张国荣 - 沉默是金 (Leslie Cheung

作词 (Lyrics)：许冠杰

作曲 (Composer)：张国荣

夜风凛凛独回望旧事前尘是以往的我充满怒愤

je6 fung1 lam5 lam5 duk6 wui4 mong6 gau6 si6 cin4 can4 si6 ji5 wong5 dik1 ngo5 cung1 mun5 nou6 fan5

The cold night wind, alone I look back at past events, my former self full of anger

诬告与指责积压着满肚气不愤

mou4 gou3 jyu5 zi2 zaak3 zik1 ngaat3 zoek6 mun5 tou5 hei3 bat1 fan5

False accusations and criticisms have filled me with resentment

对谣言反应甚为着紧

deoi3 jiu4 jin4 faan2 jing3 sam6 wai4 zoek6 gan2

Reacting strongly to rumors

受了教训得了书经的指引

sau6 liu5 gaau3 fan3 dak1 liu5 syu1 ging1 dik1 zi2 jan5

Having learned lessons and received guidance from books

现已看得透不再自困

jin6 ji5 hon3 dak1 tau3 bat1 zoi3 zi6 kwan3

Now I see clearly, no longer trapping myself

但觉有分数不再像以往那么笨抹泪痕轻快笑着行

daan6 gok3 jau5 fan1 sou3 bat1 zoi3 zoeng6 ji5 wong5 naa5 mo1 ban6 mut3 leoi6 han4 hing1 faai3 siu3 zoek6 hang4

But feeling wise, no longer as foolish as before, wiping away tears, smiling as I walk

冥冥中都早注定你富或贫

ming5 ming5 zung1 dou1 zou2 zyu3 ding6 nei5 fu3 waak6 pan4

In the darkness, it has long been determined whether you are rich or poor

是错永不对真永是真

si6 co3 wing5 bat1 deoi3 zan1 wing5 si6 zan1

Wrong is never right, truth is always true

任你怎说安守我本分始终相信沉默是金

jam6 nei5 zam2 syut3 ngon1 sau2 ngo5 bun2 fan1 ci2 zung1 soeng1 seon3 cam4 mak6 si6 gam1

No matter what you say, I will stick to my principles, always believing that silence is golden

是非有公理慎言莫冒犯别人

si6 fei1 jau5 gung1 lei5 san6 jin4 mok6 mou6 faan6 bit6 jan4

There is justice in right and wrong, be careful with words and do not offend others

遇上冷风雨休太认真自信满心里

jyu6 soeng5 laang5 fung1 jyu5 jau1 taai3 jing6 zan1 zi6 seon3 mun5 sam1 leoi5

When facing cold winds and rain, don't take it too seriously, be confident in your heart

休理会讽刺与质问

jau1 lei5 wui2 fung3 ci3 jyu5 zat1 man6

Ignore sarcasm and questioning

笑骂由人洒脱地做人

siu3 maa6 jau4 jan4 saa2 tyut3 dei6 zou6 jan4

Let others laugh and scold, live freely

受了教训得了书经的指引

sau6 liu5 gaau3 fan3 dak1 liu5 syu1 ging1 dik1 zi2 jan5

Having learned lessons and received guidance from books

现已看得透不再自困

jin6 ji5 hon3 dak1 tau3 bat1 zoi3 zi6 kwan3

Now I see clearly, no longer trapping myself

但觉有分数不再像以往那么笨抹泪痕轻快笑着行

daan6 gok3 jau5 fan1 sou3 bat1 zoi3 zoeng6 ji5 wong5 naa5 mo1 ban6 mut3 leoi6 han4 hing1 faai3 siu3 zoek6 hang4

But feeling wise, no longer as foolish as before, wiping away tears, smiling as I walk

冥冥中都早注定你富或贫

ming5 ming5 zung1 dou1 zou2 zyu3 ding6 nei5 fu3 waak6 pan4

In the darkness, it has long been determined whether you are rich or poor

是错永不对真永是真

si6 co3 wing5 bat1 deoi3 zan1 wing5 si6 zan1

Wrong is never right, truth is always true

任你怎说安守我本分始终相信沉默是金

jam6 nei5 zam2 syut3 ngon1 sau2 ngo5 bun2 fan1 ci2 zung1 soeng1 seon3 cam4 mak6 si6 gam1

No matter what you say, I will stick to my principles, always believing that silence is golden

是非有公理慎言莫冒犯别人

si6 fei1 jau5 gung1 lei5 san6 jin4 mok6 mou6 faan6 bit6 jan4

There is justice in right and wrong, be careful with words and do not offend others

遇上冷风雨休太认真自信满心里

jyu6 soeng5 laang5 fung1 jyu5 jau1 taai3 jing6 zan1 zi6 seon3 mun5 sam1 leoi5

When facing cold winds and rain, don't take it too seriously, be confident in your heart

休理会讽刺与质问

jau1 lei5 wui2 fung3 ci3 jyu5 zat1 man6

Ignore sarcasm and questioning

笑骂由人洒脱地做人

siu3 maa6 jau4 jan4 saa2 tyut3 dei6 zou6 jan4

Let others laugh and scold, live freely

少年人洒脱地做人

siu2 nin4 jan4 saa2 tyut3 dei6 zou6 jan4

Youth, live freely

继续行洒脱地做人

gai3 zuk6 hang4 saa2 tyut3 dei6 zou6 jan4

Keep going, live freely

Song Interpretation

Short Summary

The song "沉默是金" (Silence is Golden) by Leslie Cheung explores themes of wisdom, self-reflection, and the power of silence in the face of life's challenges. The lyrics reflect on personal growth, learning from past mistakes, and embracing a philosophy of quiet strength.

Detailed Insights

The song begins with the narrator reflecting on the harshness of past events, filled with anger and resentment from false accusations. However, over time, they have gained clarity and wisdom, no longer trapped by their past mistakes.

The chorus emphasizes the idea that "silence is golden," with the narrator choosing to remain steadfast in their principles, ignoring criticism, and not reacting to others' negativity. The lyrics promote the idea of living freely, confidently, and with a sense of inner peace, regardless of external circumstances.

Ultimately, the song conveys the importance of learning from experiences, remaining true to oneself, and finding strength in silence and composure, even in the face of adversity.