寵物

By 小肥

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
夜了要是你寒冷

It's cold at night.

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je6
liu4
jiu3
si6
nei5
hon4
laang5
新的攬枕攬不慣

The new pillow is unusual.

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san1
dik1
laam6
zam2
laam6
fau2
gwaan3
仍不想見我共相差距離無關

I still don't want to see my differences.

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jing4
fau2
soeng2
jin6
ngo5
gung6
soeng2
co1
keoi5
lei4
mou4
gwaan1
就背向我不用麻煩

And he turned to me without any trouble.

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zau6
bui6
hoeng3
ngo5
fau2
jung6
maa4
faan4
是你早拋低一千多晚

You've already thrown it away for over a thousand nights.

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si6
nei5
zou2
paau1
dai1
jat1
cin1
do1
maan5
叫我忍痛放棄 實太困難

It was too hard for me to give up.

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giu3
ngo5
jan5
tung3
fong3
hei3
sat6
taai3
kwan3
no4
被你抱住那時間

And I'm holding you in my arms.

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pei5
nei5
pou5
zyu6
no6
si4
haan4
真的擔心有今晚

I'm really worried about tonight.

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zan1
dik1
daam3
sam1
jau6
gam1
maan5
明知生厭以後 火花會沖淡

And when you're tired, the flame will fade.

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ming4
zi3
sang1
jim3
jyu5
hau6
fo2
waa6
wui6
cung1
taam4
沒法與你細説夢幻

I can't dream with you.

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mei6
fat3
jyu6
nei5
sai3
seoi3
mung6
waan6
只有靜靜遙望天慨嘆

It's just a quiet, awkward look.

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zi2
jau6
zing6
zing6
jiu4
mong6
tin1
hoi3
taan1
最愛偷看你發夢 除去你孤單

I love to see you dream, except when you're lonely.

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zeoi3
oi3
tau1
hon3
nei5
fat3
mung6
zyu6
heoi3
nei5
gu1
sin6
淪為行過寵物 貓狗瞭解我的悽慘

The cat was walking over the pet, and the dog understood my pain.

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leon4
wai6
hong6
gwo3
cung2
mat6
miu4
gau2
liu5
haai5
ngo5
dik1
caam2
失寵後不往後退

There's no going back.

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sat1
cung2
hau6
fau2
wong5
hau6
teoi3
你挑選了誰跟你一起玩

You choose who you play with.

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nei5
tou1
syun3
liu4
seoi4
gan1
nei5
jat1
hei2
waan2
前來迎接災難

We're here to meet the disaster.

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cin4
loi6
jing6
zip3
zoi1
no4
慾望無限福氣有限

Desire is limited.

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juk6
mong6
mou4
haan6
fuk1
hei3
jau6
haan6
曾陪伴你闖過人生險關

Who accompanied you through life's risks.

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zang1
pui4
bun6
nei5
cong3
gwo3
jan4
sang1
him2
gwaan1
於畢業禮共你興奮合照

You're excited about your graduation.

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wu1
bat1
jip6
lai5
gung6
nei5
jan6
fan3
ho4
ziu3
不過也始終不夠時間

But there's always not enough time.

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fau2
gwo3
jaa5
ci2
zung1
fau2
gau3
si4
haan4
bat1 gwo3 jaa5 ci2 zung1 bat1 gau3 si4 gaan13

Bat one gwo three ja five ci two zung one bat one gau three si four gaan thirteen

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和他温暖午睡 躲於被窩裏

And he was sleeping in a warm nap, hiding in a cage.

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wo4
to1
wan1
hyun1
ng5
seoi6
do2
wu1
pei5
wo1
leoi5
害怕變了你倆負累 不夠地位無奈早撤退

You're both tired, unable to stand up and walk away.

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hou6
paa3
bin3
liu4
nei5
loeng5
fu6
leoi6
fau2
gau3
deng6
wai6
mou4
noi6
zou2
cit3
teoi3
我最好永遠困在 垃圾廢紙堆

I'd rather be stuck in a pile of garbage forever.

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ngo5
zeoi3
hou3
wing5
jyun6
kwan3
zoi6
laap6
saap3
fai3
zi2
zeoi1
bat1 gau3 dei6 wai6 mou4 noi6 zou2 cit3 teoi3

Bat 1 gau 3 dei 6 wai 6 mou 4 noi 6 zou 2 cit 3 theoi 3

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ngo5 zeoi3 hou2 wing5 jyun5 kwan3 zoi6 laap6 saap3 fai3 zi2 deoi1

Ngo 5 zeoi 3 hou 2 wing 5 jyun 5 kwan 3 zoi 6 laap 6 saap 3 fai 3 zi 2 deoi 1

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失寵後不往後退

There's no going back.

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sat1
cung2
hau6
fau2
wong5
hau6
teoi3
你挑選了誰跟你一起玩

You choose who you play with.

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nei5
tou1
syun3
liu4
seoi4
gan1
nei5
jat1
hei2
waan2
前來迎接災難

We're here to meet the disaster.

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cin4
loi6
jing6
zip3
zoi1
no4
慾望無限福氣有限

Desire is limited.

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juk6
mong6
mou4
haan6
fuk1
hei3
jau6
haan6
曾陪伴你闖過人生險關

Who accompanied you through life's risks.

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zang1
pui4
bun6
nei5
cong3
gwo3
jan4
sang1
him2
gwaan1
於畢業禮共你興奮合照

You're excited about your graduation.

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wu1
bat1
jip6
lai5
gung6
nei5
jan6
fan3
ho4
ziu3
不過也始終不夠時間

But there's always not enough time.

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fau2
gwo3
jaa5
ci2
zung1
fau2
gau3
si4
haan4
凝望已遺忘的一雙眼

A glance at the forgotten eye.

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king4
mong6
ji5
wai6
mong6
dik1
jat1
soeng1
ngaan5
可掛念從前渡過最寒冬季

It's the coldest winter ever.

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ho2
gwaa3
nim6
zung6
cin4
dou6
gwo3
zeoi3
hon4
dung1
gwai3
我倆同席晚餐

We were having dinner together.

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ngo5
loeng5
tung4
zik6
maan5
caan1
淪為行過寵物

The monkeys walk by their pets.

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leon4
wai6
hong6
gwo3
cung2
mat6
貓狗瞭解我的悽慘

The cat and dog understood my plight.

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miu4
gau2
liu5
haai5
ngo5
dik1
caam2
失寵後不往吠叫

They don't bark after losing a loved one.

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sat1
cung2
hau6
fau2
wong5
fai6
giu3
你都可以和他到處浪漫

You can have a romantic relationship with him anywhere.

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nei5
dou1
ho2
jyu5
wo4
to1
dou3
syu3
long4
maan4
前來迎接災難

We're here to meet the disaster.

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cin4
loi6
jing6
zip3
zoi1
no4
慾望無限福氣有限

Desire is limited.

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juk6
mong6
mou4
haan6
fuk1
hei3
jau6
haan6
男孩令你掙扎在不安間

Boys make you struggle in the middle of a nervous breakdown.

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naam4
hoi4
ling6
nei5
zaang1
zaap3
zoi6
fau2
on1
haan4
天高地闊受過苦泄盡氣

The sky was so high that the earth was suffering from a severe blow.

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tin1
gou1
deng6
fut3
sau6
gwo3
fu2
sit3
zeon6
hei3
得我陪伴你不見不散

I'm always with you.

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dak1
ngo5
pui4
bun6
nei5
fau2
jin6
fau2
saan3
About This Song

The song "" (Pet) by dives deep into the complex emotions surrounding unrequited love and the feeling of being replaced or forgotten. Central to the lyrics is a poignant exploration of longing, loneliness, and the feelings of inadequacy that often accompany the end of an intimate relationship. The metaphor of a pet serves as a powerful tool for the artist, representing loyalty and the deep emotional turbulence experienced when one feels they have lost their place in someone else's life. The imagery evokes both endearment and sorrow, embodying a sense of helplessness and nostalgia for what was once cherished.

Throughout the song, the narrative unfolds as the speaker reflects on the affectionate moments shared, interspersed with the stark reality of separation. The unsettling balance between fond memories and the hard realization of being discarded mirrors the heart-wrenching experience of watching someone move on with their life after a bond has diminished. The lyrical content suggests that despite the deep connection once felt, one can quickly feel like an afterthoughtmuch like a neglected pethighlighting the disparities between hope and despair in love.

Musically, employs melancholic melodies that enhance the emotional gravity of the lyrics. The stripped-back instrumentation allows the vocals to take center stage, fostering a sense of intimacy that draws listeners into the speaker's emotional landscape. Notably, the use of lyrical techniques such as repetition and vivid imagery reinforces the themes of longing and loss, making the experience relatable. Phrases like "" (Limitless desire, limited fortune) poignantly capture the essence of yearning for something unattainable, while also imparting a stark realism about the unpredictability of love.

Culturally, the lyrics speak to a broader experience within Chinese pop music, where themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships are prevalent. The idea of anthropomorphizing pets to express human emotions speaks to a common cultural affection towards animals in China, symbolizing loyalty and unconditional love. This connection resonates on many levels, allowing listeners to find their own narratives and emotions reflected in 's soulful delivery, making "" a relatable anthem for those grappling with similar feelings of loss and longing.

Song Details
Singer:
小肥
Total Lines:
45
Video:
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