牛仔

By 許志安

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
恨你只懂工作像只牛

I hate you, but I work like a cow.

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han6
nei5
zi2
dung2
gung1
zok3
zoeng6
zi2
ngau4
腐乳餵飽一家數口

There's a lot of corn on the cob.

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fu6
jyu5
wai3
baau2
jat1
ze1
sou3
hau2
別個家中富裕作比較

Compare that to another family.

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bit6
go3
ze1
zung1
fu3
jyu6
zok3
bei3
gok3
你説簡單生活人生都豐厚

You're saying that simple life is rich.

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nei5
seoi3
gaan2
sin6
sang1
wut6
jan4
sang1
dou1
fung1
hau5
自幼真的嚮往熱氣球

I was really into hot air balloons.

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zi6
jau3
zan1
dik1
hoeng3
wong5
jit6
hei3
kau4
恨你只得空空兩手

I hate you with your hands free.

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han6
nei5
zi2
dak1
hung3
hung3
loeng5
sau2
害我出身都不夠優秀

I'm not good enough.

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hou6
ngo5
ceot1
jyun4
dou1
fau2
gau3
jau1
sau3
信我不普通前程應該錦繡

Trust me, the unusual process should be a mess.

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seon3
ngo5
fau2
pou2
tung1
cin4
cing4
jing3
goi1
gam2
sau3
和你在價值觀相差太遠

You're far from your values.

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wo4
nei5
zoi6
gaai3
zik6
gun3
soeng2
co1
taai3
jyun6
但血脈裏你基因更加深遠

But your genes are much deeper in your bloodstream.

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daan6
hyut3
maak6
leoi5
nei5
gei1
jan1
gang3
gaa3
sam1
jyun6
難信服你是我爸爸圍繞這生命轉

It's hard to believe that you're my dad.

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no4
seon3
fuk6
nei5
si6
ngo5
baa1
baa1
wai4
jiu5
ze5
sang1
ming6
zyun3
亦轉不出這段緣

And that's not the end of it.

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jik6
zyun3
fau2
ceot1
ze5
dyun6
jyun6
問你怎麼蒼老白了頭

Ask yourself why you're so old and white.

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man6
nei5
fim2
mo5
cong2
lou5
baak6
liu4
tau4
沒有答覆張開笑口

I didn't answer my smile.

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mei6
jau6
daap3
fuk1
zoeng3
hoi1
siu3
hau2
為了一家快樂吃得夠

Enough to make a family happy.

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wai6
liu4
jat1
ze1
faai3
ngok6
hek3
dak1
gau3
放棄穿梭機淡忘天邊星宿

I gave up flying and forgot about the stars.

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fong3
hei3
cyun1
so1
gei1
taam4
mong6
tin1
bin1
sing1
suk1
和你在價值觀相差太遠

You're far from your values.

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wo4
nei5
zoi6
gaai3
zik6
gun3
soeng2
co1
taai3
jyun6
但血脈裏你基因更加深遠

But your genes are much deeper in your bloodstream.

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daan6
hyut3
maak6
leoi5
nei5
gei1
jan1
gang3
gaa3
sam1
jyun6
難信服你是我爸爸圍繞這生命轉

It's hard to believe that you're my dad.

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no4
seon3
fuk6
nei5
si6
ngo5
baa1
baa1
wai4
jiu5
ze5
sang1
ming6
zyun3
面容仍像你無從選

You look like you didn't get elected.

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min2
jung4
jing4
zoeng6
nei5
mou4
zung6
syun3
饒恕我往日天真的抱怨

Forgive me for my naïve complaints.

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jiu4
syu3
ngo5
wong5
mik6
tin1
zan1
dik1
pou5
jyun3
恨我未慣去體會一種暖

I hate that I'm not used to feeling warm.

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han6
ngo5
mei6
gwaan3
heoi3
tai2
wui6
jat1
zung3
hyun1
從某日我做了爸爸才懂得關係轉

I've been a dad ever since I've been a dad.

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zung6
mau5
mik6
ngo5
zou6
liu4
baa1
baa1
coi4
dung2
dak1
gwaan1
hai6
zyun3
在你生息裏並存

It's in your life.

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zoi6
nei5
sang1
sik1
leoi5
bing6
cyun4
讓我今天登上熱氣球

Let me climb the hot air balloon today.

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joeng6
ngo5
gam1
tin1
dang1
soeng6
jit6
hei3
kau4
略有畏高少少顫抖

A little bit scared, a little bit scared.

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loek6
jau6
wai3
gou1
siu3
siu3
zin3
dau3
自幼所想抱負也擁有

And I've always wanted to be a child.

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zi6
jau3
so2
soeng2
pou5
fu6
jaa5
ung2
jau6
望見小公主面容多麼親厚

Look at the kindness of the little princess.

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mong6
jin6
siu2
gung1
zyu2
min2
jung4
do1
mo5
can3
hau5
像你的心境突然之間參透

It's like your mind is suddenly penetrating.

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zoeng6
nei5
dik1
sam1
ging2
duk1
jin4
zi1
haan4
sam1
tau3
About This Song

The song "" by (Annie Shizuan) explores the complex emotional landscape between a child and a parent, underscoring themes of aspiration, generational conflict, and the quest for understanding. At its core, the song reveals a sense of bitterness and yearningfeelings directed at a father who prioritizes work over family connection. The imagery of a "" (cowboy) captures the hard-working yet emotionally distant nature of the father, representing traditional values that often clash with modern aspirations and the desire for deeper familial bonds.

The narrative of the song paints a poignant picture of a relationship strained by differing values and life choices. Throughout the lyrics, the speaker reflects on their childhood dreams, contrasting them with the harsh realities of their upbringing. The lines highlight a recurring journey from misunderstanding to eventual acceptance, illustrating how the speaker's experiences as a parent themselves lead to a newfound appreciation for their father's sacrifices. It tells a story of transformation as the narrator seeks to reconcile feelings of inadequacy and resentment with understanding and forgiveness.

Musically, "" employs a gentle melody that complements its introspective lyrics. The use of metaphor, particularly through imagery like "" (hot air balloon), signifies both the heights of ambition and the fears associated with personal growth. The duality in the lyrics captures a tender yet heavy emotional weight, using repetition and contrasting imagery to evoke a sense of nostalgia and reflection. The interplay between storytelling and lyrical structure enriches the listener's experience, drawing them into the emotional journey of the speaker.

Culturally, the song resonates with listeners by addressing concerns that are universal yet particularly poignant within the framework of Chinese family values. As it juxtaposes traditional views on success and familial duty against a backdrop of modern aspirations, it serves as a mirror for many who grapple with expectations from previous generations. "" doesnt just tell a personal story; it speaks to a broader dialogue about changing generational values, making it a significant entry into the contemporary music landscape.

Song Details
Singer:
許志安
Total Lines:
29