生活艱難

By 莊心妍

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
車廂中輕嘆

I was crying in the carriage.

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geoi1
soeng1
zung1
hing1
taan1
人類從擠迫中高攀

Humanity has risen from the ashes of oppression.

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jan4
leoi6
zung6
zai1
pik1
zung1
gou1
paan1
繁鬧市的喧譁

The bustle of the bustling city.

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pun4
naau6
si5
dik1
hyun1
waa1
接引命途路線

And then the path of the exit.

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zip3
jan5
ming6
tou4
lou6
sin3
沒有得揀

There was no choice.

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mei6
jau6
dak1
gaan2
朝九著新衫

I'm wearing a new dress.

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zyu1
gau2
zyu3
san1
saam1
投入來上晚五的班

I'm going to the class of five.

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tau4
jap6
loi6
soeng6
maan5
ng5
dik1
baan1
輪換過的崗位

I changed positions.

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leon2
wun6
gwo3
dik1
gong1
wai6
冷眼望人漸散

The people were all scattered.

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laang5
ngaan5
mong6
jan4
zim6
saan3
為了三餐

For three meals.

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wai6
liu4
saam3
caan1
人像蟻 多平凡 多平凡

People are like ants, ordinary, ordinary.

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jan4
zoeng6
ngai5
do1
ping4
faan4
do1
ping4
faan4
搖曳在生和存之間

The balance between life and existence.

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jiu4
jai6
zoi6
sang1
wo4
cyun4
zi1
haan4
想停留一刻也沒時間(留下我感嘆)

I don't have time to stop for a moment.

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soeng2
ting4
lau4
jat1
hak1
jaa5
mei6
si4
haan4
lau4
haa6
ngo5
gam2
taan1
曾認為世界太簡單

I thought the world was too simple.

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zang1
jing6
wai6
sai3
gaai3
taai3
gaan2
sin6
相擁可以敵過磨難

It can be more difficult to keep up with.

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soeng2
ung2
ho2
jyu5
dik6
gwo3
mo6
no4
時代全變了我只好

The times have changed.

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si4
doi6
cyun4
bin3
liu4
ngo5
zi2
hou3
苦苦死撐

I was dying.

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fu2
fu2
si2
caang3
才明瞭世界太孤單

It's hard to know how lonely the world is.

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coi4
ming4
liu5
sai3
gaai3
taai3
gu1
sin6
公轉中生活太艱難

It's hard to live in a public place.

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gung1
zyun3
zung1
sang1
wut6
taai3
gaan1
no4
年月時日遠去

The month of May is far away.

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nin4
jyut6
si4
mik6
jyun6
heoi3
該怎去力挽

How can we do that?

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goi1
fim2
heoi3
lik6
waan5
進化要精簡

Evolution is very simple.

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zeon3
faa3
jiu3
zing1
gaan2
懷舊全拆卸變新番

The old man was dismantled.

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waai4
gau6
cyun4
caak3
se3
bin3
san1
pun1
麻木了的心境

It's a mental state.

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maa4
muk6
liu4
dik1
sam1
ging2
放棄熱情任性

Give up passion and dependence.

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fong3
hei3
jit6
cing4
jam6
sing3
別了貪玩

Stop playing games.

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bit6
liu4
taam1
waan2
拼搏到三更

Spell it three.

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ping3
bok3
dou3
saam3
gang3
存活難道要靠稱讚

Survival is about praise.

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cyun4
wut6
no4
dou6
jiu3
kaau3
can3
zaan3
疲累過的軀體

Tired of the body.

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pei4
leoi6
gwo3
dik1
keoi1
tai2
再努力仍害怕

Trying harder is scary.

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zoi3
nou5
lik6
jing4
hou6
paa3
沒有資產

No assets.

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mei6
jau6
zi1
caan2
人像蟻 多平凡 多平凡

People are like ants, ordinary, ordinary.

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jan4
zoeng6
ngai5
do1
ping4
faan4
do1
ping4
faan4
搖曳在生和存之間

The balance between life and existence.

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jiu4
jai6
zoi6
sang1
wo4
cyun4
zi1
haan4
想停留一刻也沒時間(留下我感嘆)

I don't have time to stop for a moment.

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soeng2
ting4
lau4
jat1
hak1
jaa5
mei6
si4
haan4
lau4
haa6
ngo5
gam2
taan1
曾認為世界太簡單

I thought the world was too simple.

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zang1
jing6
wai6
sai3
gaai3
taai3
gaan2
sin6
相擁可以敵過磨難

It can be more difficult to keep up with.

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soeng2
ung2
ho2
jyu5
dik6
gwo3
mo6
no4
無奈全變了我只好

I was just being a little bit different.

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mou4
noi6
cyun4
bin3
liu4
ngo5
zi2
hou3
苦苦死撐

I was dying.

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fu2
fu2
si2
caang3
才明瞭世界太孤單

It's hard to know how lonely the world is.

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coi4
ming4
liu5
sai3
gaai3
taai3
gu1
sin6
公轉中生活太艱難

It's hard to live in a public place.

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gung1
zyun3
zung1
sang1
wut6
taai3
gaan1
no4
年月時日遠去

The month of May is far away.

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nin4
jyut6
si4
mik6
jyun6
heoi3
該怎去力挽

How can we do that?

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goi1
fim2
heoi3
lik6
waan5
曾認為世界太簡單

I thought the world was too simple.

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zang1
jing6
wai6
sai3
gaai3
taai3
gaan2
sin6
相擁可以敵過磨難

It can be more difficult to keep up with.

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soeng2
ung2
ho2
jyu5
dik6
gwo3
mo6
no4
無奈全變了我只好

I was just being a little bit different.

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mou4
noi6
cyun4
bin3
liu4
ngo5
zi2
hou3
苦苦死撐

I was dying.

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fu2
fu2
si2
caang3
才明瞭世界太孤單

It's hard to know how lonely the world is.

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coi4
ming4
liu5
sai3
gaai3
taai3
gu1
sin6
公轉中生活太艱難

It's hard to live in a public place.

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gung1
zyun3
zung1
sang1
wut6
taai3
gaan1
no4
緣盡離別老去

I'm going to be separated.

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jyun6
zeon6
lei4
bit6
lou5
heoi3
終須要習慣

You've got to get used to it.

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zung1
seoi1
jiu3
zap6
gwaan3
About This Song

"" (Life is Hard) by (Zhuang Xinyan) presents a poignant exploration of the struggles and challenges that define modern existence, particularly within the bustling backdrop of city life. The song encapsulates the feeling of being overwhelmed by societal pressures, where individuals are likened to ants, moving within the relentless grind of daily routines. The emotional core resonates with a sense of exhaustion and resignation, reflecting the hardships faced in pursuit of basic needs amidst the complexities of contemporary living. The artist's reflective musings evoke empathy, resonating deeply with listeners who feel trapped in a cycle of monotonous labor and fleeting joy.

The narrative unfolds through vivid imagery, portraying scenes of crowded trains and the relentless pace of urban life. The lyrics convey a sense of lost innocence and the harsh realization that the world is far more complicated than once believed. The protagonist grapples with the dichotomy of survival and existence, expressing a yearning for connection and a deeper understanding of lifes challenges. The song's refrain emphasizes the lonely struggle against the backdrop of societal evolution, suggesting that in the relentless pursuit for stability, one often finds themselves isolated and fatigued.

Musically, the song employs a delicate melody that complements its reflective tone, with variations in dynamics that mirror the emotional highs and lows experienced by the narrator. Notable lyrical techniques include metaphors and similes, such as comparing people to ants, symbolizing their often overlooked yet crucial roles in the grand scheme of life. The juxtaposition of hope and despair provides a rich tapestry of emotions that enhances the lyrical depth, allowing listeners to connect with the message on a personal level.

Culturally, "" resonates particularly with urban populations in China, where rapid development and modernization have led to unprecedented social and economic pressures. The themes of isolation, resilience, and the quest for belonging are universally relatable, making the song not only a reflection of individual struggles but also a commentary on the societal conditions of contemporary life. In a world where connection feels increasingly fragile, this song serves as an anthem for those enduring similar battles, reaffirming the shared human experience of striving for meaning amid chaos.

Song Details
Singer:
莊心妍
Total Lines:
50