You Are My Best Friend

By Hotcha

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
與你在晚飯説心事

Talk to you about your heart for dinner.

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jyu6
nei5
zoi6
maan5
faan6
seoi3
sam1
si6
極度無謂隨便幼稚

It's not a childish thing.

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gik6
dou6
mou4
wai6
ceoi4
pin4
jau3
zi6
就算幾細碎 變大意思

Even small, it can be big.

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zau6
syun3
gei2
sai3
seoi3
bin3
taai3
ji3
soi1
隨處嬉戲

There's a lot of humor everywhere.

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ceoi4
syu3
hei2
hei3
載着我踏遍天地

I've been in the sky.

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zoi3
jyu3
ngo5
daap6
pin3
tin1
deng6
就是疲倦仍是趣味

It's tired, but it's fun.

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zau6
si6
pei4
gyun6
jing4
si6
cuk1
mei6
從沒顧忌 愛共你一起

I love you with all my heart.

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zung6
mei6
gu3
gei6
oi3
gung6
nei5
jat1
hei2
不英俊 説話吸引

It's not pretty, it's attractive.

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fau2
jing1
zeon2
seoi3
waa6
ngap1
jan5
讓我不察覺會意外的合襯

It makes me not notice the unexpected combination.

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joeng6
ngo5
fau2
caat3
gok3
wui6
ji3
oi6
dik1
ho4
can3
何時緩緩地挨近 還是敏感

When you're slowly approaching or sensitive.

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ho6
si4
wun6
wun6
deng6
ngaai4
kan5
waan4
si6
min6
gam2
是否不准許我暗戀你

Don't let me fall in love with you.

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si6
pei5
fau2
zeon2
heoi2
ngo5
am3
lyun5
nei5
不需拖手去接觸你

You don't have to reach out to them.

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fau2
seoi1
to1
sau2
heoi3
zip3
zuk1
nei5
維繫彼此之間的詭秘

Keeping secrets from each other.

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wai4
hai6
bei2
ci2
zi1
haan4
dik1
gwai2
bai3
儘管相戀失去了知己

Despite losing their self-confidence,

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zeon2
gun2
soeng2
lyun5
sat1
heoi3
liu4
zi3
gei2
超出底線共你一起

We're going to go beyond the bottom line with you.

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ciu1
ceot1
dik1
sin3
gung6
nei5
jat1
hei2
謠言一早不理

The gossip is not important.

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jiu4
jin4
jat1
zou2
fau2
lei5
我怕悶你在我左右

I'm afraid you're bored around me.

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ngo5
paa3
mun6
nei5
zoi6
ngo5
zo2
jau6
混亂時候來搭膊頭

It's time to get in the car.

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gwan2
lyun6
si4
hau6
loi6
daap3
bok3
tau4
習慣緊貼我 你別放手

Get used to holding me tight. Don't give up.

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zap6
gwaan3
gan2
tip3
ngo5
nei5
bit6
fong3
sau2
男生天性

It's the nature of boys.

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naam4
sang1
tin1
sing3
約會女伴説不定

Dating girlfriends are not.

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joek3
wui6
neoi6
bun6
seoi3
fau2
ding6
為奉承沒純屬友情

And there is no such thing as a pure friendship.

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wai6
fung6
sing4
mei6
tyun4
zuk6
jau5
cing4
還未證實 我未夠清醒

I'm not clear enough.

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waan4
mei6
zing3
sat6
ngo5
mei6
gau3
cing1
sing2
想刻意 再被牽引

You want to be pulled back on purpose.

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soeng2
hak1
ji3
zoi3
pei5
hin1
jan5
讓你不察覺會意外的合襯

It's a way to avoid the unexpected.

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joeng6
nei5
fau2
caat3
gok3
wui6
ji3
oi6
dik1
ho4
can3
何時緩緩地挨近 還是敏感

When you're slowly approaching or sensitive.

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ho6
si4
wun6
wun6
deng6
ngaai4
kan5
waan4
si6
min6
gam2
是否不准許我暗戀你

Don't let me fall in love with you.

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si6
pei5
fau2
zeon2
heoi2
ngo5
am3
lyun5
nei5
不需拖手去接觸你

You don't have to reach out to them.

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fau2
seoi1
to1
sau2
heoi3
zip3
zuk1
nei5
維繫彼此之間的詭秘

Keeping secrets from each other.

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wai4
hai6
bei2
ci2
zi1
haan4
dik1
gwai2
bai3
儘管相戀失去了知己

Despite losing their self-confidence,

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zeon2
gun2
soeng2
lyun5
sat1
heoi3
liu4
zi3
gei2
超出底線共你一起

We're going to go beyond the bottom line with you.

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ciu1
ceot1
dik1
sin3
gung6
nei5
jat1
hei2
謠言根本不會理

It doesn't matter.

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jiu4
jin4
gan1
bun2
fau2
wui6
lei5
是否不應該去喜歡你

Should I not like you?

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si6
pei5
fau2
jing3
goi1
heoi3
hei2
fun1
nei5
怎跟一般女友相比

How do you compare it to a regular girlfriend?

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fim2
gan1
jat1
pun4
neoi6
jau5
soeng2
bei3
誰及我這麼的清楚你

Who knows you and me so well?

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seoi4
kap6
ngo5
ze5
mo5
dik1
cing1
co2
nei5
或者相戀失去了知己

Or you lose your self-confidence.

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waak6
ze2
soeng2
lyun5
sat1
heoi3
liu4
zi3
gei2
一天分手沒法一起

We couldn't break up one day.

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jat1
tin1
fan6
sau2
mei6
fat3
jat1
hei2
原來不捨得理性處理

It was a rational process.

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jyun5
loi6
fau2
se2
dak1
lei5
sing3
syu3
lei5
是否不應該去喜歡你

Should I not like you?

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si6
pei5
fau2
jing3
goi1
heoi3
hei2
fun1
nei5
怎跟一般女友相比

How do you compare it to a regular girlfriend?

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fim2
gan1
jat1
pun4
neoi6
jau5
soeng2
bei3
誰及我這麼的清楚你

Who knows you and me so well?

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seoi4
kap6
ngo5
ze5
mo5
dik1
cing1
co2
nei5
或者相戀失去了知己

Or you lose your self-confidence.

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waak6
ze2
soeng2
lyun5
sat1
heoi3
liu4
zi3
gei2
一天分手沒法一起

We couldn't break up one day.

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jat1
tin1
fan6
sau2
mei6
fat3
jat1
hei2
原來很想講愛你

I wanted to say I love you.

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jyun5
loi6
han2
soeng2
gong2
oi3
nei5
About This Song

"You Are My Best Friend" by the Chinese band Hotcha explores the intricate dynamics of friendship and unspoken love. At its core, the song captures the overlapping feelings of affection and companionship. It presents the emotional turmoil of secretly harboring romantic feelings for a close friend, illustrating the delicate balance between platonic intimacy and romantic desire. The lyrics delve into the complexities of human relationships, revealing both the joy and fear that come with crossing emotional boundaries.

The narrative unfolds through the perspective of someone who shares carefree moments with a close friend, engaging in light-hearted conversations and playful interactions. However, beneath the surface of their friendship lies an unacknowledged romantic tension. The protagonist grapples with whether it is acceptable to develop feelings for someone they cherish as a confidant, alluding to the fear of jeopardizing their current bond. References to societal expectations regarding male-female friendships add depth to the internal conflict, highlighting the notion that love can sometimes blossom from the strongest friendships.

Musically, the song features a catchy melody that supports its themes of youthful energy and playful banter. The upbeat tempo contrasts with the lyrical content, which reflects a bittersweet undertone. Notable lyrical techniques include repetition which emphasizes the protagonist's conflicted emotionsoscillating between friendship and love. The use of relatable imagery, such as intimate conversations during dinner or the warmth of a close embrace, enhances the song's accessibility, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences.

Culturally, "You Are My Best Friend" resonates with listeners in the Chinese-speaking world, where the concepts of loyalty and emotional connection in friendships are deeply valued. The song navigates the often-taboo waters of romantic feelings between friends, striking a chord with anyone who has struggled with such sentiments. This exploration of nuanced emotional relationships positions the song as a relatable anthem for all ages, fostering a shared understanding of the quirks and complications that come with close friendships.

Song Details
Singer:
Hotcha
Total Lines:
44