流行曲

By 林海峯

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
清唱 一開口用喉嚨聲清唱

Singing, opening your mouth, singing with your throat.

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cing1
coeng3
jat1
hoi1
hau2
jung6
hau4
sing1
cing1
coeng3
這樣 才會令你為我拍掌

That's how you get to clapping for me.

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ze5
joeng2
coi4
wui6
ling6
nei5
wai6
ngo5
paak2
zoeng2
扮偶像派系我理想

I was ideally suited to playing idols.

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fan5
ngau5
zoeng6
paai3
hai6
ngo5
lei5
soeng2
感動 段段歌詞要寫得感動

Emotion, and the lyrics are moving.

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gam2
dung6
dyun6
dyun6
go1
ci4
jiu3
se2
dak1
gam2
dung6
能夠 講鼓舞及明日理想

I can talk about my future and inspire my ideals.

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toi4
gau3
gong2
gu2
mou5
kap6
ming4
mik6
lei5
soeng2
一淺白易明人就唱

And then the white man sang.

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jat1
zin1
baak6
jik6
ming4
jan4
zau6
coeng3
假音 唱到第二段嚟個假音

The false sound is the second part.

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gaa2
jam1
coeng3
dou3
dai6
ji6
dyun6
lei4
go3
gaa2
jam1
震音 震爆個尾音至夠壓場

The vibration, the vibration, the tail, was enough to press the ground.

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zan3
jam1
zan3
bok3
go3
mei5
jam1
zi3
gau3
ngaat3
coeng4
慘情 我愛你抵死冇好收場

Sadly, I love you, but you're not going to be a good one.

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caam2
cing4
ngo5
oi3
nei5
zi2
si2
mo5
hou3
sau1
coeng4
煽情 必兩粒眼淚情緒高漲

The excitement will raise two tears.

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sin3
cing4
bit1
loeng5
nap1
ngaan5
leoi6
cing4
seoi5
gou1
zoeng3
去到 chorus chorus要易記易唱

Going to a chorus choir is easy to remember.

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heoi3
dou3
jiu3
jik6
gei3
jik6
coeng3
記住要 重複 重複 我為K迷着想

Remember, repeat, I'm obsessed with K.

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gei3
zyu6
jiu3
zung6
fuk6
zung6
fuk6
ngo5
wai6
mai4
jyu3
soeng2
仲要 repeat又repeat 這旋律先算最強

And repeat and repeat, and this melody is the best.

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zung6
jiu3
jau6
ze5
syun4
leot6
sin3
syun3
zeoi3
koeng5
流行曲 要大眾 隨時隨地唱

Pop music is a popular music, and it's a popular music, and it's a popular

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lau4
hong6
kuk1
jiu3
taai3
zung3
ceoi4
si4
ceoi4
deng6
coeng3
點唱 手機響用和絃聲即唱

The phone is playing in harmony.

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dim2
coeng3
sau2
gei1
hoeng2
jung6
wo4
jin4
sing1
zik1
coeng3
這樣 日與夜我會到處響

And that's how I'm going to be everywhere day and night.

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ze5
joeng2
mik6
jyu6
je6
ngo5
wui6
dou3
syu3
hoeng2
日播夜播就最理想

Daytime is the ideal nighttime.

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mik6
bo3
je6
bo3
zau6
zeoi3
lei5
soeng2
和音 要大量和住咪我走音

And I need to be able to play a lot of music.

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wo4
jam1
jiu3
taai3
loeng6
wo4
zyu6
mui1
ngo5
zau2
jam1
懶音 好有風格人人會跟得上

It's a style that people can follow.

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laan5
jam1
hou3
jau6
fung3
gaak3
jan4
jan4
wui6
gan1
dak1
soeng6
去到 chorus chorus要易記易唱

Going to a chorus choir is easy to remember.

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heoi3
dou3
jiu3
jik6
gei3
jik6
coeng3
記住要 重複 重複 我為K迷着想

Remember, repeat, I'm obsessed with K.

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gei3
zyu6
jiu3
zung6
fuk6
zung6
fuk6
ngo5
wai6
mai4
jyu3
soeng2
仲要 repeat又repeat 這旋律先算最強

And repeat and repeat, and this melody is the best.

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zung6
jiu3
jau6
ze5
syun4
leot6
sin3
syun3
zeoi3
koeng5
流行曲 要令到 全場大合唱

Pop music is supposed to make the whole world sing.

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lau4
hong6
kuk1
jiu3
ling6
dou3
cyun4
coeng4
taai3
ho4
coeng3
再上再上 呢段要越唱越搶

And then again, the more you sing, the more you take.

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zoi3
soeng6
zoi3
soeng6
ni1
dyun6
jiu3
jyut6
coeng3
jyut6
cong1
再上再上 呢段會越唱越娘

And then again, this song is more and more beautiful.

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zoi3
soeng6
zoi3
soeng6
ni1
dyun6
wui6
jyut6
coeng3
jyut6
noeng4
爭住唱 你記住要出我份糧 冇錢點唱

Fight to sing, remember to eat my food, not have money.

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zaang1
zyu6
coeng3
nei5
gei3
zyu6
jiu3
ceot1
ngo5
fan6
loeng4
mo5
zin2
dim2
coeng3
再上再上 嗱實塊面唱做樣

And then up and up, and then up and up, and up and up, and up and up, and up and up, and up and up, and up and up, and up and up, and up and up, and up and up, and up and up, and up and up, and up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up

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zoi3
soeng6
zoi3
soeng6
naa5
sat6
faai3
min2
coeng3
zou6
joeng2
再上再上 一定會斷氣內傷

And then again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and

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zoi3
soeng6
zoi3
soeng6
jat1
ding6
wui6
dyun6
hei3
noi6
soeng1
三連音 三連音 三連音

Three-chord, three-chord, three-chord.

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saam3
lin4
jam1
saam3
lin4
jam1
saam3
lin4
jam1
三連音 三連音 三連音 音

Three-chord, three-chord,

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saam3
lin4
jam1
saam3
lin4
jam1
saam3
lin4
jam1
jam1
chorus chorus要易記易唱

The chorus is easy to write and easy to sing.

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jiu3
jik6
gei3
jik6
coeng3
記住要 重複 重複 我為K迷着想

Remember, repeat, I'm obsessed with K.

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gei3
zyu6
jiu3
zung6
fuk6
zung6
fuk6
ngo5
wai6
mai4
jyu3
soeng2
仲要 repeat又repeat 這旋律先算最強

And repeat and repeat, and this melody is the best.

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zung6
jiu3
jau6
ze5
syun4
leot6
sin3
syun3
zeoi3
koeng5
流行曲 唱就唱 咪求其是但唱

Pop songs, singing, singing.

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lau4
hong6
kuk1
coeng3
zau6
coeng3
mui1
kau4
kei4
si6
daan6
coeng3
我首流行曲 一定中 一定爆

My favorite song had to go off the charts.

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ngo5
sau3
lau4
hong6
kuk1
jat1
ding6
zung1
jat1
ding6
bok3
爭住點唱 羅硬獎

And I'm going to fight for the Rock Award.

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zaang1
zyu6
dim2
coeng3
lo4
ngaang6
zoeng2
About This Song

The song "" (Pop Song) by (Lin Hai-feng) encapsulates the essence of contemporary pop music, showcasing its vibrant energy and emotional appeal. The primary theme revolves around the meticulous crafting of a hit song that not only resonates with listeners but also evokes a strong emotional response. It highlights the artist's desire to connect with the audience through relatable lyrics and catchy melodies that inspire joy, nostalgia, and a sense of communal singing. The emotional core operates on the dual aspects of aspiration and sentimentality, drawing listeners into a shared experience that celebrates music's power to unite.

The narrative woven throughout the lyrics details the construction of a pop song, with the artist reflecting on the specific elements that contribute to its commercial success. The lyrics discuss the importance of relatable content, memorable choruses, and the need for repetition to ensure the song sticks in the minds of listeners. Theres an acknowledgment of the challenges faced in the creative process, such as striking a balance between sincerity and appeal, which mirrors the hustle of the music industry itself. The recurring notion of aiming for a "catchy chorus" suggests a longing for accessibility in art, emphasizing the artist's commitment to making music that everyone can enjoy and sing along to.

Musically, the song incorporates various techniques to create a playful yet methodical approach to songwriting. The use of catchy hooks, along with deliberate emphasis on repetition, ensures that the chorus becomes easy to remember and sing. The lyrics cleverly introduce terms such as "" (falsetto) and "" (vibrato), which not only serve as musical techniques but also relate to emotional expression in singing. The incorporation of humor and self-awareness in the lyrics enhances its entertainment value, while the playful critique of music industry tropes makes the song more relatable.

Culturally, "" serves as a commentary on the modern music scene, particularly within the Hong Kong pop genre. It reflects the collective zeitgeist of the audience and their experiences, showcasing how popular music continually evolves to meet changing tastes. By addressing the structure and elements of a hit, the song underscores how artists often navigate the fine line between personal expression and commercial viability. In essence, Lin Hai-feng's work becomes not only a celebration of pop music but also an insightful exploration of its role in contemporary society.

Song Details
Singer:
林海峯
Total Lines:
36