窮富翁

By 小肥

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
名城名門名牌太挑逗

The nameplate is so provocative.

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ming4
sing4
ming4
mun4
ming4
paai4
taai3
tou1
dau6
平凡人如何勤勞也不夠

It's not enough for ordinary people to work hard.

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ping4
faan4
jan4
jyu4
ho6
kan4
lou6
jaa5
fau2
gau3
沿途人羣內裏空虛物慾補救

The empty material desire that is in the human cavity.

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yun4
tou4
jan4
kwan4
noi6
leoi5
hung3
heoi1
mat6
juk6
bou2
gau3
為買車 追趕生計

To make a living by buying a car.

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wai6
maai5
geoi1
zeoi1
gon2
sang1
gei3
然而連生活亦遺漏

But even life is missing.

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jin4
nang4
lin4
sang1
wut6
jik6
wai6
lau6
炫耀身份只有 靠紅酒

I'm only showing up with red wine.

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jyun6
jiu6
jyun4
fan6
zi2
jau6
kaau3
hung4
zau2
陳年危樓簷篷那麼舊

The roof is so old.

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zan6
nin4
ngai4
lau2
pung4
no6
mo5
gau6
和情人挨窮無暇看星宿

And I'm going to spend a lot of time watching the stars with my loved ones.

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wo4
cing4
jan4
ngaai4
kung4
mou4
haa6
hon3
sing1
suk1
然而銀行儲蓄幾多亦未擁有

But the banks don't have much savings.

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jin4
nang4
ngan4
hong6
cyu5
cuk1
gei2
do1
jik6
mei6
ung2
jau6
鬧市的 蝸居一呎

It's a foot from the city.

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naau6
si5
dik1
gwaa1
geoi1
jat1
cek3
成為人生重大成就

It's a big achievement in my life.

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seng4
wai6
jan4
sang1
zung6
taai3
seng4
zau6
誰用階磚比拼 成王敗寇

Whoever uses a ladder to match a king is defeated.

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seoi4
jung6
gaai1
zyun1
bei3
ping3
seng4
wong6
baai6
kaau3
我只怕褻瀆繁盛世界

I'm just afraid to defile the world.

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ngo5
zi2
paa3
sit3
duk6
pun4
sing6
sai3
gaai3
佔有很多換到 更可怕負債

And they have a lot of debt, and they have a lot of debt.

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zim3
jau6
han2
do1
wun6
dou3
gang3
ho2
paa3
fu6
zaai3
鑽戒 要買幾卡 獲得愛侶擁戴

The ring is a set of cards to get a lover to wear.

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zyun1
gaai3
jiu3
maai5
gei2
zaap6
wok6
dak1
oi3
lui5
ung2
daai3
無奈現實之中 戀愛不夠市場大

In reality, love is not big enough.

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mou4
noi6
jin6
sat6
zi1
zung1
lyun5
oi3
fau2
gau3
si5
coeng4
taai3
我貧窮 合照都企在後排

I was poor, and my photos were in the back row.

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ngo5
pan4
kung4
ho4
ziu3
dou1
kei5
zoi6
hau6
pik1
為何前途為財富左右

Why is the future all about wealth?

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wai6
ho6
cin4
tou4
wai6
coi4
fu3
zo2
jau6
誰維持繁榮誰人更優秀

Who is better than anyone who is better?

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seoi4
wai4
ci4
pun4
wing4
seoi4
jan4
gang3
jau1
sau3
全場名媛晚餐擺出地位比較

All the famous dinners are in the same place.

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cyun4
coeng4
ming4
jyun4
maan5
caan1
baai2
ceot1
deng6
wai6
bei3
gok3
耀眼的 珠光寶氣拿來填補寂寞時候

The glowing glow of jewelry fills the loneliness.

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jiu6
ngaan5
dik1
zyu1
gwong1
bou2
hei3
naa4
loi6
zan3
bou2
zik6
mok6
si4
hau6
麻木得很豐厚 仍然未夠

The cripples are abundant, but not enough.

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maa4
muk6
dak1
han2
fung1
hau5
jing4
jin4
mei6
gau3
我只怕褻瀆繁盛世界

I'm just afraid to defile the world.

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ngo5
zi2
paa3
sit3
duk6
pun4
sing6
sai3
gaai3
佔有很多換到 更可怕負債

And they have a lot of debt, and they have a lot of debt.

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zim3
jau6
han2
do1
wun6
dou3
gang3
ho2
paa3
fu6
zaai3
鑽戒 要買幾卡 獲得愛侶擁戴

The ring is a set of cards to get a lover to wear.

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zyun1
gaai3
jiu3
maai5
gei2
zaap6
wok6
dak1
oi3
lui5
ung2
daai3
無奈現實之中

I can't stand the reality.

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mou4
noi6
jin6
sat6
zi1
zung1
戀愛可當作送禮隨便你收買

Love is a gift you get.

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lyun5
oi3
ho2
dong3
zok3
sung3
lai5
ceoi4
pin4
nei5
sau1
maai5
幾千億的鈔票 令你活埋

Hundreds of billions of bills keep you alive.

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gei2
cin1
jik1
dik1
caau3
piu3
ling6
nei5
wut6
maai4
你可以説是人類世態

You could say it's the human condition.

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nei5
ho2
jyu5
seoi3
si6
jan4
leoi6
sai3
taai3
我會刷咭亦可以 買得到愉快

I'll brush the dishes, and I'll buy them.

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ngo5
wui6
saat3
kit1
jik6
ho2
jyu5
maai5
dak1
dou3
jyu6
faai3
愛侶 欠缺幾多幸福都一樣買

Lovers buy as much happiness as they lack.

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oi3
lui5
him3
kyut3
gei2
do1
hang6
fuk1
dou1
jat1
joeng2
maai5
誰亦賤賣青春 心態都割價平賣

And whoever sells youths, whoever sells them, sells them for a price.

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seoi4
jik6
zin6
maai6
cing1
ceon1
sam1
taai3
dou1
got3
gaai3
ping4
maai6
拼命挨 任理想跌入霧霾

I'm determined to let the ideal fall into the mist.

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ping3
ming6
ngaai4
jam6
lei5
soeng2
daat3
jap6
mou6
mai4
度量衡 比拼哀怨或開心

Measurement is more important than grief or happiness.

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dou6
loeng6
waang4
bei3
ping3
ngoi1
jyun3
waak6
hoi1
sam1
暫時換到興奮

It's a little bit of excitement.

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zaam6
si4
wun6
dou3
jan6
fan3
我要名譽去賺回自信心

I needed a name to win back my confidence.

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ngo5
jiu3
ming4
yu6
heoi3
zaan6
wui4
zi6
seon3
sam1
自卑感 拼命買

Self-loathing, and buying.

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zi6
bei1
gam2
ping3
ming6
maai5
我會刷咭亦可以買得到愉快

I'll brush the dishes, and I'll buy them.

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ngo5
wui6
saat3
kit1
jik6
ho2
jyu5
maai5
dak1
dou3
jyu6
faai3
鑽戒 要買幾卡 獲得愛侶擁戴

The ring is a set of cards to get a lover to wear.

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zyun1
gaai3
jiu3
maai5
gei2
zaap6
wok6
dak1
oi3
lui5
ung2
daai3
誰亦賤賣青春 心態都割價平賣

And whoever sells youths, whoever sells them, sells them for a price.

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seoi4
jik6
zin6
maai6
cing1
ceon1
sam1
taai3
dou1
got3
gaai3
ping4
maai6
拼命挨 任理想跌入霧霾

I'm determined to let the ideal fall into the mist.

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ping3
ming6
ngaai4
jam6
lei5
soeng2
daat3
jap6
mou6
mai4
我是誰 被每顆金幣活埋

Who am I that is buried with every coin?

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ngo5
si6
seoi4
pei5
mei5
fo3
gam1
bai6
wut6
maai4
About This Song

The song "" ("Rich Poor Man") by the artist explores the profound dichotomy between wealth and happiness in contemporary society. The main theme revolves around the emptiness that can accompany the relentless pursuit of material possessions and social status. Through vivid imagery and commentary on the rat race of life, the song captures a sense of frustration and disillusionment felt by the common person who diligently works yet struggles to attain the societal benchmarks of success, often defined by wealth, luxury, and outward appearances.

In telling this story, the song conveys a message that questions the value placed on materialism. It reflects on how the pursuit of riches often leads to a hollow existence. The lyrics highlight the absurdity of comparing worth through possessionssuch as expensive cars, luxury jewelry, and extravagant dinnerswhile lovers and personal connections can become transactional and superficial. The narrator reveals a profound awareness of the societal pressures that dictate self-worth based on material accumulation, contributing to a sense of despair and identity loss amid these superficial comparisons.

Musically, the song combines elements of contemporary pop with a hint of hip-hop, featuring catchy melodies that juxtapose the weighty themes of the lyrics. Lyrically, employs clever wordplay and stark metaphors, painting a picture of the bleak realities many face while also provoking thought about the deeper meanings behind societal expectations. The repetitive emphasis on wealth versus happiness serves to reinforce the central conflict and emotional tension within the narrative, drawing listeners in and challenging them to reflect on their own lives.

Culturally, "" resonates within a Chinese context that increasingly values material success, especially in urban settings where consumerism reigns supreme. The song taps into the collective consciousness of a generation grappling with identity and fulfillment in a fast-paced, achievement-oriented society. By critiquing the social construct of worth tied to wealth, it encourages listeners to seek deeper fulfillment beyond superficial measures, making it a significant commentary on modern life that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.

Song Details
Singer:
小肥
Total Lines:
42