搭台

By 阿牛

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
茶餐廳的夥計 難得抖氣

The tea-restaurant guy was so angry.

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caa4
caan1
ting1
dik1
fo2
gei3
no4
dak1
dau3
hei3
我卻偷偷 看着你

I was watching you.

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ngo5
koek3
tau1
tau1
hon3
jyu3
nei5
然後很想知道誰是你

And then I wonder who you are.

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jin4
hau6
han2
soeng2
zi3
dou6
seoi4
si6
nei5
承認比起股市更有驚喜

I admit, it was more surprising than stock market.

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sing4
jing6
bei3
hei2
gu2
si5
gang3
jau6
ging1
hei2
熱鴛鴦的蒸汽 這一刻多優美

The steam is so hot, it's so beautiful.

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jit6
jyun1
joeng1
dik1
zing1
hei3
ze5
jat1
hak1
do1
jau1
mei5
就算客飯 也有你

Even when you're at dinner, you're there.

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zau6
syun3
haak3
faan6
jaa5
jau6
nei5
然後怎麼可以認識你

How can I know you?

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jin4
hau6
fim2
mo5
ho2
jyu5
jing6
zi3
nei5
承認這張枱凳正在升起

And I'm going to admit that the barrier is rising.

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sing4
jing6
ze5
zoeng3
toi2
dang3
zing3
zoi6
sing1
hei2
其實白飯香或是眉目秀

It's actually a white rice smell or a eyebrow show.

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kei4
sat6
baak6
faan6
hoeng1
waak6
si6
mei4
muk6
sau3
不可永遠都可半晝

You can't always be half-day.

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fau2
ho2
wing5
jyun6
dou1
ho2
bun3
zau3
忘記都市力竭與筋疲

Forget about the city's struggles and fatigue.

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mong6
gei3
dou1
si5
lik6
kit3
jyu6
gan1
pei4
為了都市中有我和你同台演戲

You and I are on stage in a city.

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wai6
liu4
dou1
si5
zung1
jau6
ngo5
wo4
nei5
tung4
toi4
jin5
hei3
沉默如奶麥 甜蜜就如菜蜜

Silence is like wheat flour, sweet is like honey.

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zam6
mak6
jyu4
naai5
mak6
tim4
mat6
zau6
jyu4
coi3
mat6
讓我在你身邊得到片刻真實

Let me get a moment of reality around you.

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joeng6
ngo5
zoi6
nei5
jyun4
bin1
dak1
dou3
pin3
hak1
zan1
sat6
同在大城的你 那樣陌生

And you're a stranger in the big city.

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tung4
zoi6
taai3
sing4
dik1
nei5
no6
joeng2
maak6
sang1
還是這樣渴慕你的秘密

Or you're craving your secret.

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waan4
si6
ze5
joeng2
kit3
mou6
nei5
dik1
bai3
mat6
誰另誰信任 誰又另誰缺憾

Who else is to blame?

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seoi4
ling6
seoi4
seon3
jam6
seoi4
jau6
ling6
seoi4
kyut3
ham6
但你令我偏偏想起某些幽默

But you remind me of some of the humor.

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daan6
nei5
ling6
ngo5
pin1
pin1
soeng2
hei2
mau5
se1
jau1
mak6
同在大城的愛 那樣遙遠

And that's a long way from the love of a big city.

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tung4
zoi6
taai3
sing4
dik1
oi3
no6
joeng2
jiu4
jyun6
然而搭着台的人 這樣近

But the people on the stage are so close.

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jin4
nang4
daap3
jyu3
toi4
dik1
jan4
ze5
joeng2
kan5
油佔多的香氣 這一刻多詭秘

The oil is full of fragrance, and it's a very mysterious moment.

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jau4
zim3
do1
dik1
hoeng1
hei3
ze5
jat1
hak1
do1
gwai2
bai3
就會庇佑 再見你

I'll see you again.

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zau6
wui6
bei6
jau6
zoi3
jin6
nei5
明日應該可以認識你

I should know you tomorrow.

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ming4
mik6
jing3
goi1
ho2
jyu5
jing6
zi3
nei5
明日假使可以再坐一起

We could sit down again tomorrow.

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ming4
mik6
gaa2
si2
ho2
jyu5
zoi3
zo6
jat1
hei2
沉默如奶麥 甜蜜就如菜蜜

Silence is like wheat flour, sweet is like honey.

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zam6
mak6
jyu4
naai5
mak6
tim4
mat6
zau6
jyu4
coi3
mat6
讓我在你身邊得到片刻真實

Let me get a moment of reality around you.

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joeng6
ngo5
zoi6
nei5
jyun4
bin1
dak1
dou3
pin3
hak1
zan1
sat6
同在大城的你 那樣陌生

And you're a stranger in the big city.

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tung4
zoi6
taai3
sing4
dik1
nei5
no6
joeng2
maak6
sang1
還是這樣渴慕你的秘密

Or you're craving your secret.

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waan4
si6
ze5
joeng2
kit3
mou6
nei5
dik1
bai3
mat6
誰另誰信任 誰又另誰缺憾

Who else is to blame?

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seoi4
ling6
seoi4
seon3
jam6
seoi4
jau6
ling6
seoi4
kyut3
ham6
但你令我偏偏想起某些幽默

But you remind me of some of the humor.

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daan6
nei5
ling6
ngo5
pin1
pin1
soeng2
hei2
mau5
se1
jau1
mak6
同在大城的愛 那樣遙遠

And that's a long way from the love of a big city.

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tung4
zoi6
taai3
sing4
dik1
oi3
no6
joeng2
jiu4
jyun6
然而搭着台的人 這樣近

But the people on the stage are so close.

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jin4
nang4
daap3
jyu3
toi4
dik1
jan4
ze5
joeng2
kan5
沉默如奶麥 甜蜜就如菜蜜

Silence is like wheat flour, sweet is like honey.

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zam6
mak6
jyu4
naai5
mak6
tim4
mat6
zau6
jyu4
coi3
mat6
讓我在你身邊得到片刻真實

Let me get a moment of reality around you.

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joeng6
ngo5
zoi6
nei5
jyun4
bin1
dak1
dou3
pin3
hak1
zan1
sat6
同在大城的你 那樣陌生

And you're a stranger in the big city.

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tung4
zoi6
taai3
sing4
dik1
nei5
no6
joeng2
maak6
sang1
還是這樣渴慕你的秘密

Or you're craving your secret.

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waan4
si6
ze5
joeng2
kit3
mou6
nei5
dik1
bai3
mat6
誰另誰信任 誰又另誰缺憾

Who else is to blame?

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seoi4
ling6
seoi4
seon3
jam6
seoi4
jau6
ling6
seoi4
kyut3
ham6
但你令我偏偏想起某些幽默

But you remind me of some of the humor.

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daan6
nei5
ling6
ngo5
pin1
pin1
soeng2
hei2
mau5
se1
jau1
mak6
同在大城的愛 那樣遙遠

And that's a long way from the love of a big city.

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tung4
zoi6
taai3
sing4
dik1
oi3
no6
joeng2
jiu4
jyun6
然而搭着台的人 這樣近

But the people on the stage are so close.

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jin4
nang4
daap3
jyu3
toi4
dik1
jan4
ze5
joeng2
kan5
About This Song

The song "" by (A Niu) captures the delicate and complex emotions of urban love amidst the bustling backdrop of a city. The central theme revolves around the oft-experienced tension between intimacy and distance in modern relationships. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire as the narrator finds himself captivated by someone in a crowded city, highlighting the organic charm of unexpected encounters.

The narrative unfolds in a casual yet poetic style, as the protagonist recalls subtle moments spent observing the object of his affection, often reflected through metaphors related to food and everyday life in a tea restaurant. This imagery not only personalizes the experience but also grounds it in relatable urban culture. The narrator's contemplation of connection amidst the citys chaos speaks to a universal yearning for genuine interaction, despite the challenges posed by trust and barriers built by past experiences.

Musically, the song employs a gentle, melodic structure that complements its contemplative lyrics. The use of vivid imagery, such as "" (silence like milk tea) and "" (sweet like honey), adds layers of meaning that evoke sensory experiences and emotions that listeners can easily relate to. The repeated phrases create a soothing effect, mirroring the fleeting and tender moments of affection while enhancing the songs overall warmth.

Culturally, the song reflects the realities of urban life in East Asian cities, often characterized by a fast-paced lifestyle that can make personal connections feel elusive. Yet, it simultaneously celebrates the beauty found in these connections, no matter how momentary. "" resonates with a broad audience as it encapsulates the experience of navigating feelings of love and connection in a culturally rich but often impersonal urban environment.

Song Details
Singer:
阿牛
Total Lines:
40