手足

By Boy'z

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
我要有信心 卻飄得彷彿水母

I'd be confident, but I'd be as shallow as a seahorse.

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ngo5
jiu3
jau6
seon3
sam1
koek3
piu1
dak1
pong4
fat1
seoi2
mau4
我要看遠景 卻始終彷彿守株兔

I look at the scene, but I'm always on the lookout for the stakes.

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ngo5
jiu3
hon3
jyun6
jing2
koek3
ci2
zung1
pong4
fat1
sau3
zyu6
tou3
天天有煩惱 怪世界太講彩數

It's a mess every day, and I'm surprised the world is so full of color.

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tin1
tin1
jau6
faan4
nou5
gwaai3
sai3
gaai3
taai3
gong2
coi2
sou3
你會説有時 大嗌很好

You'll preach sometimes, and the big one is good.

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nei5
wui6
seoi3
jau6
si4
taai3
jik1
han2
hou3
兩個要上街 喝啤酒必須冰凍

You two go out and you have to be freezing beer.

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loeng5
go3
jiu3
soeng6
gaai1
jit3
pe1
zau2
bit1
seoi1
jing4
dung3
兩個去唱 由得我借歌哭訴

They both went to sing, and I cried.

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loeng5
go3
heoi3
coeng3
jau4
dak1
ngo5
ze3
go1
huk1
sou3
想得到 得不到

You want to get it, you don't get it.

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soeng2
dak1
dou3
dak1
fau2
dou3
那個有心知道 有人為我趕到

He knew someone was coming for me.

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no6
go3
jau6
sam1
zi3
dou6
jau6
jan4
wai6
ngo5
gon2
dou3
合 手足只得兩個字

And you only have two words.

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ho4
sau2
zuk1
zi2
dak1
loeng5
go3
zi6
所以只有兩個知

So there are only two things we know.

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so2
jyu5
zi2
jau6
loeng5
go3
zi3
今晚很想見見面

I'd love to see you tonight.

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gam1
maan5
han2
soeng2
jin6
jin6
min2
想散心 心照得你可以

You want to be as distracted as you can be.

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soeng2
saan3
sam1
sam1
ziu3
dak1
nei5
ho2
jyu5
難解釋 難休息

It's hard to explain, it's hard to relax.

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no4
haai5
sik1
no4
nau2
sik1
城市太多爭霸戰

Cities are too much at war.

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sing4
si5
taai3
do1
zaang1
paak3
zin3
各有各去 應戰

They're going to fight.

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gok3
jau6
gok3
heoi3
jing3
zin3
天光衝刺

The sky is shining.

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tin1
gwong1
cung3
cik3
手足只得兩個字

There are only two words.

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sau2
zuk1
zi2
dak1
loeng5
go3
zi6
感覺點只有你會知

You know what it's like.

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gam2
gok3
dim2
zi2
jau6
nei5
wui6
zi3
不必多講半個字

You don't have to say half a word.

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fau2
bit1
do1
gong2
bun3
go3
zi6
一輩子只有跟你可以

You can only live with yourself.

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jat1
bei3
zi2
zi2
jau6
gan1
nei5
ho2
jyu5
誰失蹤 誰失憶

Who is missing, who is missing?

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seoi4
sat1
zung1
seoi4
sat1
jik1
城市太少不會變

Too few cities will change.

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sing4
si5
taai3
siu3
fau2
wui6
bin3
各有各去應變 天黑相見

They're all going to meet up in the dark.

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gok3
jau6
gok3
heoi3
jing3
bin3
tin1
hak1
soeng2
jin6
與女友嗌交 我解釋她聽不到

I was having sex with my girlfriend, and I explained to her that she couldn't hear.

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jyu6
neoi6
jau5
jik1
gaau1
ngo5
haai5
sik1
taa1
teng1
fau2
dou3
厭到要轉工 見很多次都找不到

I'm so tired of having to change jobs and I can't find them many times.

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jim3
dou3
jiu3
zyun3
gung1
jin6
han2
do1
ci3
dou1
zaau2
fau2
dou3
天天有煩惱 怪世界太想不到

It's a day-to-day mess, and the world is so unpredictable.

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tin1
tin1
jau6
faan4
nou5
gwaai3
sai3
gaai3
taai3
soeng2
fau2
dou3
你會説會挨就過得到

You're going to get hit.

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nei5
wui6
seoi3
wui6
ngaai4
zau6
gwo3
dak1
dou3
擔起了太多 輕鬆卻太少

It's too much, but too little.

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daam3
hei2
liu4
taai3
do1
hing1
sung1
koek3
taai3
siu3
方知道這就叫成年

And you know what that's called being an adult.

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fong1
zi3
dou6
ze5
zau6
giu3
seng4
nin4
一起去眼淺 一起去上鍊

We're going to tears together, we're going to tears together.

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jat1
hei2
heoi3
ngaan5
zin1
jat1
hei2
heoi3
soeng6
lin6
方知道和誰極相似

He knows who he looks like.

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fong1
zi3
dou6
wo4
seoi4
gik6
soeng2
ci5
人越大就越多心事

The older you get, the more heart-attached you are.

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jan4
jyut6
taai3
zau6
jyut6
do1
sam1
si6
就好似越窮越博唔識揾錢

It's like the poorer you get, the harder you get to make money.

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zau6
hou3
ci5
jyut6
kung4
jyut6
bok3
ng4
zi3
wan2
zin2
對住女友想做守護天使

I want to be a guardian angel for my girlfriend.

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deoi3
zyu6
neoi6
jau5
soeng2
zou6
sau3
wu6
tin1
si2
同屋企人 淨系識得睇電視

I could only watch TV with my family.

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tung4
uk1
kei5
jan4
zing6
hai6
zi3
dak1
dai6
din6
si6
好多時我都會知 想點

Most of the time, I know what to think.

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hou3
do1
si4
ngo5
dou1
wui6
zi3
soeng2
dim2
好多嘢想變 但系唔知點變

There are so many things that I want to change, but I don't know how.

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hou3
do1
je5
soeng2
bin3
daan6
hai6
ng4
zi3
dim2
bin3
好彩識得 手足 兩個字

I'm lucky to know two words.

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hou3
coi2
zi3
dak1
sau2
zuk1
loeng5
go3
zi6
人越大就越想幼稚

The older you get, the more childish you become.

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jan4
jyut6
taai3
zau6
jyut6
soeng2
jau3
zi6
就好似越悶越想數下手指

It's like the more bored you get, the more you want to count your fingers.

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zau6
hou3
ci5
jyut6
mun6
jyut6
soeng2
sou3
haa6
sau2
zi2
同事朋友都總會知

My colleagues will know.

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tung4
si6
pang4
jau5
dou1
zung2
wui6
zi3
對住邊個 先至唔使變臉

Who do you have to face without changing your face to?

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deoi3
zyu6
bin1
go3
sin3
zi3
ng4
si2
bin3
lim5
好多時我都會知 想點

Most of the time, I know what to think.

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hou3
do1
si4
ngo5
dou1
wui6
zi3
soeng2
dim2
好多嘢 但系唔想人知

A lot of things, but I don't want people to know.

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hou3
do1
je5
daan6
hai6
ng4
soeng2
jan4
zi3
好彩仲有 手足 手足 手足 兩個字

Fortunately, there are two words, hands and feet, hands and feet.

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hou3
coi2
zung6
jau6
sau2
zuk1
sau2
zuk1
sau2
zuk1
loeng5
go3
zi6
電影 大無謂 宣傳歌

It's not about music.

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din6
jing2
taai3
mou4
wai6
syun1
zyun6
go1
About This Song

The song "" (translated as "Brotherhood") by Boy'z captures the emotional struggle of navigating adulthood while cherishing the bonds of friendship. At its core, the song reflects a sense of vulnerability and longing, highlighting the complexities of lifes challenges while emphasizing the importance of having someone to share these experiences with. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the artist's feelings of uncertainty, frustration, and ultimately, a yearning for connection, portraying how these emotions are universal among individuals facing the pressures of modern life.

The narrative of the song narrates the daily trials and tribulations one faces, paired with the solace found in friendship, represented by the term "" which translates to "brothers" in a figurative sense. This theme resonates strongly throughout the lyrics, illustrating moments of introspection where the artist grapples with feelings of isolation amidst a bustling urban backdrop. The references to shared experiences, such as going out for drinks or singing together, portray a sense of camaraderie that helps the artist cope with life's inevitable hardships, thus delivering a message of resilience and mutual support in friendships.

Musically, "" features a blend of contemporary pop elements with a catchy melody that complements the heartfelt lyrics. The lyrical techniques include the use of relatable imagery and conversational phrases that establish an intimate rapport with listeners. The balance between melancholy and upbeat rhythms mirrors the song's emotional highs and lows, creating a dynamic listening experience that invites both reflection and connection.

Culturally, "" resonates deeply with the contemporary youth in Hong Kong, where themes of friendship and shared experiences are often celebrated amidst the hustle of urban life. The song serves as a reminder that despite the pressures and competition faced in a rapidly changing society, the bonds of friendship remain foundational. In essence, "" encapsulates the spirit of youth through its poignant lyrics and infectious melody, making it a significant tribute to the enduring strength found in camaraderie.

Song Details
Singer:
Boy'z
Total Lines:
46