透明人間

By 麥家瑜

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
站對面那位小小小姐

Standing in front of that little girl.

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zaam6
deoi3
min2
no6
wai6
siu2
siu2
siu2
ze1
長得很標緻

It's a very long, very long.

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zoeng6
dak1
han2
biu1
zi3
在説話裏更見有急智

There's a lot more sense in sermons.

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zoi6
seoi3
waa6
leoi5
gang3
jin6
jau6
gap1
zi3
天生會出線

The planet will come out.

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tin1
sang1
wui6
ceot1
sin3
想 平凡的我都可以

I want to be normal.

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soeng2
ping4
faan4
dik1
ngo5
dou1
ho2
jyu5
勤勞過 強頑過

Hard work is hard work.

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kan4
lou6
gwo3
koeng5
waan4
gwo3
為何卻要被無視

Why should we ignore it?

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wai6
ho6
koek3
jiu3
pei5
mou4
si6
曾撇下了 遺忘了

I've left it behind, forgotten about it.

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zang1
pit3
haa6
liu4
wai6
mong6
liu4
是我生存體積太少

I had too little survival.

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si6
ngo5
sang1
cyun4
tai2
zik1
taai3
siu3
給拋掉了 填平了 被世界燒

It was thrown away, filled, burned by the world.

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kap1
paau1
zaau6
liu4
zan3
ping4
liu4
pei5
sai3
gaai3
siu1
彷彿變 透明人了

It's like being transparent.

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pong4
fat1
bin3
tau3
ming4
jan4
liu4
視野松濛沒對焦

The vision is not focused.

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si6
je5
cung4
mung4
mei6
deoi3
ziu1
高呼救命 也像 蟻叫

It's like a scream.

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gou1
hu1
gau3
ming6
jaa5
zoeng6
ngai5
giu3
坐背面那位好好先生

And that nice guy sitting on the back.

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zo6
bui6
min2
no6
wai6
hou3
hou3
sin3
sang1
得體兼英俊

Talented and handsome.

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dak1
tai2
gim1
jing1
zeon2
大概是有愛侶也許我

Maybe I have a partner.

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taai3
goi3
si6
jau6
oi3
lui5
jaa5
heoi2
ngo5
只可當觀眾

It's just the audience.

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zi2
ho2
dong3
gun3
zung3
我 如能有絕世芳容

I wish I could have a perfectly good smell.

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ngo5
jyu4
toi4
jau6
zyut6
sai3
fong1
jung4
人人要 人人愛

People need love.

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jan4
jan4
jiu3
jan4
jan4
oi3
誰能説我極無用

Who can tell me that I'm not useful?

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seoi4
toi4
seoi3
ngo5
gik6
mou4
jung6
曾撇下了 遺忘了

I've left it behind, forgotten about it.

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zang1
pit3
haa6
liu4
wai6
mong6
liu4
是我生存體積太少

I had too little survival.

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si6
ngo5
sang1
cyun4
tai2
zik1
taai3
siu3
給拋掉了 填平了 被世界燒

It was thrown away, filled, burned by the world.

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kap1
paau1
zaau6
liu4
zan3
ping4
liu4
pei5
sai3
gaai3
siu1
彷彿變 透明人了

It's like being transparent.

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pong4
fat1
bin3
tau3
ming4
jan4
liu4
視野松濛沒對焦

The vision is not focused.

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si6
je5
cung4
mung4
mei6
deoi3
ziu1
高呼救命 也像 蟻叫

It's like a scream.

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gou1
hu1
gau3
ming6
jaa5
zoeng6
ngai5
giu3
難道要懂 擺姿勢 流血淚

It's hard to understand, to get a posture, to bleed.

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no4
dou6
jiu3
dung2
baai2
zi1
sai3
lau4
hyut3
leoi6
拿命搏 方可坐低

You can sit down with your life.

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naa4
ming6
bok3
fong1
ho2
zo6
dai1
我未夠運至少

I don't have enough money.

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ngo5
mei6
gau3
wan6
zi3
siu3
紅着眼 爭企位

Red eyes, for a place.

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hung4
jyu3
ngaan5
zaang1
kei5
wai6
亦不緊要

It's not important.

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jik6
fau2
gan2
jiu3
曾放逐了 殘存了 就當發燒

They were banished, left to die, and burned.

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zang1
fong3
zuk6
liu4
caan4
cyun4
liu4
zau6
dong3
fat3
siu1
太多失格 透明人了

Too many people are disqualified, too many are transparent.

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taai3
do1
sat1
gaak3
tau3
ming4
jan4
liu4
別要將我自信看少

Don't underestimate my confidence.

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bit6
jiu3
zoeng3
ngo5
zi6
seon3
hon3
siu3
即使亂世 聽不見

Even if it's the worst thing in the world,

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zik1
si2
lyun6
sai3
teng1
fau2
jin6
亦要不斷叫

And it's called "I'm sorry".

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jik6
jiu3
fau2
dyun6
giu3
直至給望見

And I'm looking forward to seeing it.

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zik6
zi3
kap1
mong6
jin6
自尊緊要

Self-respect is important.

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zi6
zyun1
gan2
jiu3
曾發病了 沉淪了 亦會退燒

They're sick, they're drowning, and they're going to burn.

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zang1
fat3
beng6
liu4
zam6
leon4
liu4
jik6
wui6
teoi3
siu1
我不需要 透明人格

I don't need a transparent personality.

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ngo5
fau2
seoi1
jiu3
tau3
ming4
jan4
gaak3
用我聲線任意發表

I'm going to use my voice to publish it.

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jung6
ngo5
sing1
sin3
jam6
ji3
fat3
biu2
聲嘶力竭 死不了

He died trying.

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sing1
si1
lik6
kit3
si2
fau2
liu4
讓我不斷叫

Let me keep on screaming.

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joeng6
ngo5
fau2
dyun6
giu3
直至給望見

And I'm looking forward to seeing it.

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zik6
zi3
kap1
mong6
jin6
(別要看小)

(Laughter)

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bit6
jiu3
hon3
siu2
即使亂世 聽不見

Even if it's the worst thing in the world,

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zik1
si2
lyun6
sai3
teng1
fau2
jin6
亦要不斷叫

And it's called "I'm sorry".

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jik6
jiu3
fau2
dyun6
giu3
直至給望見

And I'm looking forward to seeing it.

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zik6
zi3
kap1
mong6
jin6
About This Song

The song "" (Transparent Person) by (Mai Jiayu) delves into the emotional struggle of feeling invisible in a world that often overlooks individuality and personal worth. The lyrics articulate a poignant journey of self-reflection and the yearning for recognition. The recurring metaphor of becoming a "transparent person" illustrates the profound feelings of insignificance and neglect that many individuals experience, particularly in competitive or indifferent environments. The artist captures a delicate balance between vulnerability and resilience throughout the piece, fostering a deep emotional connection with the listener.

Within the narrative, the singer expresses a sense of frustration with societal standards and the pressures of conformity, suggesting that hard work and perseverance may still lead to feelings of erasure and invisibility. The juxtaposition of a hopeful yet disheartened perspective emphasizes the internal battle of wanting to be seen and valued, while feeling trapped in anonymity. Theres an acknowledgment of the struggle to assert oneself, signifying a broader commentary on human desire for validation and the fight against self-neglect, even amidst adversity.

Musically, the song features a blend of emotive melodies and dynamic vocal delivery, which enhances the lyrical message. The use of contrasting elementsrich harmonies versus sparse instrumentationmirrors the contradicting themes of visibility and invisibility. Lyrically, Mai Jiayu employs vivid imagery and poignant repetitions, such as the chorus imploring to be "seen," effectively embedding a sense of urgency in her voice. The interplay between the verses showcases a powerful journey of self-empowerment, culminating in an anthem for self-assertion that resonates with anyone who has felt marginalized or unappreciated.

Culturally, "" speaks to the contemporary Chinese experience in a fast-paced society, where individual voices can often get lost in the noise. It invites listeners to reflect on their own identities and the importance of self-worth in communities that may prioritize superficial appearances or achievements over genuine connections and understanding. Ultimately, the song serves not just as a personal narrative but as a universal call for visibility, urging us to acknowledge and celebrate our unique existence in a world that sometimes makes us feel transparent.

Song Details
Singer:
麥家瑜
Total Lines:
48