怪獸大學

By 林欣彤

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
太過亂 蓬頭長觸角 神經質哭笑都出錯

It's too much of a mess, and the neural system is too messy to laugh.

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taai3
gwo3
lyun6
pung4
tau4
zoeng6
zuk1
luk6
san4
ging1
zi3
huk1
siu3
dou1
ceot1
laap6
那皺起眉心太怪 掛在頹廢異變的臉龐

That weird, unusual eyebrow hanging from the face of the unknown.

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no6
zau3
hei2
mei4
sam1
taai3
gwaai3
gwaa3
zoi6
teoi4
fai3
ji6
bin3
dik1
lim5
lung4
要再學 常人怎麼過 能悲觀都要懂開朗

And you need to learn more about how people can be sad and happy.

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jiu3
zoi3
hok6
soeng4
jan4
fim2
mo5
gwo3
toi4
bei1
gun3
dou1
jiu3
dung2
hoi1
long5
試試嘴唇彎上去 微微抬頭便理想

Try to keep your lips up, and it's best to look up a little bit.

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si5
si5
zeoi2
syun4
waan1
soeng6
heoi3
mei4
mei4
toi4
tau4
pin4
lei5
soeng2
學習分心 學習開心 誰喜歡怪獸太真

Learn to be distracted, learn to be happy, who likes monsters is real.

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hok6
zap6
fan6
sam1
hok6
zap6
hoi1
sam1
seoi4
hei2
fun1
gwaai3
sau3
taai3
zan1
憂鬱累人 不可嚇人 留來深宵再肉緊

Depressed people don't have to be scared, they stay up late at night and eat.

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jau1
wat1
leoi6
jan4
fau2
ho2
haak3
jan4
lau4
loi6
sam1
siu1
zoi3
juk6
gan2
學習抽身 學習一生 暫且交戲扮勇敢

Learn to be brave, learn to live, and play the game of courage.

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hok6
zap6
cau1
jyun4
hok6
zap6
jat1
sang1
zaam6
ceoi2
gaau1
hei3
fan5
jung6
gam2
好好做人 不當怪人 練習得表面吸引

It's nice to be a person, not a freak, to practice being superficial.

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hou3
hou3
zou6
jan4
fau2
dong3
gwaai3
jan4
lin6
zap6
dak1
biu2
min2
ngap1
jan5
有眼淚 用內力可逼退 何必吵得友好失去

Tears are a force to be reckoned with, and it's a force to be reckoned with, and it's a force to be reckoned with.

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jau6
ngaan5
leoi6
jung6
noi6
lik6
ho2
bik1
teoi3
ho6
bit1
caau2
dak1
jau5
hou3
sat1
heoi3
世界主流喜愛笑 能遺忘才是壯舉

The world's mainstream likes to laugh and forget about it.

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sai3
gaai3
zyu2
lau4
hei2
oi3
siu3
toi4
wai6
mong6
coi4
si6
zong6
geoi2
學習分心 學習開心 誰喜歡怪獸太真

Learn to be distracted, learn to be happy, who likes monsters is real.

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hok6
zap6
fan6
sam1
hok6
zap6
hoi1
sam1
seoi4
hei2
fun1
gwaai3
sau3
taai3
zan1
憂鬱累人 不可嚇人 留來深宵再肉緊

Depressed people don't have to be scared, they stay up late at night and eat.

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jau1
wat1
leoi6
jan4
fau2
ho2
haak3
jan4
lau4
loi6
sam1
siu1
zoi3
juk6
gan2
學習抽身 學習一生 暫且交戲扮勇敢

Learn to be brave, learn to live, and play the game of courage.

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hok6
zap6
cau1
jyun4
hok6
zap6
jat1
sang1
zaam6
ceoi2
gaau1
hei3
fan5
jung6
gam2
好好做人 不當怪人 模擬的安分

It's nice to be a person, not to be a person who is a fake.

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hou3
hou3
zou6
jan4
fau2
dong3
gwaai3
jan4
mau4
ji5
dik1
on1
fan6
望天生瘋癲的悲觀的怪獸 都參與這集訓

The monsters, who were born with a madness, were also in the training.

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mong6
tin1
sang1
fung1
din1
dik1
bei1
gun3
dik1
gwaai3
sau3
dou1
sam1
jyu6
ze5
zap6
fan3
能順着地球 轉到變做人

They can follow the Earth and become human.

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toi4
seon6
jyu3
deng6
kau4
zyun3
dou3
bin3
zou6
jan4
收起剪刀手 倒刺 狼牙和臉上舊疤痕

I picked up a scissor, stabbed him, had wolf teeth, and scars on his face.

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sau1
hei2
zin2
dou1
sau2
dou2
cik3
long4
ngaa4
wo4
lim5
soeng6
gau6
baa1
han4
奇異屬性 留在內心

It's a strange thing that's in you.

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kei4
ji6
zuk6
sing3
lau4
zoi6
noi6
sam1
學習分心 學習開心 誰喜歡怪誕氣氛

Learn to be distracted, learn to be happy, who likes to be in a Christmas atmosphere?

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hok6
zap6
fan6
sam1
hok6
zap6
hoi1
sam1
seoi4
hei2
fun1
gwaai3
daan6
hei3
fan1
哭泣累人 不可嚇人 來埋好天賦異稟

We're tired of crying, we're tired of being scared, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired of crying, we're tired

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huk1
jap1
leoi6
jan4
fau2
ho2
haak3
jan4
loi6
maai4
hou3
tin1
fu3
ji6
lam5
學習不喜歡關燈 學不懂得傷感

Learn not to like to turn off the lights, learn not to understand pain.

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hok6
zap6
fau2
hei2
fun1
gwaan1
dang1
hok6
fau2
dung2
dak1
soeng1
gam2
扮身體欠缺特異敏感

Feeling like you're missing something.

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fan5
jyun4
tai2
him3
kyut3
dak6
ji6
min6
gam2
不可為誰悲天憫人 為自己悲劇興奮

Don't be excited about your own tragedy.

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fau2
ho2
wai6
seoi4
bei1
tin1
man5
jan4
wai6
zi6
gei2
bei1
kek6
jan6
fan3
About This Song

"" by (Lin Xintong) explores the emotional turmoil of feeling like an outsider or a 'monster' in a world that values conformity. The song presents a journey of self-acceptance and the struggle to fit in while grappling with one's unique attributes and feelings. It cleverly contrasts the pressure to appear 'normal' with the inherent complexity of human emotion, showcasing a spectrum that runs from happiness to deep melancholy.

The narrative unfolds through vivid imagery and relatable experiences, as the protagonist reflects on the lessons of navigating societal expectations. Lines lament the struggle against pessimism and encourage a veneer of optimism, suggesting that one must sometimes play a role and 'act brave' to survive in the world. It highlights the importance of joy amidst chaos and the necessity to embrace both light and dark aspects of life.

Musically, the song incorporates an upbeat rhythm paired with whimsical melodies, effectively juxtaposing its deeper meanings. Lyrically, it employs a myriad of techniques, including metaphor and juxtaposition, to create a nuanced emotional landscape. The repeated motifs of distraction and joy serve as a reminder of the complex relationship with one's inner 'monster'a symbol of insecurity and nonconformity.

Culturally, "" addresses the universal theme of self-identity in a globalized world where individual differences can be both a source of strength and vulnerability. It resonates particularly within contemporary Taiwanese culture, where societal pressure often influences personal expression. The song champions individuality while critiquing the superficiality of perceptions, making it a powerful anthem for anyone who feels marginalized.

Song Details
Singer:
林欣彤
Total Lines:
23