Mother Earth

By 鄭融

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
曾經 海中有冰

There was ice in the sea.

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zang1
ging1
hoi2
zung1
jau6
jing4
讓企鵝 開心佔領

Let the penguins take over.

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joeng6
kei5
ngo2
hoi1
sam1
zim3
ling5
誰瞎了眼睛 只管入市反應

Who blinded their eyes to the market's reaction?

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seoi4
hat6
liu4
ngaan5
zing1
zi2
gun2
jap6
si5
faan3
jing3
垃圾堆 增長半徑

The garbage can is growing in radius.

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laap6
saap3
zeoi1
zang1
zoeng6
bun3
ging3
愛地球 請好好慰問 這位母親

Love the Earth, please comfort this mother.

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oi3
deng6
kau4
zing6
hou3
hou3
wai3
man6
ze5
wai6
mau4
can3
大地在提示你 怎可失去理性令到她傷悲

Earth is telling you how to lose your reason and make her sad.

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taai3
deng6
zoi6
tai4
si6
nei5
fim2
ho2
sat1
heoi3
lei5
sing3
ling6
dou3
taa1
soeng1
bei1
大地善良待你 今天她有怨氣沒理她生死

The earth was kind to you, and today she is angry that she died.

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taai3
deng6
sin6
loeng4
daai1
nei5
gam1
tin1
taa1
jau6
jyun3
hei3
mei6
lei5
taa1
sang1
si2
大象樹熊在躲避 消失大氣天空多了飛機

Elephant bears are fleeing, the atmosphere is disappearing, and there are more planes.

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taai3
zoeng6
syu6
hung4
zoi6
do2
bei6
siu1
sat1
taai3
hei3
tin1
hung3
do1
liu4
fei1
gei1
這結局沒法治理沒有道理 只靠運氣

It's not about governance, it's about luck.

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ze5
lit3
guk6
mei6
fat3
zi6
lei5
mei6
jau6
dou6
lei5
zi2
kaau3
wan6
hei3
如今 她傷了心

Now she's heartbroken.

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jyu4
gam1
taa1
soeng1
liu4
sam1
為了這病因 身體抖震

The cause of this disease is tremors.

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wai6
liu4
ze5
beng6
jan1
jyun4
tai2
dau3
zan3
如下世紀必犧牲 星光定會轉暗

The next century will be a sacrifice, and the stars will be darkened.

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jyu4
haa6
sai3
gei3
bit1
hei1
sang1
sing1
gwong1
ding6
wui6
zyun3
am3
誰在絕處可偷生 她不指引

Whoever's out there is not guided.

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seoi4
zoi6
zyut6
syu3
ho2
tau1
sang1
taa1
fau2
zi2
jan5
愛地球 請好好慰問 這位母親

Love the Earth, please comfort this mother.

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oi3
deng6
kau4
zing6
hou3
hou3
wai3
man6
ze5
wai6
mau4
can3
大地在提示你 怎可失去理性令到她傷悲

Earth is telling you how to lose your reason and make her sad.

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taai3
deng6
zoi6
tai4
si6
nei5
fim2
ho2
sat1
heoi3
lei5
sing3
ling6
dou3
taa1
soeng1
bei1
大地善良待你 今天她有怨氣沒理她生死

The earth was kind to you, and today she is angry that she died.

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taai3
deng6
sin6
loeng4
daai1
nei5
gam1
tin1
taa1
jau6
jyun3
hei3
mei6
lei5
taa1
sang1
si2
大象樹熊在躲避 消失大氣天空多了飛機

Elephant bears are fleeing, the atmosphere is disappearing, and there are more planes.

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taai3
zoeng6
syu6
hung4
zoi6
do2
bei6
siu1
sat1
taai3
hei3
tin1
hung3
do1
liu4
fei1
gei1
這結局沒法治理沒有道理 只靠運氣

It's not about governance, it's about luck.

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ze5
lit3
guk6
mei6
fat3
zi6
lei5
mei6
jau6
dou6
lei5
zi2
kaau3
wan6
hei3
大地在提示你 怎可失去理性令到她傷悲

Earth is telling you how to lose your reason and make her sad.

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taai3
deng6
zoi6
tai4
si6
nei5
fim2
ho2
sat1
heoi3
lei5
sing3
ling6
dou3
taa1
soeng1
bei1
大地善良待你 今天她有怨氣沒理她生死

The earth was kind to you, and today she is angry that she died.

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taai3
deng6
sin6
loeng4
daai1
nei5
gam1
tin1
taa1
jau6
jyun3
hei3
mei6
lei5
taa1
sang1
si2
大象樹熊在躲避 消失大氣天空多了飛機

Elephant bears are fleeing, the atmosphere is disappearing, and there are more planes.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

taai3
zoeng6
syu6
hung4
zoi6
do2
bei6
siu1
sat1
taai3
hei3
tin1
hung3
do1
liu4
fei1
gei1
這結局沒法治理沒有道理

And that's not the point of governance.

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ze5
lit3
guk6
mei6
fat3
zi6
lei5
mei6
jau6
dou6
lei5
只會是更多報憂更少報喜

It's just more news, less news.

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zi2
wui6
si6
gang3
do1
bou3
jau1
gang3
siu3
bou3
hei2
大地在提示你 怎可失去理性令到她傷悲

Earth is telling you how to lose your reason and make her sad.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

taai3
deng6
zoi6
tai4
si6
nei5
fim2
ho2
sat1
heoi3
lei5
sing3
ling6
dou3
taa1
soeng1
bei1
大地善良待你 今天她有怨氣沒理她生死

The earth was kind to you, and today she is angry that she died.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

taai3
deng6
sin6
loeng4
daai1
nei5
gam1
tin1
taa1
jau6
jyun3
hei3
mei6
lei5
taa1
sang1
si2
大象樹熊在躲避 消失大氣天空多了飛機

Elephant bears are fleeing, the atmosphere is disappearing, and there are more planes.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

taai3
zoeng6
syu6
hung4
zoi6
do2
bei6
siu1
sat1
taai3
hei3
tin1
hung3
do1
liu4
fei1
gei1
這結局沒法治理沒有道理 只靠運氣

It's not about governance, it's about luck.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

ze5
lit3
guk6
mei6
fat3
zi6
lei5
mei6
jau6
dou6
lei5
zi2
kaau3
wan6
hei3
About This Song

"Mother Earth," performed by the artist , is a poignant ballad that explores the critical theme of environmental degradation and the emotional turmoil associated with our treatment of the planet. The song personifies Earth as a nurturing mother, expressing sadness and outrage in response to humanity's careless actions. This emotional core is palpable throughout the lyrics, as articulates the pain of witnessing the once vibrant and healthy planet being exploited and neglected. The use of vivid imagerysuch as penguins delighting in ice and elephants evading dangerevokes both nostalgia and urgency, inviting listeners to reflect deeply on their own environmental impact.

The message of "Mother Earth" is a call to awareness and action, urging listeners to reconnect with the natural world and recognize the consequences of their choices. Each verse paints a picture of a world in distress, highlighting the heartbreaking consequences of pollution and climate change. The lyrics serve as a rallying cry to love and care for the planet, which is depicted as a sentient being suffering from humanity's neglect. The repeated plea to "love the Earth" encapsulates the song's underlying narrative: that our survival is intrinsically linked to the well-being of our environment.

Musically, the song employs a blend of contemporary and traditional elements, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that supports the lyrical message. Notable techniques such as repetition amplify the emotional weight of the lyrics, reinforcing key phrases throughout the song. The melodic structure often oscillates between moments of tranquility and tension, mirroring the fluctuating state of nature itself. Instrumentation may include soft harmonies, creating a reflective atmosphere that encourages listeners to engage thoughtfully with its themes.

Culturally, "Mother Earth" resonates deeply in the context of increasing global awareness about environmental issues, especially in regions facing rapid industrialization and ecological crises. 's choice to address these themes through music places the song at the forefront of a growing movement for ecological consciousness in art. By giving voice to both the beauty and the sorrow of our planet, the song serves as an artistic vessel for advocacy, urging listeners from diverse backgrounds to join in the mission to protect the Earth as a shared responsibility.

Song Details
Singer:
鄭融
Total Lines:
27