火車瓹山窿

By 蔡卓妍

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
火車一轉線

The train turns.

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fo2
geoi1
jat1
zyun3
sin3
竟可見沿路有花朵 也有麥田

And you can see flowers along the way and cornfields.

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ging2
ho2
jin6
yun4
lou6
jau6
waa6
doe2
jaa5
jau6
mak6
tin4
苦要變做甜

Bitter turns to sweet.

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fu2
jiu3
bin3
zou6
tim4
怎可以忘掉這一點 美麗恩賜

How can we forget this beautiful gift?

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fim2
ho2
jyu5
mong6
zaau6
ze5
jat1
dim2
mei5
lai6
jan1
ci3
大概也許 應擔心嗎

Perhaps we should be worried.

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taai3
goi3
jaa5
heoi2
jing3
daam3
sam1
maa5
負擔得肩酸腳也彎

And the shoulders and feet are so heavy.

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fu6
daam3
dak1
gin1
syun1
gok3
jaa5
waan1
但説到底 亦是大概

But the theory is, it's probably.

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daan6
seoi3
dou3
dik1
jik6
si6
taai3
goi3
想得多 早過站

Think more, before you stop.

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soeng2
dak1
do1
zou2
gwo3
zaam6
忽爾 忽爾 哈哈哈

Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, on

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fat1
ji5
fat1
ji5
haai1
haai1
haai1
這麼算做人笨拙嗎

Is that what it's like to be clumsy?

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ze5
mo5
syun3
zou6
jan4
ban6
zyut6
maa5
再可怕 可愛 可知嗎

It's horrible, it's cute, you know?

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zoi3
ho2
paa3
ho2
oi3
ho2
zi3
maa5
其實任我去揀

Let me choose.

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kei4
sat6
jam6
ngo5
heoi3
gaan2
山窿一瓹過

The mountains are over.

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saan1
lung4
jat1
gwan1
gwo3
方知道無論再慌張 也算是傻

And you know, it's not just panic, it's panic.

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fong1
zi3
dou6
mou4
leon6
zoi3
fong2
zoeng3
jaa5
syun3
si6
so4
走每段路途

We walk every step of the way.

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zau2
mei5
dyun6
lou6
tou4
驚險有時候要懂得 繼續嚮往

Sometimes you have to understand the horror and keep going.

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ging1
him2
jau6
si4
hau6
jiu3
dung2
dak1
gai3
zuk6
hoeng3
wong5
大概美境 可貪得嗎

I guess it's pretty.

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taai3
goi3
mei5
ging2
ho2
taam1
dak1
maa5
就貪得色彩眼也花

And they eat colored eyes and they bloom.

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zau6
taam1
dak1
sik1
coi2
ngaan5
jaa5
waa6
大概有心 便沒大概

I think I have a heart, but I don't think so.

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taai3
goi3
jau6
sam1
pin4
mei6
taai3
goi3
這車卡 別轉彎

Don't turn this ticket around.

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ze5
geoi1
zaap6
bit6
zyun3
waan1
忽爾 忽爾 哈哈哈

Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, on

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fat1
ji5
fat1
ji5
haai1
haai1
haai1
這麼去做人 妒忌嗎

Is that jealousy?

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ze5
mo5
heoi3
zou6
jan4
gei6
maa5
阿Q阿Q有Q嘜嗎

Does QQ have a Q?

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ngo1
ngo1
jau6
mak1
maa5
有徽章 贈我嗎

Do you have a medal for me?

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jau6
fai1
zoeng1
zang6
ngo5
maa5
忽爾 忽爾 哈哈哈

Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, on

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fat1
ji5
fat1
ji5
haai1
haai1
haai1
都總有別人受用嘛

There's always someone else to use it.

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dou1
zung2
jau6
bit6
jan4
sau6
jung6
maa4
有反應 響應 掀起嗎

It's a reaction. It's a reaction.

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jau6
faan3
jing3
hoeng2
jing3
hin3
hei2
maa5
是我聽錯了嗎

Did I get it wrong?

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si6
ngo5
teng1
laap6
liu4
maa5
火車一轉線

The train turns.

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fo2
geoi1
jat1
zyun3
sin3
竟可見沿路有花朵 也有麥田

And you can see flowers along the way and cornfields.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

ging2
ho2
jin6
yun4
lou6
jau6
waa6
doe2
jaa5
jau6
mak6
tin4
苦要變做甜

Bitter turns to sweet.

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fu2
jiu3
bin3
zou6
tim4
怎可以忘掉這一點 美麗恩賜

How can we forget this beautiful gift?

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fim2
ho2
jyu5
mong6
zaau6
ze5
jat1
dim2
mei5
lai6
jan1
ci3
請給我蔓延 觀點幼稚但赤子

Let me spread this idea, childish but childish.

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zing6
kap1
ngo5
maan4
jin4
gun3
dim2
jau3
zi6
daan6
cik3
zi2
先替我蔓延 左上右下前

Spread it for me, left up to right down.

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sin3
tai3
ngo5
maan4
jin4
zo2
soeng6
jau6
haa6
cin4
多少遍仍讓那手掌 拍着 可以

And I'm going to keep that handshake on a few times.

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do1
siu3
pin3
jing4
joeng6
no6
sau2
zoeng2
paak2
jyu3
ho2
jyu5
猜一次仍讓那包剪 快樂一次

Guess what, cut the bag once, and enjoy it again.

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caai1
jat1
ci3
jing4
joeng6
no6
baau1
zin2
faai3
ngok6
jat1
ci3
只因有同伴約好於 尾站相見

It's better to meet at the end of the line just because you have a partner.

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zi2
jan1
jau6
tung4
bun6
joek3
hou3
wu1
mei5
zaam6
soeng2
jin6
About This Song

The song '' by offers listeners a vibrant exploration of life's journey, embodying the paradox of joy and hardship. The central theme revolves around the idea that although life presents numerous challenges, akin to the changing landscapes observable from a train window, there are also beautiful momentsrepresented by flowers and wheat fieldsworth cherishing. The emotional core of the song lies in its celebration of resilience and the pursuit of optimism, despite the weight of burdens that come with the journey.

In terms of narrative, the lyrics craft a story of self-reflection amidst the chaos of life's transitions. The recurring imagery of the train and its path serves as a metaphor for personal growth, illustrating how moments of discomfort and joy coexist and how one must continue to look forward and embrace the journey. The playful interjections, such as ' ', add a lightheartedness to the serious reflections, indicating a balance between the struggles and the humor found in life's unpredictability.

Musically, the song combines upbeat rhythms with melodic hooks that enhance its celebratory tone. Lyrically, employs a variety of techniques, including vivid imagery and contrasting emotions, to portray the colorful facets of experiencesboth sweet and bitter. The use of repetition and playful phrases adds a catchy quality to the song, inviting listeners to engage with its message joyfully and thoughtfully.

Culturally, '' resonates with the themes of personal journey and growth prevalent in contemporary Chinese pop music. It encapsulates a sense of community and connection, suggesting that we are all in this journey together, waiting for our loved ones at the final destination. This reflection on human experiences and relationships aligns with traditional values while embracing a modern sense of individualism and adventure.

Song Details
Singer:
蔡卓妍
Total Lines:
37