起跑線

By 麥家瑜

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
得我一個人 參戰

Get me one and fight.

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dak1
ngo5
jat1
go3
jan4
sam1
zin3
少了一個人 來觀戰

There was less than one person to see the war.

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siu3
liu4
jat1
go3
jan4
loi6
gun3
zin3
多了一個人 已跟你走遠

More than one person has gone far behind you.

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do1
liu4
jat1
go3
jan4
ji5
gan1
nei5
zau2
jyun6
愛戀之中怎 奮勇爭先

How to fight in love.

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oi3
lyun5
zi1
zung1
fim2
fan3
jung6
zaang1
sin3
在賽道一圈再一圈

One lap at a time.

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zoi6
coi3
dou6
jat1
hyun1
zoi3
jat1
hyun1
就要得到的冠冕 懸在那終點

And the crown is hanging at the end.

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zau6
jiu3
dak1
dou3
dik1
gun3
min5
jyun4
zoi6
no6
zung1
dim2
比賽爭勝的決心 不見

The game's winner is not visible.

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bei3
coi3
zaang1
sing3
dik1
kyut3
sam1
fau2
jin6
司線官對天放槍 聽不見

The officer was shooting at the sky.

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si1
sin3
gun1
deoi3
tin1
fong3
coeng1
teng1
fau2
jin6
觀眾給我呼喊聲 變空氣污染

The audience shouted at me, and it was air pollution.

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gun3
zung3
kap1
ngo5
hu1
ham6
sing1
bin3
hung3
hei3
wu3
jim5
看兩手雙腿 不見有損傷

Look at both hands and legs, no damage.

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hon3
loeng5
sau2
soeng1
teoi3
fau2
jin6
jau6
syun2
soeng1
但我內心的正中央 平衡已盡喪

But the central core of my heart is in a state of disarray.

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daan6
ngo5
noi6
sam1
dik1
zing3
zung1
joeng1
ping4
waang4
ji5
zeon6
song3
沒法決定這生方向

I can't decide where I'm going.

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mei6
fat3
kyut3
ding6
ze5
sang1
fong1
hoeng3
誰使我心痛永久 偏找不出那傷口

Who made me feel so bad that I couldn't find that wound?

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seoi4
si2
ngo5
sam1
tung3
wing5
gau2
pin1
zaau2
fau2
ceot1
no6
soeng1
hau2
亂世當中如何追 如何走 卻沒法仰首

How to chase, how to walk, and not to lean.

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lyun6
sai3
dong3
zung1
jyu4
ho6
zeoi1
jyu4
ho6
zau2
koek3
mei6
fat3
joeng5
sau3
多少的邂逅 籌備了 但是我心不對口

I had a few of them, but I couldn't resist.

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do1
siu3
dik1
haai6
hau6
cau2
bei6
liu4
daan6
si6
ngo5
sam1
fau2
deoi3
hau2
在起跑線 碎步滯留

Break the tracks and leave them on the starting line.

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zoi6
hei2
paau4
sin3
seoi3
fau6
zai6
lau4
就算終於衝線 我也望回頭

Even when I finally crossed the line, I looked back.

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zau6
syun3
zung1
wu1
cung3
sin3
ngo5
jaa5
mong6
wui4
tau4
不要不要補上這 虧欠

Don't make up for this.

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fau2
jiu3
fau2
jiu3
bou2
soeng6
ze5
kwai1
him3
不要不要三角戀 已生厭

Don't try to be triangular.

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fau2
jiu3
fau2
jiu3
saam3
luk6
lyun5
ji5
sang1
jim3
不要不要講我知 和誰有染

Don't tell me who you're with.

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fau2
jiu3
fau2
jiu3
gong2
ngo5
zi3
wo4
seoi4
jau6
jim5
這兩心堅守 十年長跑中

They were both strong in the race for 10 years.

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ze5
loeng5
sam1
gin1
sau3
sap6
nin4
zoeng6
paau4
zung1
在最後一圈 聽哀鍾

In the last round, we hear the whimper.

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zoi6
zeoi3
hau6
jat1
hyun1
teng1
ngoi1
zung1
年華已斷送 沒法再像往昔英勇

The years are over, and we can't be as brave as we used to be.

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nin4
waa6
ji5
dyun6
sung3
mei6
fat3
zoi3
zoeng6
wong5
sik1
jing1
jung6
誰使我心痛永久 偏找不出那傷口

Who made me feel so bad that I couldn't find that wound?

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seoi4
si2
ngo5
sam1
tung3
wing5
gau2
pin1
zaau2
fau2
ceot1
no6
soeng1
hau2
亂世當中如何追 如何走 卻沒法仰首

How to chase, how to walk, and not to lean.

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lyun6
sai3
dong3
zung1
jyu4
ho6
zeoi1
jyu4
ho6
zau2
koek3
mei6
fat3
joeng5
sau3
多少的邂逅 籌備了 但是我心不對口

I had a few of them, but I couldn't resist.

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do1
siu3
dik1
haai6
hau6
cau2
bei6
liu4
daan6
si6
ngo5
sam1
fau2
deoi3
hau2
在起跑線 碎步滯留

Break the tracks and leave them on the starting line.

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zoi6
hei2
paau4
sin3
seoi3
fau6
zai6
lau4
就算終於衝線 仍殘留悔疚

Even when it finally comes to the line, it's still a remnant of regret.

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zau6
syun3
zung1
wu1
cung3
sin3
jing4
caan4
lau4
fui3
gau3
已奪去所有 我不再強求

I've taken everything from you, and I'm not asking anymore.

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ji5
dyut6
heoi3
so2
jau6
ngo5
fau2
zoi3
koeng5
kau4
無論我盡力再起跑過

I'm trying my best to get back on track.

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mou4
leon6
ngo5
zeon6
lik6
zoi3
hei2
paau4
gwo3
再也跑不出相戀最初

And I never got out of love.

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zoi3
jaa5
paau4
fau2
ceot1
soeng2
lyun5
zeoi3
co1
誰使我心痛永久 總醫不好那傷口

Who made my heart hurt forever, and never healed that wound?

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seoi4
si2
ngo5
sam1
tung3
wing5
gau2
zung2
ji1
fau2
hou3
no6
soeng1
hau2
亂世當中仍能攻 仍能守 卻沒有對手

They can fight, they can defend, but they cannot resist.

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lyun6
sai3
dong3
zung1
jing4
toi4
gung1
jing4
toi4
sau3
koek3
mei6
jau6
deoi3
sau2
多少的邂逅 營造了 但是我不肯走

I made a lot of candy, but I didn't want to leave.

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do1
siu3
dik1
haai6
hau6
jing4
zou6
liu4
daan6
si6
ngo5
fau2
hoi2
zau2
在起跑線 繼續逗留

Stay on the starting line.

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zoi6
hei2
paau4
sin3
gai3
zuk6
dau6
lau4
就算終於衝線 愛戀都打折扣

Even when it's finally over, love is a discount.

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zau6
syun3
zung1
wu1
cung3
sin3
oi3
lyun5
dou1
ding2
zit3
kau3
站了於起跑線 我不想獲自由

I stood at the starting line, and I didn't want to be free.

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zaam6
liu4
wu1
hei2
paau4
sin3
ngo5
fau2
soeng2
wok6
zi6
jau4
About This Song

The song "" (Starting Line) by delves into the intricate emotions surrounding love, ambition, and personal struggle. At its core, the song captures the sense of stagnation and emotional turmoil faced by someone who feels stuck at the starting line of a relationship. The metaphor of a race embodies the urgency and desire to achieve love and connection, yet highlights the paradox of feeling detached and hesitant amidst societal pressures and expectations. Through vivid imagery, the lyrics express the internal conflict of wanting to break free from sorrow while being trapped by memories and unresolved feelings.

The narrative of the song draws listeners into a journey filled with encounters and revelations that ultimately lead to a profound sense of loss and regret. The protagonist grapples with the weight of past experiences, confronting the bittersweet reality of love that once flourished but has since lost its vibrancy. The lyrics articulate a poignant struggle to balance personal desires with external societal views on relationships, delivering a message that resonates deeply with individuals who have experienced the complexities of love and heartbreak. As such, the song embodies a universal story of yearning and the pursuit of healing across cultural boundaries.

Musically, "" employs various elements that enhance its emotional depth, including a haunting melody paired with soft instrumentation that evokes a sense of vulnerability. The use of repeating motifs in the lyrics, such as the recurring phrase "" (at the starting line), emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a cyclical pattern of disappointment and hesitation. Additionally, the juxtaposition of seemingly strong imagery against the underlying fragility of the vocals creates a powerful contrast that draws listeners into the emotional landscape of the song.

Culturally, the song reflects themes that are relevant in contemporary Chinese society, where individual aspirations often collide with familial and social expectations. The metaphor of racing resonates with the competitive environment of modern life, particularly among young people navigating relationships and career ambitions. "" speaks to a shared experience of feeling lost in a fast-paced world, making it not only a beautiful exploration of personal emotion but also a commentary on the societal dynamics that shape our intimate lives.

Song Details
Singer:
麥家瑜
Total Lines:
37