枉作好人

By 鄭子威

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
差這一兩天

It's been a couple of days.

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co1
ze5
jat1
loeng5
tin1
快將要七百天

It's going to be 700 days.

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faai3
zoeng3
jiu3
cat1
mak6
tin1
不過她已經

But she did.

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fau2
gwo3
taa1
ji5
ging1
另有真愛新發展

And there's a real new development.

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ling6
jau6
zan1
oi3
san1
fat3
zin2
淤血苦澀早已攻破坍塌的淚腺

The bitter, bloody glands have already broken down.

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jyu3
hyut3
fu2
sik1
zou2
ji5
gung1
po3
taan1
taap3
dik1
leoi6
都難免

It's inevitable.

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dou1
no4
min5
手裏的相片

The photo in the back.

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sau2
leoi5
dik1
soeng2
pin3
已觀看三四千

It's been seen by 3,400.

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ji5
gun3
hon3
saam3
sei3
cin1
花絮總上演

The flower always performs.

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waa6
seoi3
zung2
soeng6
jin5
自拍於倒數哪天

What day was the countdown?

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zi6
paak2
wu1
dou2
sou3
naa5
tin1
修正不了這個鬱結死結都完結

And if we can't fix this, this is a dead end.

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sau1
zing3
fau2
liu4
ze5
go3
wat1
lit3
si2
lit3
dou1
jyun4
lit3
都完結

It's over.

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dou1
jyun4
lit3
我在進步你在退步試問怎樣抱

I'm going to try to figure out how to hold you back.

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ngo5
zoi6
zeon3
fau6
nei5
zoi6
teoi3
fau6
si5
man6
fim2
joeng2
pou5
冷漠態度放慢腳步用赤手填補

The indifference is slow, and the bare-handedness is the only thing that can stop the pace.

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laang5
mok6
taai3
dou6
fong3
maan6
gok3
fau6
jung6
cik3
sau2
zan3
bou2
如置身大牢

It's like being in a prison.

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jyu4
zi3
jyun4
taai3
lou4
何必枉作好人

Why should a good person be wrong?

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ho6
bit1
wong2
zok3
hou3
jan4
顯出你身份

It shows you.

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hin2
ceot1
nei5
jyun4
fan6
只怪自己太吝嗇深深不忿

I'm just too greedy and angry.

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zi2
gwaai3
zi6
gei2
taai3
leon6
sik1
sam1
sam1
fau2
fan6
你怪罪成癮 每句話靈敏

You blame addiction for every sentence.

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nei5
gwaai3
zeoi6
seng4
jan2
mei5
gau1
waa6
ling4
min6
似抱着炸彈一觸摸將我吞

It was like holding a bomb and it swallowed me.

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ci5
pou5
jyu3
zaa3
taan4
jat1
zuk1
mou4
zoeng3
ngo5
tan1
真感激你好人

Thank you so much for being a good person.

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zan1
gam2
gik1
nei5
hou3
jan4
這一次兇狠

This time, it's a bug.

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ze5
jat1
ci3
hung1
han2
恐嚇日子變歷史今天出殯

The days of terror are history.

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hung2
haak3
mik6
zi2
bin3
lik6
si2
gam1
tin1
ceot1
無需假裝雙手會震

You don't have to pretend your hands are shaking.

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mou4
seoi1
gaa2
zong1
soeng1
sau2
wui6
zan3
你賜死根本不會手震

You will not shake hands with your death.

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nei5
ci3
si2
gan1
bun2
fau2
wui6
sau2
zan3
只有幾秒鐘

It's only a few seconds.

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zi2
jau6
gei2
miu5
zung1
卻演了幾百種

And they've played hundreds of them.

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koek3
jin5
liu4
gei2
mak6
zung3
總要生氣中

I'm always angry.

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zung2
jiu3
sang1
hei3
zung1
話語跟你不太通

You don't get much of a conversation.

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waa6
jyu6
gan1
nei5
fau2
taai3
tung1
多次威脅逼我糾結收尾都是痛

And the end of the end was painful.

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do1
ci3
wai1
hip6
bik1
ngo5
gau2
lit3
sau1
mei5
dou1
si6
tung3
學不懂

They don't understand.

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hok6
fau2
dung2
當我想變通

When I wanted to change,

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dong3
ngo5
soeng2
bin3
tung1
你竟會先發功

You're going to do the work.

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nei5
ging2
wui6
sin3
fat3
gung1
貪我不會講

I won't tell you.

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taam1
ngo5
fau2
wui6
gong2
事態此際極嚴重

It was very serious.

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si6
taai3
ci2
zai3
gik6
jim4
zung6
所有呵欠所有欺騙口吻都願信

All the cheating is a good thing.

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so2
jau6
o1
him3
so2
jau6
hei1
pin3
hau2
man5
dou1
jyun6
seon3
都傻信

They're all confident.

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dou1
so4
seon3
我在進步你在退步試問怎樣抱

I'm going to try to figure out how to hold you back.

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ngo5
zoi6
zeon3
fau6
nei5
zoi6
teoi3
fau6
si5
man6
fim2
joeng2
pou5
冷漠態度放慢腳步用赤手填補

The indifference is slow, and the bare-handedness is the only thing that can stop the pace.

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laang5
mok6
taai3
dou6
fong3
maan6
gok3
fau6
jung6
cik3
sau2
zan3
bou2
如置身大牢

It's like being in a prison.

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jyu4
zi3
jyun4
taai3
lou4
何必枉作好人

Why should a good person be wrong?

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ho6
bit1
wong2
zok3
hou3
jan4
顯出你身份

It shows you.

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hin2
ceot1
nei5
jyun4
fan6
只怪自己太吝嗇深深不忿

I'm just too greedy and angry.

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zi2
gwaai3
zi6
gei2
taai3
leon6
sik1
sam1
sam1
fau2
fan6
你怪罪成癮 每句話靈敏

You blame addiction for every sentence.

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nei5
gwaai3
zeoi6
seng4
jan2
mei5
gau1
waa6
ling4
min6
似抱着炸彈一觸摸將我吞

It was like holding a bomb and it swallowed me.

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ci5
pou5
jyu3
zaa3
taan4
jat1
zuk1
mou4
zoeng3
ngo5
tan1
真感激你好人

Thank you so much for being a good person.

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zan1
gam2
gik1
nei5
hou3
jan4
這一次兇狠

This time, it's a bug.

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ze5
jat1
ci3
hung1
han2
恐嚇日子變歷史今天出殯

The days of terror are history.

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hung2
haak3
mik6
zi2
bin3
lik6
si2
gam1
tin1
ceot1
無需假裝雙手會震

You don't have to pretend your hands are shaking.

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mou4
seoi1
gaa2
zong1
soeng1
sau2
wui6
zan3
你賜死根本不會手震

You will not shake hands with your death.

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nei5
ci3
si2
gan1
bun2
fau2
wui6
sau2
zan3
當喜歡你的人

When people like you,

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dong3
hei2
fun1
nei5
dik1
jan4
吸取你身份

To absorb who you are.

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ngap1
ceoi2
nei5
jyun4
fan6
天使自私與自戀多麼相襯

How selfish and selfish are angels?

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tin1
si2
zi6
si1
jyu6
zi6
lyun5
do1
mo5
soeng2
can3
那撒賴成癮 已再沒餘韻

And that Sarah was completely exhausted.

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no6
saat3
laai6
seng4
jan2
ji5
zoi3
mei6
jyu4
wan6
無數波折一息間將你吞

Countless waves will swallow you up.

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mou4
sou3
bo1
zit3
jat1
sik1
haan4
zoeng3
nei5
tan1
真感激接班人

Thank you so much for coming.

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zan1
gam2
gik1
zip3
baan1
jan4
鬆開我拘謹

And I was free.

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sung1
hoi1
ngo5
keoi1
gan2
恐嚇日子變歷史今天出殯

The days of terror are history.

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hung2
haak3
mik6
zi2
bin3
lik6
si2
gam1
tin1
ceot1
無需擺出慣性天真

You don't have to be naive.

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mou4
seoi1
baai2
ceot1
gwaan3
sing3
tin1
zan1
你拆開根本不愛裝嵌

You don't like to uninstall it.

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nei5
caak3
hoi1
gan1
bun2
fau2
oi3
zong1
ham6
About This Song

The song "" by explores the complex emotions surrounding unrequited love and the pain of trying to be the better person in a deteriorating relationship. The title, which translates to "Wasted Being a Good Person," sets the tone for an introspective journey into feelings of betrayal and disappointment. The lyrics delve into the bitter realization that one's kindness may go unreciprocated, leading to a deep sense of regret and frustration. The emotional core of the song revolves around the juxtaposition of progress and regression, as the narrator grapples with their partner's newfound love while still holding on to memories.

The narrative unfolds as a tale of heartbreak, where the protagonist reflects on the passage of timemarking nearly 700 days since the relationship began, yet they feel trapped in emotional turmoil. As the song progresses, listeners witness the struggle of trying to adapt and move on while feeling chained to the ghosts of the past. The lyrics convey vivid imagery of resilience and vulnerability, presenting a battle between maintaining one's dignity and confronting the bitter truths of love.

Musically, the song employs a blend of poignant melodies and rhythmic elements that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics. The use of repetition emphasizes the internal conflict, with phrases that echo the narrator's frustration. Lyrically, skillfully incorporates metaphorical language, comparing overbearing emotions to dangerous explosives, illustrating the volatility of love and the consequences of emotional investment. The gradual crescendo mirrors the mounting frustration, culminating in a cathartic release.

Culturally, "" resonates deeply within the context of modern relationships, often influenced by social media and fleeting connections. It reflects a common sentiment among younger generations grappling with the expectations of being 'good' in love while feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change in emotional dynamics. The song serves as a relatable anthem, offering solace to those feeling overlooked in their loyalty and sincerity, thus inviting listeners to reflect on their experiences with love, kindness, and self-worth.

Song Details
Singer:
鄭子威
Total Lines:
60