差詞

By C AllStar

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
最想寫一首講自己嘅歌

I wanted to write a song about myself.

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zeoi3
soeng2
se2
jat1
sau3
gong2
zi6
gei2
koi3
go1
唱作歌手呢一個名 型喎

Singing this song is a very nice song.

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coeng3
zok3
go1
sau2
ni1
jat1
go3
ming4
jing4
wo6
其實我認真 不過寫親都瞓

I mean, I'm serious, but I'm asleep.

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kei4
sat6
ngo5
jing6
zan1
fau2
gwo3
se2
can3
dou1
fan3
其實好羨慕嗰啲英文歌

I'm really jealous of those English songs.

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kei4
sat6
hou3
sin6
mou6
go3
dit1
jing1
man6
go1
就算點寫都不怕音填錯

I'm not afraid of writing it down.

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zau6
syun3
dim2
se2
dou1
fau2
paa3
jam1
zan3
laap6
求其 咁就一首歌

And that's a song.

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kau4
kei4
gam3
zau6
jat1
sau3
go1
粵語有九聲容易拗音

The nine-voice dialect is easily contradicted.

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jyut6
jyu6
jau6
gau2
sing1
jung4
jik6
aau3
jam1
唱七八九要好小心

Sing 789, and be careful.

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coeng3
cat1
baat3
gau2
jiu3
hou3
siu2
sam1
呢句 容易錯音

It's easily mispronounced.

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ni1
gau1
jung4
jik6
laap6
jam1
填鄧凳定燈等

Fill the lights, and so on.

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zan3
dang6
dang3
ding6
dang1
ting2
最好填英文

It's best to write in English.

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zeoi3
hou3
zan3
jing1
man6
反正人人易唱易記 一樣完美

The reversal is perfect.

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faan3
zing3
jan4
jan4
jik6
coeng3
jik6
gei3
jat1
joeng2
jyun4
mei5
粵語分書面口語好麻煩

It's a little bit of a struggle to break down the language.

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jyut6
jyu6
fan6
syu1
min2
hau2
jyu6
hou3
maa4
faan4
用哂啲口語又好似好唔慣

It's a bit unfamiliar with the words.

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jung6
saai3
dit1
hau2
jyu6
jau6
hou3
ci5
hou3
ng4
gwaan3
文法唔簡單

It's not easy.

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man6
fat3
ng4
gaan2
sin6
寫得好又無人贊

It's a good book, and nobody likes it.

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se2
dak1
hou3
jau6
mou4
jan4
zaan3
試過寫一首歌坐咗成晚

Try writing a song sitting around all night.

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si5
gwo3
se2
jat1
sau3
go1
zo6
zo2
seng4
maan5
熱血啲寫關心社會 贏贊

The hot-blooded writers who care about society win.

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jit6
hyut3
dit1
se2
gwaan1
sam1
se6
wui6
jing4
zaan3
人人嫌情歌寫爛

People don't like to write love songs.

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jan4
jan4
jim4
cing4
go1
se2
laan6
明明系聽慣

I'm used to it.

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ming4
ming4
hai6
teng1
gwaan3
粵語有九聲容易拗音

The nine-voice dialect is easily contradicted.

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jyut6
jyu6
jau6
gau2
sing1
jung4
jik6
aau3
jam1
唱七八九要好小心

Sing 789, and be careful.

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coeng3
cat1
baat3
gau2
jiu3
hou3
siu2
sam1
謹記 唔填錯音

Remember, don't make the wrong sound.

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gan2
gei3
ng4
zan3
laap6
jam1
填鄧凳定燈等

Fill the lights, and so on.

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zan3
dang6
dang3
ding6
dang1
ting2
填不到啦填普通話

I can't fill out the Mandarin.

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zan3
fau2
dou3
la5
zan3
pou2
tung1
waa6
又典雅又大中華

And it's elegant and great Chinese.

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jau6
din2
ngaa5
jau6
taai3
zung1
waa6
反正人人熱愛台妹 一樣完美

It's perfect for a man who loves his sister.

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faan3
zing3
jan4
jan4
jit6
oi3
toi4
mui2
jat1
joeng2
jyun4
mei5
用粵語嗎太粗鄙啦

Is that too rude?

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jung6
jyut6
jyu6
maa5
taai3
cou1
pei2
la5
中國風好怕之乎者也

And those who are afraid of the Chinese wind.

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zung1
gwok3
fung3
hou3
paa3
zi1
wu4
ze2
jaa5
寫愛情又易老土

Writing love is easy.

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se2
oi3
cing4
jau6
jik6
lou5
tou2
中文特別肉麻

Chinese is a special kind of meatloaf.

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zung1
man6
dak6
bit6
juk6
maa4
是但啦算數啦

It's just a matter of numbers.

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si6
daan6
la5
syun3
sou3
la5
寫詞先生 我服咗你啦

I'm going to get you, Mr. Writer.

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se2
ci4
sin3
sang1
ngo5
fuk6
zo2
nei5
la5
不會填詞唔系我差

I'm not the worst.

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fau2
wui6
zan3
ci4
ng4
hai6
ngo5
co1
系廣東話

It's Guangdong.

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hai6
gwong2
dung1
waa6
About This Song

The song "" by C AllStar delves into the struggles and frustrations of songwriters, particularly those who create in Cantonese. The main theme revolves around the challenges of crafting lyrics in a language that is rich in tonal nuances, showcasing the emotional core of insecurity and admiration for simpler English songwriting. The protagonist expresses a yearning to write an autobiographical song, while simultaneously grappling with the complexities that the Cantonese language presents, such as its nine tones that can easily alter meanings and lead to mistakes.

Throughout the song, the narrative unfolds as the artist shares personal experiences and challenges within the songwriting process. C AllStar conveys a sense of envy towards the ease of writing English songs, highlighting the inherent difficulty of Cantonese lyrics, which often require careful attention to tone and phrasing. The lyrics reveal a dichotomy between the desire to create authentic art and the practical concerns of how these songs will be received, bringing to light how personal expression can be hindered by linguistic challenges.

Musically, the track resonates with listeners through its relatable lyrics and catchy melody, employing clever wordplay and rhymes to accentuate the lyrical message. The use of colloquial expressions juxtaposed with moments of frustration creates a dynamic listening experience. One notable lyrical technique is the incorporation of humor, as the artist reflects on the absurdities of songwriting in Cantonese while also acknowledging the beauty and depth of the language itself.

Culturally, "" holds significance as it addresses the broader struggles of contemporary Cantonese-speaking artists in a landscape that increasingly favors English content. It serves as a testament to the value of cultural authenticity and the challenges faced by those who wish to preserve their linguistic identity while engaging with global music trends. By sharing these personal reflections, C AllStar resonates with not only fellow musicians but also with a wider audience that appreciates the intricacies of language and the universal joy of songwriting.

Song Details
Singer:
C AllStar
Total Lines:
35