妥協

By 歐陽靖

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我究竟應該點算好

I'm not sure how to do that.

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ngo5
gau3
ging2
jing3
goi1
dim2
syun3
hou3
揾咗成世 揾極都揾唔到

You've been looking for the end of a lifetime, and you've never found the end.

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wan2
zo2
seng4
sai3
wan2
gik6
dou1
wan2
ng4
dou3
想逃避現實 但系走唔甩

Trying to escape reality, but not to go away.

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soeng2
tou4
bei6
jin6
sat6
daan6
hai6
zau2
ng4
lat1
問題系根本唔知自己喺度揾緊乜

The problem is, you don't know what you're looking for.

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man6
tai4
hai6
gan1
bun2
ng4
zi3
zi6
gei2
hai2
dou6
wan2
gan2
ne6
得就得 唔得就唔得

You should have, you shouldn't.

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dak1
zau6
dak1
ng4
dak1
zau6
ng4
dak1
計嚟計去 都系三七廿一

And we counted it all out to 3721.

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gei3
lei4
gei3
heoi3
dou1
hai6
saam3
cat1
jap6
jat1
唔通我諗多咗 做人真系咁複雜

I'm not going to think too much about how complex people are.

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ng4
tung1
ngo5
sam2
do1
zo2
zou6
jan4
zan1
hai6
gam3
fuk6
zaap6
你話我折墮 系罪名成立

You said I was a criminal.

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nei5
waa6
ngo5
zit3
fai1
hai6
zeoi6
ming4
seng4
lap6
畀你做法官 你會點判

Let me tell you, how do you judge?

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bei3
nei5
zou6
fat3
gun1
nei5
wui6
dim2
pun3
終身監禁 可唔可以唔好鎖門

Can you not lock the door?

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zung1
jyun4
gaam3
gam3
ho2
ng4
ho2
jyu5
ng4
hou3
so2
mun4
連我心理醫生 都嫌我煩

Even my psychiatrists hated bothering me.

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lin4
ngo5
sam1
lei5
ji1
sang1
dou1
jim4
ngo5
faan4
我揾親佢傾計 佢都話唔得閒

I went to her parents and they said, "No, no, no.

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ngo5
wan2
can3
heoi5
king1
gei3
heoi5
dou1
waa6
ng4
dak1
haan4
坐喺梳化自言自語 真系戇居

Sitting in a self-talking, self-absorbed chair is a real, real thing.

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zo6
hai2
so1
faa3
zi6
jin4
zi6
jyu6
zan1
hai6
zong3
geoi1
如果睇相佬見到 都話我樣衰

And if you look at my pictures, you see that I look bad.

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jyu4
gwo2
dai6
soeng2
liu4
jin6
dou3
dou1
waa6
ngo5
joeng2
seoi1
失去方向 嚟到呢個地步

And losing direction, to this point.

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sat1
heoi3
fong1
hoeng3
lei4
dou3
ni1
go3
deng6
fau6
點解人要蕩失路 先識揾地圖

Why would people get lost before they could find a map?

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dim2
haai5
jan4
jiu3
dong6
sat1
lou6
sin3
zi3
wan2
deng6
tou4
犯賤為什麼

Why do you want to be insulted?

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faan6
zin6
wai6
zaap6
mo5
憂慮太多 橫走直走總是錯

Too much worrying is always wrong.

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jau1
luk6
taai3
do1
waang6
zau2
zik6
zau2
zung2
si6
laap6
既然會錯過

And since it's going to be a mistake,

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gei3
jin4
wui6
laap6
gwo3
別想太多

Don't think too much.

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bit6
soeng2
taai3
do1
反正註定無奈結果

Instead, they're not going to be successful.

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faan3
zing3
zyu3
ding6
mou4
noi6
lit3
gwo2
一切不由我

It's not up to me.

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jat1
cit3
fau2
jau4
ngo5
雖然今日唔知 聽日嘅事

I don't know what tomorrow will be.

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seoi1
jin4
gam1
mik6
ng4
zi3
teng1
mik6
koi3
si6
但系今日同聽日個分別只系一個字

But today and tomorrow are just one word apart.

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daan6
hai6
gam1
mik6
tung4
teng1
mik6
go3
fan6
bit6
zi2
hai6
jat1
go3
zi6
人算不如天算

It's not just the sky.

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jan4
syun3
fau2
jyu4
tin1
syun3
無論點算呢個世界唔到你控制佢系點轉

No matter how much you can't control the world, it's turning.

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mou4
leon6
dim2
syun3
ni1
go3
sai3
gaai3
ng4
dou3
nei5
hung3
zai3
heoi5
hai6
dim2
zyun3
人要放鬆 宗旨要揸實

People need to relax, and they need to achieve their goals.

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jan4
jiu3
fong3
sung1
zung1
zi2
jiu3
zaa2
sat6
冇人畀到你 真理系要自己發掘

Nobody gives you the truth, you have to find it yourself.

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mo5
jan4
bei3
dou3
nei5
zan1
lei5
hai6
jiu3
zi6
gei2
fat3
gwat6
嗰答案就係冇答案

The answer is no.

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go3
daap3
on3
zau6
hai6
mo5
daap3
on3
唔出奇 如果能夠妥協就可以順番啖氣

No wonder, if you can compromise, you can get along.

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ng4
ceot1
kei4
jyu4
gwo2
toi4
gau3
to2
hip6
zau6
ho2
jyu5
seon6
pun1
daam6
hei3
犯賤為什麼

Why do you want to be insulted?

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faan6
zin6
wai6
zaap6
mo5
憂慮太多 橫走直走總是錯

Too much worrying is always wrong.

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jau1
luk6
taai3
do1
waang6
zau2
zik6
zau2
zung2
si6
laap6
既然會錯過

And since it's going to be a mistake,

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gei3
jin4
wui6
laap6
gwo3
別想太多

Don't think too much.

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bit6
soeng2
taai3
do1
反正註定無奈結果

Instead, they're not going to be successful.

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faan3
zing3
zyu3
ding6
mou4
noi6
lit3
gwo2
放棄自我

Give up on yourself.

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fong3
hei3
zi6
ngo5
曾經反覆執着

I've been stuck with it over and over again.

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zang1
ging1
faan3
fuk1
zap1
jyu3
設定很多

Set up a lot.

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cit3
ding6
han2
do1
可世事善變人會錯

People who are good in the world can be wrong.

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ho2
sai3
si6
sin6
bin3
jan4
wui6
laap6
由不得你決定

It's up to you.

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jau4
fau2
dak1
nei5
kyut3
ding6
放手未必錯過

It's not a mistake.

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fong3
sau2
mei6
bit1
laap6
gwo3
別想太多

Don't think too much.

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bit6
soeng2
taai3
do1
反正好歹無法掌握

It's not that the shark can't control it.

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faan3
zing3
hou3
ngaat6
mou4
fat3
zoeng2
ngak1
隨緣也不錯

It's not bad.

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ceoi4
jyun6
jaa5
fau2
laap6
隨緣也不錯

It's not bad.

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ceoi4
jyun6
jaa5
fau2
laap6
但願妥協

But I'm willing to compromise.

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daan6
jyun6
to2
hip6
會帶給你更多

It will bring you more.

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wui6
daai3
kap1
nei5
gang3
do1
About This Song

The song "" (Compromise) by , encapsulates a poignant exploration of human vulnerability, the complexities of life, and the inherent tension between expectations and reality. The main theme revolves around the struggles of navigating one's personal struggles while grappling with societal pressures and the burden of self-doubt. The emotional core of the song resonates with listeners who find themselves at a crossroads, questioning their choices and the meaning behind their pursuits. The repeated use of self-reflection in the lyrics shows a deep sense of introspection, highlighting feelings of confusion and the desire for understanding amidst chaos.

In terms of the narrative, the song paints a compelling picture of disillusionment, as the protagonist contemplates the futility of their relentless quest for meaning and fulfillment. The lyrics convey a story of entrapment in a cycle of overthinking, where every decision seems laden with consequences and uncertainty. Lines like "" (Man's plans cannot compare to Heaven's plans) further illustrate the struggle between personal agency and the uncontrollable nature of life. The song encapsulates a journey towards acceptance, suggesting that embracing compromise may lead to a sense of peace when faced with overwhelming challenges.

Musically, "" employs a blend of contemporary sounds with traditional elements, underscoring the emotional weight of the lyrics. The use of contemplative melodies and a steady rhythm evokes a melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere. Lyrically, leverages a conversational tone, employing rhetorical questions that draw the listener into a shared experience of introspection. The metaphor of being a prisoner to one's anxieties and the clever use of wordplay emphasize the dichotomy between hope and despair, enhancing the song's lyrical depth.

Culturally, the themes present in "" resonate deeply within the context of modern society, where the pressures of success and societal expectations often lead to feelings of inadequacy and confusion. The song serves as a reminder of the universal struggle against existential uncertainty, making it particularly relatable in a rapidly changing world. As listeners navigate their own paths, "" encourages a communal exploration of the idea that through compromise and acceptance, one can find solace in unpredictability, ultimately suggesting that surrendering control can sometimes yield freedom.

Song Details
Singer:
歐陽靖
Total Lines:
47