青春頌

By 許廷鏗

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
若然現時士氣高昂 即管放肆任性

It's a very expensive moral code today, even if it's too much.

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joek6
jin4
jin6
si4
si6
hei3
gou1
ngong5
zik1
gun2
fong3
si3
jam6
sing3
當你感到無力軟弱 切記不怪宿命

When you feel weak, remember not to blame your fate.

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dong3
nei5
gam2
dou3
mou4
lik6
jyun5
joek6
cit3
gei3
fau2
gwaai3
suk1
ming6
若然做人未算聰明 更要賣力亡命

If you're not smart enough, you're going to sell your power into exile.

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joek6
jin4
zou6
jan4
mei6
syun3
cung1
ming4
gang3
jiu3
maai6
lik6
mou4
ming6
還未要負責之際 切記盡興

And you're not going to be responsible for it.

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waan4
mei6
jiu3
fu6
zaak3
zi1
zai3
cit3
gei3
zeon6
jan6
誰亦會隨年變老 方懂得童年多好

And you get older, and you get to know what a childhood is like.

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seoi4
jik6
wui6
ceoi4
nin4
bin3
lou5
fong1
dung2
dak1
tung4
nin4
do1
hou3
等不到來年變老 才懷念 那種悠然腳步

It's not until I'm older that I miss that slow step.

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ting2
fau2
dou3
loi6
nin4
bin3
lou5
coi4
waai4
nim6
no6
zung3
jau4
jin4
gok3
fau6
來吧趁毫無控訴 快識穿沿途的污糟

Come on, get out of the dirt on the road without complaining.

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loi6
baa6
can3
hou4
mou4
hung3
sou3
faai3
zi3
cyun1
yun4
tou4
dik1
wu3
zou1
這段少年時間 既然昂貴 大好青春要盡耗

This childhood, which is expensive, is a time to be young.

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ze5
dyun6
siu3
nin4
si4
haan4
gei3
jin4
ngong5
gwai3
taai3
hou3
cing1
ceon1
jiu3
zeon6
hou3
記住要共最美的人分享每個夜晚

Remember, the most beautiful people share each night.

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gei3
zyu6
jiu3
gung6
zeoi3
mei5
dik1
jan4
fan6
hoeng2
mei5
go3
je6
maan5
別忘掉原是靠堅持醫好每個傷患

Remember, it was by persisting in healing each wound.

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bit6
mong6
zaau6
jyun5
si6
kaau3
gin1
ci4
ji1
hou3
mei5
go3
soeng1
waan6
既是有力挺起胸膛即管好好作反

It's both a strong breast lift and a good counter.

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gei3
si6
jau6
lik6
ting5
hei2
hung1
tong4
zik1
gun2
hou3
hou3
zok3
faan3
無懼雨水沾濕兩眼

I'm not afraid of rain.

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mou4
geoi2
jyu6
seoi2
tip3
sap1
loeng5
ngaan5
無用聽誰來勸告 一街的人言滔滔

No one needs to be heard to advise a street person.

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mou4
jung6
teng1
seoi4
loi6
hyun3
guk1
jat1
gaai1
dik1
jan4
jin4
tou1
tou1
不需坐下來計數 前行吧 你想做 全意做

You don't have to sit down and count, go ahead and do it.

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fau2
seoi1
zo6
haa6
loi6
gei3
sou3
cin4
hong6
baa6
nei5
soeng2
zou6
cyun4
ji3
zou6
如沒有無窮氣數 也可跟神明賭一鋪

If there are infinite numbers, you can bet with the gods.

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jyu4
mei6
jau6
mou4
kung4
hei3
sou3
jaa5
ho2
gan1
san4
ming4
dou2
jat1
pou2
這段少年時間 有誰無悔 大好青春要消耗

And who has not regretted that he spent all that time in his youth, and that he was very young?

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ze5
dyun6
siu3
nin4
si4
haan4
jau6
seoi4
mou4
fui3
taai3
hou3
cing1
ceon1
jiu3
siu1
hou3
記住要共最美的人分享每個夜晚

Remember, the most beautiful people share each night.

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gei3
zyu6
jiu3
gung6
zeoi3
mei5
dik1
jan4
fan6
hoeng2
mei5
go3
je6
maan5
別忘掉原是靠堅持醫好每個傷患

Remember, it was by persisting in healing each wound.

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bit6
mong6
zaau6
jyun5
si6
kaau3
gin1
ci4
ji1
hou3
mei5
go3
soeng1
waan6
記住趁尚有些本錢籤多一些帳單

Remember, there's more to the account than money.

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gei3
zyu6
can3
soeng6
jau6
se1
bun2
zin2
cim1
do1
jat1
se1
zoeng3
sin6
如若你還淘氣 你還強壯 儘管出走別折返

If you're still out of breath, you're still strong, even if you're going to go out and break down.

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jyu4
joek6
nei5
waan4
tou4
hei3
nei5
waan4
koeng5
zong6
zeon2
gun2
ceot1
zau2
bit6
zit3
faan1
無需定立時限 如風一般往返

No time limit, like the wind.

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mou4
seoi1
ding6
lap6
si4
haan6
jyu4
fung3
jat1
pun4
wong5
faan1
人未老 還未晚 還未到盡頭記住來放心荒誕

People are not old, they are not late, they are not finished, they are not going to be able to remember to take their crazy.

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jan4
mei6
lou5
waan4
mei6
maan5
waan4
mei6
dou3
zeon6
tau4
gei3
zyu6
loi6
fong3
sam1
fong1
daan6
若生命是無限 何必自定界限

If life is infinite, then what do we have to do?

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joek6
sang1
ming6
si6
mou4
haan6
ho6
bit1
zi6
ding6
gaai3
haan6
大好青春就要多貪

You're a big, young person who eats too much.

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taai3
hou3
cing1
ceon1
zau6
jiu3
do1
taam1
記住要共最美的人分享每個夜晚

Remember, the most beautiful people share each night.

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gei3
zyu6
jiu3
gung6
zeoi3
mei5
dik1
jan4
fan6
hoeng2
mei5
go3
je6
maan5
別忘掉原是靠堅持醫好每個傷患

Remember, it was by persisting in healing each wound.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

bit6
mong6
zaau6
jyun5
si6
kaau3
gin1
ci4
ji1
hou3
mei5
go3
soeng1
waan6
記住趁尚有些本錢籤多一些帳單

Remember, there's more to the account than money.

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gei3
zyu6
can3
soeng6
jau6
se1
bun2
zin2
cim1
do1
jat1
se1
zoeng3
sin6
如若你還淘氣 你還強壯 儘管出走別折返

If you're still out of breath, you're still strong, even if you're going to go out and break down.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

jyu4
joek6
nei5
waan4
tou4
hei3
nei5
waan4
koeng5
zong6
zeon2
gun2
ceot1
zau2
bit6
zit3
faan1
記住每日盡興歡騰通宵至到達旦

Remember to be happy every day, all night, until you get to the moon.

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gei3
zyu6
mei5
mik6
zeon6
jan6
fun1
tang4
tung1
siu1
zi3
dou3
taat3
daan3
別忘掉原是以單純體恤每個災難

Remember, it was a simple feeling of compassion for each disaster.

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bit6
mong6
zaau6
jyun5
si6
jyu5
sin6
tyun4
tai2
mei5
go3
zoi1
no4
既是有力挺起胸膛即管好好作反

It's both a strong breast lift and a good counter.

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gei3
si6
jau6
lik6
ting5
hei2
hung1
tong4
zik1
gun2
hou3
hou3
zok3
faan3
無懼雨水沾濕兩眼 年月燦爛

The rain is not afraid of the rain, and the months are rotten.

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mou4
geoi2
jyu6
seoi2
tip3
sap1
loeng5
ngaan5
nin4
jyut6
caan3
laan6
About This Song

The song "" ("Ode to Youth") by (X Ting-kang) embodies a vibrant celebration of youth, encapsulating the emotional highs, struggles, and unfiltered exuberance that define this pivotal life stage. The lyrical focus oscillates between the defiance of conventional responsibilities and the embrace of life's fleeting moments. The emotional core resonates with listeners through a message encouraging them to relish every experience, to feel deeply, and to act boldly without the shackles of fear or regret. This anthem serves as a tribute to the vivacity and raw energy of youth, urging individuals to confront challenges with resilience and courage.

Narratively, the song unfolds as an encouragement to cherish every fleeting moment of youth while acknowledging the inevitable passage of time. It paints a picture of youthful recklessness intertwined with moments of reflectionacknowledging that while life may throw obstacles in the path, the essence of being young is about seizing opportunities regardless of societal expectations. The repeated exhortation to live life fullyfor example, to "share every night with the most beautiful people"signals a desire not just for personal fulfillment but also for meaningful connections with others.

Musically, "" features an energetic composition that blends elements of pop and rock, harnessing a dynamic instrumentation that elevates the lyrical content. The rhythm is infectious, encouraging listeners to engage physically as much as emotionally. Lyrically, the song employs vivid imagery and a conversational tone, using direct addresses to draw the audience in. Techniques like repetition and metaphoric expressions enhance the overall message, creating a sense of urgency and an invitation to act without hesitation.

Culturally, the significance of "" lies in its resonance within contemporary youth culture. In societies where the pressures of adulthood can overshadow youthful aspirations, this song acts as a counterbalance, asserting the importance of living in the moment. Its messages of defiance, joy, and camaraderie reflect broader themes within modern youth movements that advocate for authenticity, resilience, and the audacity to dream. As such, this anthem quickly becomes a rallying cry for young people aiming to embrace their identities and experiences.

Song Details
Singer:
許廷鏗
Total Lines:
32