四分三日 (three quarters day) - 夢劇院 (Paradox)

Vinyl album '夢劇院 Paradox' 1988

This is a relaxing bossa nova song about lost in love. What makes this song rhythmically special is the beat changed to uptempo samba in the middle instrumental part and at the end.

Written by - Keith Yip
Lyrics by - Paradox

綿綿雨喚醒了凌晨， 呆呆聽下雨的聲韻，
無目的街上尋， 尋覓一點指引， 去消傷感的氣氛。

黎明已步進了雲層， 無言語喚醒了人群，
陪伴於街上行， 遺下你我足印， 盼可開解這個心。

Repeat
怕戀愛中悽美的傷感， 對戀愛不可以想得太深。
無論有怎麼主宰， 怎樣的果因，
無用多想， 想緣份的假與真。
無論有怎麼主宰， 怎樣的果因，
凝望今天， 可營造一點信心。

人倦了路偏繼續行， 還隨意逐一看路人，
迎面一雙戀人， 如沒一絲苦困， 似相戀得很稱心。

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Lyrics translation

The drizzling rain awakens the early morning,
I absentmindedly listen to the sound of rain,
Roaming aimlessly on the streets,
Seeking a hint, to dispel the atmosphere of sorrow.

Dawn has entered the clouds,
Silently awakening the crowd,
Walking together on the streets,
Leaving behind our footprints, hoping to ease this heart.

Repat
Fearful of the bittersweet sadness in love,
We shouldn't delve too deeply into love.
No matter who dominates,
No matter the consequences,
There's no use overthinking,
Pondering the true or false nature of fate.
No matter who dominates,
No matter the consequences,
Gazing at today,
We can cultivate a little confidence.

When we grow tired, the road continues,
Casually observing each passerby,
A couple coming towards me,
Seemingly devoid of any hardships,
Appearing content in their love.

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