開心又過一日唔開心又過一日

By 阿牛

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
不知不覺後知後覺又到五點鐘

And then I woke up at five.

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fau2
zi3
fau2
gok3
hau6
zi3
hau6
gok3
jau6
dou3
ng5
dim2
zung1
做完A事 B事私事仲繫有啲事

There's a lot of personal connection between A and B.

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zou6
jyun4
si6
si6
si1
si6
zung6
hai6
jau6
dit1
si6
要搭的士要搭地鐵定系坐巴士

You take a taxi, you take a metro, you take a bus.

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jiu3
daap3
dik1
si6
jiu3
daap3
deng6
tit3
ding6
hai6
zo6
baa1
si6
頻頻撲撲上上落落這樣過日子

It's the same as the highs and lows of the regular jumping.

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pan4
pan4
puk1
puk1
soeng6
soeng6
lok6
lok6
ze5
joeng2
gwo3
mik6
zi2
世界大件事都晤關我事

The big thing in the world is about me.

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sai3
gaai3
taai3
gin2
si6
dou1
ng6
gwaan1
ngo5
si6
行下企下坐下訓下睇下VCD

Let's sit down and watch the VCD.

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hong6
haa6
kei5
haa6
zo6
haa6
fan3
haa6
dai6
haa6
Call左CC Call左GG 再Call埋Lili

Call left CC Call left GG and call Lily.

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zo2
zo2
zoi3
maai4
排排坐食果果一齊吃HiTea

They sit in rows and eat fruit and HiTea.

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pik1
pik1
zo6
zi6
gwo2
gwo2
jat1
zi1
hek3
開心又過一日 晤開心又過一日

Another day of happiness, another day of unhappiness.

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hoi1
sam1
jau6
gwo3
jat1
mik6
ng6
hoi1
sam1
jau6
gwo3
jat1
mik6
快樂就似ABC

Happiness is like ABC.

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faai3
ngok6
zau6
ci5
開心只需兩個字(開心話都行咐易)

Happiness is two words -- happiness is two words -- and happiness is two words.

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hoi1
sam1
zi2
seoi1
loeng5
go3
zi6
hoi1
sam1
waa6
dou1
hong6
fu6
jik6
不知不覺後知後覺朝早九點鐘

I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I know, I'm just, like, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,

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fau2
zi3
fau2
gok3
hau6
zi3
hau6
gok3
zyu1
zou2
gau2
dim2
zung1
細慨返學老慨享樂年輕慨做工

I was very happy to go to school and enjoy working young.

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sai3
hoi3
faan1
hok6
lou5
hoi3
hoeng2
ngok6
nin4
hing1
hoi3
zou6
gung1
飲個茶食個包塞車當兜風

Drinking tea and eating a bag of stuff is like a hurricane.

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jam3
go3
caa4
zi6
go3
baau1
sak1
geoi1
dong3
dau1
fung3
窮則變變則通一刻不放鬆

Poverty is changing, and it's not easy.

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kung4
zak1
bin3
bin3
zak1
tung1
jat1
hak1
fau2
fong3
sung1
前邊有觀女但繫有老公

There's a woman in front of me, and there's a man in front of me.

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cin4
bin1
jau6
gun3
neoi6
daan6
hai6
jau6
lou5
gung1
老公唔温柔兩靚女面窿窿

My husband is not kind to two beautiful women.

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lou5
gung1
ng4
wan1
jau4
loeng5
zing6
neoi6
min2
lung4
lung4
悝吃悝呵責惺洗惺用點悝先夠用

I'm not going to eat a pot of potatoes, I'm going to wash a potatoes.

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hek3
o1
zaak3
sing2
sin2
sing2
jung6
dim2
sin3
gau3
jung6
睇開啲啦諱開口啦心態就晤同

You look open, you open your mouth, and you get a little emotional.

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dai6
hoi1
dit1
la5
wai3
hoi1
hau2
la5
sam1
taai3
zau6
ng6
tung4
開心又過一日 晤開心又過一日

Another day of happiness, another day of unhappiness.

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hoi1
sam1
jau6
gwo3
jat1
mik6
ng6
hoi1
sam1
jau6
gwo3
jat1
mik6
不知不覺後知後男頭生兩個角

And then, unbeknownst to me, the next man had two horns.

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fau2
zi3
fau2
gok3
hau6
zi3
hau6
naam4
tau4
sang1
loeng5
go3
luk6
想去睇野買野吃 野又無靚衫着

I want to go and see what I'm buying and eating and what I'm not wearing.

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soeng2
heoi3
dai6
je5
maai5
je5
hek3
je5
jau6
mou4
zing6
saam1
jyu3
其實人騙人串人打人我都唔會學

I'm not going to learn to lie to people and beat them.

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kei4
sat6
jan4
pin3
jan4
gwaan3
jan4
ding2
jan4
ngo5
dou1
ng4
wui6
hok6
人人為我我為人人先系代表作

People represent me as a person.

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jan4
jan4
wai6
ngo5
ngo5
wai6
jan4
jan4
sin3
hai6
doi6
biu2
zok3
覬女睇電影仔做主角 仔買汽水因為靚女渴

The girls watched the movie, the boys bought the gas because they were thirsty.

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kei3
neoi6
dai6
din6
jing2
zi2
zou6
zyu2
luk6
zi2
maai5
hei3
seoi2
jan1
wai6
zing6
neoi6
kit3
人要跌下傷下痛下先至會醒覺

You have to fall down, hurt, and wake up.

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jan4
jiu3
daat3
haa6
soeng1
haa6
tung3
haa6
sin3
zi3
wui6
sing2
gok3
睇開啲啦想開啲啦至緊要快樂

It's important to be happy.

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dai6
hoi1
dit1
la5
soeng2
hoi1
dit1
la5
zi3
gan2
jiu3
faai3
ngok6
開心又過一日 晤開心又過一日

Another day of happiness, another day of unhappiness.

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hoi1
sam1
jau6
gwo3
jat1
mik6
ng6
hoi1
sam1
jau6
gwo3
jat1
mik6
快樂就似ABC

Happiness is like ABC.

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faai3
ngok6
zau6
ci5
開心只需兩個字/開心話都無咁易

Happiness is not so easy with just two words.

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hoi1
sam1
zi2
seoi1
loeng5
go3
zi6
hoi1
sam1
waa6
dou1
mou4
gam3
jik6
About This Song

The song "" (Happy and Unhappy Days) by (A Niu) captures the essence of daily lifes ups and downs, exploring the juxtaposition of joy and sadness through the lens of everyday experiences. The central theme revolves around the transient nature of happiness and the cyclical pattern of mundane living, reflecting how people navigate their routines with varying emotions. The refrain, which plays on the simplicity and complexity of happiness, suggests that while joy can be distilled into two simple words (""), its reality is often intertwined with the richness of lifes challenges and responsibilities.

The narrative is filled with relatable details that paint a vivid picture of a typical day from hailing a taxi to dealing with work and personal commitments. The artist's light-hearted commentary on societal norms and personal aspirations conveys a universal story of striving for joy amidst life's pressures. Phrases like "" (when you're poor, change is necessary) deliver nuggets of wisdom, illustrating the resilience needed to adapt and find happiness, stressing that while life may not always be ideal, the pursuit of joy remains a shared endeavor.

Musically, the song blends upbeat melodies with a catchy rhythm, making it engaging and easy to listen to. Notable lyrical techniques include colloquial expressions and playful wordplay, which resonate with listeners, especially within the context of everyday language. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the song's emotional core, allowing listeners to reflect on their own personal experiences of happiness and discontent, creating a relatable mantra that echoes through each verse.

Culturally, the song taps into broader themes within Hong Kong society, where the fast-paced lifestyle often leaves individuals seeking balance between work and leisure. It highlights a common sentiment: the struggle to maintain a positive outlook in societies dominated by high expectations and rapid change. The artist uses humor and a conversational style to bridge generational gaps, making the song not only entertaining but also a significant reflection of modern life and the collective psyche of his audience.

Song Details
Singer:
阿牛
Total Lines:
30