煙花非花

By C AllStar

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
霧再深 何懼它

The fog is deeper, and I'm afraid of it.

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mou6
zoi3
sam1
ho6
geoi2
to1
憑什麼不翻演去年煙花

Why not turn the lights on last year?

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pang4
zaap6
mo5
fau2
faan1
jin5
heoi3
nin4
jin1
waa6
我的她 如在家

My daughter is at home.

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ngo5
dik1
taa1
jyu4
zoi6
ze1
拿着哭泣的鞭炮 可慶祝一下

And we can celebrate with our crying flagellates.

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naa4
jyu3
huk1
jap1
dik1
bin1
paau3
ho2
hing3
zuk1
jat1
haa6
看煙花 求什麼

Look at the smokehouse.

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hon3
jin1
waa6
kau4
zaap6
mo5
原為開心怎麼灼下傷疤

How could I have been so happy?

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jyun5
wai6
hoi1
sam1
fim2
mo5
zoek3
haa6
soeng1
baa1
趁雨天 留在家

Stay home during the rainy season.

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can3
jyu6
tin1
lau4
zoi6
ze1
回味畫中潑墨潑出了雨花

The ink in the painting reflects the rainbow.

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wui4
mei6
waak6
zung1
put3
maak6
put3
ceot1
liu4
jyu6
waa6
這麼瀟灑 令人太快看化

It's so stupid, it's so quick to see.

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ze5
mo5
siu1
saai3
ling6
jan4
taai3
faai3
hon3
faa3
不要講花非花 真作假

Don't talk about flowers and not flowers.

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fau2
jiu3
gong2
waa6
fei2
waa6
zan1
zok3
gaa2
煙花非花 為何你見到落霞

Why do you see the falls?

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jin1
waa6
fei2
waa6
wai6
ho6
nei5
jin6
dou3
lok6
haa4
便自動自覺想到她

And then I think of her.

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pin4
zi6
dung6
zi6
gok3
soeng2
dou3
taa1
誰願意放手

Who would give up?

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seoi4
jyun6
ji3
fong3
sau2
雙手空空怕會令人顫抖

It's scary to be empty-handed.

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soeng1
sau2
hung3
hung3
paa3
wui6
ling6
jan4
zin3
dau3
誰話過放手

Who said anything about letting go?

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seoi4
waa6
gwo3
fong3
sau2
等於將擁有當毒咒

It's like taking possession as a curse.

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ting2
wu1
zoeng3
ung2
jau6
dong3
duk6
zau3
投入了太久

It took too long.

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tau4
jap6
liu4
taai3
gau2
舍不了過去 也寄望日後

I can't let go of the past, I can't wait for the future.

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se3
fau2
liu4
gwo3
heoi3
jaa5
gei3
mong6
mik6
hau6
愛新或念舊

Love new or remember old.

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oi3
san1
waak6
nim6
gau6
相識到了離去 都會揮揮手

They're always flying away.

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soeng2
zi3
dou3
liu4
lei4
heoi3
dou1
wui6
fai1
fai1
sau2
這雙手已放下了 可放低多久

Put your hands down, put them down for a long time.

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ze5
soeng1
sau2
ji5
fong3
haa6
liu4
ho2
fong3
dai1
do1
gau2
愛京都 紅葉鋪

I love Kyoto, the red leaf shop.

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oi3
jyun4
dou1
hung4
sip3
pou2
誰料丹楓不等我才飛舞

Who would have thought Dan would wait for me to dance?

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seoi4
liu6
daan1
fung1
fau2
ting2
ngo5
coi4
fei1
mou5
氣壓低 明月高

The air pressure is high next month.

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hei3
ngaat3
dai1
ming4
jyut6
gou1
沿路虛空的景緻 等也等不到

The empty view along the road is unbearable.

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yun4
lou6
heoi1
hung3
dik1
jing2
zi3
ting2
jaa5
ting2
fau2
dou3
到古都 懷舊好

I miss the old days.

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dou3
gu2
dou1
waai4
gau6
hou3
無奈雛菊不等我們修好

They can't wait for us to fix it.

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mou4
noi6
co4
guk1
fau2
ting2
ngo5
mun4
sau1
hou3
眼中花 全是草

The flowers in my eyes are all grass.

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ngaan5
zung1
waa6
cyun4
si6
cou2
能為她一個人痛一痛也好

It's good for her to be alone.

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toi4
wai6
taa1
jat1
go3
jan4
tung3
jat1
tung3
jaa5
hou3
不管得失 亦難叫我放棄

And even if I lost, it was hard for me to give up.

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fau2
gun2
dak1
sat1
jik6
no4
giu3
ngo5
fong3
hei3
她哪懂得欣賞這固執

She appreciated that persistence.

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taa1
naa5
dung2
dak1
jan1
soeng2
ze5
gu3
zap1
這麼偏執 定然看不起灑脱

This bias is not going to get rid of it.

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ze5
mo5
pin1
zap1
ding6
jin4
hon3
fau2
hei2
saai3
tyut3
但戅直亦算好氣質

But it's also very good.

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daan6
zik6
jik6
syun3
hou3
hei3
zi3
誰願意放手

Who would give up?

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seoi4
jyun6
ji3
fong3
sau2
雙手空空怕會令人顫抖

It's scary to be empty-handed.

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soeng1
sau2
hung3
hung3
paa3
wui6
ling6
jan4
zin3
dau3
誰話過放手

Who said anything about letting go?

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seoi4
waa6
gwo3
fong3
sau2
等於將擁有當毒咒

It's like taking possession as a curse.

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ting2
wu1
zoeng3
ung2
jau6
dong3
duk6
zau3
投入了太久

It took too long.

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tau4
jap6
liu4
taai3
gau2
舍不了過去 也寄望日後

I can't let go of the past, I can't wait for the future.

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se3
fau2
liu4
gwo3
heoi3
jaa5
gei3
mong6
mik6
hau6
愛新或念舊

Love new or remember old.

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oi3
san1
waak6
nim6
gau6
相識到了離去 都會揮揮手

They're always flying away.

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soeng2
zi3
dou3
liu4
lei4
heoi3
dou1
wui6
fai1
fai1
sau2
想執著放手

I want to be able to get away with it.

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soeng2
zap1
zyu3
fong3
sau2
傷春悲秋發作亦無藉口

There's no excuse for a spring and a fall.

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soeng1
ceon1
bei1
cau1
fat3
zok3
jik6
mou4
ze6
hau2
不執著放手

Not to be too busy.

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fau2
zap1
zyu3
fong3
sau2
否則只會更內疚

Otherwise, it would be even more embarrassing.

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pei5
zak1
zi2
wui6
gang3
noi6
gau3
還是會放手 如未看透

Or they'll just drop it if they don't see it.

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waan4
si6
wui6
fong3
sau2
jyu4
mei6
hon3
tau3
將心血挽救 無謂看透

Save your heart and blood, and you'll see through it.

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zoeng3
sam1
hyut3
waan5
gau3
mou4
wai6
hon3
tau3
有歲月殿後

And then there's the month after the month.

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jau6
seoi3
jyut6
din6
hau6
隨年月伴奏

And it's been going on for years.

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ceoi4
nin4
jyut6
bun6
zau3
放低極用力

Lower the maximum power.

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fong3
dai1
gik6
jung6
lik6
假使氣魄未夠

If the air is not enough,

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gaa2
si2
hei3
tok3
mei6
gau3
可以抖一抖

I can get a shot.

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ho2
jyu5
dau3
jat1
dau3
放得開與抱下去

Let go and embrace.

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fong3
dak1
hoi1
jyu6
pou5
haa6
heoi3
都靠這雙手

And they're all with these hands.

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dou1
kaau3
ze5
soeng1
sau2
About This Song

"" ("Fireworks Are Not Flowers") by C AllStar captures a poignant reflection on love, longing, and the complexities of letting go. Central to the song is the emotional struggle between holding onto memories and the desire for liberation from the past. The lyrics intertwine vivid imagery with metaphors of fireworks and flowers, symbolizing fleeting beauty and the lingering pain of past relationships. The refrain of not wanting to let go resonates deeply with listeners, evoking the essence of nostalgia and heartache.

The narrative unfolds through a contemplative lens, exploring the tension between clinging to past joys and the fear of moving forward. The lyrics paint a picture of an ordinary life marked by significant remnants of a past relationship, where the protagonist grapples with the memories represented by fireworksexuberant yet transient. The mention of a companion who holds a sad firecracker, a stark contrast to the celebratory nature of fireworks, illustrates the duality of joy and sorrow, ultimately suggesting that even celebrations can carry an undercurrent of sadness.

Musically, the song employs a blend of contemporary pop with traditional influences, creating a rich auditory experience that accentuates the emotional weight of the lyrics. The use of lyrical techniques such as repetition and vivid imagery enhances the feeling of longing. Phrases like "" ("Who is willing to let go?") resonate with anyone who has faced similar dilemmas. The melodic structure complements the lyrical narrative, featuring crescendos that mirror the escalation of emotional tension, leading to a cathartic resolution.

In terms of cultural significance, "" resonates with many listeners in Chinese-speaking contexts, where themes of love, loss, and the struggle to move on are universally relatable. The metaphor of fireworks is particularly potent in Chinese culture, often used to represent hope and celebration, yet in this context, it also suggests the transient nature of happiness. As such, the song not only serves as a personal narrative of sorrow and sweetness but also reflects broader cultural sentiments surrounding love and reminiscing.

Song Details
Singer:
C AllStar
Total Lines:
54