音樂殖民地

By C AllStar

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
有個洞穴人 敲打出聲音

There was a cave man who knocked out the sound.

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jau6
go3
tung4
jyut6
jan4
haau1
ding2
ceot1
sing1
jam1
過後 來到某個世代有一人

And then there's this generation.

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gwo3
hau6
loi6
dou3
mau5
go3
sai3
doi6
jau6
jat1
jan4
留聲機 關起跟釋放了聲音

The sound system turns off and releases sound.

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lau4
sing1
gei1
gwaan1
hei2
gan1
sik1
fong3
liu4
sing1
jam1
聲軌雕刻聲音 音波都流痕

The soundtrack carves sound, and the sound waves are scratching.

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sing1
gwai2
diao1
hak1
sing1
jam1
jam1
bo1
dou1
lau4
han4
再過數十年 卡式帶出新

Decades later, the card system brought new things.

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zoi3
gwo3
sou3
sap6
nin4
zaap6
sik1
daai3
ceot1
san1
以後 迷上聽眾有十數億人

And then it was captured by tens of billions of people.

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jyu5
hau6
mai4
soeng6
teng1
zung3
jau6
sap6
sou3
jik1
jan4
磁帶粉 一轉眼滿街walkman

The tape powder was a walkman's eye.

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ci4
daai3
fan2
jat1
zyun3
ngaan5
mun6
gaai1
CD一出生轉眼變discman

CDs are born with a discman.

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jat1
ceot1
sang1
zyun3
ngaan5
bin3
CD再生MD

CD playback MD

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zoi3
sang1
再進化MP3

MP3 is evolving.

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zoi3
zeon3
faa3
再進化哪裏 哪個知

Where else did it evolve?

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zoi3
zeon3
faa3
naa5
leoi5
naa5
go3
zi3
再見 我們道別聽覺圖騰

And then we'll see.

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zoi3
jin6
ngo5
mun4
dou6
bit6
teng1
gok3
tou4
tang4
轉眼變細變塵 微塵再出靈魂

The eyes turned to dust, and the particles came out of the soul.

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zyun3
ngaan5
bin3
sai3
bin3
can4
mei4
can4
zoi3
ceot1
ling4
wan4
留聲機 聲音可鎖緊 可惜聲音不留人

The sound system can shut down, but unfortunately, it doesn't leave anyone.

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lau4
sing1
gei1
sing1
jam1
ho2
so2
gan2
ho2
sik1
sing1
jam1
fau2
lau4
jan4
再見 往日旗艦店眾人民

See you again, people at the flagship store.

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zoi3
jin6
wong5
mik6
kei4
laam6
dim3
zung3
jan4
man4
數碼半秒震憾 直入耳膜元神

Digital half-second of trembling into the inner ear.

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sou3
maa5
bun3
miu5
zan3
ham6
zik6
jap6
ji5
mou4
jyun4
san4
來聽真

Come and hear the truth.

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loi6
teng1
zan1
今天的聲音 響遍世界 過後十萬代傳真

Today's sound is everywhere, and it's been passed down through tens of thousands of generations.

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gam1
tin1
dik1
sing1
jam1
hoeng2
pin3
sai3
gaai3
gwo3
hau6
sap6
maak6
doi6
zyun6
zan1
我最快樂時 一屋的CD

When I was the happiest, I had a house CD.

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ngo5
zeoi3
faai3
ngok6
si4
jat1
uk1
dik1
這日 聞訊老店也沒法堅持

The old man couldn't hold back.

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ze5
mik6
man6
seon3
lou5
dim3
jaa5
mei6
fat3
gin1
ci4
留青史 黑膠那唱針終止

The black-glass needle is gone.

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lau4
cing1
si2
hak1
gaau1
no6
coeng3
zam1
zung1
zi2
卷帶捲走AB終結到CD

The scroll takes AB and ends up on CD.

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gyun2
daai3
gyun2
zau2
zung1
lit3
dou3
YOUTUBE 再加 facebook

YouTuber and Facebook.

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zoi3
gaa3
聽歌的新定義

A new definition of listening to music.

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teng1
go1
dik1
san1
ding6
ji6
再進化哪裏 哪個知

Where else did it evolve?

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zoi3
zeon3
faa3
naa5
leoi5
naa5
go3
zi3
再見 我們道別聽覺圖騰

And then we'll see.

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zoi3
jin6
ngo5
mun4
dou6
bit6
teng1
gok3
tou4
tang4
轉眼變細變塵 微塵再出靈魂

The eyes turned to dust, and the particles came out of the soul.

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zyun3
ngaan5
bin3
sai3
bin3
can4
mei4
can4
zoi3
ceot1
ling4
wan4
留聲機 聲音可鎖緊 可惜聲音不留人

The sound system can shut down, but unfortunately, it doesn't leave anyone.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

lau4
sing1
gei1
sing1
jam1
ho2
so2
gan2
ho2
sik1
sing1
jam1
fau2
lau4
jan4
再見 往日旗艦店眾人民

See you again, people at the flagship store.

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zoi3
jin6
wong5
mik6
kei4
laam6
dim3
zung3
jan4
man4
數碼半秒震憾 直入耳膜元神

Digital half-second of trembling into the inner ear.

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sou3
maa5
bun3
miu5
zan3
ham6
zik6
jap6
ji5
mou4
jyun4
san4
來聽真

Come and hear the truth.

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loi6
teng1
zan1
今天的聲音 響遍世界 過後十萬代傳真

Today's sound is everywhere, and it's been passed down through tens of thousands of generations.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

gam1
tin1
dik1
sing1
jam1
hoeng2
pin3
sai3
gaai3
gwo3
hau6
sap6
maak6
doi6
zyun6
zan1
再見 世人迷途聽覺羊羣

And then we see people lost and they hear the sheep.

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zoi3
jin6
sai3
jan4
mai4
tou4
teng1
gok3
joeng4
kwan4
轉眼變細變塵 微塵再出靈魂

The eyes turned to dust, and the particles came out of the soul.

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zyun3
ngaan5
bin3
sai3
bin3
can4
mei4
can4
zoi3
ceot1
ling4
wan4
留聲機 聲音可鎖緊 可惜光陰不留痕

The sound system is locked, but unfortunately, there's no trace of the shadow.

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lau4
sing1
gei1
sing1
jam1
ho2
so2
gan2
ho2
sik1
gwong1
jam3
fau2
lau4
han4
再見 昨日洞穴那個猿人

See you again, yesterday, the monkey in the cave.

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zoi3
jin6
zok6
mik6
tung4
jyut6
no6
go3
yun4
jan4
數碼半秒震憾 直入耳膜元神

Digital half-second of trembling into the inner ear.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

sou3
maa5
bun3
miu5
zan3
ham6
zik6
jap6
ji5
mou4
jyun4
san4
來聽真

Come and hear the truth.

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loi6
teng1
zan1
今天的聲音 響遍世界 過後十萬代傳真

Today's sound is everywhere, and it's been passed down through tens of thousands of generations.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

gam1
tin1
dik1
sing1
jam1
hoeng2
pin3
sai3
gaai3
gwo3
hau6
sap6
maak6
doi6
zyun6
zan1
About This Song

The song "" (Music Colony) by C AllStar delves into the profound evolution of music technology and its impact on human connection and culture. At its emotional core, the track reflects a sense of nostalgia for the simplicity and authenticity of earlier music formats while simultaneously acknowledging the rapid advancements in technology that shape the way we experience sound today. The lyrics encapsulate a journey through various music formats, from the phonograph and cassette tapes to CDs and digital downloads, highlighting the bittersweet nature of progress and the fleeting nature of sound itself.

The narrative unfolds as a commentary on how music's accessibility has evolved over generations, resulting in both a broader audience and a loss of some intrinsic qualities that once defined music consumption. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a timeline, illustrating how listeners have transitioned from cave dwellers creating basic sounds to a world dominated by megabytes and streaming platforms. The message conveyed suggests that while music binds us across time and space, the essence of the experience may be diminished as it becomes increasingly digitized.

Musically, "" employs a blend of contemporary sounds infused with elements reminiscent of classic audio formats, underscoring the theme of evolution. The lyrical structure utilizes rhythmic repetitions and vivid imagery to evoke the sensory experience of listening to music over the decades. The contrast between the tangible experience of using records or tapes and the ephemeral nature of digital files serves as a poignant reminder of what might be lost in our quest for convenience.

Culturally, the song resonates with listeners who have witnessed the transition through different music eras, making it a significant piece as it reflects collective memories and changes in how we consume art. By recognizing the transformation of music from analog to digital, C AllStar engages with a broader dialogue about cultural preservation and the role of technology in shaping our artistic experiences. As such, "" not only captures a musical journey but also prompts reflection on the communal and temporal aspects of how we interact with sound.

Song Details
Singer:
C AllStar
Total Lines:
39