寂寞的人有福了

By 達明一派

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
萬歲萬歲上帝萬歲

God is alive and well.

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maak6
seoi3
maak6
seoi3
soeng6
dai3
maak6
seoi3
我需要的你都允許

I need your permission.

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ngo5
seoi1
jiu3
dik1
nei5
dou1
wan5
heoi2
上班放工吃飽再安睡

Work, work, eat, sleep and sleep.

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soeng6
baan1
fong3
gung1
hek3
baau2
zoi3
on1
seoi6
伴侶伴侶 沒有伴侶

A partner is a partner, a partner is a partner.

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bun6
lui5
bun6
lui5
mei6
jau6
bun6
lui5
也不覺得有必要追

And I don't feel the need to follow.

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jaa5
fau2
gok3
dak1
jau6
bit1
jiu3
zeoi1
太多快感太方便索取

Too much pleasure is too easy to get.

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taai3
do1
faai3
gam2
taai3
fong1
pin4
sok3
ceoi2
桃花 命犯不起的桃花

Peaches are the perfect peach.

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tou4
waa6
ming6
faan6
fau2
hei2
dik1
tou4
waa6
代用品通統買下

Buy replacements.

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doi6
jung6
ban2
tung1
tung2
maai5
haa6
我這世界也夠填滿吧

I'm full of my world.

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ngo5
ze5
sai3
gaai3
jaa5
gau3
zan3
mun6
baa6
桃花 就像失手的塗鴉

Peaches are like lost graffiti.

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tou4
waa6
zau6
zoeng6
sat1
sau2
dik1
caa4
aa1
儘量將污點刷下

Try to clean up the mess.

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zeon2
loeng6
zoeng3
wu3
dim2
saat3
haa6
抹去了你 我更完美吧

I'm more perfect than you.

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mut6
heoi3
liu4
nei5
ngo5
gang3
jyun4
mei5
baa6
不付出不回覆一樣豐足

It's not as rewarding as it is.

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fau2
fu6
ceot1
fau2
wui4
fuk1
jat1
joeng2
fung1
zuk1
難道我這不算因禍得福

Is it not because of my misfortune that I am blessed?

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no4
dou6
ngo5
ze5
fau2
syun3
jan1
wo6
dak1
fuk1
不用哭不用聽悲情金曲

No crying, no crying, no crying.

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fau2
jung6
huk1
fau2
jung6
teng1
bei1
cing4
gam1
kuk1
但凡自救的便有福

Blessed is the man who is saved.

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daan6
faan4
zi6
gau3
dik1
pin4
jau6
fuk1
萬歲萬歲上帝萬歲

God is alive and well.

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maak6
seoi3
maak6
seoi3
soeng6
dai3
maak6
seoi3
我需要的你都允許

I need your permission.

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ngo5
seoi1
jiu3
dik1
nei5
dou1
wan5
heoi2
抹覃衫瘦身再安睡

Wash your shirt, lose weight, and sleep.

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mut6
taam4
saam1
sau3
jyun4
zoi3
on1
seoi6
伴侶伴侶 沒有伴侶

A partner is a partner, a partner is a partner.

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bun6
lui5
bun6
lui5
mei6
jau6
bun6
lui5
也不覺得有必要追

And I don't feel the need to follow.

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jaa5
fau2
gok3
dak1
jau6
bit1
jiu3
zeoi1
我的聖水向沙漠挖取

My holy water is being drawn from the desert.

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ngo5
dik1
sing3
seoi2
hoeng3
saa1
mok6
waat3
ceoi2
回家 自地板湧出浮沙

When I got home, the dust was pouring from the floor.

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wui4
ze1
zi6
deng6
baan2
jung5
ceot1
fau4
saa1
欲墜的天花降下

The falling sky is falling.

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juk6
zeoi6
dik1
tin1
waa6
hong4
haa6
也勝過要到處求愛吧

And it's better than looking for love everywhere.

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jaa5
sing3
gwo3
jiu3
dou3
syu3
kau4
oi3
baa6
不付出不回覆一樣豐足

It's not as rewarding as it is.

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fau2
fu6
ceot1
fau2
wui4
fuk1
jat1
joeng2
fung1
zuk1
難道我這不算因禍得福

Is it not because of my misfortune that I am blessed?

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no4
dou6
ngo5
ze5
fau2
syun3
jan1
wo6
dak1
fuk1
不用哭不用聽悲情金曲

No crying, no crying, no crying.

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fau2
jung6
huk1
fau2
jung6
teng1
bei1
cing4
gam1
kuk1
但凡自救的便有福

Blessed is the man who is saved.

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daan6
faan4
zi6
gau3
dik1
pin4
jau6
fuk1
萬歲萬歲上帝萬歲

God is alive and well.

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maak6
seoi3
maak6
seoi3
soeng6
dai3
maak6
seoi3
我需要的你都允許

I need your permission.

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ngo5
seoi1
jiu3
dik1
nei5
dou1
wan5
heoi2
上班放工吃飽再安睡

Work, work, eat, sleep and sleep.

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soeng6
baan1
fong3
gung1
hek3
baau2
zoi3
on1
seoi6
伴侶伴侶 沒有伴侶

A partner is a partner, a partner is a partner.

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bun6
lui5
bun6
lui5
mei6
jau6
bun6
lui5
也不覺得有必要追

And I don't feel the need to follow.

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jaa5
fau2
gok3
dak1
jau6
bit1
jiu3
zeoi1
我失去的已經共我團聚

What I lost was already reunited with me.

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ngo5
sat1
heoi3
dik1
ji5
ging1
gung6
ngo5
tyun4
zeoi6
誰空虛

Who is empty?

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seoi4
hung3
heoi1
About This Song

The song "" by the acclaimed Hong Kong band delves into themes of loneliness, self-sufficiency, and the unexpected contentment that can arise from solitude. At its emotional core, the track expresses a paradoxical joy found in embracing one's independence rather than conforming to societal pressures to seek companionship. The lyrics reveal a candid exploration of the singer's inner thoughts, as they admit to living a fulfilling life without the need for a constant partner, suggesting a sense of triumph in self-acceptance.

The narrative unfolds with a reflective internal monologue where the protagonist navigates their daily routinework, sustenance, and sleepwhile emphasizing the lack of necessity in pursuing romantic relationships. Throughout the song, there is a sense of liberation that comes with forgoing the chase of love, and instead, finding happiness and self-worth within oneself. The refrain's recurring "" (Long live, long live, God long live) serves as an upbeat mantra reinforcing the idea that one's worth is not defined by their relationship status.

Musically, the composition features catchy melodies paired with a rhythmic syncopation that evokes feelings of laid-back confidence. The use of contrast through phrases like "" (No give, no response, yet wealthily enough) brings attention to the balance between emotional detachment and richness in personal fulfillment. Lyrically, the vivid imagerysuch as the metaphor of " (peach blossoms) as unattainable desiresdemonstrates a skilled use of symbolism, with graffiti-like references suggesting a playful yet poignant self-portrait of the artist.

Culturally, the song resonates deeply within the context of modern life, especially in urban Hong Kong, where societal expectations often dictate personal choices. It speaks to a generation increasingly questioning traditional notions of love and happiness, advocating for a more introspective and individualistic approach to life. In a way, "" serves as both an anthem for the solitary and a reminder that fulfillment can arise from within, regardless of external validation.

Song Details
Singer:
達明一派
Total Lines:
36