左鄰右里

By 李克勤

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
嗱 喊濕幾個枕頭

She cried and picked up some pillows.

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naa5
ham6
sap1
gei2
go3
zam2
tau4
劈咗幾罐啤酒

I've lost a few beers.

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pik1
zo2
gei2
gun3
pe1
zau2
這傷口 怎麼會有

How can this wound be?

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ze5
soeng1
hau2
fim2
mo5
wui6
jau6
感覺到顫抖

It feels like a pain.

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gam2
gok3
dou3
zin3
dau3
嗱 你不需要枕頭

You don't need a pillow.

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naa5
nei5
fau2
seoi1
jiu3
zam2
tau4
也不需要飲酒

And you don't have to drink.

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jaa5
fau2
seoi1
jiu3
jam3
zau2
要打救 就揾老友

You need to find an old friend to save.

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jiu3
ding2
gau3
zau6
wan2
lou5
jau5
你就冇乜愁

You're not going to worry.

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nei5
zau6
mo5
ne6
sau4
從小開始不知幾多考試

I don't know how many exams I've taken since I was a kid.

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zung6
siu2
hoi1
ci2
fau2
zi3
gei2
do1
haau2
si5
同窗温書總會有鬼主意

And there's always a ghostly idea to the book.

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tung4
coeng1
wan1
syu1
zung2
wui6
jau6
gwai2
zyu2
ji3
我念新詩

I read a new poem.

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ngo5
nim6
san1
si1
我背中史

My background.

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ngo5
bui6
zung1
si2
卻在大考同步互相暗示

But in the big test, they all imply that

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koek3
zoi6
taai3
haau2
tung4
fau6
wu6
soeng2
am3
si6
明戀苦戀不知戀多少次

I don't know how many times I've been in love.

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ming4
lyun5
fu2
lyun5
fau2
zi3
lyun5
do1
siu3
ci3
如果失戀多少有點失意

And if you're a little bit lost in love,

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jyu4
gwo2
sat1
lyun5
do1
siu3
jau6
dim2
sat1
ji3
會扮不知

They're going to pretend they don't know.

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wui6
fan5
fau2
zi3
血流不止

It was bleeding.

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hyut3
lau4
fau2
zi2
要勞煩你連夜聽心事

It's hard to listen to your heart all night.

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jiu3
lou6
faan4
nei5
lin4
je6
teng1
sam1
si6
看老友似通宵超市

He looks like he's been in the supermarket all night.

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hon3
lou5
jau5
ci5
tung1
siu1
ciu1
si5
無休止每日

Every day, without a break.

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mou4
nau2
zi2
mei5
mik6
也次次奉旨

And then again,

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jaa5
ci3
ci3
fung6
zi2
更左邊一間嗰邊一間

One on the left, one on the right.

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gang3
zo2
bin1
jat1
haan4
go3
bin1
jat1
haan4
合力做大事

We work together to do something great.

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ho4
lik6
zou6
taai3
si6
誰像我

Someone like me.

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seoi4
zoeng6
ngo5
像你麼

Like you?

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zoeng6
nei5
mo5
誰在唱出我的歌

Who's singing my song?

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seoi4
zoi6
coeng3
ceot1
ngo5
dik1
go1
建立彼此友情

Build friendships with each other.

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gin3
lap6
bei2
ci2
jau5
cing4
建於踢波

It's built on a wave.

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gin3
wu1
tek3
bo1
每一天記得不懶惰

Remember not to be lazy every day.

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mei5
jat1
tin1
gei3
dak1
fau2
laan5
曾話過

I said,

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zang1
waa6
gwo3
是我麼

Is that me?

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si6
ngo5
mo5
誰在接班掀起風波

Who's picking up the wave?

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seoi4
zoi6
zip3
baan1
hin3
hei2
fung3
bo1
壓力中跌過傷過

I'm going to be stressed.

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ngaat3
lik6
zung1
daat3
gwo3
soeng1
gwo3
就當上了一課

It's a class.

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zau6
dong3
soeng6
liu4
jat1
fo3
從沒意料這天

This was an unexpected day.

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zung6
mei6
ji3
liu6
ze5
tin1
共唱和

Sing along and

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gung6
coeng3
wo4
About This Song

The song "" ("Neighbors and Friends") by Li Keqin beautifully captures the journey of friendship through life's ups and downs. Its main theme revolves around the bonds formed during shared experiences, especially in the face of adversity, reflecting a sense of nostalgia for school days and the pressures of growing up. The emotional core of the song lies in the camaraderie that helps individuals cope with hardships, symbolized through relatable imagery such as the comfort of pillows and the temporary escape offered by beer.

"" conveys a heartfelt narrative of companionship, reflecting on past academic challenges, secret crushes, and the support friends offer during times of heartache and distress. The lyrics illustrate the bittersweet memories of youth, marked by both joy and sorrow, suggesting that every setback can be a lesson learned. The repeated notion of friends being there to share burdens emphasizes the importance of genuine connection and mutual support.

Musically, the song combines melodic elements with engaging storytelling through its lyrical techniques. Li Keqin employs vivid imagery and conversational language, making the lyrics feel accessible and relatable. The use of metaphors, such as pillows to signify comfort and beer representing distraction, enhances the emotional depth. The rhythm and melody complement the lyrics, creating an inviting atmosphere that resonates with listeners.

Culturally, the song taps into the universal theme of friendship, a cornerstone in many Asian societies, particularly within Chinese culture, where communal support is highly valued. It underscores the significance of grassroots connections among peer groups, illustrating that no matter the distance or time apart, true friends will always find a way back to each other. "" holds a special place in the hearts of its audience, reminding them of the enduring nature of friendships amidst life's trials.

Song Details
Singer:
李克勤
Total Lines:
36