童年

By 蔡國權

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
蝶片片 伴着空鞦韆

Butterfly slides are accompanied by blankets.

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dip2
pin3
pin3
bun6
jyu3
hung3
cau1
夏日炎午裏有蜜蜂飛過

In the heat of summer, bees flew by.

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haa6
mik6
jim4
ng5
leoi5
jau6
mat6
fung1
fei1
gwo3
沒有我 在歡聲高歌

Without me, singing loudly.

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mei6
jau6
ngo5
zoi6
fun1
sing1
gou1
go1
運動場上課鐵閘下了鎖

The gym's lockdown is off.

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wan6
dung6
coeng4
soeng6
fo3
tit3
zaap6
haa6
liu4
so2
真可惜 先生不會懶惰

It's a pity you won't be lazy.

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zan1
ho2
sik1
sin3
sang1
fau2
wui6
laan5
放學有數不清的幾套功課

There are countless homework assignments.

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fong3
hok6
jau6
sou3
fau2
cing1
dik1
gei2
tou3
gung1
fo3
千斤的書包 載滿了書籍

A pound of books filled with books.

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cin1
gan3
dik1
syu1
baau1
zoi3
mun6
liu4
syu1
zik6
童年時就如此經過

That's what I've been through in my childhood.

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tung4
nin4
si4
zau6
jyu4
ci2
ging1
gwo3
合作社食品真多

There's a lot of cooperative food.

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ho4
zok3
se6
zi6
ban2
zan1
do1
硬幣財富卻每日得一個

And the coinage is getting one every day.

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ngaang6
bai6
coi4
fu3
koek3
mei5
mik6
dak1
jat1
go3
下了課幻想多多

There's a lot of fantasy in the classroom.

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haa6
liu4
fo3
waan6
soeng2
do1
do1
望着牆壁去發夢樂趣多

It's fun to dream about looking at walls.

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mong6
jyu3
coeng4
bik3
heoi3
fat3
mung6
ngok6
cuk1
do1
真可惜初戀心裏對象

It's a shame that I'm a first-time lover.

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zan1
ho2
sik1
co1
lyun5
sam1
leoi5
deoi3
zoeng6
每日見她都不敢傾訴清楚

Every day, she didn't dare speak up.

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mei5
mik6
jin6
taa1
dou1
fau2
gam2
king1
sou3
cing1
co2
知不知之間載滿了心事

The unknown is filled with heart.

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zi3
fau2
zi3
zi1
haan4
zoi3
mun6
liu4
sam1
si6
童年時就如此經過

That's what I've been through in my childhood.

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tung4
nin4
si4
zau6
jyu4
ci2
ging1
gwo3
夜已晚 就趕緊功課

You have to be homework late at night.

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je6
ji5
maan5
zau6
gon2
gan2
gung1
fo3
但為何每次到夜都抄錯

But why is it that we're wrong every night?

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daan6
wai6
ho6
mei5
ci3
dou3
je6
dou1
caau3
laap6
就似我 大考的一天

It's like my big day of testing.

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zau6
ci5
ngo5
taai3
haau2
dik1
jat1
tin1
樣樣題永遠發現做錯咗

The look is always wrong.

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joeng2
joeng2
tai4
wing5
jyun6
fat3
jin6
zou6
laap6
zo2
惜光陰 爸爸千遍教導

My father taught me a thousand times.

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sik1
gwong1
jam3
baa1
baa1
cin1
pin3
gaau3
dou6
每日我聽他 心中只覺囉嗦

Every day I hear him, my heart is full of cracks.

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mei5
mik6
ngo5
teng1
to1
sam1
zung1
zi2
gok3
lo4
sok3
不知匆匆中 已到了今日

I don't know, it's today.

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fau2
zi3
zung1
ji5
dou3
liu4
gam1
mik6
童年時就如此飄過

I was so excited when I was a kid.

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tung4
nin4
si4
zau6
jyu4
ci2
piu1
gwo3
話咁快 就到了今天

And we're talking about it so fast today.

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waa6
gam3
faai3
zau6
dou3
liu4
gam1
tin1
舊陣時我變了今天的我

I became who I am today.

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gau6
zan6
si4
ngo5
bin3
liu4
gam1
tin1
dik1
ngo5
沒有了 童真的心

No, no, no. The kids are real.

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mei6
jau6
liu4
tung4
zan1
dik1
sam1
又突然發覺美夢未有多

And then suddenly, I realized that I didn't have many dreams.

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jau6
duk1
jin4
fat3
gok3
mei5
mung6
mei6
jau6
do1
想當初 彷彿好似昨日

Think of it as yesterday.

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soeng2
dong3
co1
pong4
fat1
hou3
ci5
zok6
mik6
往事我一一心中都記清楚

I remember everything in my heart.

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wong5
si6
ngo5
jat1
jat1
sam1
zung1
dou1
gei3
cing1
co2
只可惜當天 太快已消逝

Unfortunately, that day passed away too soon.

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zi2
ho2
sik1
dong3
tin1
taai3
faai3
ji5
siu1
sai6
童年時就如此飄過

I was so excited when I was a kid.

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tung4
nin4
si4
zau6
jyu4
ci2
piu1
gwo3
莫笑我 又想起當初

He smiled at me and remembered the first time.

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mok6
siu3
ngo5
jau6
soeng2
hei2
dong3
co1
夏日炎午再有蜜蜂飛過

And the summer heat is flying by again.

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haa6
mik6
jim4
ng5
zoi3
jau6
mat6
fung1
fei1
gwo3
但我也 未肯高歌

But I didn't want to sing.

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daan6
ngo5
jaa5
mei6
hoi2
gou1
go1
就像人故意裏面下了鎖

It's like being locked up inside.

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zau6
zoeng6
jan4
gu3
ji3
leoi5
min2
haa6
liu4
so2
深心中 只想起那故事

In the heart of it, just remember that story.

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sam1
sam1
zung1
zi2
soeng2
hei2
no6
gu3
si6
那稚氣 種種今天改變得多

That naivete has changed a lot today.

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no6
zi6
hei3
zung3
zung3
gam1
tin1
goi2
bin3
dak1
do1
匆匆的當天 太快已消逝

The days of the wild have passed.

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dik1
dong3
tin1
taai3
faai3
ji5
siu1
sai6
童年時就如此飄過

I was so excited when I was a kid.

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tung4
nin4
si4
zau6
jyu4
ci2
piu1
gwo3
About This Song

In his song "" (Childhood), artist (Cai Guoquan) explores the bittersweet nostalgia of childhooda theme that resonates with listeners of all ages. The lyrics reflect a journey through memories filled with innocent joys and the inevitable transitions into adulthood. The emotional core of the song is rooted in the wistfulness for simpler days, where carefree moments are juxtaposed with the pressures of school and growing responsibilities. The singer recalls the idyllic scenes of youth, such as bees buzzing in the summer and the innocence of first love, all while acknowledging the fleeting nature of time that brings about change and loss.

The narrative unfolds through a series of vignettes that paint a vivid picture of childhood experiences. From the joys of swinging on a clifftop to the weight of textbooks in a heavy school bag, the lyrics encapsulate the daily life and innocence of youth. This story not only reminisces about playful days but also illustrates the contrast between the simplicity of childhood and the complexity of adulthood. The internal struggles and heartaches, such as unexpressed feelings and self-doubt during academic pressures, convey a universal message about growing up that resonates deeply with many, leading to a profound sense of empathy and reflection.

Musically, the composition likely incorporates a gentle melody that complements the nostalgic tone of the lyrics. The use of vivid imagery and relatable experiences enhances emotional engagementtechniques such as repetition and metaphor serve to anchor the listener in the shared experiences of childhood. These lyrical techniques contribute to the songs earnest plea for a return to the simplicity and joy of youth, wrapped in a nostalgic longing that many listeners recognize in their own lives.

Culturally, "" resonates within the context of Chinese society, where traditional values often emphasize the importance of childhood memories as foundational to ones identity. It reflects the societal pressure on youth to excel academically, a ubiquitous theme across many cultures, but particularly poignant in Asian contexts. Thus, the song becomes a cultural artifact, celebrating the beauty of childhood while urging a deeper appreciation of the present moment, as listeners are reminded of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of cherishing both past memories and current experiences.

Song Details
Singer:
蔡國權
Total Lines:
40