886

By 薛凱琪

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
男孩話他難題閒事都講我知

The boy told me about his problems.

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naam4
hoi4
waa6
to1
no4
tai4
haan4
si6
dou1
gong2
ngo5
zi3
然而聽不進我動作説出厭悶兩個字

But I couldn't understand my movements, and I was bored with two words.

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jin4
nang4
teng1
fau2
zeon3
ngo5
dung6
zok3
seoi3
ceot1
jim3
mun6
loeng5
go3
zi6
情願將我盲目捧得上天

I wanted to take me blindly to heaven.

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cing4
jyun6
zoeng3
ngo5
maang4
muk6
pung2
dak1
soeng6
tin1
但你偏偏不知真實女生很多塊面(太糟)

But you don't know the real girl.

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daan6
nei5
pin1
pin1
fau2
zi3
zan1
sat6
neoi6
sang1
han2
do1
faai3
min2
taai3
zou1
假如遇上大細路(太黐)

If you meet a big kid,

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gaa2
jyu4
jyu6
soeng6
taai3
sai3
lou6
taai3
ci1
假如像套無間道(太黑)

If you're too dark for a set of roads,

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gaa2
jyu4
zoeng6
tou3
mou4
haan4
dou6
taai3
hak1
假如伴你慢慢吃芭夫

If you eat barbeque with me slowly,

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gaa2
jyu4
bun6
nei5
maan6
maan6
hek3
baa1
fu4
感覺像吃粥 不如就當大結局(更好)

It's like eating a lot of chicken.

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gam2
gok3
zoeng6
hek3
zuk1
fau2
jyu4
zau6
dong3
taai3
lit3
guk6
gang3
hou3
不如學下做奶露(更補)

I'd like to learn how to make a little bit of a doughnut.

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fau2
jyu4
hok6
haa6
zou6
naai5
lou6
gang3
bou2
不如儘快承認你不夠味道

You'd better admit that you don't taste good enough.

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fau2
jyu4
zeon2
faai3
sing4
jing6
nei5
fau2
gau3
mei6
dou6
就話886 心知你未算最好

886 is not the best.

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zau6
waa6
sam1
zi3
nei5
mei6
syun3
zeoi3
hou3
別話三講四 若然情味不夠濃

Say three to four, if you don't feel strong enough.

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bit6
waa6
saam3
gong2
sei3
joek6
jin4
cing4
mei6
fau2
gau3
nung4
就話886 女生想得到最好

886 girls want the best.

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zau6
waa6
neoi6
sang1
soeng2
dak1
dou3
zeoi3
hou3
別話三講四 請你快些讓路

Say three to four, please, let go.

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bit6
waa6
saam3
gong2
sei3
zing6
nei5
faai3
se1
joeng6
lou6
男孩話會照顧這一輩子

The boy said he'd take care of this for the rest of his life.

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naam4
hoi4
waa6
wui6
ziu3
gu3
ze5
jat1
bei3
zi2
然而粗心到我願你記得風度兩個字

But be careful, I want you to remember two words about wind.

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jin4
nang4
cou1
sam1
dou3
ngo5
jyun6
nei5
gei3
dak1
fung3
dou6
loeng5
go3
zi6
或者當我要撐撐到數天

Or if I have to spend days

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waak6
ze2
dong3
ngo5
jiu3
caang3
caang3
dou3
sou3
tin1
但我偏偏喜歡一日裏邊很多趣事(太糟)

But I prefer to have a lot of fun in one day -- too bad.

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daan6
ngo5
pin1
pin1
hei2
fun1
jat1
mik6
leoi5
bin1
han2
do1
cuk1
si6
taai3
zou1
假如遇上大杉木(太板)

If you run into a large pine tree,

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gaa2
jyu4
jyu6
soeng6
taai3
saam1
muk6
taai3
baan2
假如像個大喊路(太慘)

If it's like a street screaming,

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gaa2
jyu4
zoeng6
go3
taai3
ham6
lou6
taai3
caam2
假如伴你就像吻青蛙 竟變做老公

If you were with him, he would be your husband, like a frog kissing.

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gaa2
jyu4
bun6
nei5
zau6
zoeng6
man5
cing1
wa1
ging2
bin3
zou6
lou5
gung1
不如就當大結局(更好)

It's better to be a big one.

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fau2
jyu4
zau6
dong3
taai3
lit3
guk6
gang3
hou3
不如練合氣道(更補)

I'd like to do some more aeration.

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fau2
jyu4
lin6
ho4
hei3
dou6
gang3
bou2
不如儘快承認你不夠味道

You'd better admit that you don't taste good enough.

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fau2
jyu4
zeon2
faai3
sing4
jing6
nei5
fau2
gau3
mei6
dou6
就話886 心知你未算最好

886 is not the best.

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zau6
waa6
sam1
zi3
nei5
mei6
syun3
zeoi3
hou3
別話三講四 若然情味不夠濃

Say three to four, if you don't feel strong enough.

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bit6
waa6
saam3
gong2
sei3
joek6
jin4
cing4
mei6
fau2
gau3
nung4
就話886 女生想得到最好

886 girls want the best.

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zau6
waa6
neoi6
sang1
soeng2
dak1
dou3
zeoi3
hou3
別話三講四 戀愛要講味道

Three to four, love is a taste.

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bit6
waa6
saam3
gong2
sei3
lyun5
oi3
jiu3
gong2
mei6
dou6
就話886 心知你未算最好

886 is not the best.

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zau6
waa6
sam1
zi3
nei5
mei6
syun3
zeoi3
hou3
別話三講四 若連談話都技窮

Don't say three to four, if you're not even good at talking.

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bit6
waa6
saam3
gong2
sei3
joek6
lin4
taam4
waa6
dou1
gei6
kung4
就話886 女生想得到最好

886 girls want the best.

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zau6
waa6
neoi6
sang1
soeng2
dak1
dou3
zeoi3
hou3
別話三講四

Say three to four.

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bit6
waa6
saam3
gong2
sei3
就話886 心知你未算最好

886 is not the best.

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zau6
waa6
sam1
zi3
nei5
mei6
syun3
zeoi3
hou3
別話三講四 若然情味不夠濃

Say three to four, if you don't feel strong enough.

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bit6
waa6
saam3
gong2
sei3
joek6
jin4
cing4
mei6
fau2
gau3
nung4
就話886 女生想得到最好

886 girls want the best.

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zau6
waa6
neoi6
sang1
soeng2
dak1
dou3
zeoi3
hou3
男孩請爭氣 給愛更多味道

Boys, get more love and give it a flavor.

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naam4
hoi4
zing6
zaang1
hei3
kap1
oi3
gang3
do1
mei6
dou6
戀愛要講味道 請你快些讓路

Love is a taste. Please let go.

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lyun5
oi3
jiu3
gong2
mei6
dou6
zing6
nei5
faai3
se1
joeng6
lou6
About This Song

The song '886' by explores the complex emotions surrounding modern relationships, particularly the disconnect between expectations and reality. The main theme revolves around a girl's frustration with her partner's inability to truly understand and appreciate the multifaceted nature of femininity and love. It captures the essence of feeling undervalued and the plea for deeper connection and emotional intelligence in romantic partnerships. The repetitive chorus reflects both resignation and the desire for better treatment, emphasizing the need for more effort and authenticity in love.

The narrative conveyed through the lyrics illustrates a conversation between a girl and her boyfriend, where she expresses her dissatisfaction with his lack of attentiveness and depth. The use of relatable scenarios like comparing mundane relationship moments to consuming bland food provides listeners with vivid metaphors, reinforcing the idea that relationships should be flavorful and enriching. By declaring '886,' which can be interpreted as shorthand for saying goodbye, the girl sets a boundary and asks for her partner to recognize the need for growth in their relationship before its too late.

Musically, the song features a catchy melody and an upbeat tempo that belies the emotional weight of the lyrics. Lyrical techniques such as wordplay and contrasting imagery bring vibrancy to the delivery and invite listeners to engage with the deeper meaning behind the lighthearted sound. The rhythm and cadence are crafted to pull the listener in, making it a pop anthem that resonates deeply yet remains accessible and enjoyable.

Culturally, '886' reflects the contemporary challenges of young adults in relationships, particularly in urban settings where distractions abound. The song speaks to a generation that increasingly values emotional intelligence and connection over superficial romantic gestures. It serves as a reminder for both men and women about the importance of nurturing love with depth and care, encapsulating the universal yet culturally specific nuances of modern love in a rapidly changing world.

Song Details
Singer:
薛凱琪
Total Lines:
37
Video:
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