斬立決

By 周柏豪

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
逐漸逐漸被粉碎

It's being broken down.

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zuk6
zim6
zuk6
zim6
pei5
fan2
seoi3
城內每個報攤 已經有人列隊

Every newsroom in the city has a squadron.

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sing4
noi6
mei5
go3
bou3
taan1
ji5
ging1
jau6
jan4
lit6
zeoi6
被社會抄家 再被網絡凌辱

They're being duped by social media and they're being humiliated by the internet.

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pei5
se6
wui6
caau3
ze1
zoi3
pei5
mong5
lok6
ling4
juk6
羣眾不需審判 判死他有罪

The crowd was unable to judge him.

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kwan4
zung3
fau2
seoi1
sam2
pun3
pun3
si2
to1
jau6
zeoi6
然後 你用最毒那字句

And then you use the most toxic of words.

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jin4
hau6
nei5
jung6
zeoi3
duk6
no6
zi6
gau1
讓他永不超生

Let him live forever.

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joeng6
to1
wing5
fau2
ciu1
sang1
卸下責任 繼續你人生

Let go of your responsibility and move on.

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se3
haa6
zaak3
jam6
gai3
zuk6
nei5
jan4
sang1
平台有呼聲叫他跳下來

There was a shout on the platform that he jumped.

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ping4
toi4
jau6
hu1
sing1
giu3
to1
tiu4
haa6
loi6
連隨有道德判官趕過來

And even moral judges came along.

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lin4
ceoi4
jau6
dou6
dak1
pun3
gun1
gon2
gwo3
loi6
人人也歡呼拍手湊熱鬧

People also applauded.

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jan4
jan4
jaa5
fun1
hu1
paak2
sau2
cau3
jit6
naau6
説他死不足惜 再不可忍耐

He was taught that death was unforgiving and intolerable.

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seoi3
to1
si2
fau2
zuk1
sik1
zoi3
fau2
ho2
jan5
noi6
絕望裏的他看不見未來

He was desperate, and he couldn't see the future.

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zyut6
mong6
leoi5
dik1
to1
hon3
fau2
jin6
mei6
loi6
墮下那刻聽見一千句活該

And you can just turn it down and hear a thousand words of gratitude.

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fai1
haa6
no6
hak1
teng1
jin6
jat1
cin1
gau1
wut6
goi1
你看着爛肉 説他死不悔改

You look at the rotten flesh and tell him to die unrepentant.

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nei5
hon3
jyu3
laan6
juk6
seoi3
to1
si2
fau2
fui3
goi2
你不准他悔改

You can't let him repent.

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nei5
fau2
zeon2
to1
fui3
goi2
自問犯下什麼錯

Ask yourself what you did wrong.

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zi6
man6
faan6
haa6
zaap6
mo5
laap6
淪落到要處斬 撲熄世人怒火

It fell to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the ground, to the groun

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leon4
lok6
dou3
jiu3
syu3
zaam2
puk1
sik1
sai3
jan4
nou6
fo2
還有一堆恥笑 大眾在娛樂

There's a lot of laughs, and people are having fun.

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waan4
jau6
jat1
zeoi1
ci2
siu3
taai3
zung3
zoi6
jyu4
ngok6
面對他的死相 笑得很磊落

He smiled and fell down in front of his death.

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min2
deoi3
to1
dik1
si2
soeng2
siu3
dak1
han2
leoi5
lok6
然後 你尚要逐句逐句

And then you have to go sentence by sentence.

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jin4
hau6
nei5
soeng6
jiu3
zuk6
gau1
zuk6
gau1
讓他永不超生

Let him live forever.

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joeng6
to1
wing5
fau2
ciu1
sang1
卸下責任 泯滅你良心

Let go of your responsibility, and kill your conscience.

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se3
haa6
zaak3
jam6
man5
mit6
nei5
loeng4
sam1
平台有呼聲叫他跳下來

There was a shout on the platform that he jumped.

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ping4
toi4
jau6
hu1
sing1
giu3
to1
tiu4
haa6
loi6
同場有道德判官的主宰

There was a moral judge in the room.

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tung4
coeng4
jau6
dou6
dak1
pun3
gun1
dik1
zyu2
zoi2
人人也歡呼拍手湊熱鬧

People also applauded.

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jan4
jan4
jaa5
fun1
hu1
paak2
sau2
cau3
jit6
naau6
説他死不足惜 如預計之內

He was told that his death was not as regrettable as expected.

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seoi3
to1
si2
fau2
zuk1
sik1
jyu4
jyu2
gei3
zi1
noi6
絕望裏的他看不見未來

He was desperate, and he couldn't see the future.

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zyut6
mong6
leoi5
dik1
to1
hon3
fau2
jin6
mei6
loi6
墮下那刻聽見一千句活該

And you can just turn it down and hear a thousand words of gratitude.

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fai1
haa6
no6
hak1
teng1
jin6
jat1
cin1
gau1
wut6
goi1
你看着地獄 説他死不悔改

You watch the hell and you tell him to die unrepentant.

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nei5
hon3
jyu3
deng6
juk6
seoi3
to1
si2
fau2
fui3
goi2
你已經將他割開 叫他怎麼悔改

You have cut him open, so how can he repent?

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nei5
ji5
ging1
zoeng3
to1
got3
hoi1
giu3
to1
fim2
mo5
fui3
goi2
About This Song

"" ("Immediate Execution") by (Pak Ho Cheung) delves deep into the darker aspects of modern society, exploring themes of public shaming, social judgment, and the painful consequences of collective outrage. The emotional core of the song resonates with feelings of despair and hopelessness encountered by individuals who fall victim to a merciless societal machine that thrives on condemnation. Through vivid imagery, the lyrics convey a sense of moral decay, reflecting how digital platforms have created a space where accountability is overshadowed by a fervent communal need for retribution.

The narrative unfolds as the protagonist, perhaps reflecting on their own experiences or those of others, grapples with an overwhelming sense of isolation and fatalism in the face of public condemnation. The song critiques society's instantaneous judgment, where a single misstep can lead to an irrevocable downfall, echoing the phrase "" ("deserved it"), which amplifies the harshness of collective disdain. This powerful storyline positions the listener to reconsider their own complicity in the cycle of judgment and the often unforgiving nature of social media.

Musically, the song incorporates a blend of contemporary pop elements with an urgent, driving rhythm that parallels the escalating tension in the lyrics. The use of stark contrasts, such as soft vocal passages juxtaposed with more aggressive, assertive lines, enhances the emotional weight of the narrative. Lyrical techniques such as repetition serve to reinforce key themes, emphasizing the systematic cruelty of social judgment and the protagonist's entrapment.

Culturally, "" resonates strongly in today's context of digital discourse and cancel culture, where individuals face swift, sometimes brutal, sums of public opinion. This song acts as a visceral commentary on the consequences of social media dynamics, drawing attention to the human cost of collective outrage and urging listeners to reflect on their own roles within this complex web. By illuminating the psychological toll these societal pressures exert on individuals, effectively raises critical questions about morality, empathy, and the human capacity for compassion in an increasingly tribal society.

Song Details
Singer:
周柏豪
Total Lines:
30