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Originally Posted by Scruffydog777
For me, when adding subs, I try my best with the subs I add to match the syllable count of the song as long as I don't compromise meaning.
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Scruffydog, you have hit on the universal problem encountered when translating poetry. There can be an exceedingly accurate translation as far as meaning goes, but then there is the issue of making the verse sound good and be "poetic." That is in a whole other realm of creativity, and it certainly requires a lot more thought and effort than a straightforward translation. A purely literal translation is usually not ideal because, as we are seeing, there are so many words and phrases that are used to express something other than their actual definitions. But to work to get the spirit of the verse, as well as make it melodic, is definitely a complicated project!