By Ho

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
為何我有這照片

Why do I have this picture?

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wai6
ho6
ngo5
jau6
ze5
ziu3
pin3
何時在異地見面

When did you meet in a different place?

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ho6
si4
zoi6
ji6
deng6
jin6
min2
為何伏向你的臉

Why are you looking at me?

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wai6
ho6
fuk6
hoeng3
nei5
dik1
lim5
也許在分手那天

Maybe on the day of the break-up.

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jaa5
heoi2
zoi6
fan6
sau2
no6
tin1
我就快再記不起一切

I soon forgot everything.

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ngo5
zau6
faai3
zoi3
gei3
fau2
hei2
jat1
cit3
扶着我自摑的臉

Holding my proud face.

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pou4
jyu3
ngo5
zi6
dik1
lim5
仍然沒法為你覺得愛恨交煎

I still can't feel love for you.

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jing4
jin4
mei6
fat3
wai6
nei5
gok3
dak1
oi3
han6
gaau1
zin1
臨遺忘你過一世

Forget about your past.

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lam6
wai6
mong6
nei5
gwo3
jat1
sai3
前來用錄像拍低

I went ahead and took the video.

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cin4
loi6
jung6
luk6
zoeng6
paak2
dai1
首先請説你曾是我舊時那一位

First, you're the same person I was.

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sau3
sin3
zing6
seoi3
nei5
zang1
si6
ngo5
gau6
si4
no6
jat1
wai6
然後用煙頭 灼我的身體

And then he burned my body with smoke.

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jin4
hau6
jung6
jin1
tau4
zoek3
ngo5
dik1
jyun4
tai2
然後讓我記低

And then let me write it down.

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jin4
hau6
joeng6
ngo5
gei3
dai1
留住這種痛 難受到徹底

It's hard to keep this pain going.

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lau4
zyu6
ze5
zung3
tung3
no4
sau6
dou3
caak1
dik1
記得起也抵

Remember, it was a good day.

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gei3
dak1
hei2
jaa5
zi2
甜不足夠我記住你

Sweet enough to remember you.

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tim4
fau2
zuk1
gau3
ngo5
gei3
zyu6
nei5
或者苦會記得起

Or maybe the pain will remember.

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waak6
ze2
fu2
wui6
gei3
dak1
hei2
寧願即將失憶的我痴呆地

I'd rather be in my impending insanity.

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ning6
jyun6
zik1
zoeng3
sat1
jik1
dik1
ngo5
ci1
ngoi4
deng6
繼續傷心至死

And then you die.

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gai3
zuk6
soeng1
sam1
zi3
si2
以什麼方法再會你

How can I meet you?

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jyu5
zaap6
mo5
fong1
fat3
zoi3
wui6
nei5
有什麼可以更可悲

What could be more sad?

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jau6
zaap6
mo5
ho2
jyu5
gang3
ho2
bei1
這片段紀錄曾經深愛你

This documentary was so much about you.

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ze5
pin3
dyun6
gei3
luk6
zang1
ging1
sam1
oi3
nei5
但如別人事蹟 很詭秘

But other people's miracles are very mysterious.

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daan6
jyu4
bit6
jan4
si6
zik1
han2
gwai2
bai3
趁未曾喪盡我記憶

I've never lost my memory.

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can3
mei6
zang1
song3
zeon6
ngo5
gei3
jik1
從頭做曾做過的

It's been done since the beginning.

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zung6
tau4
zou6
zang1
zou6
gwo3
dik1
温心的你淪為陌生者我怎心息

How can I breathe for you, gentle stranger?

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wan1
sam1
dik1
nei5
leon4
wai6
maak6
sang1
ze2
ngo5
fim2
sam1
sik1
愛我這麼久 你怎麼分手

How could you break up with me?

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oi3
ngo5
ze5
mo5
gau2
nei5
fim2
mo5
fan6
sau2
來吧逐處解釋

Let's explain it one by one.

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loi6
baa6
zuk6
syu3
haai5
sik1
黃是你的姓 紅是你愛的

Yellow is your last name, red is your favorite.

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wong4
si6
nei5
dik1
sing3
hung4
si6
nei5
oi3
dik1
就當做常識

It's common sense.

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zau6
dong3
zou6
soeng4
zi3
甜不足夠我記住你

Sweet enough to remember you.

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tim4
fau2
zuk1
gau3
ngo5
gei3
zyu6
nei5
或者苦會記得起

Or maybe the pain will remember.

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waak6
ze2
fu2
wui6
gei3
dak1
hei2
寧願即將失憶的我痴呆地

I'd rather be in my impending insanity.

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ning6
jyun6
zik1
zoeng3
sat1
jik1
dik1
ngo5
ci1
ngoi4
deng6
繼續傷心至死

And then you die.

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gai3
zuk6
soeng1
sam1
zi3
si2
以什麼方法再會你

How can I meet you?

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jyu5
zaap6
mo5
fong1
fat3
zoi3
wui6
nei5
有什麼可以更可悲

What could be more sad?

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jau6
zaap6
mo5
ho2
jyu5
gang3
ho2
bei1
這片段紀錄曾經深愛你

This documentary was so much about you.

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ze5
pin3
dyun6
gei3
luk6
zang1
ging1
sam1
oi3
nei5
但如別人事蹟 很詭秘

But other people's miracles are very mysterious.

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daan6
jyu4
bit6
jan4
si6
zik1
han2
gwai2
bai3
什麼可叫我記住你

What makes me remember you?

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zaap6
mo5
ho2
giu3
ngo5
gei3
zyu6
nei5
別講一句對不起

Don't say sorry.

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bit6
gong2
jat1
gau1
deoi3
fau2
hei2
寧願即將失憶的我痴呆地

I'd rather be in my impending insanity.

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ning6
jyun6
zik1
zoeng3
sat1
jik1
dik1
ngo5
ci1
ngoi4
deng6
繼續傷心至死

And then you die.

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gai3
zuk6
soeng1
sam1
zi3
si2
我曾經堅決要忘記

I was determined to forget.

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ngo5
zang1
ging1
gin1
kyut3
jiu3
mong6
gei3
這日竟恐怕記不起

It was a terrible day.

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ze5
mik6
ging2
hung2
paa3
gei3
fau2
hei2
可笑在這樣才知深愛你

That's funny, knowing how much I love you.

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ho2
siu3
zoi6
ze5
joeng2
coi4
zi3
sam1
oi3
nei5
感覺若然沒死 多得你

It feels like you're alive.

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gam2
gok3
joek6
jin4
mei6
si2
do1
dak1
nei5
About This Song

"" ("Forget") by the artist Ho is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the haunting memories that come with a romantic relationship's end. The main theme of the song revolves around the struggle to forget someone who has left a significant impact on ones life. The emotional core is rooted in longing and despair, reflecting on the paradox of wanting to forget painful memories and yet being consumed by them. Each lyric conveys a rawness, revealing the pain the narrator feels as they recount moments spent together, making it clear that the act of forgetting is not straightforward; it is fraught with unresolved emotions and heartache.

The song narratively unfolds like a personal diary entry, conveying a story of love that has transformed into sorrow. The artist reflects on the nostalgia and the bittersweet nature of memories associated with the beloved, questioning what it means to truly forget someone. The chorus, which repeatedly grapples with the feelings of helplessness when faced with memories, encapsulates the essence of grief tied to loveemphasizing that perhaps forgetting would be easier than living with the bittersweet knowledge of love lost. The artist's vulnerability shines through as they engage with the painful recollections, and this juxtaposition of memory and forgetfulness is central to the song's narrative.

Musically, "" showcases a melancholic melody that complements the lyrical themes perfectly. The instrumentals often take a backseat, allowing the poignant lyrics to lead the emotion of the piece. Notable lyrical techniques, including vivid imagery and metaphor, enhance the narrative, creating a connection between the listener and the artist's experiences. The use of physical sensations, such as being burned by a cigarette as a metaphor for pain, evokes a visceral response, making the listener feel the depth of sorrow and regret.

Culturally, the song touches on universal themes of love and heartbreak, resonating especially within the context of contemporary Chinese pop music where emotional vulnerability is often celebrated. The introspective nature of the lyrics reflects a growing trend among artists to embrace and articulate feelings of loss and longing, breaking away from traditional narratives of unrequited love. "" resonates with anyone who has grappled with deep emotional attachments, further solidifying its place as a significant entry in modern balladry.

Song Details
Singer:
Ho
Total Lines:
45