我來自火星

By 王菀之

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
在宇宙旅程 由引力決定

In space travel, gravity is the determining factor.

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zoi6
jyu5
zau6
leoi3
cing4
jau4
jan5
lik6
kyut3
ding6
還有種貪玩脱軌 出了軌

And there's a lot of playfulness that goes off the rails.

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waan4
jau6
zung3
taam1
waan2
tyut3
gwai2
ceot1
liu4
gwai2
往後都不配安定

It's not going to be stable.

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wong5
hau6
dou1
fau2
pui3
on1
ding6
路線被固定 誰擴大過自己的直徑

The path is fixed, and whoever expands their diameter is the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who is going to be the one who

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lou6
sin3
pei5
gu3
ding6
seoi4
kwong3
taai3
gwo3
zi6
gei2
dik1
zik6
ging3
代價竟高得震驚 為尋覓火花銷燬了生命

The cost is shocking, and they've spent their lives trying to find the spark.

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doi6
gaai3
ging2
gou1
dak1
zan3
ging1
wai6
cam4
mik6
fo2
waa6
siu1
liu4
sang1
ming6
誰會來革命

Who will bring about a revolution?

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seoi4
wui6
loi6
gik1
ming6
人潮像繁星 火星只可似火星

Mars is like Mars.

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jan4
ciu4
zoeng6
pun4
sing1
fo2
sing1
zi2
ho2
ci5
fo2
sing1
空氣未允許任性 模煳面目裝飾佈景

The air was not tolerant, and the surface was blurry.

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hung3
hei3
mei6
wan5
heoi2
jam6
sing3
mau4
min2
muk6
zong1
sik1
bou3
jing2
遺忘問做夢那份天性

Forget about that dream.

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wai6
mong6
man6
zou6
mung6
no6
fan6
tin1
sing3
在自轉 星海中消失了身影

In the twist, the stars disappear into the sea.

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zoi6
zi6
zyun3
sing1
hoi2
zung1
siu1
sat1
liu4
jyun4
jing2
誰無懼創出異景 處身地球

Who is afraid to create a new world on Earth?

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seoi4
mou4
geoi2
cong3
ceot1
ji6
jing2
syu3
jyun4
deng6
kau4
無數的姓名 怎麼分辨性情

How do you know the sex of a numberless number of names?

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mou4
sou3
dik1
sing3
ming4
fim2
mo5
fan6
bin6
sing3
cing4
由我來決定 被太陽照明

It's my decision to be illuminated by the sun.

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jau4
ngo5
loi6
kyut3
ding6
pei5
taai3
joeng4
ziu3
ming4
人也像透明 但我想登高破冰

People are transparent, but I want to climb ice breaks.

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jan4
jaa5
zoeng6
tau3
ming4
daan6
ngo5
soeng2
dang1
gou1
po3
jing4
可有膽去冒險打破宿命 任意地暢泳

You can risk destroying your destiny, swimming freely.

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ho2
jau6
daam2
heoi3
mou6
him2
ding2
po3
suk1
ming6
jam6
ji3
deng6
coeng3
wing6
人潮像繁星 火星只可似火星

Mars is like Mars.

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jan4
ciu4
zoeng6
pun4
sing1
fo2
sing1
zi2
ho2
ci5
fo2
sing1
空氣未允許任性 模煳面目裝飾佈景

The air was not tolerant, and the surface was blurry.

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hung3
hei3
mei6
wan5
heoi2
jam6
sing3
mau4
min2
muk6
zong1
sik1
bou3
jing2
遺忘問做夢那份天性

Forget about that dream.

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wai6
mong6
man6
zou6
mung6
no6
fan6
tin1
sing3
在自轉 星海中消失了身影

In the twist, the stars disappear into the sea.

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zoi6
zi6
zyun3
sing1
hoi2
zung1
siu1
sat1
liu4
jyun4
jing2
誰無懼創出異景 處身地球

Who is afraid to create a new world on Earth?

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seoi4
mou4
geoi2
cong3
ceot1
ji6
jing2
syu3
jyun4
deng6
kau4
無數的姓名 怎麼分辨性情

How do you know the sex of a numberless number of names?

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mou4
sou3
dik1
sing3
ming4
fim2
mo5
fan6
bin6
sing3
cing4
誰留住流星 火星都很想變水星

Mars is a planet that everyone who keeps a meteor wants to become a meteor.

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seoi4
lau4
zyu6
lau4
sing1
fo2
sing1
dou1
han2
soeng2
bin3
seoi2
sing1
一剎任性中盡興 浮游在陌生的處境

I'm a freak, floating in a strange place.

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jat1
saat3
jam6
sing3
zung1
zeon6
jan6
fau4
jau6
zoi6
maak6
sang1
dik1
syu3
ging2
能逃離秩序舞動幻影

It's a way to escape the phantasms of order.

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toi4
tou4
lei4
dit6
zeoi6
mou5
dung6
waan6
jing2
到夢醒 都想起呼吸過心聲

When I wake up, I can breathe through my heart.

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dou3
mung6
sing2
dou1
soeng2
hei2
hu1
ngap1
gwo3
sam1
sing1
猶如踏進了外星 再返地球

It's like stepping into an alien and coming back to Earth.

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jau4
jyu4
daap6
zeon3
liu4
oi6
sing1
zoi3
faan1
deng6
kau4
無悔的旅程 刻出不一樣姓名

The unforgiving journey, with different names.

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mou4
fui3
dik1
leoi3
cing4
hak1
ceot1
fau2
jat1
joeng2
sing3
ming4
忘我的過程 還我真性情

Forgetting my process, giving back my sexuality.

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mong6
ngo5
dik1
gwo3
cing4
waan4
ngo5
zan1
sing3
cing4
About This Song

The song "" ("I Come from Mars") by (Wang Wen-zh) explores themes of identity, exploration, and the existential quest for meaning in a vast, indifferent universe. At its emotional core, the song reflects a yearning for freedom and a deeper understanding of oneself amidst the chaos of modern life. The lyrics draw upon celestial imagery, such as planets and stars, symbolizing the artist's desire to break away from societal constraints and to seek authenticity in a world where individual spirits can often feel obscured by the crowd.

The narrative of the song presents a metaphorical journey through space, illustrating the tension between a desire for personal growth and the gravitational pull of societal expectations. The artist grapples with the notion of striving for something greaterrepresented by the dream of reaching Marswhile simultaneously acknowledging the weight of existence on Earth. The line "" ("Who can hold onto a shooting star") poignantly encapsulates the ephemeral nature of dreams and aspirations, pushing the listener to reflect on their own ambitions and the risk associated with pursuing them.

Musically, the song weaves together ethereal sounds and rhythmic patterns that evoke the feeling of floating through space. The arrangement includes spacious synths and layered vocal harmonies that create an otherworldly atmosphere. Lyrically, the use of vivid imagery and metaphorsuch as comparing the crowd to stars and relating personal struggles to the illusion of being in two places at onceenhances the song's introspective quality. The repetitive questioning in the lyrics serves to engage listeners in a dialogue about their own lives and the choices they face.

From a cultural perspective, "" resonates with contemporary themes prevalent in urban life, particularly in regions like Hong Kong, where the pressure to conform can stifle individuality. The song serves as a reminder of the importance of self-discovery and embracing the unique paths we create for ourselves. This tug-of-war between personal dreams and societal obligations is universal, making the song relatable to a wide audience, particularly in an era increasingly defined by existential dilemmas faced by young people around the globe.

Song Details
Singer:
王菀之
Total Lines:
28