鬥苦

By 陳小春

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
不太快樂童年有陰影

There was a shadow of a happy childhood.

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fau2
taai3
faai3
ngok6
tung4
nin4
jau6
jam3
jing2
工作壓力大得分秒想 報警

The stress of the job is scoring seconds.

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gung1
zok3
ngaat3
lik6
taai3
dak1
fan6
miu5
soeng2
bou3
ging2
失戀相戀卻再失戀忍不了怨命

And then I fell in love again, and I couldn't bear to complain.

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sat1
lyun5
soeng2
lyun5
koek3
zoi3
sat1
lyun5
jan5
fau2
liu4
jyun3
ming6
無人無力聽我大喊更絕情

No one could hear me cry more desperately.

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mou4
jan4
mou4
lik6
teng1
ngo5
taai3
ham6
gang3
zyut6
cing4
人常常跌倒 最後人人學跳高

People often fall, and eventually they jump high.

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jan4
soeng4
soeng4
daat3
dou2
zeoi3
hau6
jan4
jan4
hok6
tiu4
gou1
誰又坎坷到老 來年定更好 最好

And who gets older and gets better and better and better?

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seoi4
jau6
haam3
ho2
dou3
lou5
loi6
nin4
ding6
gang3
hou3
zeoi3
hou3
不痛苦 凡人類都需要吃苦

It's not painful.

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fau2
tung3
fu2
faan4
jan4
leoi6
dou1
seoi1
jiu3
hek3
fu2
曾盡努力等老天吩咐

They were trying hard to wait for God's orders.

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zang1
zeon6
nou5
lik6
ting2
lou5
tin1
fu6
離別了 是誰福薄亦難估

And it's hard to say who's lucky or lucky.

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lei4
bit6
liu4
si6
seoi4
fuk1
bok6
jik6
no4
gu3
也別怪她可惡

And don't blame her for being mean.

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jaa5
bit6
gwaai3
taa1
ho2
ok3
鬥苦 旁人大把比我痛苦

I was struggling, and people were more struggling than I was.

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dau6
fu2
pong4
jan4
taai3
baa3
bei3
ngo5
tung3
fu2
自我縮小不太需關顧

I'm not so concerned about my own self-esteem.

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zi6
ngo5
suk1
siu2
fau2
taai3
seoi1
gwaan1
gu3
淪落了 可以勤勞如白蟻

You're down, you're hard as a white elephant.

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leon4
lok6
liu4
ho2
jyu5
kan4
lou6
jyu4
baak6
ngai5
最壞情形大不了 躲於地庫

The worst case scenario is hiding in the warehouse.

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zeoi3
waai6
cing4
jing4
taai3
fau2
liu4
do2
wu1
deng6
se3
失去正業得到了擔心

It's a concern to lose your job.

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sat1
heoi3
zing3
jip6
dak1
dou3
liu4
daam3
sam1
出世以來無福戀愛只有等

There is no happiness in love.

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ceot1
sai3
jyu5
loi6
mou4
fuk1
lyun5
oi3
zi2
jau6
ting2
終於抑鬱症纏身交足所有惡運

And then depression finally got me into all the trouble.

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zung1
wu1
jik1
wat1
zing3
zin6
jyun4
gaau1
zuk1
so2
jau6
ok3
wan6
唯求憑着智慧受苦去做人

And to suffer with wisdom, to be a man.

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wai4
kau4
pang4
jyu3
zi3
wai6
sau6
fu2
heoi3
zou6
jan4
人常常跌倒 最後人人學跳高

People often fall, and eventually they jump high.

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jan4
soeng4
soeng4
daat3
dou2
zeoi3
hau6
jan4
jan4
hok6
tiu4
gou1
誰又坎坷到老 來年定更好 最好

And who gets older and gets better and better and better?

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seoi4
jau6
haam3
ho2
dou3
lou5
loi6
nin4
ding6
gang3
hou3
zeoi3
hou3
不痛苦 凡人類都需要吃苦

It's not painful.

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fau2
tung3
fu2
faan4
jan4
leoi6
dou1
seoi1
jiu3
hek3
fu2
曾盡過力等老天吩咐

And they did everything they could to keep God's commandments.

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zang1
zeon6
gwo3
lik6
ting2
lou5
tin1
fu6
離別了 是誰福薄亦難估 也別怪她可惡

And don't blame her for being a bad person.

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lei4
bit6
liu4
si6
seoi4
fuk1
bok6
jik6
no4
gu3
jaa5
bit6
gwaai3
taa1
ho2
ok3
鬥苦 旁人大把比我痛苦

I was struggling, and people were more struggling than I was.

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dau6
fu2
pong4
jan4
taai3
baa3
bei3
ngo5
tung3
fu2
自我縮小不太需關顧

I'm not so concerned about my own self-esteem.

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zi6
ngo5
suk1
siu2
fau2
taai3
seoi1
gwaan1
gu3
淪落了 可以勤勞如白蟻

You're down, you're hard as a white elephant.

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leon4
lok6
liu4
ho2
jyu5
kan4
lou6
jyu4
baak6
ngai5
最壞情形大不了 躲於地庫

The worst case scenario is hiding in the warehouse.

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zeoi3
waai6
cing4
jing4
taai3
fau2
liu4
do2
wu1
deng6
se3
算吧 與赤地 或戰地 去比

Compare that to the Red Earth or the war zone.

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syun3
baa6
jyu6
cik3
deng6
waak6
zin3
deng6
heoi3
bei3
雙失了傷心了還是會飛

They're either going to be hurt or they're going to fly.

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soeng1
sat1
liu4
soeng1
sam1
liu4
waan4
si6
wui6
fei1
不痛苦 凡人類都需要吃苦

It's not painful.

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fau2
tung3
fu2
faan4
jan4
leoi6
dou1
seoi1
jiu3
hek3
fu2
曾盡過力等老天吩咐

And they did everything they could to keep God's commandments.

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zang1
zeon6
gwo3
lik6
ting2
lou5
tin1
fu6
離別了 是誰福薄亦難估

And it's hard to say who's lucky or lucky.

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lei4
bit6
liu4
si6
seoi4
fuk1
bok6
jik6
no4
gu3
也別怪她可惡

And don't blame her for being mean.

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jaa5
bit6
gwaai3
taa1
ho2
ok3
鬥苦 難磨滅貪心最痛苦

It's hard to fight, it's hard to kill, and it's the most painful thing.

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dau6
fu2
no4
mo6
mit6
taam1
sam1
zeoi3
tung3
fu2
期望低一點也都不顧

It's not a big deal.

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kei4
mong6
dai1
jat1
dim2
jaa5
dou1
fau2
gu3
固執到對世界也忘掉了

And we've forgotten about the world.

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gu3
zap1
dou3
deoi3
sai3
gaai3
jaa5
mong6
zaau6
liu4
世上貧民和他比 彷彿鉅富

The poorest people in the world are as rich as he is.

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sai3
soeng6
pan4
man4
wo4
to1
bei3
pong4
fat1
geoi6
fu3
什麼都能不顧

It's not possible.

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zaap6
mo5
dou1
toi4
fau2
gu3
About This Song

This poignant song titled "" ("Du K") by the artist (Chen Xiaochun) delves deep into the complexities of human suffering and resilience. The main theme centers around the struggles of daily life, exploring the burdens of childhood trauma, work-related stress, and the pain of lost relationships. Through a reflective lens, the song examines how individuals manage their pain while recognizing that suffering is a universal aspect of existence, one that ultimately shapes character and builds strength.

The narrative conveyed in the lyrics is a journey through adversity. The singer reflects on experiences of heartbreak, existential crisis, and mental duress, emphasizing that these hardships are not unique but part of the human condition. There is a sense of bleak realism as the artist acknowledges the prevalence of suffering in the lives of others, offering a message of solidarity and understanding. The line that states, "" ("Others suffer much more than I do") reveals a humbling acceptance of one's struggles in the broader context of collective human experience.

Musically, "" employs a melancholic melody paired with impactful lyrical techniques, such as repetition and metaphor, which enhance its emotional depth. The contrast between the raw honesty of the lyrics and the melodic structure captures the essence of depression intertwined with hope. The use of phrases like "" ("not suffering") juxtaposed with the acknowledgment of life's hardships illustrates a poignant struggle between despair and resilience, making the song relatable to those grappling with similar feelings.

Culturally, this song resonates within the contemporary landscape of growing mental health awareness, particularly in Chinese society where discussions around mental health have traditionally been stigmatized. It reflects a broader movement to confront and articulate personal struggles, encouraging listeners to accept their pain as a pathway to growth. Overall, "" stands as a testament to the universal nature of suffering, inviting listeners to find solace in shared experiences.

Song Details
Singer:
陳小春
Total Lines:
38