跑步機上

By 容祖兒

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
誰在背後拼命地追趕着我嗎

Who is chasing me from behind?

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seoi4
zoi6
bui6
hau6
ping3
ming6
deng6
zeoi1
gon2
jyu3
ngo5
maa5
何事腳下每步路都有汗跌下

Every step of the way, I sweat.

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ho6
si6
gok3
haa6
mei5
fau6
lou6
dou1
jau6
hong6
daat3
haa6
持續了十里腎上腺分泌還在加 喘氣吧

And it's been 10 miles since the kidneys were released, and it's been adding to the asthma.

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ci4
zuk6
liu4
sap6
lei5
san5
soeng6
fan6
bei3
waan4
zoi6
gaa3
ceon2
hei3
baa6
如在逃命但實情為令面形更瘦吧

It's like running away from life, but it's actually making your face thinner.

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jyu4
zoi6
tou4
ming6
daan6
sat6
cing4
wai6
ling6
min2
jing4
gang3
sau3
baa6
磨練行事和做人更敏捷嗎

To improve your work and to be more agile?

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mo6
lin6
hong6
si6
wo4
zou6
jan4
gang3
min6
jit6
maa5
還是明白運動型先可得到他歡心吧

Or maybe you're just trying to make him happy by being athletic.

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waan4
si6
ming4
baak6
wan6
dung6
jing4
sin3
ho2
dak1
dou3
to1
fun1
sam1
baa6
一舉有十三得嗎

Do you have 13 points?

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jat1
geoi2
jau6
sap6
saam3
dak1
maa5
加快吧 我的秒速只許加

Hurry up, my speed is only a few seconds.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
ngo5
dik1
miu5
cuk1
zi2
heoi2
gaa3
加快吧 更不可能鬥快吧

Hurry up, and it's not going to be possible.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
gang3
fau2
ho2
toi4
dau6
faai3
baa6
加快吧 我想要的天天增加

I want to get more and more.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
ngo5
soeng2
jiu3
dik1
tin1
tin1
zang1
gaa3
來吧來吧 來吧來吧

Come on, come on, come on,

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
前望去是五六步咪表狂跳嗎

Are you looking forward to a five or six-step jump?

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cin4
mong6
heoi3
si6
ng5
luk6
fau6
mui1
biu2
kwong4
tiu4
maa5
全部數字也是在催我突破吧

And all the numbers are breaking me.

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cyun4
bou6
sou3
zi6
jaa5
si6
zoi6
ceoi1
ngo5
duk1
po3
baa6
如若我慢了就沒法緊貼時代嗎 追我吧

If I slow down, you can't hold on to the times.

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jyu4
joek6
ngo5
maan6
liu4
zau6
mei6
fat3
gan2
tip3
si4
doi6
maa5
zeoi1
ngo5
baa6
忙着場內十萬人大步踏前腳軟吧

Hundreds of thousands of people are busy walking on the field.

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mong4
jyu3
coeng4
noi6
sap6
maak6
jan4
taai3
fau6
daap6
cin4
gok3
jyun5
baa6
誰亦忙着做達人上快線嗎

Who's the master of the high-speed line?

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seoi4
jik6
mong4
jyu3
zou6
taat3
jan4
soeng6
faai3
sin3
maa5
誰亦從未慢下來欣賞經過的風景吧

And no one ever slows down to appreciate the scenery.

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seoi4
jik6
zung6
mei6
maan6
haa6
loi6
jan1
soeng2
ging1
gwo3
dik1
fung3
jing2
baa6
只不過健身室嗎

Just a gym?

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zi2
fau2
gwo3
gin6
jyun4
sat1
maa5
加快吧 我的秒速只許加

Hurry up, my speed is only a few seconds.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
ngo5
dik1
miu5
cuk1
zi2
heoi2
gaa3
加快吧 更不可能鬥快吧

Hurry up, and it's not going to be possible.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
gang3
fau2
ho2
toi4
dau6
faai3
baa6
加快吧 我想要的天天增加

I want to get more and more.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
ngo5
soeng2
jiu3
dik1
tin1
tin1
zang1
gaa3
手腳太慢搶到嗎

Is it too slow?

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sau2
gok3
taai3
maan6
cong1
dou3
maa5
加快吧 看機器爆出火花

Hurry up and see the machine explode.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
hon3
gei1
hei3
bok3
ceot1
fo2
waa6
加快吧 扭緊指紋再上吧

Hurry up, twist your fingerprints up.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
nau5
gan2
zi2
man4
zoi3
soeng6
baa6
加快吧 我想要的天天增加

I want to get more and more.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
ngo5
soeng2
jiu3
dik1
tin1
tin1
zang1
gaa3
來吧來吧 來吧來吧

Come on, come on, come on,

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
一搶不到會像滾筒跌下

It's like a roller coaster that falls.

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jat1
cong1
fau2
dou3
wui6
zoeng6
kwan2
tung4
daat3
haa6
加快吧 我的秒速只許加

Hurry up, my speed is only a few seconds.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
ngo5
dik1
miu5
cuk1
zi2
heoi2
gaa3
加快吧 更不可能鬥快吧

Hurry up, and it's not going to be possible.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
gang3
fau2
ho2
toi4
dau6
faai3
baa6
加快吧 我想要的天天增加

I want to get more and more.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
ngo5
soeng2
jiu3
dik1
tin1
tin1
zang1
gaa3
跑到氣絕都不怕

I'm not afraid to run.

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paau4
dou3
hei3
zyut6
dou1
fau2
paa3
加快吧 看機器爆出火花

Hurry up and see the machine explode.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
hon3
gei1
hei3
bok3
ceot1
fo2
waa6
加快吧 扭緊指紋再上吧

Hurry up, twist your fingerprints up.

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gaa3
faai3
baa6
nau5
gan2
zi2
man4
zoi3
soeng6
baa6
加快吧 我想要的天天增加

I want to get more and more.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

gaa3
faai3
baa6
ngo5
soeng2
jiu3
dik1
tin1
tin1
zang1
gaa3
來吧來吧 來吧來吧 來吧來吧

Come on, come on, come on,

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
來吧來吧 來吧

Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on.

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loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
loi6
baa6
About This Song

"" (On the Treadmill) by (Joey Yung) is a pulsating anthem that delves into the high-speed, pressure-filled lifestyle of modern society. The song's emotional core revolves around the feelings of urgency, anxiety, and the relentless pursuit of success. With driving beats and an infectious melody, it captures the essence of running towards one's goals while simultaneously grappling with self-doubt and the desire for self-improvement. The treadmill serves as a metaphor for the continuous race against time, where every step is weighed down by sweat and effort, yet symbolizes progress and determination.

The narrative conveyed within the lyrics chronicled the intense hustle of life, where each person's struggle is mirrored in the frantic rhythm of the treadmill. It portrays a society where everyone is in a competition pushing themselves to their limits, often at the expense of appreciating the journey. The lyrics pose rhetorical questions about whether this constant chase is truly rewarding or merely a facade for social acceptance, as they ponder the meaning of agility in ones actions and whether it leads to genuine happiness.

Musically, the song is defined by its energetic tempo and rhythmic structure, which mimic the rapid pace of a workout on a treadmill. Notable lyrical techniques include vivid imagery and irony, as it contrasts the physical exertion of running with the emotional fragility of trying to maintain ones vigor in a fast-paced world. The recurring call to "" (speed up) serves both as a literal instruction and an emotional rallying cry, resonating with those who feel pressured to keep up with the relentless pace of life.

In terms of cultural significance, "" reflects the zeitgeist of contemporary urban living, particularly in places like Hong Kong where societal pressures can often dictate individual behavior. This track echoes the sentiments of many young people who find themselves caught in an endless cycle of self-improvement and competition. The song resonates not just as a commentary on personal ambition, but as a broader critique of the oftentimes superficial nature of social achievements and the importance of recognizing ones own pace amid the chaos.

Song Details
Singer:
容祖兒
Total Lines:
36