一夜城

By 洪卓立

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
又再將鎮靜藥咬碎

And then I smashed the sedatives.

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jau6
zoi3
zoeng3
zan3
zing6
ngok6
ngaau5
seoi3
疲倦得想放棄身驅

Tired of wanting to give up the drive.

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pei4
gyun6
dak1
soeng2
fong3
hei3
jyun4
keoi1
但我知辦公室這裏 流淚也是條罪

But I know that tears are a crime in this office.

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daan6
ngo5
zi3
baan6
gung1
sat1
ze5
leoi5
lau4
leoi6
jaa5
si6
tiu5
zeoi6
下了班 困在鬧市裏

I got out of work, stuck in the coconut market.

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haa6
liu4
baan1
kwan3
zoi6
naau6
si5
leoi5
若是我哭 誰體恤這弱旅

If I cry, who can feel this weakness?

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joek6
si6
ngo5
huk1
seoi4
tai2
ze5
joek6
leoi3
你已退出 將人潮散退

You're out of the way, you're out of the way.

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nei5
ji5
teoi3
ceot1
zoeng3
jan4
ciu4
saan3
teoi3
繁盛更覺空虛

It's a lot more empty.

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pun4
sing6
gang3
gok3
hung3
heoi1
城市每天蒸發誰 留下又有誰

Who are the cities that evaporate and who are the ones that stay?

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sing4
si5
mei5
tin1
zing1
fat3
seoi4
lau4
haa6
jau6
jau6
seoi4
條條大路我卻擠塞於這裏

And I'm stuck on the road.

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tiu5
tiu5
taai3
lou6
ngo5
koek3
zai1
sak1
wu1
ze5
leoi5
感情 變成了過程在我身驅

Emotions became a process that drives me.

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gam2
cing4
bin3
seng4
liu4
gwo3
cing4
zoi6
ngo5
jyun4
keoi1
要痛哭 為何沒眼淚

Why not cry?

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jiu3
tung3
huk1
wai6
ho6
mei6
ngaan5
leoi6
能夠此刻擁抱誰 明日目送誰

And who can embrace who today and who can send tomorrow.

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toi4
gau3
ci2
hak1
ung2
pou5
seoi4
ming4
mik6
muk6
sung3
seoi4
重重大廈見證幾多散或聚

The massive building is a witness to the scattering or the collapse.

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zung6
zung6
taai3
haa6
jin6
zing3
gei2
do1
saan3
waak6
zeoi6
和你的 情侶表 流落第三者手裏

And your dating schedule flows into the hands of a third party.

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wo4
nei5
dik1
cing4
lui5
biu2
lau4
lok6
dai6
saam3
ze2
sau2
leoi5
地鐵中 有十萬愛侶

There are 100,000 lovers in the subway.

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deng6
tit3
zung1
jau6
sap6
maak6
oi3
lui5
並沒太多 能温馨八十歲

It's not too much to be warmer at 80.

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bing6
mei6
taai3
do1
toi4
wan1
hing1
baat3
sap6
seoi3
你我與他 被霓虹灌醉

You and I were drunk with neon.

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nei5
ngo5
jyu6
to1
pei5
hung4
gun3
zeoi3
流浪到哪一區

Which area is the most wandered?

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lau4
long4
dou3
naa5
jat1
keoi1
城市每天蒸發誰 留下又有誰

Who are the cities that evaporate and who are the ones that stay?

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sing4
si5
mei5
tin1
zing1
fat3
seoi4
lau4
haa6
jau6
jau6
seoi4
條條大路我卻擠塞於這裏

And I'm stuck on the road.

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tiu5
tiu5
taai3
lou6
ngo5
koek3
zai1
sak1
wu1
ze5
leoi5
感情 變成了過程在我身驅

Emotions became a process that drives me.

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gam2
cing4
bin3
seng4
liu4
gwo3
cing4
zoi6
ngo5
jyun4
keoi1
要痛哭 為何沒眼淚

Why not cry?

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jiu3
tung3
huk1
wai6
ho6
mei6
ngaan5
leoi6
能夠此刻擁抱誰 明日目送誰

And who can embrace who today and who can send tomorrow.

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toi4
gau3
ci2
hak1
ung2
pou5
seoi4
ming4
mik6
muk6
sung3
seoi4
重重大廈見證幾多散或聚

The massive building is a witness to the scattering or the collapse.

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zung6
zung6
taai3
haa6
jin6
zing3
gei2
do1
saan3
waak6
zeoi6
和你的 情侶表 流落第三者手裏

And your dating schedule flows into the hands of a third party.

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wo4
nei5
dik1
cing4
lui5
biu2
lau4
lok6
dai6
saam3
ze2
sau2
leoi5
城市每天蒸發誰 留下又有誰

Who are the cities that evaporate and who are the ones that stay?

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sing4
si5
mei5
tin1
zing1
fat3
seoi4
lau4
haa6
jau6
jau6
seoi4
難逃寂寞我也可參加這派對

I'm going to the party, and I'm going to be really lonely.

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no4
tou4
zik6
mok6
ngo5
jaa5
ho2
sam1
gaa3
ze5
paai3
deoi3
只能與朋友偶然大吐苦水

You can only spit out with your friends.

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zi2
toi4
jyu6
pang4
jau5
ngau5
jin4
taai3
tou2
fu2
seoi2
笑兩聲突然掉眼淚

And the two smiles suddenly came out of my tears.

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siu3
loeng5
sing1
duk1
jin4
zaau6
ngaan5
leoi6
誰正嘆息失去誰 然後遇上誰

Who is mourning the loss of who and then meeting who?

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seoi4
zing3
taan1
sik1
sat1
heoi3
seoi4
jin4
hau6
jyu6
soeng6
seoi4
離離合合我已跑得這樣累

I'm so tired of being isolated from myself.

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lei4
lei4
ho4
ho4
ngo5
ji5
paau4
dak1
ze5
joeng2
leoi6
行過的 名店街 留下露宿者飲醉

The famous shopping street left the host drunk.

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hong6
gwo3
dik1
ming4
dim3
gaai1
lau4
haa6
lou6
suk1
ze2
jam3
zeoi3
還有車 還有燈 和寂寞的堡壘

There's cars, there's lights, and there's a lonely fortress.

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waan4
jau6
geoi1
waan4
jau6
dang1
wo4
zik6
mok6
dik1
pou3
leot6
About This Song

The song "" (One Night City) by (Huang Cheh-Lap) delves deep into the feelings of isolation and existential angst experienced in a bustling urban environment. The main theme revolves around the juxtaposition of the vibrant city life against a pervasive sense of loneliness. Through haunting imagery and poignant lyrics, the artist captures a narrative of emotional fatigue, as the protagonist struggles with the pressures of city living while grappling with the remnants of lost love and connections. This complex emotional landscape resonates with anyone who has felt small amid the hustle and bustle of modern life.

The song tells the story of a weary individual reflecting on their place in the city, highlighting the paradox of being surrounded by people yet feeling profoundly alone. The lyrics reveal the protagonist's weariness with life and their yearning for genuine connection, despite the facades of companionship they observe all around them. Lines invoking imagery of the city like crowded streets, the rush of commuters, and transient relationships paint an evocative picture of life in an urban setting, where emotions are often suppressed and the authentic self remains hidden behind a mask of civility.

Musically, "" features a blend of modern pop elements with a melancholic undertone, the instrumentation beautifully complements the reflective nature of the lyrics. Notable lyrical techniques include vivid imagery and metaphor, particularly in the references to the city as a living entity that both witnesses numerous relationships and bears witness to the solitude of individuals. The subtle shifts in tone throughout the song mirror the protagonist's internal conflict, enhancing its emotional impact.

Culturally, "" resonates particularly with the urban youth of contemporary society who navigate the challenges of relationships and self-identity against the backdrop of rapidly changing cityscapes. It reflects the universal experience of loneliness amidst connectivity, a sentiment that is especially prevalent in today's digital age where real connections often get overshadowed by virtual interactions. This song not only serves as an anthem for those feeling lost in the crowd but also invites listeners to reflect on their own lives and relationships in the modern world.

Song Details
Singer:
洪卓立
Total Lines:
33