低科技之歌

By 王菀之

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
一開始天下未大亂

The universe was not in trouble at first.

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jat1
hoi1
ci2
tin1
haa6
mei6
taai3
lyun6
一定是出事在人類太向前

It must be a long way ahead of us.

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jat1
ding6
si6
ceot1
si6
zoi6
jan4
leoi6
taai3
hoeng3
cin4
科技是威力大又利便

Technology is powerful and agile.

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fo1
gei6
si6
wai1
lik6
taai3
jau6
lei6
pin4
人於是手腳漸變短做運動氣喘

People started shortening their hands and feet to exercise asphalt.

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jan4
wu1
si6
sau2
gok3
zim6
bin3
dyun2
zou6
wan6
dung6
hei3
ceon2
原來是做慢些更細心更浪漫

It was a little bit more slow, more careful, more romantic.

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jyun5
loi6
si6
zou6
maan6
se1
gang3
sai3
sam1
gang3
long4
maan4
人為什麼卻要反

Why would people resist?

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jan4
wai6
zaap6
mo5
koek3
jiu3
faan3
想像是給電玩侷限住

Imagine that you're restricted to video games.

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soeng2
zoeng6
si6
kap1
din6
waan2
guk6
haan6
zyu6
通話是用網名互贈兩個字

A call is a two-word word exchange using a web name.

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tung1
waa6
si6
jung6
mong5
ming4
wu6
zang6
loeng5
go3
zi6
而親密是早沒落舊玩意

And intimacy is a long-standing concept.

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nang4
can3
mat6
si6
zou2
mei6
lok6
gau6
waan2
ji3
原來是做慢些更細心更浪漫

It was a little bit more slow, more careful, more romantic.

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jyun5
loi6
si6
zou6
maan6
se1
gang3
sai3
sam1
gang3
long4
maan4
人為什麼會覺得太麻煩

Why would people feel so embarrassed?

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jan4
wai6
zaap6
mo5
wui6
gok3
dak1
taai3
maa4
faan4
誰明做盡些也快些到極限

And who knows what they're doing, they're doing it faster.

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seoi4
ming4
zou6
zeon6
se1
jaa5
faai3
se1
dou3
gik6
haan6
科技是沒有真做任何事

Technology is not really doing anything.

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fo1
gei6
si6
mei6
jau6
zan1
zou6
jam6
ho6
si6
原來是做慢些更細心更浪漫

It was a little bit more slow, more careful, more romantic.

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jyun5
loi6
si6
zou6
maan6
se1
gang3
sai3
sam1
gang3
long4
maan4
人為什麼會覺得太麻煩

Why would people feel so embarrassed?

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jan4
wai6
zaap6
mo5
wui6
gok3
dak1
taai3
maa4
faan4
誰明做盡些也快些到極限

And who knows what they're doing, they're doing it faster.

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seoi4
ming4
zou6
zeon6
se1
jaa5
faai3
se1
dou3
gik6
haan6
為何用電動的數碼的更浪漫

Why is it so romantic to use electrical digital?

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wai6
ho6
jung6
din6
dung6
dik1
sou3
maa5
dik1
gang3
long4
maan4
人為什麼約去街都怕麻煩

Why are people afraid of trouble?

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jan4
wai6
zaap6
mo5
joek3
heoi3
gaai1
dou1
paa3
maa4
faan4
懷念技術低創意高的向後站

The backwardness of low-tech, high-creativity.

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waai4
nim6
gei6
seot6
dai1
cong3
ji3
gou1
dik1
hoeng3
hau6
zaam6
是我想話我好慢

I mean, I'm slow.

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si6
ngo5
soeng2
waa6
ngo5
hou3
maan6
但我享受我不凡

But I enjoyed my extraordinary life.

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daan6
ngo5
hoeng2
sau6
ngo5
fau2
faan4
是我想話我好慢

I mean, I'm slow.

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si6
ngo5
soeng2
waa6
ngo5
hou3
maan6
但我享受我不凡

But I enjoyed my extraordinary life.

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daan6
ngo5
hoeng2
sau6
ngo5
fau2
faan4
原來是做慢些更細心更浪漫

It was a little bit more slow, more careful, more romantic.

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jyun5
loi6
si6
zou6
maan6
se1
gang3
sai3
sam1
gang3
long4
maan4
人為什麼會覺得太麻煩

Why would people feel so embarrassed?

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jan4
wai6
zaap6
mo5
wui6
gok3
dak1
taai3
maa4
faan4
無人願畫畫畫作作詩我示範

No one wants to paint, or be a poet.

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mou4
jan4
jyun6
waak6
waak6
waak6
zok3
zok3
si1
ngo5
si6
faan6
為何用電動的數碼的更浪漫

Why is it so romantic to use electrical digital?

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wai6
ho6
jung6
din6
dung6
dik1
sou3
maa5
dik1
gang3
long4
maan4
人為什麼約去街都怕麻煩

Why are people afraid of trouble?

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jan4
wai6
zaap6
mo5
joek3
heoi3
gaai1
dou1
paa3
maa4
faan4
懷念技術低創意高的向後站

The backwardness of low-tech, high-creativity.

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waai4
nim6
gei6
seot6
dai1
cong3
ji3
gou1
dik1
hoeng3
hau6
zaam6
About This Song

"" ("Low Tech Song") by (Wang Yanzhi) explores the juxtaposition of modern technological conveniences with a yearning for simplicity, intimacy, and authenticity. The song reflects on how advancements in technology, while powerful and convenient, have led to a disconnection among people, making them feel more isolated despite the superficial connectivity offered by digital mediums. The emotional core resonates with nostalgia, suggesting that slower, more mindful interactions can foster deeper connections, highlighting the irony that technology, meant to simplify life, often complicates human relationships.

The narrative unfolds as the artist questions society's relentless pursuit of efficiency and speed, proposing that a slower pace may lead to greater mindfulness and appreciation for life's subtleties. The lyrics emphasize the irony of how, in a world rush-ridden by technological advances, people often find themselves disenchanted by the very systems designed to make their lives easier. This creates a poignant statement about the modern human condition, inviting listeners to reflect on their own lives and the ways technology influences their relationships and interactions.

Musically, the song employs a blend of minimalist instrumentation which complements its thematic message, embodying the essence of low-tech simplicity. The repetition of phrases within the lyrics emphasizes key ideas, creating a rhythmic quality that mirrors the desire for a simpler, more thoughtful approach to life. The use of conversational language in the lyrics enhances the intimacy of the song, making it relatable and grounding it in everyday experiences.

Culturally, "" taps into a broader societal conversation surrounding the pervasive influence of technology in Asian societies, where rapid urbanization and digital advancements can often overshadow traditional values of closeness and communication. The song encourages a return to a nostalgic past where creativity flourished without the interference of digital distractions, resonating with a universal audience feeling the strains of modern existence. Through her music, Wang Yanzhi invites listeners not only to contemplate their relationship with technology but also to cherish the transformative power of slow, genuine human connection.

Song Details
Singer:
王菀之
Total Lines:
29