Facebook之歌

By 林海峯

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
朋友 佢有百幾個朋友

He has hundreds of friends.

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pang4
jau5
heoi5
jau6
mak6
gei2
go3
pang4
jau5
朋友 個個也好似朋友

Friends are like friends.

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pang4
jau5
go3
go3
jaa5
hou3
ci5
pang4
jau5
奇怪 晚晚去Facebook遊走

It's weird, going on a Facebook walk late at night.

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kei4
gwaai3
maan5
maan5
heoi3
jau6
zau2
游到 凌晨仍系唔夠

It's not enough to get there in the morning.

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jau6
dou3
ling4
san4
jing4
hai6
ng4
gau3
朋友你送佢一個蓮藕

You sent her a lotus, my friend.

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pang4
jau5
nei5
sung3
heoi5
jat1
go3
lin4
ngau5
朋友你送佢一塊雞柳

You sent him a piece of chicken willow.

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pang4
jau5
nei5
sung3
heoi5
jat1
faai3
gai1
lau5
回禮佢送你一杯紅酒

In return, he gave you a glass of red wine.

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wui4
lai5
heoi5
sung3
nei5
jat1
bui1
hung4
zau2
收咗紅酒 當你最佳好友

You've got red wine, and when you're your best friend,

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sau1
zo2
hung4
zau2
dong3
nei5
zeoi3
gaai1
hou3
jau5
時時共你 Facebook之中click通宵都不夠

Sometimes you don't click through Facebook all night long.

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si4
si4
gung6
nei5
zi1
zung1
tung1
siu1
dou1
fau2
gau3
我冇訓過覺 你有沒有

I didn't sleep. Did you?

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ngo5
mo5
fan3
gwo3
gok3
nei5
jau6
mei6
jau6
好多好玩東西Facebook都有

Facebook has a lot of fun stuff.

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hou3
do1
hou3
waan2
dung1
sai1
dou1
jau6
Add咗四百個Group

And we added 400 groups.

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zo2
sei3
mak6
go3
盡情留言評論夠

Leave comments as much as you can.

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zeon6
cing4
lau4
jin4
ping4
leon6
gau3
日日夜夜用力擴闊宇宙

Day and night, the universe is expanding.

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mik6
mik6
je6
je6
jung6
lik6
kwong3
fut3
jyu5
zau6
等班friend愛看佢個户口

Wait, my classmate likes to look at her profile.

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ting2
baan1
oi3
hon3
heoi5
go3
wu6
hau2
現實佢共你 有十個月冇聚頭

In fact, she's been with you for 10 months.

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jin6
sat6
heoi5
gung6
nei5
jau6
sap6
go3
jyut6
mo5
zeoi6
tau4
但上網佢叫你朋友

But online, he calls you a friend.

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daan6
soeng6
mong5
heoi5
giu3
nei5
pang4
jau5
問佢有沒有確實也沒有

Ask him if he really did or didn't.

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man6
heoi5
jau6
mei6
jau6
kok3
sat6
jaa5
mei6
jau6
Friend lung Friend 未知電話

Friend lung Friend unknown phone.

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mei6
zi3
din6
waa6
都系得電郵 陳舊電話簿系最薄

They got emails, and the old phone book was the thinnest.

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dou1
hai6
dak1
din6
jau4
zan6
gau6
din6
waa6
bou2
hai6
zeoi3
bok6
冇Facebook咁厚

It's not as big as Facebook.

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mo5
gam3
hau5
返工你又有沒有 繼續搏命鬥

Do you go back to work and keep fighting for your life?

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faan1
gung1
nei5
jau6
jau6
mei6
jau6
gai3
zuk6
bok3
ming6
dau6
又玩又Add 一路一路遊

And then add, and add, and add, and add, and add, and add, a

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jau6
waan2
jau6
jat1
lou6
jat1
lou6
jau6
人人在Facebook

People are on Facebook.

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jan4
jan4
zoi6
亦變做佢Brother老友

And he became his brother's old friend.

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jik6
bin3
zou6
heoi5
lou5
jau5
早知登記後 各自有各自嘅地球

They're all on their own planet.

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zou2
zi3
dang1
gei3
hau6
gok3
zi6
jau6
gok3
zi6
koi3
deng6
kau4
奇就奇在你在佢 佢在佢户口

It's amazing that you're in her account.

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kei4
zau6
kei4
zoi6
nei5
zoi6
heoi5
heoi5
zoi6
heoi5
wu6
hau2
每日留下片段與禮物與電郵

Leave a video, a gift, and an email every day.

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mei5
mik6
lau4
haa6
pin3
dyun6
jyu6
lai5
mat6
jyu6
din6
jau4
無謂卻唔會想Log out

You don't want to log out.

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mou4
wai6
koek3
ng4
wui6
soeng2
有沒有確實也沒有

Did you really or didn't you?

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jau6
mei6
jau6
kok3
sat6
jaa5
mei6
jau6
Friend lung Friend未知電話

Friend lung Friend does not know the phone.

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mei6
zi3
din6
waa6
都系得電郵 陳舊電話簿系最薄

They got emails, and the old phone book was the thinnest.

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dou1
hai6
dak1
din6
jau4
zan6
gau6
din6
waa6
bou2
hai6
zeoi3
bok6
冇Facebook咁厚

It's not as big as Facebook.

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mo5
gam3
hau5
返工你又有沒有繼續搏命鬥

Do you go back to work and fight for your life?

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faan1
gung1
nei5
jau6
jau6
mei6
jau6
gai3
zuk6
bok3
ming6
dau6
賣出自己畀大家收購

Sell yourself and buy it.

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maai6
ceot1
zi6
gei2
bei3
taai3
ze1
sau1
kau3
人人在Facebook 禁兩禁

People have banned Facebook twice.

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jan4
jan4
zoi6
gam3
loeng5
gam3
有一班老友 腸蛋仔佢仲有

He had a group of old friends who had intestinal eggs.

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jau6
jat1
baan1
lou5
jau5
coeng2
daan6
zi2
heoi5
zung6
jau6
十個 廿個 萬個老友

I have 10, 20, 000 old friends.

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sap6
go3
jap6
go3
maak6
go3
lou5
jau5
About This Song

"Facebook" by is a vibrant exploration of modern social interactions facilitated by digital platforms, primarily focusing on the social network Facebook. The main theme revolves around the complex relationships that emerge in an era dominated by virtual connections, reflecting an emotional core that oscillates between nostalgia for genuine friendships and the superficiality of online engagements. The song captures a sense of irony as it portrays both the abundance of 'friends' one can accumulate and the hollowness of those connections in reality.

The narrative told through the lyrics reveals a story of how individuals interact with each other in the digital space, where the act of sending virtual gifts or acknowledgments becomes a measure of friendship. The singer juxtaposes the characters vibrant online interactions with their lack of real-life meetings, emphasizing that many online 'friends' are, in fact, strangers in real life, leaving listeners to question the genuineness of their social circles. With lines like " ," the artist humorously reflects on the addiction to online activity, showcasing a common phenomenon where individuals forgo sleep to engage with their friends on the platform.

Musically, the song combines catchy melodies with an upbeat tempo, creating an engaging atmosphere that complements the playful yet critical lyrics. Techniques such as repetitive phrases and relatable scenarios enhance the song's accessibility, allowing listeners to resonate with the humorous yet poignant commentary on digital life. The use of colloquial language and imagery of everyday social interactions makes it relatable, grounding the song in a realistic portrayal of contemporary social dynamics.

Culturally, "Facebook" echoes a global phenomenon where social media shapes personal identities and relationships. In the context of Hong Kong, it highlights the unique fusion of traditional values with modern technology, presenting a contemporary look at friendship and community. The song both celebrates and critiques the digital age, prompting listeners to reflect on their online interactions and the authentic connections that may be overshadowed by social media.

Song Details
Singer:
林海峯
Total Lines:
38