Born Unhappy

By 藍奕邦

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
懷內永遠盛滿心事 怎會知

How do you know that your heart is always full of heart?

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waai4
noi6
wing5
jyun6
sing6
mun6
sam1
si6
fim2
wui6
zi3
何事我也日有所思

I think about something every day.

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ho6
si6
ngo5
jaa5
mik6
jau6
so2
soi1
誰亦説我面相好像 這輩子

And they're telling me that my face is like a lifetime.

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seoi4
jik6
seoi3
ngo5
min2
soeng2
hou3
zoeng6
ze5
bei3
zi2
從未有過愉快的事

It's never been more fun.

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zung6
mei6
jau6
gwo3
jyu6
faai3
dik1
si6
假使我黑麪 這根本不出於心中意願

And if I'm black, it's not because of my will.

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gaa2
si2
ngo5
hak1
min6
ze5
gan1
bun2
fau2
ceot1
wu1
sam1
zung1
ji3
jyun6
天生這嘴臉 你都應該知全屬於自然

You should know that this is all natural.

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tin1
sang1
ze5
zeoi2
lim5
nei5
dou1
jing3
goi1
zi3
cyun4
zuk6
wu1
zi6
jin4
凡事要努力去假裝 興奮點

It's exciting to try to pretend.

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faan4
si6
jiu3
nou5
lik6
heoi3
gaa2
zong1
jan6
fan3
dim2
沉着氣笑着去敷衍

And I smiled and I started to get all excited.

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zam6
jyu3
hei3
siu3
jyu3
heoi3
fu1
jin5
誰也不想飾演悲觀的人

And no one wants to portray a pessimist.

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seoi4
jaa5
fau2
soeng2
sik1
jin5
bei1
gun3
dik1
jan4
從完美之中洞察出各樣遺憾

And I see the perfect kind of regrets.

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zung6
jyun4
mei5
zi1
zung1
tung4
caat3
ceot1
gok3
joeng2
wai6
ham6
就怪天生得到這種功能

It's not natural to have this function.

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zau6
gwaai3
tin1
sang1
dak1
dou3
ze5
zung3
gung1
toi4
人是對哀傷太敏感

People are too sensitive to grief.

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jan4
si6
deoi3
ngoi1
soeng1
taai3
min6
gam2
其實我也會以禮待人

I'm actually kind to people.

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kei4
sat6
ngo5
jaa5
wui6
jyu5
lai5
daai1
jan4
從未説過要去害人

I never preached to kill.

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zung6
mei6
seoi3
gwo3
jiu3
heoi3
hou6
jan4
難道笑兩笑就等於 我好心

I'm happy with two smiles.

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no4
dou6
siu3
loeng5
siu3
zau6
ting2
wu1
ngo5
hou3
sam1
常做了掃盡興的事 都不會知

You never know what you're doing.

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soeng4
zou6
liu4
sou3
zeon6
jan6
dik1
si6
dou1
fau2
wui6
zi3
奚落了你卻未為意

You fell, and you didn't mean to.

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hai4
lok6
liu4
nei5
koek3
mei6
wai6
ji3
只好怪星座 與生肖再搭上O+血型

It's a little strange that the zodiac and the zodiac have O+ blood types.

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zi2
hou3
gwaai3
sing1
zo2
jyu6
sang1
siu1
zoi3
daap3
soeng6
hyut3
jing4
先天已選定 我今世性格原是這類型

I chose that kind of personality yesterday.

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sin3
tin1
ji5
syun3
ding6
ngo5
gam1
sai3
sing3
gaak3
jyun5
si6
ze5
leoi6
jing4
誰亦會有着某一些 小缺點

And we all have some minor flaws.

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seoi4
jik6
wui6
jau6
jyu3
mau5
jat1
se1
siu2
kyut3
dim2
無謂勉強去為誰變

It's no use learning who you are.

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mou4
wai6
min5
koeng5
heoi3
wai6
seoi4
bin3
其實我也有試過扮傻 笑多幾下卻又嫌多

I actually tried to dress up as a clown, and I laughed a little bit more, but I hated it.

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kei4
sat6
ngo5
jaa5
jau6
si5
gwo3
fan5
so4
siu3
do1
gei2
haa6
koek3
jau6
jim4
do1
還要到了最快樂時至去挑剔箇中過錯

And you're going to make mistakes when you're the happiest.

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waan4
jiu3
dou3
liu4
zeoi3
faai3
ngok6
si4
zi3
heoi3
tou1
tik1
go3
zung1
gwo3
laap6
就似你勸過我做人有些東西不要講

It's like you told me not to say anything.

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zau6
ci5
nei5
hyun3
gwo3
ngo5
zou6
jan4
jau6
se1
dung1
sai1
fau2
jiu3
gong2
但偏要講 賠罪了錯了又來過

But the wrong thing happened again.

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daan6
pin1
jiu3
gong2
pui4
zeoi6
liu4
laap6
liu4
jau6
loi6
gwo3
誰也不想飾演悲觀的人

And no one wants to portray a pessimist.

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seoi4
jaa5
fau2
soeng2
sik1
jin5
bei1
gun3
dik1
jan4
從完美之中洞察出各樣遺憾

And I see the perfect kind of regrets.

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zung6
jyun4
mei5
zi1
zung1
tung4
caat3
ceot1
gok3
joeng2
wai6
ham6
就怪天生得到這種功能

It's not natural to have this function.

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zau6
gwaai3
tin1
sang1
dak1
dou3
ze5
zung3
gung1
toi4
無論我怎笑仍是帶點側隱

No matter how I smile, I'm still wearing a mask.

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mou4
leon6
ngo5
fim2
siu3
jing4
si6
daai3
dim2
zak1
jan3
人事太無常 還是我如常

People are so unusual, and I am so unusual.

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jan4
si6
taai3
mou4
soeng4
waan4
si6
ngo5
jyu4
soeng4
留在黑房虛構妄想

I'm stuck in the darkroom with my fantasies.

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lau4
zoi6
hak1
pong4
heoi1
kau3
mong6
soeng2
無奈太擅長 凡事我亦要

I'm not that good at anything.

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mou4
noi6
taai3
sin6
zoeng6
faan4
si6
ngo5
jik6
jiu3
假設通通悲慘收場

Suppose it was a tragic end.

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gaa2
cit3
tung1
tung1
bei1
caam2
sau1
coeng4
其實我善良 還是我受過許多創傷

I'm actually good, and I've been through a lot of injuries.

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kei4
sat6
ngo5
sin6
loeng4
waan4
si6
ngo5
sau6
gwo3
heoi2
do1
cong3
soeng1
想不通偏要去想

I don't want to think about it.

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soeng2
fau2
tung1
pin1
jiu3
heoi3
soeng2
其實我也會以禮待人

I'm actually kind to people.

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kei4
sat6
ngo5
jaa5
wui6
jyu5
lai5
daai1
jan4
從未説過要去害人

I never preached to kill.

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zung6
mei6
seoi3
gwo3
jiu3
heoi3
hou6
jan4
難道笑兩笑就等於 我好心

I'm happy with two smiles.

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no4
dou6
siu3
loeng5
siu3
zau6
ting2
wu1
ngo5
hou3
sam1
其實是要發奮去做人

It's really about being human.

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kei4
sat6
si6
jiu3
fat3
fan3
heoi3
zou6
jan4
還是要發奮去做別人

Or to be motivated to be someone else.

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waan4
si6
jiu3
fat3
fan3
heoi3
zou6
bit6
jan4
還是你替我去做人

Or you could be a human being for me.

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waan4
si6
nei5
tai3
ngo5
heoi3
zou6
jan4
隨便你説話我不是 不好意思

And I'm sorry if you tell me that I'm not.

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ceoi4
pin4
nei5
seoi3
waa6
ngo5
fau2
si6
fau2
hou3
ji3
soi1
About This Song

The song "Born Unhappy" by delves into the complexities of human emotion and the often-unspoken struggles that accompany living in a world where happiness can feel elusive. The emotional core of the song is rooted in the juxtaposition of a cheerful facade against an inner landscape of melancholy and discontent. Through introspective lyrics, the artist expresses a sense of defeat in the pursuit of genuine joy, reflecting on personal character traits that seem predisposed to sadness. This theme resonates with anyone who has grappled with their emotional state while attempting to navigate societal expectations of happiness.

The narrative unfolds as the artist candidly explores the notion of inherent sadness, suggesting that some individuals might be 'wired' to feel unhappy despite their best efforts to project positivity. The lyrics highlight the tension between societal pressures to appear cheerful and the internal acknowledgment of ones own flaws and struggles. With lines reflecting on the nature of personal bonds and external perceptions, the song invites listeners to consider how much of their emotional reality is influenced by their nature compared to social conditioning or expectations.

Musically, the song incorporates soft melodies that evoke a sense of contemplation, paired with poignant lyrics that employ vivid imagery and metaphors. The blend of reflective tones and approachable pop elements establishes an engaging dialogue between the listener and the artist's emotional stance. Notable lyrical techniques include the use of repetition and rhetorical questions, which emphasize internal conflict and personal realizations, enhancing the songs depth and relatability.

From a cultural perspective, "Born Unhappy" touches on a common Asian cultural sentiment regarding mental health, where acknowledging sadness may be taboo. By bringing these feelings to the forefront, the artist plays a crucial role in fostering conversations about emotional well-being in a society often dictated by the importance of maintaining a positive appearance. The song thus stands not only as a testament to personal experience but also as a collective reflection on the struggles many people face in their pursuit of happiness.

Song Details
Singer:
藍奕邦
Total Lines:
42