矛盾一生

By JW

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
得到一刻開心過後 不開心

It's a moment of happiness, a moment of unhappiness.

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dak1
dou3
jat1
hak1
hoi1
sam1
gwo3
hau6
fau2
hoi1
sam1
怎麼都不開心 誰責任

Why not? Who's to blame?

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fim2
mo5
dou1
fau2
hoi1
sam1
seoi4
zaak3
jam6
拖拖拉拉最後還是 不發奮

The tractor finally didn't work.

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to1
to1
laap6
laap6
zeoi3
hau6
waan4
si6
fau2
fat3
fan3
永遠看不見未來 被愛軟禁

To see the future, to be imprisoned by love.

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wing5
jyun6
hon3
fau2
jin6
mei6
loi6
pei5
oi3
jyun5
gam3
矛盾只因深愛着 你知嗎

The only contradiction is that we love deeply.

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maau4
teon5
zi2
jan1
sam1
oi3
jyu3
nei5
zi3
maa5
誰期望這刻擁抱完 然後吵架

Who wants to embrace that moment and then fight?

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seoi4
kei4
mong6
ze5
hak1
ung2
pou5
jyun4
jin4
hau6
caau2
gaa3
你為我放一場煙花 跌下來瘡疤

You put a sparkle on me and you fell down.

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nei5
wai6
ngo5
fong3
jat1
coeng4
jin1
waa6
daat3
haa6
loi6
cong1
baa1
痛定思痛 未來 算吧

It hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts.

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tung3
ding6
soi1
tung3
mei6
loi6
syun3
baa6
回頭看最初多快樂 記得嗎

Look back at how happy it was at first, remember?

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wui4
tau4
hon3
zeoi3
co1
do1
faai3
ngok6
gei3
dak1
maa5
竟會沒決心成家

I'm not sure I'm going to be able to make it home.

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ging2
wui6
mei6
kyut3
sam1
seng4
ze1
當你遲遲未改變 就讓我改變吧

When you're not changing, let me change.

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dong3
nei5
zi6
zi6
mei6
goi2
bin3
zau6
joeng6
ngo5
goi2
bin3
baa6
這個決定多可怕

This is a terrible decision.

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ze5
go3
kyut3
ding6
do1
ho2
paa3
偏偏分手這種對白 説出口

This is a divisive, biased, outspoken,

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pin1
pin1
fan6
sau2
ze5
zung3
deoi3
baak6
seoi3
ceot1
hau2
永遠有個傷口 移不走

There's always a wound, and it's not going away.

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wing5
jyun6
jau6
go3
soeng1
hau2
yi4
fau2
zau2
搞不清楚我累還是 你不夠

I'm tired, and you're not.

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gaau2
fau2
cing1
co2
ngo5
leoi6
waan4
si6
nei5
fau2
gau3
作個最適當決定 別再佔有

It's the best decision to make, not to take it back.

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zok3
go3
zeoi3
zaak6
dong3
kyut3
ding6
bit6
zoi3
zim3
jau6
矛盾只因深愛着 你知嗎

The only contradiction is that we love deeply.

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maau4
teon5
zi2
jan1
sam1
oi3
jyu3
nei5
zi3
maa5
誰期望這刻擁抱完 然後吵架

Who wants to embrace that moment and then fight?

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seoi4
kei4
mong6
ze5
hak1
ung2
pou5
jyun4
jin4
hau6
caau2
gaa3
你為我放一場煙花 跌下來瘡疤

You put a sparkle on me and you fell down.

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nei5
wai6
ngo5
fong3
jat1
coeng4
jin1
waa6
daat3
haa6
loi6
cong1
baa1
痛定思痛 未來 算吧

It hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts.

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tung3
ding6
soi1
tung3
mei6
loi6
syun3
baa6
回頭看最初多快樂 記得嗎

Look back at how happy it was at first, remember?

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wui4
tau4
hon3
zeoi3
co1
do1
faai3
ngok6
gei3
dak1
maa5
竟會沒決心成家

I'm not sure I'm going to be able to make it home.

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ging2
wui6
mei6
kyut3
sam1
seng4
ze1
當你遲遲未改變 就讓我改變吧

When you're not changing, let me change.

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dong3
nei5
zi6
zi6
mei6
goi2
bin3
zau6
joeng6
ngo5
goi2
bin3
baa6
這個決定多可怕

This is a terrible decision.

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ze5
go3
kyut3
ding6
do1
ho2
paa3
落魄的淚如雨下 別軟化

Tears falling like rain and soften.

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lok6
tok3
dik1
leoi6
jyu4
jyu6
haa6
bit6
jyun5
faa3
天會同情我嗎 只好逼我瀟灑 明白嗎

Will God have mercy on me, just to make me cry, understand?

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tin1
wui6
tung4
cing4
ngo5
maa5
zi2
hou3
bik1
ngo5
siu1
saai3
ming4
baak6
maa5
矛盾只因深愛着 你知嗎

The only contradiction is that we love deeply.

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maau4
teon5
zi2
jan1
sam1
oi3
jyu3
nei5
zi3
maa5
誰尋覓愛的一個人 然後不嫁

Who finds a man who loves and never marries?

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seoi4
cam4
mik6
oi3
dik1
jat1
go3
jan4
jin4
hau6
fau2
gaa3
仰望過那一襲婚紗 美麗而孤寡

Looking down at that beautiful, lonely widow who was attacking the veil.

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joeng5
mong6
gwo3
no6
jat1
zap6
fan1
saa1
mei5
lai6
nang4
gu1
gwaa2
你沒想過 未來 對吧

You never thought about the future, right?

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nei5
mei6
soeng2
gwo3
mei6
loi6
deoi3
baa6
回頭看最初多快樂 你捨得嗎

Look back at how happy you were at first, can you give up?

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wui4
tau4
hon3
zeoi3
co1
do1
faai3
ngok6
nei5
se2
dak1
maa5
竟會沒決心成家

I'm not sure I'm going to be able to make it home.

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ging2
wui6
mei6
kyut3
sam1
seng4
ze1
當你仍然未開竅 就讓我開竅吧

Let me open the door while you're still there.

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dong3
nei5
jing4
jin4
mei6
hoi1
kiu3
zau6
joeng6
ngo5
hoi1
kiu3
baa6
我替你自私好嗎

Am I being selfish for you?

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ngo5
tai3
nei5
zi6
si1
hou3
maa5
About This Song

"" by JW explores the emotional turmoil and complexities that arise from a deep, yet tumultuous relationship. At its core, the song grapples with the contradiction of love and pain, expressing feelings of happiness overshadowed by deeper insecurities and dissatisfaction. The lyrics capture a sense of longing, where moments of joy quickly dissolve into arguments and regret, highlighting the difficulties in navigating love when both passion and conflict coexist.

The narrative unfolds around a couple entangled in a cycle of hope and despair. Through a poignant lens, the song conveys the struggle of wanting to secure a future together while facing the stark realities of unmet expectations and personal growth. Lines such as " " (Looking back at how happy we were, do you remember?) evoke nostalgia, serving as a reminder of the initial joy that makes the current struggles all the more painful. It raises profound questions about commitment and change, leaving listeners to ponder the balance between love's depth and the inevitability of strife.

Musically, the song employs a blend of emotive melodies and heartfelt vocal delivery that enhances its lyrical depth. JW's performance captures the essence of vulnerability, utilizing techniques such as repetition and vivid imagery to drive home the emotional weight of the lyrics. The contrasting dynamics in the instrumentation reflect the inner turmoil experienced in the relationship, transitioning from soft, introspective moments to strong, expressive choruses that resonate with anyone who has faced similar conflicts in their romantic endeavors.

The cultural significance of "" lies in its universal themes of love, conflict, and the existential questions that many face when contemplating partnership. In a society where traditional views on commitment and family are evolving, the song resonates particularly with younger generations who may experience similar struggles in their romantic pursuits. JW encapsulates the bittersweet nature of relationships - wherein loves intensity can simultaneously uplift and devastate, allowing listeners to engage deeply with their own experiences of love and heartbreak.

Song Details
Singer:
JW
Total Lines:
34
Video:
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