揮揮手

By JW

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
不想知 傷心的定義

I don't want to know what sadness is.

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fau2
soeng2
zi3
soeng1
sam1
dik1
ding6
ji6
放棄了 太相信直覺 太討厭誓詞

I gave up, I believed too much in intuition, I hated swearing.

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fong3
hei3
liu4
taai3
soeng2
seon3
zik6
gok3
taai3
tou2
jim3
sai6
ci4
呆呆站在門口 不知所以

I was standing at the door, I didn't know why.

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ngoi4
ngoi4
zaam6
zoi6
mun4
hau2
fau2
zi3
so2
jyu5
看着四周 親手挑的擺設

Look around at the best-known layout.

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hon3
jyu3
sei3
zau1
can3
sau2
tou1
dik1
baai2
cit3
牀頭上面有我 便利貼布滿我的字

I was on the cover, and it was a nice, easy-to-follow book.

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cong4
tau4
soeng6
min2
jau6
ngo5
pin4
lei6
tip3
bou3
mun6
ngo5
dik1
zi6
其餘雜物行裝 我會帶走

I'll take the rest of the garbage out.

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kei4
jyu4
zaap6
mat6
hong6
zong1
ngo5
wui6
daai3
zau2
不敢假設你 會為我哭一次

I don't think you'll cry for me again.

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fau2
gam2
gaa2
cit3
nei5
wui6
wai6
ngo5
huk1
jat1
ci3
無情就像你説 即刻走 為何在意

It's like you're saying, "I'm sorry, but leave right now.

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mou4
cing4
zau6
zoeng6
nei5
seoi3
zik1
hak1
zau2
wai6
ho6
zoi6
ji3
隨時都可以走 揮揮手

They can walk around, they can fly around, they can fly around.

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ceoi4
si4
dou1
ho2
jyu5
zau2
fai1
fai1
sau2
哭個夠 我什麼都沒有

I have nothing.

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huk1
go3
gau3
ngo5
zaap6
mo5
dou1
mei6
jau6
這一刻 突然活得通透

It's a moment that suddenly comes alive.

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ze5
jat1
hak1
duk1
jin4
wut6
dak1
tung1
tau3
都決定了 我為何要顫抖

And I decided why I should be.

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dou1
kyut3
ding6
liu4
ngo5
wai6
ho6
jiu3
zin3
dau3
誰人都可以走 不揮手

Anyone can walk without waving.

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seoi4
jan4
dou1
ho2
jyu5
zau2
fau2
fai1
sau2
明天可以美麗也可哀愁

Tomorrow can be beautiful and sad.

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ming4
tin1
ho2
jyu5
mei5
lai6
jaa5
ho2
ngoi1
sau4
那痴心 活埋行李箱裏 不用翻了

The obsession was in the trunk, and it didn't need to be turned around.

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no6
ci1
sam1
wut6
maai4
hong6
lei5
soeng1
leoi5
fau2
jung6
faan1
liu4
什麼都不會有

There will be nothing.

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zaap6
mo5
dou1
fau2
wui6
jau6
不想起 温馨的舊事

I don't remember the warm old days.

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fau2
soeng2
hei2
wan1
hing1
dik1
gau6
si6
放棄了 太需要自愛 太討厭現時

We gave up, we needed to love ourselves too much, we hated the present.

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fong3
hei3
liu4
taai3
seoi1
jiu3
zi6
oi3
taai3
tou2
jim3
jin6
si4
成為寂寞人口 脱去戒指

To become lonely, to get rid of the ring.

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seng4
wai6
zik6
mok6
jan4
hau2
tyut3
heoi3
gaai3
zi2
剛巧天有雨 跌入沉鬱都市

It just happened to rain and it hit a depressed city.

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gong1
kiu2
tin1
jau6
jyu6
daat3
jap6
zam6
wat1
dou1
si5
無人重視過我 花一生 自鳴得意

No one cares more about me than I do, and I've spent my whole life playing it myself.

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mou4
jan4
zung6
si6
gwo3
ngo5
waa6
jat1
sang1
zi6
meng5
dak1
ji3
隨時都可以走 揮揮手

They can walk around, they can fly around, they can fly around.

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ceoi4
si4
dou1
ho2
jyu5
zau2
fai1
fai1
sau2
哭個夠 我什麼都沒有

I have nothing.

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huk1
go3
gau3
ngo5
zaap6
mo5
dou1
mei6
jau6
這一刻 突然活得通透

It's a moment that suddenly comes alive.

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ze5
jat1
hak1
duk1
jin4
wut6
dak1
tung1
tau3
都決定了 我為何要顫抖

And I decided why I should be.

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dou1
kyut3
ding6
liu4
ngo5
wai6
ho6
jiu3
zin3
dau3
誰人都可以走 不揮手

Anyone can walk without waving.

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seoi4
jan4
dou1
ho2
jyu5
zau2
fau2
fai1
sau2
明天可以美麗也可哀愁

Tomorrow can be beautiful and sad.

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ming4
tin1
ho2
jyu5
mei5
lai6
jaa5
ho2
ngoi1
sau4
那痴心 活埋行李箱裏 這樣稀有

That obsession that lives in the trunk is so rare.

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no6
ci1
sam1
wut6
maai4
hong6
lei5
soeng1
leoi5
ze5
joeng2
hei1
jau6
問你為何不補救

Ask yourself why not.

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man6
nei5
wai6
ho6
fau2
bou2
gau3
下秒鐘 揮揮手

The next second, wave.

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haa6
miu5
zung1
fai1
fai1
sau2
講再見 你沒一點內疚

Say goodbye, you're not in a hurry.

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gong2
zoi3
jin6
nei5
mei6
jat1
dim2
noi6
gau3
我一早 被誰恨得通透

I was so hated by anyone.

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ngo5
jat1
zou2
pei5
seoi4
han6
dak1
tung1
tau3
不再被困 各自逃向出口

They're not trapped anymore, they're running out of doors.

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fau2
zoi3
pei5
kwan3
gok3
zi6
tou4
hoeng3
ceot1
hau2
誰人都可以走 不揮手

Anyone can walk without waving.

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seoi4
jan4
dou1
ho2
jyu5
zau2
fau2
fai1
sau2
無非想過退讓更想哀求

I just wanted to go back and apologize.

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mou4
fei2
soeng2
gwo3
teoi3
joeng6
gang3
soeng2
ngoi1
kau4
卻終於 被誰遺棄街裏某一角 失救

But eventually, he was left in a corner of the street by someone who had left him.

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koek3
zung1
wu1
pei5
seoi4
wai6
hei3
gaai1
leoi5
mau5
jat1
luk6
sat1
gau3
About This Song

The song "" (Wave Goodbye) by JW encapsulates a poignant exploration of heartbreak and self-liberation. The lyrics reveal the tension between holding onto memories and the necessity of moving on, as the protagonist grapples with feelings of abandonment and emotional disillusionment. This emotional core resonates deeply, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences with love and loss, often highlighted by the juxtaposition of pain and the liberation that comes from letting go.

The narrative unfolds through a vivid depiction of a physical space filled with remnants of a past relationship decorated corners and sticky notes filled with personal messages. This imagery not only paints a picture of shared memories but also emphasizes the weight of emotional baggage that the protagonist feels compelled to discard. The refrain "" (Anyone can leave at any time) serves as a powerful mantra, suggesting a realization that emotional attachment can lead to suffering, and ultimately conveying a sense of agency and empowerment.

Musically, "" employs a blend of soft melodies with melancholic undertones, complemented by a gentle accompaniment that underscores the lyrical sentiment. Throughout the song, JW utilizes evocative metaphors and contrasting imagery, such as the metaphorical 'suitcase of feelings', to articulate the struggle of wanting a past that no longer exists while recognizing the futility of such desires. The lyrical simplicity, paired with emotional depth, enhances its relatability, making it impactful for various listeners.

Culturally, the song finds its place within a broader context of contemporary Chinese pop music that often reflects personal introspection and societal change. It resonates with a younger audience grappling with complex emotions in fast-paced urban lives. The themes of self-respect, the meaningfulness of closure, and the struggle with loneliness are prevalent, particularly in modern Chinese contexts where individualism and emotional expression continue to evolve. Thus, "" stands not only as an artistic piece but also as a cultural commentary on the realities of human relationships.

Song Details
Singer:
JW
Total Lines:
36