年少無知

By 林保怡

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
年少多好 頑劣多好

I'm younger, I'm more tough, I'm more good.

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nin4
siu3
do1
hou3
waan4
lyut6
do1
hou3
不甘安於封建制度裏迷信上街真理會達到

I don't like the superstition that the truth of the street will be achieved under the federal system.

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fau2
gam1
on1
wu1
fung1
gin3
zai3
dou6
leoi5
mai4
seon3
soeng6
gaai1
zan1
lei5
wui6
taat3
dou3
旗幟高舉 羣眾聲討

The flags were raised, the crowd was roaring.

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kei4
ci3
gou1
geoi2
kwan4
zung3
sing1
tou2
不惜犧牲一切去上訴權貴的想法太俗套

The idea of sacrificing everything to appeal is too vague.

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fau2
sik1
hei1
sang1
jat1
cit3
heoi3
soeng6
sou3
kyun4
gwai3
dik1
soeng2
fat3
taai3
zuk6
tou3
只可惜生活是一堆挫折只可惜生命是必須妥協

It's a shame that life is a set of setbacks, but it's a shame that life has to be compromised.

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zi2
ho2
sik1
sang1
wut6
si6
jat1
zeoi1
co3
zit3
zi2
ho2
sik1
sang1
ming6
si6
bit1
seoi1
to2
hip6
年少多好 貧困多好

The younger the younger, the more poor the poor.

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nin4
siu3
do1
hou3
pan4
kwan3
do1
hou3
一蚊積蓄足以快樂到廉價結他抒發我暴躁

A dollar was enough to make me happy and cheap, and it made me angry.

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jat1
man4
zik1
cuk1
zuk1
jyu5
faai3
ngok6
dou3
lim4
gaai3
lit3
to1
syu1
fat3
ngo5
buk6
cou3
財富得到 年歲不保

Wealth is not guaranteed by age.

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coi4
fu3
dak1
dou3
nin4
seoi3
fau2
bou2
捐輸不必講究有回報人世間總會有異數

Donations don't have to be rewarding, and there's always a difference.

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gyun1
syu1
fau2
bit1
gong2
gau3
jau6
wui4
bou3
jan4
sai3
haan4
zung2
wui6
jau6
ji6
sou3
只可惜生活是一聲發泄

Life is a story.

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zi2
ho2
sik1
sang1
wut6
si6
jat1
sing1
fat3
sit3
只可惜生命是一聲抱歉 怕追到

Life is an apology, a fear of being caught.

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zi2
ho2
sik1
sang1
ming6
si6
jat1
sing1
pou5
hip3
paa3
zeoi1
dou3
如果命運能選擇十字街口你我踏出的每步更瀟灑

If fate chooses the crossroads, you'll be better off every step of the way.

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jyu4
gwo2
ming6
wan6
toi4
syun3
zaak6
sap6
zi6
gaai1
hau2
nei5
ngo5
daap6
ceot1
dik1
mei5
fau6
gang3
siu1
saai3
如果活着能坦白舊日所相信價值不必接受時代的糟蹋

If we were alive and could confess our past beliefs, we wouldn't have to accept the badness of the times.

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jyu4
gwo2
wut6
jyu3
toi4
taan2
baak6
gau6
mik6
so2
soeng2
seon3
gaai3
zik6
fau2
bit1
zip3
sau6
si4
doi6
dik1
zou1
taap3
年少多好 朋友多好

I'm getting older, and I'm getting better friends.

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nin4
siu3
do1
hou3
pang4
jau5
do1
hou3
一番爭執不會有被告遊戲競爭不會記入腦

The most contentious game is whether or not the defendant is competing.

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jat1
pun1
zaang1
zap1
fau2
wui6
jau6
pei5
guk1
jau6
hei3
ging6
zaang1
fau2
wui6
gei3
jap6
nou5
年歲增長 無法修補

Age and age are irreparable.

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nin4
seoi3
zang1
zoeng6
mou4
fat3
sau1
bou2
青春的詩總會老 時間多恐怖

Youth poems get old, they get scary.

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cing1
ceon1
dik1
si1
zung2
wui6
lou5
si4
haan4
do1
hung2
bou3
如果命運能選擇十字街口你我踏出的每步無用困惑

If fate chooses the crossroads, you're not going to be confused by every step I take.

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jyu4
gwo2
ming6
wan6
toi4
syun3
zaak6
sap6
zi6
gaai1
hau2
nei5
ngo5
daap6
ceot1
dik1
mei5
fau6
mou4
jung6
kwan3
waak6
如果活着能坦白舊日所相信價值今天發現還未老

If you were alive and could confess the values you believed in yesterday, you would find them not old today.

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jyu4
gwo2
wut6
jyu3
toi4
taan2
baak6
gau6
mik6
so2
soeng2
seon3
gaai3
zik6
gam1
tin1
fat3
jin6
waan4
mei6
lou5
如果命運能演習現實中不致接納一生每步殘酷抉擇

If fate exercises, it will not allow you to make the most cruel choices in your life.

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jyu4
gwo2
ming6
wan6
toi4
jin5
zap6
jin6
sat6
zung1
fau2
zai3
zip3
naap6
jat1
sang1
mei5
fau6
caan4
huk6
zaak6
留守過去的想法我會否好像這樣生於世上無目的鞭撻

Would I have been born with this senseless flagellation of the past?

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lau4
sau3
gwo3
heoi3
dik1
soeng2
fat3
ngo5
wui6
pei5
hou3
zoeng6
ze5
joeng2
sang1
wu1
sai3
soeng6
mou4
muk6
dik1
bin1
taat3
電視劇 天與地 片尾曲

The end of the TV series Heaven and Earth.

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din6
si6
kek6
tin1
jyu6
deng6
pin3
mei5
kuk1
About This Song

The song "" ("Young and Ignorant") by Lin Biao-Yi captures the essence of youthful rebellion and the myriad emotions that accompany the transition from adolescence to adulthood. At its core, the song reflects on the complexity of youthcharacterized by a longing for freedom, an inclination to question societal norms, and the inevitable confrontations with lifes harsh realities. The poignant reminder that the joy found in naivety can often clash with the bitter lessons inflicted by experience forms the emotional backbone of the piece.

The narrative unfolds as a meditation on the ideals of youth versus the compromises demanded by maturity. Lin articulates a longing for a carefree existence, criticizing societal complacency and the rigid structures that often suffocate individual expression and truth-seeking. Through vivid imagery, the lyrics illustrate the struggle against both external influences and internal conflicts, providing a relatable story for anyone grappling with their aspirations and the weight of existential choices. The idea of wishfully reliving one's youthful days serves as a powerful motif throughout the song, emphasizing nostalgia for simpler times while simultaneously recognizing the inevitability of growth and loss.

Musically, the song employs a blend of traditional and contemporary elements that mirror its lyrical dichotomy. The melodies are emotive, with a nostalgic undertone that complements the lyrical content. Lyrically, Lin Biao-Yi utilizes a reflective and conversational tone, frequently employing rhetorical questions and a repetition of the phrase "" ("How nice it is to be young"), which enhances the song's introspective quality. The duality of joyful recollection versus somber acceptance is skillfully woven through both the melody and lyrics, creating a powerful auditory experience that resonates with listeners.

Culturally, "" holds significant relevance as it grapples with generational conflicts and the disillusionment often faced by the youth. It speaks to a broader audience in the context of evolving societal values and the quest for personal identity amid collective expectations. The song, being the ending theme for a poignant drama series, reinforces its emotional weight, as it encapsulates life's dilemmas and the universal quest for meaning in one's journey. In essence, Lin Biao-Yi's craftsmanship in lyrical storytelling not only reflects personal narratives but also resonates with the collective experiences of a generation.

Song Details
Singer:
林保怡
Total Lines:
22