遠征

By Dear Jane

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
一念 奔向天國

Think about it, run to heaven.

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jat1
nim6
ban1
hoeng3
tin1
gwok3
一念 墮回地獄

Think about it, go back to hell.

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jat1
nim6
fai1
wui4
deng6
juk6
信念 掙扎中兜轉

Faith is a struggle.

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seon3
nim6
zaang1
zaap3
zung1
dau1
zyun3
經驗 過渡萬年

Over thousands of years of experience.

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ging1
jim6
gwo3
dou6
maak6
nin4
嘴臉 分秒的變

The mouth and face change in seconds.

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zeoi2
lim5
fan6
miu5
dik1
bin3
際遇 屢遇上失眠

You're going to be sleepless.

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zai3
jyu6
leoi5
jyu6
soeng6
sat1
min4
而逐寸逐寸 歷盡萬辛找不到樂園

And they were trying hard to find the garden.

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nang4
zuk6
cyun3
zuk6
cyun3
lik6
zeon6
maak6
san1
zaau2
fau2
dou3
ngok6
jyun2
路到盡處 要怎打算

And I'm going to go all the way.

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lou6
dou3
zeon6
syu3
jiu3
fim2
ding2
syun3
還要走多遠 還要兜多圈

You have to go far, you have to go around.

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waan4
jiu3
zau2
do1
jyun6
waan4
jiu3
dau1
do1
hyun1
離目標很遠 才驟覺理想也講生存

It's far from the goal, and the ideal is survival.

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lei4
muk6
biu1
han2
jyun6
coi4
zau6
gok3
lei5
soeng2
jaa5
gong2
sang1
cyun4
疲又倦 光陰似箭

Tired and tired, shadows like arrows.

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pei4
jau6
gyun6
gwong1
jam3
ci5
zin3
花光了血 補不了缺

It's bloodshed, and it's not enough.

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waa6
gwong1
liu4
hyut3
bou2
fau2
liu4
kyut3
學會所謂那灑脱 反失方寸

It's called the "departmental reversal".

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hok6
wui6
so2
wai6
no6
saai3
tyut3
faan3
sat1
fong1
cyun3
生活 終算不錯

Life is good.

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sang1
wut6
zung1
syun3
fau2
laap6
收穫 足夠笙歌

I've got enough to sing.

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sau1
wu6
zuk1
gau3
sang1
go1
意義 竟覺得不多

It doesn't make much sense.

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ji3
ji6
ging2
gok3
dak1
fau2
do1
想念 執過寶劍

I miss having a sword.

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soeng2
nim6
zap1
gwo3
bou2
gim3
考驗 一寸執意

The test is a bit of a rush.

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haau2
jim6
jat1
cyun3
zap1
ji3
掛念 信奉過堅持

Believe, believe, persevere.

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gwaa3
nim6
seon3
fung6
gwo3
gin1
ci4
如逐寸逐寸 茫茫浮生經得起陸沉

And the fluid flows downward, and downward.

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jyu4
zuk6
cyun3
zuk6
cyun3
mong4
mong4
fau4
sang1
ging1
dak1
hei2
luk6
zam6
何以自怨 腳邊積雪

Why complain about the snow on your feet?

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ho6
jyu5
zi6
jyun3
gok3
bin1
zik1
syut3
還要走多遠 還要兜多圈

You have to go far, you have to go around.

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waan4
jiu3
zau2
do1
jyun6
waan4
jiu3
dau1
do1
hyun1
離目標很遠 才驟覺理想也講生存

It's far from the goal, and the ideal is survival.

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lei4
muk6
biu1
han2
jyun6
coi4
zau6
gok3
lei5
soeng2
jaa5
gong2
sang1
cyun4
疲又倦 光陰似箭

Tired and tired, shadows like arrows.

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pei4
jau6
gyun6
gwong1
jam3
ci5
zin3
花光了血 補不了缺

It's bloodshed, and it's not enough.

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waa6
gwong1
liu4
hyut3
bou2
fau2
liu4
kyut3
但我享受這虛脱 出於心血

But I enjoyed this vanity because of the blood of my heart.

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daan6
ngo5
hoeng2
sau6
ze5
heoi1
tyut3
ceot1
wu1
sam1
hyut3
儘管差距就算攀山涉水

Even though the gap is high, the water is steep.

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zeon2
gun2
co1
keoi5
zau6
syun3
paan1
saan1
sip3
seoi2
直到氣數也都早已盡了 我該粉碎

I had to break it until it was too late.

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zik6
dou3
hei3
sou3
jaa5
dou1
zou2
ji5
zeon6
liu4
ngo5
goi1
fan2
seoi3
能挨下去 難面對 是心虛

It's hard to deal with, but it's heartless.

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toi4
ngaai4
haa6
heoi3
no4
min2
deoi3
si6
sam1
heoi1
還要走多遠 還要兜多圈

You have to go far, you have to go around.

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waan4
jiu3
zau2
do1
jyun6
waan4
jiu3
dau1
do1
hyun1
唯獨這種遠 源自我愛跟理想周旋

It's the only way to get the ideal self-love and self-love.

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wai4
duk6
ze5
zung3
jyun6
jyun4
zi6
ngo5
oi3
gan1
lei5
soeng2
zau1
syun4
凌又亂 只差半寸

He was only half an inch.

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ling4
jau6
lyun6
zi2
co1
bun3
cyun3
我未完全 雙腳未斷

I wasn't completely broken.

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ngo5
mei6
jyun4
cyun4
soeng1
gok3
mei6
dyun6
亦要守住這一寸 一息不斷

And you have to keep that inch alive.

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jik6
jiu3
sau3
zyu6
ze5
jat1
cyun3
jat1
sik1
fau2
dyun6
不甘志短 走出深淵

And I don't want to be short-lived, to get out of the depths.

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fau2
gam1
zi3
dyun2
zau2
ceot1
sam1
jyun1
About This Song

The song "" ("Expedition") by the band Dear Jane delves into the often tumultuous journey of life, exploring themes of aspiration, struggle, and the intersection of dreams with reality. The emotional core of the song lies in the juxtaposition of hope and despair, as the lyrics express a strong yearning for a paradise that feels perpetually out of reach. This profound sense of longing is contrasted with the harsh acknowledgment of existential strugglesbalancing ideals with the necessities of survival.

Throughout the song, the narrative conveys a reflective story of perseverance and the emotional highs and lows that come with chasing ones dreams. The lyrics articulate a sense of resilience in the face of recurring setbacks and sleepless nights, symbolizing the universal human experience of striving despite obstacles. With lines that evoke vivid imagery, the song encapsulates the internal conflict between ambition and the stark reality of lifes challengesvoicing sentiments that many individuals can relate to, making it a poignant anthem for those on their own journeys of self-discovery.

Musically, "" features a dynamic arrangement that complements its lyrical depth, utilizing a blend of rock and pop elements to create an engaging soundscape. The melody is both uplifting and melancholic, reflecting the duality expressed in the lyrics. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of metaphor and evocative imagery, which paint a vivid picture of the emotional landscape the songwriter navigates. The repetition of certain phrases emphasizes the cyclical nature of struggle, intertwined with moments of resolve, making the listener feel the weight of the journey.

Culturally, the song resonates within the context of contemporary Chinese society, where many face similar existential dilemmas amid rapid modernization and changing values. By articulating the clash between personal aspirations and societal expectations, "" captures the voice of a generation seeking purpose and fulfillment. The resonance of its themes ensures that it speaks not only to the heart of individual listeners but also to a broader cultural narrative of resilience in the face of lifes uncertainties.

Song Details
Singer:
Dear Jane
Total Lines:
35