影印本

By 譚耀文

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
重複的天天工作上學那麼悶

It's boring to work and go to school.

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zung6
fuk6
dik1
tin1
tin1
gung1
zok3
soeng6
hok6
no6
mo5
mun6
程式中休假行樂也似是影印般

And the programming of the holiday is like a picture book.

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cing4
sik1
zung1
nau2
gaa2
hong6
ngok6
jaa5
ci5
si6
jing2
ngan3
pun4
連感觸思想反應對白也不換

Even the emotional and mental responses to the recognition of the person are not changing.

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lin4
gam2
zuk1
soi1
soeng2
faan3
jing3
deoi3
baak6
jaa5
fau2
wun6
永遠吃老本 永遠吃老本

Eat the old book forever.

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wing5
jyun6
hek3
lou5
bun2
wing5
jyun6
hek3
lou5
bun2
日日就像影印本

The day is like a picture book.

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mik6
mik6
zau6
zoeng6
jing2
ngan3
bun2
根本 日記是本影印本

The diary is basically a photocopier.

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gan1
bun2
mik6
gei3
si6
bun2
jing2
ngan3
bun2
全部也 一概是 同樣 這般

And they're all pretty much the same.

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cyun4
bou6
jaa5
jat1
goi3
si6
tung4
joeng2
ze5
pun4
即使不必天天轉新款

Even if you don't have to change your money every day.

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zik1
si2
fau2
bit1
tin1
tin1
zyun3
san1
fun2
但要是天天都只得一個版本

But if you get one version every day,

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daan6
jiu3
si6
tin1
tin1
dou1
zi2
dak1
jat1
go3
baan2
bun2
就算是多麼喜歡都不再喜歡

No matter how much you like it, you don't like it anymore.

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zau6
syun3
si6
do1
mo5
hei2
fun1
dou1
fau2
zoi3
hei2
fun1
日與夜一式一款的複製版本

A replica of the day and night one.

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mik6
jyu6
je6
jat1
sik1
jat1
fun2
dik1
fuk6
zai3
baan2
bun2
令我沉悶

It made me bored.

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ling6
ngo5
zam6
mun6
重複中不知不覺這是哪一日

I don't know what day it is.

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zung6
fuk6
zung1
fau2
zi3
fau2
gok3
ze5
si6
naa5
jat1
mik6
明天的一切同樣似昨日及前日

Tomorrow is the same as yesterday and yesterday.

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ming4
tin1
dik1
jat1
cit3
tung4
joeng2
ci5
zok6
mik6
kap6
cin4
mik6
無一點驚喜感覺也沒有賞罰

There was no surprise, no reward.

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mou4
jat1
dim2
ging1
hei2
gam2
gok3
jaa5
mei6
jau6
soeng2
fat6
何年和何日 水準一般不變質

The quality of the data is constant in the years and days.

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ho6
nin4
wo4
ho6
mik6
seoi2
zyut3
jat1
pun4
fau2
bin3
zi3
About This Song

The song "" ("Photocopy" or "Clone") by (Tian Yawen) explores the mundane aspects of daily life and the feeling of living in a repetitive cycle, likening everyday experiences to the monotony of a photocopy. The emotional core of the song lies in its introspective examination of how life can become predictable and dull. The lyrics convey a sense of weariness and stagnation, capturing the singer's frustration with a routine that offers little variation or excitement. The repetition of daily taskswork, study, and leisurecreates a metaphorical photocopy of life, stripping it of its vibrancy and spontaneity.

Throughout the song, the narrative unfolds around the idea that even cherished moments can lose their novelty when they become too predictable. Lines express a longing for change, as the monotone existence described leaves the protagonist feeling disengaged. The lyrics suggest that the passage of time blurs into an indistinct haze where days blend into one another, devoid of surprise or significant emotional highs and lows. This emptiness is captured in the refrain that resonates with anyone who has ever felt trapped in the routine of their lives.

Musically, the song employs a blend of contemporary pop elements with soft melodies that encapsulate the feelings of melancholy and resignation. The lyrical structure uses repetition effectively, reinforcing the theme of monotony through both the content and the musical composition. The rhythmic patterns mirror the repetitive nature of life, making the listener almost feel the weight of the mundane. Notably, the contrast between the catchy tune and the weighty subject matter evokes a bittersweet emotional response, which is a hallmark of great songwriting.

Culturally, "" resonates deeply within the context of urban life in modern society, particularly in fast-paced cities where individuals often find themselves caught in the grind of daily routines. The song reflects a universal sentiment of modern existence, where the quest for meaning and excitement often collides with the realities of adult responsibilities. In a way, it serves as a reminder to listeners to seek out moments of spontaneity and personal connection amidst the chaos of everyday life, thus making it a poignant commentary on the human experience.

Song Details
Singer:
譚耀文
Total Lines:
16