數字人生

By 林子祥

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
三 〇六二四七〇〇

Three, six, two, four, seven,

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saam3
luk6
ji6
sei3
cat1
三 〇六二四七七〇

Three, six, two, four, seven, seven.

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saam3
luk6
ji6
sei3
cat1
cat1
五 三四二〇二 一三九四二

Five three four two one three nine four two

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ng5
saam3
sei3
ji6
ji6
jat1
saam3
gau2
sei3
ji6
四三一四 〇六二四

Four, three, one, four, six, two, four.

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sei3
saam3
jat1
sei3
luk6
ji6
sei3
三 〇六二四七〇〇

Three, six, two, four, seven,

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saam3
luk6
ji6
sei3
cat1
三 〇六二四七七〇

Three, six, two, four, seven, seven.

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saam3
luk6
ji6
sei3
cat1
cat1
五 三四二〇二 一三九四三

Five three four two one three nine four three

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ng5
saam3
sei3
ji6
ji6
jat1
saam3
gau2
sei3
saam3
一三四二四

One, three, four, two, four.

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jat1
saam3
sei3
ji6
sei3
填滿一生 全是數字

It's a whole lifetime of numbers.

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zan3
mun6
jat1
sang1
cyun4
si6
sou3
zi6
誰會真正知是何用意

Who knows what's really going on?

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seoi4
wui6
zan1
zing3
zi3
si6
ho6
jung6
ji3
煩惱一生 全為數字

The trouble of a lifetime is all numbers.

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faan4
nou5
jat1
sang1
cyun4
wai6
sou3
zi6
圓滿的掌握問誰可以

Who can do that?

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jyun4
mun6
dik1
zoeng2
ngak1
man6
seoi4
ho2
jyu5
明明刨正二三

So that's two and three.

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ming4
ming4
paau4*2
zing3
ji6
saam3
為何彈出四一

Why jump four to one?

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wai6
ho6
taan4
ceot1
sei3
jat1
誰人能夠預知

Anyone can tell.

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seoi4
jan4
toi4
gau3
jyu2
zi3
四點三四 價位暴升

4:34 and the price went up.

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sei3
dim2
saam3
sei3
gaai3
wai6
buk6
sing1
變咗一〇〇四

It's now 10.

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bin3
zo2
jat1
sei3
憑號碼來認識

Identify by number.

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pang4
hou6
maa5
loi6
jing6
zi3
你的IQ 你的身家

Your IQ, your home.

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nei5
dik1
nei5
dik1
jyun4
ze1
你的體魄 你的一切

Your body is all you are.

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nei5
dik1
tai2
tok3
nei5
dik1
jat1
cit3
人與數字有許多怪事

There's a lot of weirdness about people and numbers.

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jan4
jyu6
sou3
zi6
jau6
heoi2
do1
gwaai3
si6
看看計數機裏幽禁幾多人質

Look at how many hostages are held in the counting machine.

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hon3
hon3
gei3
sou3
gei1
leoi5
jau1
gam3
gei2
do1
jan4
zi3
〇四三四 〇四三四

I'm going to try to get a new one.

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sei3
saam3
sei3
sei3
saam3
sei3
〇二三二 〇二三二

I'm going to go to the hospital.

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ji6
saam3
ji6
ji6
saam3
ji6
〇六四六 〇六四六

I'm going to go to the hospital.

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luk6
sei3
luk6
luk6
sei3
luk6
〇八七八 〇八七八

I'm not going to say.

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baat3
cat1
baat3
baat3
cat1
baat3
〇五一五 〇五一五

I'm going to go to the hospital.

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ng5
jat1
ng5
ng5
jat1
ng5
〇二四二 〇二四二

I'm going to go to the hospital.

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ji6
sei3
ji6
ji6
sei3
ji6
〇六九六 〇六九六

I'm going to go to the hospital.

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luk6
gau2
luk6
luk6
gau2
luk6
〇二七二 〇二七二

I'm going to go to the hospital.

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ji6
cat1
ji6
ji6
cat1
ji6
About This Song

The song "" (Digital Life) by (George Lam) delves into the deep interplay between human existence and the numeric codes that increasingly dominate our modern lives. At its emotional core, the song reflects a sense of existential anxiety surrounding the quantification of life through numberswhether it's one's IQ, wealth, or physical attributes. This preoccupation with numerical representation not only raises questions about identity and self-worth but also highlights our struggle to find meaning in a data-driven society.

The narrative of the song unfolds an introspective journey, illustrating how numbers dictate much of our lives and encapsulate our experiences in a seemingly superficial manner. It raises poignant questions: Do these numbers truly define who we are? Are we more than just the sum of our numerical values? As the lyrics flip through various numerical sequences, they evoke a sense of entrapment, akin to being held hostage by the metrics of success, happiness, and personal achievement. The repeated numerical references serve to disorient and emphasize the anxiety of living in a world where everything is reduced to digits and metrics.

Musically, the song features a combination of traditional melodies infused with contemporary sounds, inviting listeners to reflect on the clash between nostalgia and modernity. The use of repetitive numeric sequences not only serves to highlight the song's theme but also creates a hypnotic effect, mirroring the cyclical nature of life and the inescapability of numbers in our daily existence. Lyrically, the clever interspersing of seemingly random numbers enhances the song's intrigue, compelling the audience to engage both emotionally and intellectually as each numerical reference prompts deeper contemplation.

In terms of cultural significance, "" resonates particularly within the context of rapidly advancing technology and globalization, where our identities are increasingly shaped by digital impressions. It captures a universal human experience, pertinent to both Hong Kong and the broader global community, by challenging listeners to rethink their relationship with numbers and what they signify. This exploration of the 'digital life' serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle between the human essence and the metrics that attempt to define it.

Song Details
Singer:
林子祥
Total Lines:
30
Video:
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