逆蒼生

By 林二汶

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
人 站到 太直 正好 跪人

People stood up too straight, too well, and they knelt down.

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jan4
zaam6
dou3
taai3
zik6
zing3
hou3
gwai6
jan4
又截斷脊骨 打造神

He cut off the spine and made a god.

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jau6
zit6
dyun6
zik3
gwat1
ding2
zou6
san4
神造了 偶像 教主 勾魂

God made idols, and he made teachers.

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san4
zou6
liu4
ngau5
zoeng6
gaau3
zyu2
ngau1
wan4
恨那件法寶 全人類俯首獻贈

And all mankind fell down and gave it away.

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han6
no6
gin2
fat3
bou2
cyun4
jan4
leoi6
fu2
sau3
hin3
zang6
人成就主人 馴服眾生

People make their masters, they obey their masters.

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jan4
seng4
zau6
zyu2
jan4
seon4
fuk6
zung3
sang1
像螞蟻聯羣覓食之後 凡事不過問

It's like a chicken eating a meal.

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zoeng6
maa6
ngai5
lyun4
kwan4
mik6
zi6
zi1
hau6
faan4
si6
fau2
gwo3
man6
寧願變孤魂 寧犯眾憎

I'd rather be lonely than hateful.

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ning6
jyun6
bin3
gu1
wan4
ning6
faan6
zung3
zang1
違大勢叛教規抗聖旨不甘安分

Many rebels were against the Holy Command.

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wai4
taai3
sai3
bun6
gaau3
kwai1
kong3
sing3
zi2
fau2
gam1
on1
fan6
誰 合作 塗 炭 億 兆 蒼生 其實是 眾生

Who is working with us, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting, who is painting,

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seoi4
ho4
zok3
caa4
taan3
jik1
siu6
cong2
sang1
kei4
sat6
si6
zung3
sang1
看 生似草芥怕死又 勇於 自刎 誰願置身 眾生

Born like grass, afraid of death, brave to stand up for himself, who wants to stay, who wants to live.

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hon3
sang1
ci5
cou2
gaai3
paa3
si2
jau6
jung6
wu1
zi6
man5
seoi4
jyun6
zi3
jyun4
zung3
sang1
奴隸佩服螻蟻 就算天闊地大

Slaves adored the monkey, even in the most extreme cases.

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nou4
doi6
pui3
fuk6
ngai5
zau6
syun3
tin1
fut3
deng6
taai3
也像 牢獄裏期望有救世主多興奮

It's like waiting in a prison for a Savior.

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jaa5
zoeng6
lou4
juk6
leoi5
kei4
mong6
jau6
gau3
sai3
zyu2
do1
jan6
fan3
難得和枷鎖合襯

It's hard to keep them together.

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no4
dak1
wo4
gaa1
so2
ho4
can3
笑話 牢獄裏期望有救世主多興奮

Laughter, waiting in prison for a Savior, it's exciting.

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siu3
waa6
lou4
juk6
leoi5
kei4
mong6
jau6
gau3
sai3
zyu2
do1
jan6
fan3
難得和枷鎖合襯

It's hard to keep them together.

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no4
dak1
wo4
gaa1
so2
ho4
can3
賊臣 歧視聖人

The robbers discriminated against the saints.

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caak6
san4
kei4
si6
sing3
jan4
寧罵我 賊臣 歧視聖人

I'd rather be cursed, robbed, and despised by the saints.

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ning6
maa6
ngo5
caak6
san4
kei4
si6
sing3
jan4
誰稀罕被御賜我自身 福份

I've rarely been blessed.

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seoi4
hei1
hon2
pei5
jyu6
ci3
ngo5
zi6
jyun4
fuk1
fan6
不稀罕擠身到蟻民內 難辨認身份

It's not uncommon to find yourself in a slum.

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fau2
hei1
hon2
zai1
jyun4
dou3
ngai5
man4
noi6
no4
bin6
jing6
jyun4
fan6
我 不羣 訕笑指引

I'm not a fool. I'm a fool.

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ngo5
fau2
kwan4
siu3
zi2
jan5
寧罵我 不羣 訕笑指引

I'd rather not be rude, but smile at the instructions.

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ning6
maa6
ngo5
fau2
kwan4
siu3
zi2
jan5
不跟拍子唱頌禮義廉恥於跟人 蒙受聖恩

It's not about praising honesty and honesty with applause, it's about receiving grace.

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fau2
gan1
paak2
zi2
coeng3
zung6
lai5
ji6
lim4
ci2
wu1
gan1
jan4
mung4
sau6
sing3
jan1
不跟拍子朗誦不唱和更像人 我自滅自生

I was not singing and playing with the beat, and I was more like a human being.

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fau2
gan1
paak2
zi2
long5
zung6
fau2
coeng3
wo4
gang3
zoeng6
jan4
ngo5
zi6
mit6
zi6
sang1
誰願靠 萬民 來護蔭

Who will come to the nations to protect them?

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seoi4
jyun6
kaau3
maak6
man4
loi6
wu6
jam3
反了天 迕逆了 反了海 僭越了 反了感 作悶了 反了台

Against the sky, against the sea, against the feeling, against the boredom, against the platform.

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faan3
liu4
tin1
ngaak6
liu4
faan3
liu4
hoi2
zim3
jyut6
liu4
faan3
liu4
gam2
zok3
mun6
liu4
faan3
liu4
toi4
作亂了 反了音 反眾心 作孽了 作樂了 反眾聲 作別了

They are a disorder, they are a disorder,

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zok3
lyun6
liu4
faan3
liu4
jam1
faan3
zung3
sam1
zok3
jit6
liu4
zok3
ngok6
liu4
faan3
zung3
sing1
zok3
bit6
liu4
決裂了 背叛了 鬆了綁 我做我 我做我 得永生 (我跪我)

I broke, I betrayed, I loosened, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, I became me, and I became my life, and I became my life, and I became my life, and I became my life, an

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kyut3
lit3
liu4
bui6
bun6
liu4
sung1
liu4
bo2
ngo5
zou6
ngo5
ngo5
zou6
ngo5
dak1
wing5
sang1
ngo5
gwai6
ngo5
信朕

Letters to the mother.

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seon3
zam6
About This Song

The song "" ("Against the Current") by artist (Lin Erwen) explores the deep struggle of individual sovereignty against oppressive societal constructs. The emotional core of the song revolves around a yearning for freedom and a rejection of imposed ideals that seek to confine one's identity. Through powerful imagery of transformation and rebellion, the lyrics convey a sense of defiance and individualism, drawing a stark contrast between the autonomy of the self and the collective demands of society.

The narrative in "" delves into themes of rebellion against traditional authority and the limitations of conformity. The unfolding story encapsulates a battle against blind reverence for deities and societal normsdepicting humanity's inherent struggle for self-definition in a world captivated by hierarchical structures. The lyrics poignantly highlight the irony of people submitting to a 'God' or idol that they have created themselves, leading to existential questioning and ultimately, the desire to break free from those chains of subservience.

Musically, the composition likely features dramatic tempos and dynamic contrasts that reflect the underlying tension of the lyrics. Lin Erwens vocal delivery may embody raw emotion, enhancing the song's message of rebellion. Lyrically, the use of metaphor and allegory serves to deepen the listeners engagement, invoking vivid images that resonate with the ideas of confinement and the longing for liberation. The repetition of certain phrases underscores the desperation for change and the push against the status quo.

In a broader cultural context, "" resonates with contemporary movements that challenge authoritarianism and advocate for individual rights. The themes present in the song align with global narratives of resistance and personal truth-seeking, making it particularly relevant in times of social upheaval. As such, Lin Erwen's work not only reflects personal introspections but also serves as a rallying cry for collective awareness and empowerment.

Song Details
Singer:
林二汶
Total Lines:
28