糖衣

By 雨僑

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
連苦澀也若無事幹

Even the bitter is not worth it.

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lin4
fu2
sik1
jaa5
joek6
mou4
si6
hon4
我以笑臉包裝似粒糖

I wrapped it in a smile like a grain of sugar.

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ngo5
jyu5
siu3
lim5
baau1
zong1
ci5
nap1
tong2
外在甜蜜暗藏迷惘

I'm lost in the sweet darkness.

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oi6
zoi6
tim4
mat6
am3
zong6
mai4
mong5
即使要説沒法講

Even if you can't speak,

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zik1
si2
jiu3
seoi3
mei6
fat3
gong2
一張臉維持大方需要被看

A face that keeps the whole world going needs to be seen.

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jat1
zoeng3
lim5
wai4
ci4
taai3
fong1
seoi1
jiu3
pei5
hon3
哭泣會壞了眼光很不當

Crying can damage your eyes.

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huk1
jap1
wui6
waai6
liu4
ngaan5
gwong1
han2
fau2
dong3
生活欠缺的血糖

The blood sugar is missing in life.

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sang1
wut6
him3
kyut3
dik1
hyut3
tong2
迫使我上進到做我的工作狂

And it made me go into my workplace.

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pik1
si2
ngo5
soeng6
zeon3
dou3
zou6
ngo5
dik1
gung1
zok3
kwong4
原來心虛修飾心虛只有更心虛

And it turns out that the heart of vanity is just more vanity.

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jyun5
loi6
sam1
heoi1
sau1
sik1
sam1
heoi1
zi2
jau6
gang3
sam1
heoi1
被你輕輕觸摸一壓便碎

It's broken by a little touch.

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pei5
nei5
hing1
hing1
zuk1
mou4
jat1
ngaat3
pin4
seoi3
多辛苦不訴苦劇毒收於心裏

It's hard not to complain, it's hard not to complain, it's hard not to complain.

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do1
san1
fu2
fau2
sou3
fu2
kek6
duk6
sau1
wu1
sam1
leoi5
還甜絲絲忍痛閉嘴

And the silk was silent.

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waan4
tim4
si1
si1
jan5
tung3
bai3
zeoi2
強悍蓋過懦弱不會吐苦水

A strong one covers a weak one, and it doesn't spit.

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koeng5
hon6
koi3
gwo3
joek6
fau2
wui6
tou2
fu2
seoi2
糖衣包裝下去

Pack the candy.

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tong2
ji3
baau1
zong1
haa6
heoi3
灰心不説多一句藏於骨髓

There's not much more to the skeletal muscle than that.

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fui1
sam1
fau2
seoi3
do1
jat1
gau1
zong6
wu1
gwat1
seoi5
為你的青眼笑不出笑下去

Don't laugh at your blue eyes.

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wai6
nei5
dik1
cing1
ngaan5
siu3
fau2
ceot1
siu3
haa6
heoi3
明知你注重動人外殼

I know you're focused on the animated outfit.

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ming4
zi3
nei5
zyu3
zung6
dung6
jan4
oi6
hok3
你每句稱讚供給我代糖

Every compliment you give me is a sugar substitute.

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nei5
mei5
gau1
can3
zaan3
gung3
kap1
ngo5
doi6
tong2
面上流露最甜微笑

The sweetest smile on my face.

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min2
soeng6
lau4
lou6
zeoi3
tim4
mei4
siu3
不屈不撓的只有化妝

Only make-up is a constant.

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fau2
wat1
fau2
naau6
dik1
zi2
jau6
faa3
zong1
少不免柔韌內心都會受創

And the flexibility of the inner workings is bound to be hurt.

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siu3
fau2
min5
jau4
ngan6
noi6
sam1
dou1
wui6
sau6
cong3
失戀要盡法子充塞空檔

Falling in love is a dead end.

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sat1
lyun5
jiu3
zeon6
fat3
zi2
cung1
sak1
hung3
dong3
裝扮到似位女王

Dressed like a queen.

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zong1
fan5
dou3
ci5
wai6
neoi6
wong6
須知道共你再碰到更要硬朗

It's hard to know when you're going to meet again.

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seoi1
zi3
dou6
gung6
nei5
zoi3
pung3
dou3
gang3
jiu3
ngaang6
long5
原來心虛修飾心虛只有更心虛

And it turns out that the heart of vanity is just more vanity.

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jyun5
loi6
sam1
heoi1
sau1
sik1
sam1
heoi1
zi2
jau6
gang3
sam1
heoi1
被你輕輕觸摸一壓便碎

It's broken by a little touch.

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pei5
nei5
hing1
hing1
zuk1
mou4
jat1
ngaat3
pin4
seoi3
多辛苦不訴苦劇毒收於心裏

It's hard not to complain, it's hard not to complain, it's hard not to complain.

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do1
san1
fu2
fau2
sou3
fu2
kek6
duk6
sau1
wu1
sam1
leoi5
還甜絲絲忍痛閉嘴

And the silk was silent.

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waan4
tim4
si1
si1
jan5
tung3
bai3
zeoi2
強悍蓋過懦弱不會吐苦水

A strong one covers a weak one, and it doesn't spit.

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koeng5
hon6
koi3
gwo3
joek6
fau2
wui6
tou2
fu2
seoi2
糖衣包裝下去

Pack the candy.

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tong2
ji3
baau1
zong1
haa6
heoi3
灰心不説多一句藏於骨髓

There's not much more to the skeletal muscle than that.

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fui1
sam1
fau2
seoi3
do1
jat1
gau1
zong6
wu1
gwat1
seoi5
為你的青眼笑不出笑下去

Don't laugh at your blue eyes.

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wai6
nei5
dik1
cing1
ngaan5
siu3
fau2
ceot1
siu3
haa6
heoi3
我要笑亦都苦笑

I'm going to laugh and I'm going to be bitter.

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ngo5
jiu3
siu3
jik6
dou1
fu2
siu3
很想哭泣不管有多反對

I wanted to cry no matter how much I wanted to.

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han2
soeng2
huk1
jap1
fau2
gun2
jau6
do1
faan3
deoi3
任意去俘虜誰

Whoever you want to capture.

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jam6
ji3
heoi3
fu4
lou5
seoi4
找一個代替你的當伴侶

Find a replacement for you.

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zaau2
jat1
go3
doi6
tai3
nei5
dik1
dong3
bun6
lui5
原來心虛修飾心虛只有更心虛

And it turns out that the heart of vanity is just more vanity.

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jyun5
loi6
sam1
heoi1
sau1
sik1
sam1
heoi1
zi2
jau6
gang3
sam1
heoi1
被你輕輕觸摸一壓便碎

It's broken by a little touch.

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pei5
nei5
hing1
hing1
zuk1
mou4
jat1
ngaat3
pin4
seoi3
多辛苦不訴苦劇毒收於心裏

It's hard not to complain, it's hard not to complain, it's hard not to complain.

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do1
san1
fu2
fau2
sou3
fu2
kek6
duk6
sau1
wu1
sam1
leoi5
難過也視作一個樂趣

It's also a pleasure.

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no4
gwo3
jaa5
si6
zok3
jat1
go3
ngok6
cuk1
沒有開心不開心最尾剩餘一個面對

No happiness, no unhappiness, and the last thing left to do is face the

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mei6
jau6
hoi1
sam1
fau2
hoi1
sam1
zeoi3
mei5
zing6
jyu4
jat1
go3
min2
deoi3
唯有拼命去追

I was determined to go after him.

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wai4
jau6
ping3
ming6
heoi3
zeoi1
一刀兩斷也是一種英勇進取

A knife cutting is a brave move.

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jat1
dou1
loeng5
dyun6
jaa5
si6
jat1
zung3
jing1
jung6
zeon3
ceoi2
最怕是糖衣都破碎

And the candy was broken.

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zeoi3
paa3
si6
tong2
ji3
dou1
po3
seoi3
最美麗那種軀殼才得到讚許

The most beautiful of these is the most praised.

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zeoi3
mei5
lai6
no6
zung3
keoi1
hok3
coi4
dak1
dou3
zaan3
heoi2
便如此撐下去

And it just goes down.

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pin4
jyu4
ci2
caang3
haa6
heoi3
About This Song

The song "" ("Sugar Coating") by (Yuqiao) delves into the complex interplay between external appearances and internal struggles. The central theme revolves around the notion of putting on a brave faceanointed with a sweet smilewhile grappling with profound feelings of insecurity and emotional turmoil. The lyrics articulate a poignant contrast between the superficial sweetness of life, as represented by sugar coating, and the bitter realities that simmer beneath the surface, highlighting the dissatisfaction that prevails even in seemingly happy moments.

The narrative unfolds as the artist reflects on personal challenges in relationships, where the desire to maintain an attractive facade often leads to emotional isolation. This tension is manifested in lines like "" ("Faking confidence only breeds more insecurity") which encapsulates the struggle to appear strong while feeling inherently fragile. The song's story presents a relatable journey of self-deception, hurt, and the quest for validation through others approval, prompting listeners to empathize with the artists vulnerabilities.

Musically, "" features a blend of pop and R&B influences, with a catchy melody that contrasts with its heavy lyrics. The use of metaphorssuch as comparing emotional pain to poison concealed beneath a sweet exterioradds a layer of depth to the narrative. Lyrical techniques, like repetition and evocative imagery, reinforce the duality of appearance versus reality, enhancing the emotional impact of the song and allowing listeners to connect with the underlying sentiments of loss and resilience.

Culturally, the song resonates within the context of modern societal pressures, particularly in East Asian cultures where appearances often weigh heavily on personal and social interactions. It reflects a pervasive sentimentbalancing the need for acceptance against the backdrop of personal struggles. In doing so, "" not only tells a personal story but also engages with universal themes of identity, vulnerability, and the pursuit of authenticity in a world that frequently values superficial charm over genuine connection.

Song Details
Singer:
雨僑
Total Lines:
46