite uncertainties.

Musically, the track employs a rich tapestry of melodic elements that complement the lyrical themes. The interplay of haunting harmonies and rhythmic patterns mirrors the dance metaphor, creating a sense of movement and vulnerability. The use of soft instrumentation and layered vocals enhances the emotional weight, drawing listeners into the reflective mindset that accompanies memories of lost love. Lyrical techniques such as imagery, repetition, and the juxtaposition of light versus dark amplify the song's depth and resonance.

Culturally, "" resonates within the Chinese-speaking world as a testament to the complexity of modern relationships and the universal struggle against societal expectations. It encapsulates a narrative that feels intimately familiar, evoking feelings that many can relate to regardless of background. The song's exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time holds a significant place in contemporary music, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of intimacy and remembrance.

Song Details
Singer:
C AllStar
Total Lines:
46