逾越生死

By C AllStar

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
路軌 路燈 在等誰

Tracks, traffic lights, who's waiting?

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lou6
gwai2
lou6
dang1
zoi6
ting2
seoi4
從年月中從歷史中大了幾歲

I'm a few years older than history.

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zung6
nin4
jyut6
zung1
zung6
lik6
si2
zung1
taai3
liu4
gei2
seoi3
沙礫堡壘在前天怎樣粉碎

How the Sandburg was smashed the day before.

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saa1
lik6
pou3
leot6
zoi6
cin4
tin1
fim2
joeng2
fan2
seoi3
風箏斷了 才叫風不再吹

The wind stopped blowing.

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fung3
zang1
dyun6
liu4
coi4
giu3
fung3
fau2
zoi3
ceoi3
寺廟 郵筒 在等誰團聚

The temple, the postcards, waiting for whoever comes together.

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zi2
miu2
jau4
tung4
zoi6
ting2
seoi4
tyun4
zeoi6
粵曲 二胡 未等到下句

It's a curve, and it's not until the next sentence.

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jyut6
kuk1
ji6
wu2
mei6
ting2
dou3
haa6
gau1
你沒留住某些感覺在你身軀

You don't keep certain feelings in you.

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nei5
mei6
lau4
zyu6
mau5
se1
gam2
gok3
zoi6
nei5
jyun4
keoi1
只有任那記憶沉睡

Just let that memory sleep.

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zi2
jau6
jam6
no6
gei3
jik1
zam6
seoi6
我在懷念內寄居

I'm living in the memories.

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ngo5
zoi6
waai4
nim6
noi6
gei3
geoi1
在那天同遊大地

And that day,

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zoi6
no6
tin1
tung4
jau6
taai3
deng6
預約好重遊舊地

I promise to go back to the old days.

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jyu2
joek3
hou3
zung6
jau6
gau6
deng6
但你不辭而別留下命裏缺憾 仍想起

But don't give up and leave your life to regret.

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daan6
nei5
fau2
ci4
nang4
bit6
lau4
haa6
ming6
leoi5
kyut3
ham6
jing4
soeng2
hei2
一人遊舊地 舊記憶陪同生死

One is playing with old memories and dying.

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jat1
jan4
jau6
gau6
deng6
gau6
gei3
jik1
pui4
tung4
sang1
si2
換了風景依然盼望能共你

I'm still hoping to share the landscape with you.

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wun6
liu4
fung3
jing2
ji1
jin4
paan3
mong6
toi4
gung6
nei5
看夕陽多麼美

What a beautiful sunset.

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hon3
zik6
joeng4
do1
mo5
mei5
汗水 髮根 或指紋

Sweat, hair roots, or fingerprints.

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hong6
seoi2
fat3
gan1
waak6
zi2
man4
殘留舊居和大街中未褪的印

Left unmarked in old homes and streets.

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caan4
lau4
gau6
geoi1
wo4
taai3
gaai1
zung1
mei6
teoi3
dik1
ngan3
即使不見亦曾經這樣親近

And even though we didn't see it, we were so close.

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zik1
si2
fau2
jin6
jik6
zang1
ging1
ze5
joeng2
can3
kan5
歲月年華 學會刻骨銘心

You learn to be stronger every year.

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seoi3
jyut6
nin4
waa6
hok6
wui6
hak1
gwat1
ming5
sam1
或者 填海 是補償遺憾

Or filling the ocean is a compensatory regrets.

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waak6
ze2
zan3
hoi2
si6
bou2
soeng4
wai6
ham6
或者 移山 是給我護蔭

Or maybe moving mountains is my protection.

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waak6
ze2
yi4
saan1
si6
kap1
ngo5
wu6
jam3
我仍然是你的不過亦會傷感

I'm still yours, but I'm hurt.

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ngo5
jing4
jin4
si6
nei5
dik1
fau2
gwo3
jik6
wui6
soeng1
gam2
天註定你我的緣份

Heaven has set you for me.

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tin1
zyu3
ding6
nei5
ngo5
dik1
jyun6
fan6
愛就維繫著這生

Love is the life support.

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oi3
zau6
wai4
hai6
zyu3
ze5
sang1
在那天同遊大地

And that day,

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zoi6
no6
tin1
tung4
jau6
taai3
deng6
預約好重遊舊地

I promise to go back to the old days.

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jyu2
joek3
hou3
zung6
jau6
gau6
deng6
但你不辭而別留下命裏缺憾 仍想起

But don't give up and leave your life to regret.

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daan6
nei5
fau2
ci4
nang4
bit6
lau4
haa6
ming6
leoi5
kyut3
ham6
jing4
soeng2
hei2
一人遊舊地 舊記憶陪同生死

One is playing with old memories and dying.

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jat1
jan4
jau6
gau6
deng6
gau6
gei3
jik1
pui4
tung4
sang1
si2
換了風景依然盼望能共你

I'm still hoping to share the landscape with you.

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wun6
liu4
fung3
jing2
ji1
jin4
paan3
mong6
toi4
gung6
nei5
看夕陽多悽美

It's beautiful at sunset.

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hon3
zik6
joeng4
do1
mei5
感慨煉成大愛把心交給你

The feeling of being loved is that you give your heart to yourself.

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gam2
hoi3
lin6
seng4
taai3
oi3
baa3
sam1
gaau1
kap1
nei5
可以掠過 上空 岸邊 大地

It can be overhead, over shore, over land.

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ho2
jyu5
loek6
gwo3
soeng6
hung3
ngon6
bin1
taai3
deng6
為衝破界限像逾越生死

It's like crossing a line and dying.

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wai6
cung3
po3
gaai3
haan6
zoeng6
jyu6
jyut6
sang1
si2
踏遍這浮華大地

And walk through this floating earth.

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daap6
pin3
ze5
fau4
waa6
taai3
deng6
若再可同遊舊地

If I could play with you again,

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joek6
zoi3
ho2
tung4
jau6
gau6
deng6
若老天能成全人願

If God could be all things to all people,

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joek6
lou5
tin1
toi4
seng4
cyun4
jan4
jyun6
換個結局 仍一起

And in the end, they're still together.

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wun6
go3
lit3
guk6
jing4
jat1
hei2
一人遊舊地 舊記憶陪同生死

One is playing with old memories and dying.

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jat1
jan4
jau6
gau6
deng6
gau6
gei3
jik1
pui4
tung4
sang1
si2
用我一生感情繼續懷念緊記

I've been missing my feelings for the rest of my life.

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jung6
ngo5
jat1
sang1
gam2
cing4
gai3
zuk6
waai4
nim6
gan2
gei3
已在回憶的你 每日重新想你

You're the one I've been thinking about every day.

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ji5
zoi6
wui4
jik1
dik1
nei5
mei5
mik6
zung6
san1
soeng2
nei5
愛在橫跨世紀

Love has been around for centuries.

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oi3
zoi6
waang6
kwaa3
sai3
gei3
About This Song

The song "" ("Transcending Life and Death") by C AllStar delves deeply into themes of love, loss, and remembrance. At its emotional core, the track captures the poignant feelings of longing and nostalgia as the narrator reflects on cherished memories shared with a loved one who is no longer present. The imagery of familiar places and significant symbols, such as train tracks, temples, and sunset vistas, evokes a powerful sense of connection to the past, illustrating how memories can both comfort and haunt us.

The narrative structure of the song weaves a story of shared experiences and unresolved farewells. The singer expresses a yearning for reunion and reflection on unfulfilled desires, portraying a heartfelt journey through grief and emotional resilience. The lyrics illustrate the pain of separation yet convey an optimistic longing for reconnection, as they suggest that love endures beyond physical existence. This juxtaposition between sorrow and hope is a critical element of the song's storytelling, making it relatable to anyone who has experienced loss.

Musically, "" incorporates traditional elements with contemporary sounds, reflecting the duality of modern life and cultural heritage. The use of instruments like the erhu adds an emotional resonance, complementing the lyrical intensity. The lyrical techniques employed include vivid imagery, metaphor, and rhythmic patterns that enhance the narrative flow, creating a melodic landscape that mirrors the song's themes of nostalgia and yearning. The lyrics encapsulate complex emotions through simple yet impactful phrases, engaging listeners on a personal level.

Culturally, the song resonates with audiences familiar with the traditions of Cantonese music while appealing to a broader audience through its universal themes of love and loss. It embodies the importance of memory in cultural identity and personal history, inviting listeners to reflect on their experiences and relationships. The intertwining of heartwarming melodies with deeply evocative lyrics solidifies "" as a poignant tribute to enduring love that transcends even death.

Song Details
Singer:
C AllStar
Total Lines:
41