日出時讓街燈安睡

By 李幸倪

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
華燈照大樓 努力仍照舊

The lights on the building are still working.

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waa6
dang1
ziu3
taai3
lau2
nou5
lik6
jing4
ziu3
gau6
抬得太耐頭 最後唯有

And it was just too long.

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toi4
dak1
taai3
noi6
tau4
zeoi3
hau6
wai4
jau6
街燈堅忍奮鬥 總要暫休

Street lights fight hard, and they have to stop for a while.

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gaai1
dang1
gin1
jan5
fan3
dau6
zung2
jiu3
zaam6
nau2
照耀過大城市 足夠

It's enough to illuminate a big city.

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ziu3
jiu6
gwo3
taai3
sing4
si5
zuk1
gau3
向上爬 加油已加油夠

Get up there, get enough of the gas.

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hoeng3
soeng6
paa4
gaa3
jau4
ji5
gaa3
jau4
gau3
當身體 虛脱誰還有

When the body is empty, who else is left?

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dong3
jyun4
tai2
heoi1
tyut3
seoi4
waan4
jau6
心境唱 前程錦繡

The song is a heartfelt, moving song.

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sam1
ging2
coeng3
cin4
cing4
gam2
sau3
躺下來 鬆口氣不需顫抖

Lie down, relax, and not worry.

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haa6
loi6
sung1
hau2
hei3
fau2
seoi1
zin3
dau3
未了願由下個着手

I don't want to start with the next one.

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mei6
liu4
jyun6
jau4
haa6
go3
jyu3
sau2
一個人牽掛時牽掛 在放下時放下

One person pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it,

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jat1
go3
jan4
hin1
gwaa3
si4
hin1
gwaa3
zoi6
fong3
haa6
si4
fong3
haa6
心態隨心意 要順流要逆流也易

It's easy to move forward or backward.

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sam1
taai3
ceoi4
sam1
ji3
jiu3
seon6
lau4
jiu3
ngaak6
lau4
jaa5
jik6
只要能灑脱時灑脱 在脆弱時脆弱

We can get away with it when we're vulnerable.

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zi2
jiu3
toi4
saai3
tyut3
si4
saai3
tyut3
zoi6
ceoi3
joek6
si4
ceoi3
joek6
很堅強的燈 怎堅持總需停一次

How can a strong light stick around and always stop?

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han2
gin1
koeng5
dik1
dang1
fim2
gin1
ci4
zung2
seoi1
ting4
jat1
ci3
陽光照地球 照亮全宇宙

The sun shines on the earth, illuminating the entire universe.

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joeng4
gwong1
ziu3
deng6
kau4
ziu3
loeng6
cyun4
jyu5
zau6
垂低了額頭 腳下還有

And then you lower your forehead, and then you lower your legs.

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seoi4
dai1
liu4
ngaak6
tau4
gok3
haa6
waan4
jau6
薔薇蝴蝶季節性聚舊

The rose-butterfly is seasonal.

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sik1
mei4
dip2
gwai3
zit3
sing3
zeoi6
gau6
雀鳥唱和一雙雙配偶

Birds sing with a couple of spouses.

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zoek2
niu5
coeng3
wo4
jat1
soeng1
soeng1
pui3
ngau5
鬆手不佔有 方可擁有

It's not about having a lot of money.

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sung1
sau2
fau2
zim3
jau6
fong1
ho2
ung2
jau6
這念頭 不想更想通透

And I don't want to get into it any more.

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ze5
nim6
tau4
fau2
soeng2
gang3
soeng2
tung1
tau3
得不到 想要仍然有

I don't want to have it.

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dak1
fau2
dou3
soeng2
jiu3
jing4
jin4
jau6
所得到仍然豐厚

The result is still abundant.

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so2
dak1
dou3
jing4
jin4
fung1
hau5
更自由 不考究怎麼去走

Free to think about how to walk.

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gang3
zi6
jau4
fau2
haau2
gau3
fim2
mo5
heoi3
zau2
燈泡不比較天邊的星宿

The bulbs are not like the stars in the sky.

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dang1
pou5
fau2
bei3
gok3
tin1
bin1
dik1
sing1
suk1
走出了競技場 拍翼迴翔

I went out of the arena and I pulled my wings.

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zau2
ceot1
liu4
ging6
gei6
coeng4
paak2
jik6
wui4
coeng4
衝得破四面牆 放大思想

And I hit the walls, and I thought,

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cung3
dak1
po3
sei3
min2
coeng4
fong3
taai3
soi1
soeng2
一個人牽掛時牽掛 在放下時放下

One person pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it, pulls it,

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jat1
go3
jan4
hin1
gwaa3
si4
hin1
gwaa3
zoi6
fong3
haa6
si4
fong3
haa6
心態隨心意 要順流要逆流也易

It's easy to move forward or backward.

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sam1
taai3
ceoi4
sam1
ji3
jiu3
seon6
lau4
jiu3
ngaak6
lau4
jaa5
jik6
只要能堅決時堅決 在脆弱時脆弱

As long as you're strong, and weak, and weak.

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zi2
jiu3
toi4
gin1
kyut3
si4
gin1
kyut3
zoi6
ceoi3
joek6
si4
ceoi3
joek6
很堅強的燈 很堅持很光明一次

A very strong light, very bright.

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han2
gin1
koeng5
dik1
dang1
han2
gin1
ci4
han2
gwong1
ming4
jat1
ci3
這生人的燈

This is the light of life.

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ze5
sang1
jan4
dik1
dang1
開一時 足矣

Open it up for a second.

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hoi1
jat1
si4
zuk1
ji6
About This Song

The song "" ("Let the Streetlights Sleep at Sunrise") by Li Xingni captures a reflective and contemplative tone, delving into themes of perseverance, self-acceptance, and the cyclical nature of life. At its emotional core, the song explores the balance between resilience and vulnerability, showcasing the struggle of maintaining one's brightness in a bustling urban landscape while emphasizing the necessity of rest and introspection. The imagery of streetlights, remaining steadfast yet needing to pause, serves as a metaphor for human experienceshighlighting the importance of recognizing when to push forward and when to step back and rejuvenate.

The narrative unfolds through a personal perspective, illustrating the journey of self-discovery and the weight of emotional burdens. The lyrics convey a sense of hope alongside the reality of lifes demands, suggesting that the act of letting gowhether of worries or aspirationscan lead to profound freedom. It emphasizes that to truly live, one must sometimes relinquish control, embracing both the highs and lows with grace. This duality resonates deeply with listeners, inviting them to reflect on their own lives and the choices they make.

Musically, the song blends soft melodies with a delicate arrangement, creating a serene atmosphere that complements its lyrical introspection. Notable techniques include the use of vivid imagery and playful contrasts, such as the juxtaposition between the brightness of lights and the natural rhythms of the universe like sunlight and seasons. The cadence of the lyrics flows naturally, enhancing the listener's engagement with its calming yet motivational message, urging individuals to be both strong and gentle in their emotional navigations.

Culturally, this song resonates within a broader narrative of modern existence in fast-paced urban environments. It reflects the contemporary struggle of balancing ambitions with personal wellbeing, making it particularly relevant to young adults today. The idea of 'letting streetlights sleep' serves a dual purposesymbolizing both the city's vibrance and the necessary silence of personal moments. In this way, Li Xingni's work not only resonates on an emotional and individual level but also speaks volumes about the societal pressures faced in everyday life.

Song Details
Singer:
李幸倪
Total Lines:
31