Update DJ

By 林頤

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
深宵三點 call班fans 衝出底線

At 3:00 in the morning, the fans of the call-band jumped out of the line.

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sam1
siu1
saam3
dim2
baan1
cung3
ceot1
dik1
sin3
喂 食個面呢

What about the face?

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wai6
zi6
go3
min2
ni1
打開道門我行系街到

Open the door, and I walk down the street.

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ding2
hoi1
dou6
mun4
ngo5
hong6
hai6
gaai1
dou3
有人問我今日有乜野做

Someone asked me what I was doing today.

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jau6
jan4
man6
ngo5
gam1
mik6
jau6
ne6
je5
zou6
一日到黑同我傾訴

He talked to me all day long.

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jat1
mik6
dou3
hak1
tung4
ngo5
king1
sou3
無咗你既日子點算好

How would you have been without you?

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mou4
zo2
nei5
gei3
mik6
zi2
dim2
syun3
hou3
喂 喂 喂 喂後生仔

They're young, they're young, they're young.

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wai6
wai6
wai6
wai6
hau6
sang1
zi2
無扮曬咬頭又話無計

It's not worth it.

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mou4
fan5
saai3
ngaau5
tau4
jau6
waa6
mou4
gei3
一日長達 真系吾明就禁下制

And one day, I'm going to stop.

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jat1
mik6
zoeng6
taat3
zan1
hai6
ngaa4
ming4
zau6
gam3
haa6
zai3
每個人心目中都有個夢想

Everyone has a dream in their minds.

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mei5
go3
jan4
sam1
muk6
zung1
dou1
jau6
go3
mung6
soeng2
做醫生做律師好似李生錦既樣

Being a doctor and being a lawyer is like being a Lee Jung-ho.

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zou6
ji1
sang1
zou6
leot6
si1
hou3
ci5
lei5
sang1
gam2
gei3
joeng2
anyway 有頭有面錦又點樣

Anyway, what about the head with the face?

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jau6
tau4
jau6
min2
gam2
jau6
dim2
joeng2
從朝做到黑做到個人烏duen duen

From morning to night to individual,

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zung6
zyu1
zou6
dou3
hak1
zou6
dou3
go3
jan4
wu1
靜落來惏下自己以期既夢想

And then you sit down and you dream about it.

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zing6
lok6
loi6
haa6
zi6
gei2
jyu5
kei4
gei3
mung6
soeng2
(我想做司機)因為渣車好定duen

(I want to be a driver) I'm a good driver.

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ngo5
soeng2
zou6
si1
gei1
jan1
wai6
zaa2
geoi1
hou3
ding6
(想做宇航員)中意et既靚樣

(Wanting to be an astronaut) I like it.

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soeng2
zou6
jyu5
hong4
wan6
zung1
ji3
gei3
zing6
joeng2
查實開心好簡單 不過吾系拒錦既樣

It's easy to find happiness, but I'm not happy.

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zaa1
sat6
hoi1
sam1
hou3
gaan2
sin6
fau2
gwo3
ngaa4
hai6
keoi5
gam2
gei3
joeng2
(即系點啊) 型囉 好型 啋

(Laughter) It's a good, good thing.

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zik1
hai6
dim2
haa4
jing4
lo4
hou3
jing4
coi1
你有點型 型到你話事

What kind of person are you?

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nei5
jau6
dim2
jing4
jing4
dou3
nei5
waa6
si6
up date 人類齊做新人史

Up date, we are making a new human history.

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jan4
leoi6
zi1
zou6
san1
jan4
si2
up date dj 同你跟住個bit

up date dj and you follow the bit.

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tung4
nei5
gan1
zyu6
go3
一齊睇睇做個dj都吾易

So, come together and play a DJ.

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jat1
zi1
dai6
dai6
zou6
go3
dou1
ngaa4
jik6
一日訓番4個鐘就好happy

Four hours a day is a happy night.

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jat1
mik6
fan3
pun1
go3
zung1
zau6
hou3
每日工作超過24小時

I work more than 24 hours a day.

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mei5
mik6
gung1
zok3
ciu1
gwo3
siu2
si4
開咪 錄音 唱歌 開會

Open the mic, record, sing, hold meetings.

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hoi1
mui1
luk6
jam1
coeng3
go1
hoi1
wui6
應酬 學習 仲有做善事

Reward, learn, and do good.

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jing3
cau4
hok6
zap6
zung6
jau6
zou6
sin6
si6
大風大浪玩滑浪風帆

A storm surge is playing a wave sail.

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taai3
fung3
taai3
long4
waan2
waat6
long4
fung3
faan6
崎嶇不平我踩滑板

I was on the skateboard.

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kei4
keoi1
fau2
ping4
ngo5
coi2
waat6
baan2
大家中意我就做個nike

You guys want me to be a Nike.

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taai3
ze1
zung1
ji3
ngo5
zau6
zou6
go3
凌空轉體七百二

The transition is 722

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ling4
hung3
zyun3
tai2
cat1
mak6
ji6
其實up date dj好nice

Actually, up date DJ is nice.

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kei4
sat6
hou3
派下獎品friend下好easy

It's easy to send a prize to a friend.

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paai3
haa6
zoeng2
ban2
haa6
hou3
美夢成真 話都無禁易

It's not easy to make a dream come true.

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mei5
mung6
seng4
zan1
waa6
dou1
mou4
gam3
jik6
但系貴在 貴在堅持

But you're holding on.

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daan6
hai6
gwai3
zoi6
gwai3
zoi6
gin1
ci4
型囉 好型 啋

It's a good one.

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jing4
lo4
hou3
jing4
coi1
你有點型 型到你話事

What kind of person are you?

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nei5
jau6
dim2
jing4
jing4
dou3
nei5
waa6
si6
up date 人類齊做新人史

Up date, we are making a new human history.

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jan4
leoi6
zi1
zou6
san1
jan4
si2
up date dj 同你跟住個bit

up date dj and you follow the bit.

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tung4
nei5
gan1
zyu6
go3
一齊睇睇做個dj都吾易

So, come together and play a DJ.

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jat1
zi1
dai6
dai6
zou6
go3
dou1
ngaa4
jik6
一日訓番4個鐘就好happy

Four hours a day is a happy night.

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jat1
mik6
fan3
pun1
go3
zung1
zau6
hou3
每日工作超過24小時

I work more than 24 hours a day.

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mei5
mik6
gung1
zok3
ciu1
gwo3
siu2
si4
開咪 錄音 唱歌 開會

Open the mic, record, sing, hold meetings.

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hoi1
mui1
luk6
jam1
coeng3
go1
hoi1
wui6
應酬 學習 仲有做善事

Reward, learn, and do good.

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jing3
cau4
hok6
zap6
zung6
jau6
zou6
sin6
si6
大風大浪玩滑浪風帆

A storm surge is playing a wave sail.

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taai3
fung3
taai3
long4
waan2
waat6
long4
fung3
faan6
崎嶇不平我踩滑板

I was on the skateboard.

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kei4
keoi1
fau2
ping4
ngo5
coi2
waat6
baan2
大家中意我就做個nike

You guys want me to be a Nike.

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taai3
ze1
zung1
ji3
ngo5
zau6
zou6
go3
凌空轉體七百二

The transition is 722

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ling4
hung3
zyun3
tai2
cat1
mak6
ji6
其實up date dj好nice

Actually, up date DJ is nice.

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kei4
sat6
hou3
派下獎品friend下好easy

It's easy to send a prize to a friend.

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paai3
haa6
zoeng2
ban2
haa6
hou3
美夢成真 話都無禁易

It's not easy to make a dream come true.

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mei5
mung6
seng4
zan1
waa6
dou1
mou4
gam3
jik6
但系貴在 貴在堅持

But you're holding on.

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daan6
hai6
gwai3
zoi6
gwai3
zoi6
gin1
ci4
About This Song

"Update DJ" by is a dynamic track that encapsulates the hustle and aspirations of the modern youth navigating the competitive landscape of life, particularly in creative fields such as music and entertainment. The lyrics reflect a stream-of-consciousness style that conveys the pressures of meeting expectations, coupled with the challenges of pursuing one's dreams amidst a backdrop of societal norms. The song navigates through late-night calls, social obligations, and a longing for fulfillment, all wrapped in a playful yet earnest tone.

The core narrative of the song highlights the dichotomy between aspiration and reality. portrays a daily grind filled with long hours of work and creative endeavors while underscoring the importance of persistence. The recurring thoughts of different careerslike being a doctor or a lawyerillustrate a common societal expectation to achieve high-status jobs, contrasted with the speaker's passion for being a DJ. The juxtaposition of these aspirations echoes a broader societal dialogue about personal fulfillment versus external validation.

Musically, the song stands out with its fusion of upbeat rhythms and a catchy hook, which enhances the lyrical theme of joy and determination. Notable elements include clever wordplay, playful repetitions, and a blend of Chinese pop influences that create an engaging listening experience. The repetitive lines serve to emphasize the message of persistence and joy in one's pursuits, while the upbeat tempo infuses a sense of optimism and energy.

Culturally, "Update DJ" resonates with the younger generation in Hong Kong, reflecting their unique experiences in a fast-paced urban environment. In a world where conventional success is often celebrated, the song encourages listeners to find joy in their own journeys. This track highlights the importance of self-expression and the pursuit of passion, making it a relevant anthem for those striving to carve their own paths in a complex society.

Song Details
Singer:
林頤
Total Lines:
51