郑秀文 - 终身美丽 (Sammi Cheng - Lifetime of Beauty)
nei5 naa5 sau2 zi2 zoi3 ban6 zyut6 zoi3 cou1 gei1 fu1 jaa5 bei6 nei5 sau1 bou2
ngo5 ze5 hang6 wan6 ji4 hap6 zoek6 ngaan5 zing1 zi2 dak1 nei5 cam4 cung4 san1 jing2
jyu4 gwo2 ze5 gei3 jik1 fei1 ngoi3 cing4 lin4 tin1 dou1 bat1 wui2 taai3 gou1 hing1
If these memories are not of love, even the sky wouldn't be too happy
mok6 fei1 ho2 zung1 saang1 mei5 lai6 coi4 zik6 dak1 ngau1 ngau1 sau2 zi2 faat3 sai6
Could it be that lifelong beauty is the only thing worth pledging with clasped fingers?
deoi3 nei5 bat1 zi2 gam2 gik1 ging3 lai5 dong1 nei5 zi1 gei2 coi4 si6 heoi1 ngai6
Gratitude and respect towards you never cease, only when you're a confidant is it hypocritical
mok6 fei1 do1 jat1 fan1 sau3 lai6 coi4 zik6 dak1 fan1 hoeng2 ngo5 dik1 jat1 cai3
Could it be that a bit more beauty is what's worth sharing all of me?
kap1 ngo5 zi6 seon3 kap1 ngo5 dei6 wai2 ze5 giu3 hang6 fuk1 bat1 paa3 lau4 sai6
Give me confidence, give me status, that's called happiness, not afraid of fleeting
ngo5 ze5 hang6 wan6 ji4 hang6 wan6 dou3 jat1 zyun2 san1 zaau2 dak1 dou3 nei5 loi4 wai4 ngo5 daa2 hei3
jyu4 gwo2 ho2 pou5 hei2 ze5 ngoi3 cing4 lin4 tin1 dou1 wui2 tai3 ngo5 gou1 hing1
If I could hold onto this love, even the heavens would rejoice for me
mok6 fei1 ho2 zung1 saang1 mei5 lai6 coi4 zik6 dak1 ngau1 ngau1 sau2 zi2 faat3 sai6
Could it be that lifelong beauty is the only thing worth pledging with clasped fingers?
deoi3 nei5 bat1 zi2 gam2 gik1 ging3 lai5 dong1 nei5 zi1 gei2 coi4 si6 heoi1 ngai6
Gratitude and respect towards you never cease, only when you're a confidant is it hypocritical
mok6 fei1 do1 jat1 fan1 sau3 lai6 coi4 zik6 dak1 fan1 hoeng2 ngo5 dik1 jat1 cai3
Could it be that a bit more beauty is what's worth sharing all of me?
kap1 ngo5 zi6 seon3 kap1 ngo5 dei6 wai2 ze5 giu3 hang6 fuk1 bat1 paa3 lau4 sai6
Give me confidence, give me status, that's called happiness, not afraid of fleeting
Because of self-confidence, beauty is revealed, lowering my insecurities
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"终身美丽" (Lifetime of Beauty) by Sammi Cheng expresses deep emotions of love, devotion, and self-worth. The song highlights the beauty of a relationship where love transcends the physical, and true beauty comes from self-confidence and inner peace. It reflects on the importance of mutual care, the weight of love, and the selfless actions of both partners.
Detailed Insights
The lyrics depict a love that is enduring and powerful, with the singer reflecting on the beauty of being loved and cared for. The imagery of the "tower" and "endless railway" conveys the weight of love, while the focus on simple actions, like a touch or a kiss, illustrates the deep connection between the two. The song also explores the idea of self-worth, with beauty being more than skin-deep, tied to self-confidence rather than external appearances.
As the lyrics progress, there's a contemplation of the true meaning of beauty—could it be something that transcends time and appearance? The singer acknowledges that even in a world full of beautiful things, the love and the connection they share are what make life truly beautiful. The line "Could it be that lifelong beauty is the only thing worth pledging with clasped fingers?" captures this deep, lasting devotion to both love and self-assurance.