平凡 明星

By 林欣彤

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
凡人沒特別元素 哪裏出色看不到

You can't see where someone without a special element is going to be great.

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faan4
jan4
mei6
dak6
bit6
jyun4
sou3
naa5
leoi5
ceot1
sik1
hon3
fau2
dou3
我信天天去深造 落力到令人羨慕

I believe in the power of envy.

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ngo5
seon3
tin1
tin1
heoi3
sam1
zou6
lok6
lik6
dou3
ling6
jan4
sin6
mou6
仰望名模何其高 欠缺身高我知道

Looking at models, how tall they are, how tall they are, I know.

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joeng5
mong6
ming4
mau4
ho6
kei4
gou1
him3
kyut3
jyun4
gou1
ngo5
zi3
dou6
唱到聲音也消耗 讓後天多點變量

The sound of singing is also consumed, and it's a little bit more variable the next day.

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coeng3
dou3
sing1
jam1
jaa5
siu1
hou3
joeng6
hau6
tin1
do1
dim2
bin3
loeng6
缺乏特權問你 愛理不理更可悲

It's sad that you don't have the privilege to ask, and you don't care.

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kyut3
fat6
dak6
kyun4
man6
nei5
oi3
lei5
fau2
lei5
gang3
ho2
bei1
尚有堅毅如武器 那怕花光了心機

It's still as strong as a weapon, and it's a scarecrow.

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soeng6
jau6
gin1
ngai6
jyu4
mou5
hei3
no6
paa3
waa6
gwong1
liu4
sam1
gei1
天賦 你説我太普通

Oh, my God, you're telling me that I'm too normal.

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tin1
fu3
nei5
seoi3
ngo5
taai3
pou2
tung1
但努力與眾不同 信有少數的信眾

But try to be different, trust a few.

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daan6
nou5
lik6
jyu6
zung3
fau2
tung4
seon3
jau6
siu3
sou3
dik1
seon3
zung3
只有 以數百倍苦工

And we're only working hundreds of times as hard.

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zi2
jau6
jyu5
sou3
mak6
bui3
fu2
gung1
沒有被讚美尊容 以我僅有的奮勇

I was not praised for my courage.

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mei6
jau6
pei5
zaan3
mei5
zyun1
jung4
jyu5
ngo5
gan6
jau6
dik1
fan3
jung6
歌唱 撩動你我得到自信

Singing, moving you, I feel confident.

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go1
coeng3
liu6
dung6
nei5
ngo5
dak1
dou3
zi6
seon3
網上凡人如明星 有那一點我優勝

Everyone on the net is like a star, and I won one thing.

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mong5
soeng6
faan4
jan4
jyu4
ming4
sing1
jau6
no6
jat1
dim2
ngo5
jau1
sing3
你記不起我的姓 用十倍力來辨認

You can't remember my last name, and you can't even recognize it ten times as hard.

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nei5
gei3
fau2
hei2
ngo5
dik1
sing3
jung6
sap6
bui3
lik6
loi6
bin6
jing6
唱詠仍然無回聲 痛快開腔也高興

The sound of the trumpet is still silent, and it hurts to open the mouth.

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coeng3
wing6
jing4
jin4
mou4
wui4
sing1
tung3
faai3
hoi1
hong1
jaa5
gou1
jan6
博你終於會心領 讓自悲不失雋永

And you'll finally be able to take heart and not lose your grief forever.

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bok3
nei5
zung1
wu1
wui6
sam1
ling5
joeng6
zi6
bei1
fau2
sat1
zeon3
wing5
缺乏別人外在美 那會吸引李準基

The lack of outer beauty would attract Lee Ji-ky.

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kyut3
fat6
bit6
jan4
oi6
zoi6
mei5
no6
wui6
ngap1
jan5
lei5
zyut3
gei1
習慣失敗和泄氣 我也不算最可悲

I'm not the saddest person in the world.

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zap6
gwaan3
sat1
baai6
wo4
sit3
hei3
ngo5
jaa5
fau2
syun3
zeoi3
ho2
bei1
為你花一花心機 就算心機不充飢

You can buy a heartbeat even if your heart is not hungry.

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wai6
nei5
waa6
jat1
waa6
sam1
gei1
zau6
syun3
sam1
gei1
fau2
cung1
gei1
身邊每個少女衣着滿分

Every girl around me is dressed up.

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jyun4
bin1
mei5
go3
siu3
neoi6
ji3
jyu3
mun6
fan6
身邊每個少女高我一等

Every girl around me was a lot better than me.

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jyun4
bin1
mei5
go3
siu3
neoi6
gou1
ngo5
jat1
ting2
都知道我這個土氣造型得不到絕襯

And they knew I couldn't do this kind of molding.

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dou1
zi3
dou6
ngo5
ze5
go3
tou2
hei3
zou6
jing4
dak1
fau2
dou3
zyut6
can3
看看我都有滿足感

I'm also satisfied.

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hon3
hon3
ngo5
dou1
jau6
mun6
zuk1
gam2
知道 美少女滿天空

I know that the beautiful girl is full of heaven.

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zi3
dou6
mei5
siu3
neoi6
mun6
tin1
hung3
大致上美態相同 卻有幾倍的信眾

It's pretty much the same, but it's twice as many people.

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taai3
zai3
soeng6
mei5
taai3
soeng2
tung4
koek3
jau6
gei2
bui3
dik1
seon3
zung3
差距 以鬥志去補充

Fill the gap with passion.

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co1
keoi5
jyu5
dau6
zi3
heoi3
bou2
cung1
若你未對我包容 唱破聲線都進貢

If you don't tolerate me, you can also play the guitar.

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joek6
nei5
mei6
deoi3
ngo5
baau1
jung4
coeng3
po3
sing1
sin3
dou1
zeon3
gung3
歌唱 能為你愛得這樣勇

Singing can make you feel so strong.

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go1
coeng3
toi4
wai6
nei5
oi3
dak1
ze5
joeng2
jung6
About This Song

The song " " (Ordinary Star) by delves into the profound theme of self-acceptance and the quest for individuality amidst societal standards of beauty and success. The emotional core of the piece revolves around the struggles of being an ordinary person in a world that often glorifies beauty and perfection. Through the lyrics, the artist expresses a sense of longing and determination to rise above the noise, reaffirming that hard work and perseverance can turn the mundane into something remarkable.

At its heart, the song tells a powerful story of resilience in the face of challenges and societal pressures. It highlights the feeling of inadequacy that many feel when comparing themselves to idealized figures, yet it encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness. The narrative emphasizes that personal effort and courage can transform one's ordinary existence into a journey worth celebrating, asserting that one's value is not determined by external validation but by inner strength and authenticity.

Musically, the song employs a blend of contemporary pop elements with heartfelt melodies that enhance its inspirational message. Notable lyrical techniques include vivid imagery and contrasts, as the singer juxtaposes ideals of beauty with her personal experiences of struggle and grit. The use of metaphors, such as comparing herself to others in terms of height and beauty, allows for a deeper understanding of insecurities while also celebrating the potential for growth and self-love.

Culturally, " " resonates within the context of Asian societal norms that often place high importance on physical appearance and success. The empowerment message embedded in the song serves as a counter-narrative to these cultural pressures, promoting a more inclusive definition of beauty and talent. In a time where social media amplifies these comparisons, Lin Xintong's message of valuing one's authentic self over superficial standards speaks to a universal audience, making the song both relevant and impactful.

Song Details
Singer:
林欣彤
Total Lines:
27