齊齊整整

By 林海峯

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
為兩餐 開邊一餐

Open one for two meals.

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wai6
loeng5
caan1
hoi1
bin1
jat1
caan1
今晚呢一餐系最艱難

This is the hardest meal I've ever had.

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gam1
maan5
ni1
jat1
caan1
hai6
zeoi3
gaan1
no4
邊位得閒 要集齊人用餐

Who's the cook for dinner?

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bin1
wai6
dak1
haan4
jiu3
zap6
zi1
jan4
jung6
caan1
實有位開會加班

It's a really late meeting.

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sat6
jau6
wai6
hoi1
wui6
gaa3
baan1
一位出街連續十晚

A guy who goes out for 10 nights straight.

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jat1
wai6
ceot1
gaai1
lin4
zuk6
sap6
maan5
佢未完成疊單

He didn't finish the list.

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heoi5
mei6
jyun4
seng4
dip6
sin6
一位想約過第晚 聽慣

A guy who wants to date tonight, get used to it.

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jat1
wai6
soeng2
joek3
gwo3
dai6
maan5
teng1
gwaan3
屋企吔飯 出街吔飯

Cook at home, cook on the street.

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uk1
kei5
je5
faan6
ceot1
gaai1
je5
faan6
要揀 揀到去荷蘭 創意無限

You have to choose, you have to choose to go to Holland, creativity is limitless.

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jiu3
gaan2
gaan2
dou3
heoi3
ho6
laan4
cong3
ji3
mou4
haan6
終於約定 屋企裏面晚餐

We finally got a dinner party in the house.

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zung1
wu1
joek3
ding6
uk1
kei5
leoi5
min2
maan5
caan1
搞到咁難好似過三關

It's like three locks.

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gaau2
dou3
gam3
no4
hou3
ci5
gwo3
saam3
gwaan1
又要諗好呢一餐

And think about this meal.

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jau6
jiu3
sam2
hou3
ni1
jat1
caan1
煮乜呢一餐 就快玩殘

Cooking this meal is a game.

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zyu2
ne6
ni1
jat1
caan1
zau6
faai3
waan2
caan4
諗起都煩要就人人話啱

It's hard to think of people being right.

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sam2
hei2
dou1
faan4
jiu3
zau6
jan4
jan4
waa6
aam1
又要中餐西餐清清哋

And I'm cleaning up the Chinese and the Western.

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jau6
jiu3
zung1
caan1
sai1
caan1
cing1
cing1
dei6
簡簡單 彈定贊

It's simple, it's easy to play.

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gaan2
gaan2
sin6
taan4
ding6
zaan3
咪話求其就啱

And she said, "That's right".

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mui1
waa6
kau4
kei4
zau6
aam1
今晚諗到去後晚 好晏

It's a shame to think about the next night.

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gam1
maan5
sam2
dou3
heoi3
hau6
maan5
hou3
ngaan3
煮乜嘢飯 點樣去定菜單

What to cook, how to make a menu.

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zyu2
ne6
je5
faan6
dim2
joeng2
heoi3
ding6
coi3
sin6
啲腳要齊整 靠曬台飯

You have to get your feet on the table.

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dit1
gok3
jiu3
zi1
zing2
kaau3
saai3
toi4
faan6
篳幾殼飯 煮幾殼飯至啱

Cooking a few plates, cooking a few plates, is fine.

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bat1
gei2
hok3
faan6
zyu2
gei2
hok3
faan6
zi3
aam1
邊個戒油 邊個要煎蛋

Who's going to stop the oil, who's going to lose the egg?

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bin1
go3
gaai3
jau4
bin1
go3
jiu3
zin1
daan6
為兩餐 起踭批踭 乜都爭一餐

We're going to have two meals, and we're going to have a bunch of meals.

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wai6
loeng5
caan1
hei2
zaang1
pai1
zaang1
ne6
dou1
zaang1
jat1
caan1
做嘢好煩 屋企點煩

It's hard to work, it's hard to be at home.

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zou6
je5
hou3
faan4
uk1
kei5
dim2
faan4
個大門從未閂

The door never opened.

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go3
taai3
mun4
zung6
mei6
saan1
實有個早到 未到會趕到

It's a long time coming.

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sat6
jau6
go3
zou2
dou3
mei6
dou3
wui6
gon2
dou3
就到快啲到 就算到一到 都應該到

And it's going to happen faster, and it's going to happen.

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zau6
dou3
faai3
dit1
dou3
zau6
syun3
dou3
jat1
dou3
dou1
jing3
goi1
dou3
大細一家呢一餐

This is a great meal.

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taai3
sai3
jat1
ze1
ni1
jat1
caan1
乜都傾一餐就似清談

It's like having a meal.

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ne6
dou1
king1
jat1
caan1
zau6
ci5
cing1
taam4
趕走心煩 放下無形負擔

Get rid of your anxiety and put down your unseen burden.

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gon2
zau2
sam1
faan4
fong3
haa6
mou4
jing4
fu6
daam3
大細一家好簡單

It's easy to grow up.

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taai3
sai3
jat1
ze1
hou3
gaan2
sin6
開開心心然後散

Open your heart and spread out.

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hoi1
hoi1
sam1
sam1
jin4
hau6
saan3
要集齊人食餐

Get together for dinner.

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jiu3
zap6
zi1
jan4
zi6
caan1
邊位知會有下晚

Who knows what's coming next night?

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bin1
wai6
zi3
wui6
jau6
haa6
maan5
要是齊人就啱

If you're right,

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jiu3
si6
zi1
jan4
zau6
aam1
傾計傾到餸又冷 都贊

The conversation was hot and cold.

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king1
gei3
king1
dou3
sung3
jau6
laang5
dou1
zaan3
慢慢嘆 齊整的一晚

A slow, well-organized night.

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maan6
maan6
taan1
zi1
zing2
dik1
jat1
maan5
About This Song

The song "" by presents a heartfelt exploration of the challenges and joys of family meals, encapsulating the essence of togetherness amid the chaos of modern life. The main theme revolves around the struggle to organize a family dinner, underscoring the shared experiences, responsibilities, and the efforts required to reunite loved ones. It encapsulates the emotional core of feeling overwhelmed yet yearning for connection, making it relatable to anyone who has navigated the complexities of family dynamics in todays fast-paced society.

The narrative unfolds around a series of humorous and relatable dilemmas faced by family members as they attempt to coordinate a dinner amidst busy schedules, unfinished work, and external commitments. Each verse highlights individual struggles and desires, ultimately leading to a shared goal of gathering everyone together, reinforcing the importance of familial bonds. The song conveys a message of unity, persistence, and celebration of simple moments, ultimately suggesting that the act of gathering for a meal can alleviate stress and foster emotional connections.

Musically, the track features a catchy and upbeat melody that complements the light-hearted yet poignant lyrics. The use of colloquial language and conversational tones enhances the relatability, inviting listeners into a familiar world of familial banter. The song employs clever wordplay and cultural references, adding depth to the narrative while keeping it engaging. The rhythms and pacing reflect the frenetic energy of preparation, while transitions in tempo during introspective moments contrast with the light-hearted segments of planning and sharing, creating a dynamic listening experience.

Culturally, "" resonates with audiences familiar with the significance of family meals in many cultures, where food serves not just as sustenance but as a means of connecting and communicating. In the context of Hong Kong's fast lifestyle, the song poignantly highlights the stark contrast between the hustle of daily life and the serenity of family togetherness, making it an anthem for anyone who values feasting as a remedy for life's pressures.

Song Details
Singer:
林海峯
Total Lines:
37