好人

By 側田

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
若談樣子 不會叫好 不算最討好

It's not going to be good, it's not going to be good.

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joek6
taam4
joeng2
zi2
fau2
wui6
giu3
hou3
fau2
syun3
zeoi3
tou2
hou3
但我的內在美 不夠味道 哪足以自豪

But my inner beauty is not enough to taste, and I'm proud of it.

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daan6
ngo5
dik1
noi6
zoi6
mei5
fau2
gau3
mei6
dou6
naa5
zuk1
jyu5
zi6
hou4
談為人 當然好 雙手也好抱

Talk to people, of course, and hold hands.

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taam4
wai6
jan4
dong3
jin4
hou3
soeng1
sau2
jaa5
hou3
pou5
無奈獨有伴侶問前路

She couldn't help but wonder where she was going.

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mou4
noi6
duk6
jau6
bun6
lui5
man6
cin4
lou6
沒有想陪同鄰家男孩跳舞

I didn't want to dance with the neighborhood boys.

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mei6
jau6
soeng2
pui4
tung4
leon4
ze1
naam4
hoi4
tiu4
mou5
唯獨當我師徒

Just be my disciple.

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wai4
duk6
dong3
ngo5
si1
tou4
人人親近我 無人爭奪我

People came closer to me, and no one took me away.

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jan4
jan4
can3
kan5
ngo5
mou4
jan4
zaang1
dyut6
ngo5
無人關懷是誰大平賣親和

No one cares who sells the most.

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mou4
jan4
gwaan1
waai4
si6
seoi4
taai3
ping4
maai6
can3
wo4
平凡像我路過 十個似我

Ordinary as I walk, ten like me.

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ping4
faan4
zoeng6
ngo5
lou6
gwo3
sap6
go3
ci5
ngo5
情敵實在太多

There's too much animosity.

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cing4
dik6
sat6
zoi6
taai3
do1
人人鼓勵我 無人傾慕我

I was encouraged by people, and nobody was interested in me.

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jan4
jan4
gu2
lai6
ngo5
mou4
jan4
king1
mou6
ngo5
常常激勵別人盡情熱戀事後遺下我

I often encourage others to leave me with a passion.

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soeng4
soeng4
gik1
lai6
bit6
jan4
zeon6
cing4
jit6
lyun5
si6
hau6
wai6
haa6
ngo5
像毒咒 無人愛我 別嚇我

It was like a poison curse. Nobody loved me.

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zoeng6
duk6
zau3
mou4
jan4
oi3
ngo5
bit6
haak3
ngo5
並無自欺 所有老死 只配作知己

It's not self-deception. All old deaths are self-evident.

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bing6
mou4
zi6
hei1
so2
jau6
lou5
si2
zi2
pui3
zok3
zi3
gei2
願意跟我細數戀愛挫折 抱住我會死

I'm willing to fall in love with the details and hold them and die.

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jyun6
ji3
gan1
ngo5
sai3
sou3
lyun5
oi3
co3
zit3
pou5
zyu6
ngo5
wui6
si2
談完情 拖好手 都將我拋棄

I was thrown away by the talk, the handshake.

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taam4
jyun4
cing4
to1
hou3
sau2
dou1
zoeng3
ngo5
paau1
hei3
從來沒理會我喜與悲

I never forgot my joy and my sorrow.

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zung6
loi6
mei6
lei5
wui6
ngo5
hei2
jyu6
bei1
是那麼平凡仍可以來鬥氣

It's so normal that it can still come to a head.

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si6
no6
mo5
ping4
faan4
jing4
ho2
jyu5
loi6
dau6
hei3
談情令我心死 由得我死

Talking about emotions made me feel sick, and it killed me.

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taam4
cing4
ling6
ngo5
sam1
si2
jau4
dak1
ngo5
si2
人人親近我 無人爭奪我

People came closer to me, and no one took me away.

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jan4
jan4
can3
kan5
ngo5
mou4
jan4
zaang1
dyut6
ngo5
無人關懷是誰大平賣親和

No one cares who sells the most.

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mou4
jan4
gwaan1
waai4
si6
seoi4
taai3
ping4
maai6
can3
wo4
平凡像我路過 十個似我

Ordinary as I walk, ten like me.

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ping4
faan4
zoeng6
ngo5
lou6
gwo3
sap6
go3
ci5
ngo5
你管不到那麼多

You don't have to be that much.

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nei5
gun2
fau2
dou3
no6
mo5
do1
天都不愛我 立心孤立我

Heaven hates me and wants to isolate me.

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tin1
dou1
fau2
oi3
ngo5
lap6
sam1
gu1
lap6
ngo5
平凡的人若提及情份便顯得不配麼

Is it not right for ordinary people to mention compassion?

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ping4
faan4
dik1
jan4
joek6
tai4
kap6
cing4
fan6
pin4
hin2
dak1
fau2
pui3
mo5
難道我看不到現況正是結果

I don't see how this is the result.

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no4
dou6
ngo5
hon3
fau2
dou3
jin6
fong3
zing3
si6
lit3
gwo2
由得我 無人爭奪我

No one took me away.

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jau4
dak1
ngo5
mou4
jan4
zaang1
dyut6
ngo5
無人關懷是誰大平賣親和

No one cares who sells the most.

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mou4
jan4
gwaan1
waai4
si6
seoi4
taai3
ping4
maai6
can3
wo4
平凡像我路過 十個似我

Ordinary as I walk, ten like me.

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ping4
faan4
zoeng6
ngo5
lou6
gwo3
sap6
go3
ci5
ngo5
情敵實在太多

There's too much animosity.

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cing4
dik6
sat6
zoi6
taai3
do1
天都不理我 令我想清楚

The sky was not looking at me, so I thought,

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tin1
dou1
fau2
lei5
ngo5
ling6
ngo5
soeng2
cing1
co2
感情是來自由弱者所寫的悲歌

Emotions are the songs of the free, the weak.

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gam2
cing4
si6
loi6
zi6
jau4
joek6
ze2
so2
se2
dik1
bei1
go1
事實上為什麼不拍到拖

Why not actually pull the trigger?

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si6
sat6
soeng6
wai6
zaap6
mo5
fau2
paak2
dou3
to1
説穿了我不美 信我

I was bad, and believe me.

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seoi3
cyun1
liu4
ngo5
fau2
mei5
seon3
ngo5
About This Song

The song "" by (Justin Lo) delves into the complexities of unrequited love and the feelings of isolation experienced by those who perceive themselves as ordinary. The central theme revolves around the emotional struggles of an individual who identifies as a 'good person' yet grapples with an overwhelming sense of inadequacy and loneliness. The lyrics convey a profound sense of longing and introspection, reflecting how societal norms often dictate ideals of beauty and desirability, leaving the narrator feeling sidelined and unworthy of love despite their inherent goodness.

The narrative unfolds as the protagonist articulates their frustration with romantic entanglements, describing scenarios where they consistently find themselves in the role of a bystander, watching others experience the affection and appreciation they crave. They express the dichotomy between being socially accepted yet emotionally neglected, underscoring a poignant truth about the nature of relationships, where external appearances and societal perceptions can overshadow true emotional connections. This story resonates with many, particularly those who have felt like outsiders in the game of love, reflecting a universal struggle for acceptance and heartfelt connection.

Musically, the song features a blend of soft melodies intertwined with heartfelt vocals, creating an intimate atmosphere that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics. The lyrical techniques used by , such as repetition and vivid imagery, serve to illustrate the narrator's emotional turmoil and the cyclical nature of their experiences. The juxtaposition of tender phrases with raw vulnerability adds depth to the listening experience, allowing audiences to engage with the complex emotions conveyed in the song.

Culturally, "" resonates strongly within the context of contemporary discussions around mental health and self-worth, particularly among young people in Asian societies where traditional notions of success and beauty can heavily influence individual self-perception. The song fosters a sense of camaraderie among those who feel marginalized in their romantic pursuits, promoting an understanding that being 'ordinary' does not diminish one's intrinsic value. By doing so, contributes to a broader conversation on the importance of self-acceptance and the acknowledgment of one's emotional struggles.

Song Details
Singer:
側田
Total Lines:
34