孤兒仔

By 陳奕迅

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
傳説世間每個人

And to tell everyone in the world.

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zyun6
seoi3
sai3
haan4
mei5
go3
jan4
也會有一位天使護蔭

There will be a guardian angel.

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jaa5
wui6
jau6
jat1
wai6
tin1
si2
wu6
jam3
縱使渺小仿如微塵

Even if it's as small as a particle,

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zung3
si2
siu2
fong2
jyu4
mei4
can4
仍可棲身當愛人呼吸

You can still live as a lover breathing.

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jing4
ho2
sai1
jyun4
dong3
oi3
jan4
hu1
ngap1
可惜像我這一種人

It's a pity that I'm the type of person.

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ho2
sik1
zoeng6
ngo5
ze5
jat1
zung3
jan4
聖母永遠不肯給予憐憫

Our Lady never refused to have mercy.

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sing3
mau4
wing5
jyun6
fau2
hoi2
kap1
jyu5
lin4
man5
每天如像苦兒祈求

Every day is like a child's prayer.

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mei5
tin1
jyu4
zoeng6
fu2
ngai4
kei4
kau4
誰可真心的逗我開心

Who really makes me happy?

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seoi4
ho2
zan1
sam1
dik1
dau6
ngo5
hoi1
sam1
誰説會與我騎回旋木馬

Who would ride a roller coaster with me?

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seoi4
seoi3
wui6
jyu6
ngo5
ke4
wui4
syun4
muk6
maa5
天黑透了伴我一起歸家

The sky went dark and I went home with him.

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tin1
hak1
tau3
liu4
bun6
ngo5
jat1
hei2
kwai3
ze1
是我或你犯錯了嗎

Was it me or was it you?

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si6
ngo5
waak6
nei5
faan6
laap6
liu4
maa5
人被半路撇下

People are left halfway.

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jan4
pei5
bun3
lou6
pit3
haa6
受那風吹雨打

It was raining.

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sau6
no6
fung3
ceoi3
jyu6
ding2
誰人會愛我這種孤兒仔

I'm an orphan who will be loved.

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seoi4
jan4
wui6
oi3
ngo5
ze5
zung3
gu1
ngai4
zi2
流落到谷底

It flows down to the bottom of the valley.

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lau4
lok6
dou3
guk1
dik1
恐怕我已是個熱戀的後遺

I'm afraid I'm already a legacy of a passionate love.

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hung2
paa3
ngo5
ji5
si6
go3
jit6
lyun5
dik1
hau6
wai6
無人前來認領骯髒的身體

No one came to recognize the body of the monkey.

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mou4
jan4
cin4
loi6
jing6
ling5
kong3
zoeng1
dik1
jyun4
tai2
若想抱抱就等下一世

If you want to embrace, wait until the next day.

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joek6
soeng2
pou5
pou5
zau6
ting2
haa6
jat1
sai3
誰要我這種孤兒仔

Who wants me to be an orphan?

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seoi4
jiu3
ngo5
ze5
zung3
gu1
ngai4
zi2
誰贈我安慰

Who comforted me?

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seoi4
zang6
ngo5
on1
wai3
當我至愛路過 亦不想拾遺

I loved the way I walked, and I didn't want to pick up the pieces.

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dong3
ngo5
zi3
oi3
lou6
gwo3
jik6
fau2
soeng2
sip3
wai6
誰在從前話我貧窮但美麗

Who ever said I was poor but beautiful?

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seoi4
zoi6
zung6
cin4
waa6
ngo5
pan4
kung4
daan6
mei5
lai6
但想抱抱就等待轉世

But to embrace is to wait for the new birth.

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daan6
soeng2
pou5
pou5
zau6
ting2
daai1
zyun3
sai3
我這種身世

This is my life.

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ngo5
ze5
zung3
jyun4
sai3
About This Song

The song "" (translated as "Orphan Boy") by the renowned artist (Eason Chan) deeply explores themes of loneliness, longing, and the desire for love and acceptance. It reflects the emotional struggles of individuals who feel abandoned and overlooked in a world that often sees them as insignificant, akin to dust. The lyrics poignantly portray a yearning for connection and compassion, contrasting the hope of finding an angelic figure with the harsh reality of being disregarded. This duality resonates strongly with listeners who have experienced similar feelings of isolation or unworthiness.

The narrative of the song unfolds through the voice of a character who embodies this sense of neglect, praying for genuine happiness and companionship. It questions the reasons behind the emotional distance one faces while yearning for a kindred spirit to share a simple moment, like riding a carousel together. Lines like "" ("Is it I or you who made a mistake?") highlight the introspection and blame that often accompany feelings of emptiness, illustrating the struggle between self-perception and external validation.

Musically, "" presents a haunting yet melodic arrangement, characterized by its mellow instrumentation that enhances the lyrical intensity. Eason Chan's expressive vocal delivery captures the essence of vulnerability, transitioning seamlessly from moments of quiet reflection to emotional crescendos. The use of metaphor, particularly in referencing the angel and the carousel, evokes vivid imagery that deepens the emotional engagement for the listener. Moreover, the repeating motifs in the lyrics serve to emphasize the cyclical nature of despair and hope, resonating with anyone who has grappled with their emotional journey.

Culturally, the song strikes a chord within the context of modern society, where loneliness and the quest for genuine relationships become increasingly common experiences. It captures a universal sentiment that transcends linguistic barriers, making it relevant across diverse demographics. The acknowledgment of being an "orphan" in a broad sense speaks to a collective experience of searching for belonging, making "" not just a personal reflection but a shared anthem for those navigating through the complexities of emotional human connections.

Song Details
Singer:
陳奕迅
Total Lines:
24