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By Closer

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
終生儲蓄換到十尺皇宮位處新界

He spent his entire life saving money on the new border of the 10-foot palace.

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zung1
sang1
cyu5
cuk1
wun6
dou3
sap6
cek3
wong4
gung1
wai6
syu3
san1
gaai3
全副人工還了利息負債

The entire salary paid off the interest debt.

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cyun4
pik1
jan4
gung1
waan4
liu4
lei6
sik1
fu6
zaai3
誰有權堅持去表態

Who has the right to insist on their expression?

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seoi4
jau6
kyun4
gin1
ci4
heoi3
biu2
taai3
靈魂和願望賤價變賣

Souls and desires are sold for nothing.

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ling4
wan4
wo4
jyun6
mong6
zin6
gaai3
bin3
maai6
一塊磚升價那麼快

That's how fast a dollar's price is going to go up.

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jat1
faai3
zyun1
sing1
gaai3
no6
mo5
faai3
浮泥面值 用面積誇大

The surface of the mud is exaggerated.

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fau4
nai6
min2
zik6
jung6
min2
zik1
kwaa1
taai3
等你給富商還債

You pay off the debt.

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ting2
nei5
kap1
fu3
soeng1
waan4
zaai3
一尺 換你一世

One foot changes your life.

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jat1
cek3
wun6
nei5
jat1
sai3
被這政府矇蔽迷信經濟

The government has been obscuring the superstitious economy.

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pei5
ze5
zing3
fu2
mung4
bai3
mai4
seon3
ging1
zai3
你一票樂與怒最後也受到牽制

Your vote is ultimately tied to your joy and anger.

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nei5
jat1
piu3
ngok6
jyu6
nou6
zeoi3
hau6
jaa5
sau6
dou3
hin1
zai3
買一尺 賣了一切

I bought one foot, sold everything.

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maai5
jat1
cek3
maai6
liu4
jat1
cit3
昂貴理想投注廉價的貨幣

Costly, ideal, cheap money.

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ngong5
gwai3
lei5
soeng2
tau4
zyu3
lim4
gaai3
dik1
fo6
bai6
每一尺定價定了一生勤奮上進的慣例

Each foot is a defining practice of a lifetime of hard work.

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mei5
jat1
cek3
ding6
gaai3
ding6
liu4
jat1
sang1
kan4
fan3
soeng6
zeon3
dik1
gwaan3
lai6
地價瞞騙天際

The earth is deceiving the sky.

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deng6
gaai3
mun4
pin3
tin1
zai3
新婚那雙情侶被困屏風樓宇一格

The newlyweds were trapped in a screen building.

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san1
fan1
no6
soeng1
cing4
lui5
pei5
kwan3
ping4
fung3
lau2
jyu5
jat1
gaak3
昂貴地租煤氣維修電費

Costly charging coal and electricity repairs.

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ngong5
gwai3
deng6
zou1
mui4
hei3
wai4
sau1
din6
fai3
連愛情都拿去抵押

Even love is a pawn.

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lin4
oi3
cing4
dou1
naa4
heoi3
zi2
ngaat3
流年和命運沒法抉擇

The age and fate are not separate.

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lau4
nin4
wo4
ming6
wan6
mei6
fat3
zaak6
想過的想法也糟蹋

It's a bad idea.

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soeng2
gwo3
dik1
soeng2
fat3
jaa5
zou1
taap3
繁榮外貌 但活得空白

They look prosperous, but they live in the void.

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pun4
wing4
oi6
maau6
daan6
wut6
dak1
hung3
baak6
只愛興建萬層塔

I just love building a thousand-story tower.

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zi2
oi3
jan6
gin3
maak6
cang4
taap3
一尺 換你一世

One foot changes your life.

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jat1
cek3
wun6
nei5
jat1
sai3
被這政府矇蔽迷信經濟

The government has been obscuring the superstitious economy.

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pei5
ze5
zing3
fu2
mung4
bai3
mai4
seon3
ging1
zai3
你一票樂與怒最後也受到牽制

Your vote is ultimately tied to your joy and anger.

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nei5
jat1
piu3
ngok6
jyu6
nou6
zeoi3
hau6
jaa5
sau6
dou3
hin1
zai3
買一尺 賣了一切

I bought one foot, sold everything.

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maai5
jat1
cek3
maai6
liu4
jat1
cit3
昂貴理想投注廉價的貨幣

Costly, ideal, cheap money.

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ngong5
gwai3
lei5
soeng2
tau4
zyu3
lim4
gaai3
dik1
fo6
bai6
每一尺定價定了一生勤奮上進的慣例

Each foot is a defining practice of a lifetime of hard work.

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mei5
jat1
cek3
ding6
gaai3
ding6
liu4
jat1
sang1
kan4
fan3
soeng6
zeon3
dik1
gwaan3
lai6
地價瞞騙天際

The earth is deceiving the sky.

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deng6
gaai3
mun4
pin3
tin1
zai3
一尺 換你一世

One foot changes your life.

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jat1
cek3
wun6
nei5
jat1
sai3
奴性社會團結無數工蟻

Slavery was a union of many workers.

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nou4
sing3
se6
wui6
tyun4
lit3
mou4
sou3
gung1
ngai5
每一隻習慣被壓力壓大再縮細

Each is subjected to stress and stress.

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mei5
jat1
zek3
zap6
gwaan3
pei5
ngaat3
lik6
ngaat3
taai3
zoi3
suk1
sai3
有屋契 沒有一切

There was a place, nothing.

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jau6
uk1
sit3
mei6
jau6
jat1
cit3
誰也最終埋葬六尺的貨櫃

And eventually, someone buried a 6-foot cargo.

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seoi4
jaa5
zeoi3
zung1
maai4
cong2
luk6
cek3
dik1
fo6
gwai6
你可以違背城市法則逃脱奴性的派系

You can break the laws of the city and escape the slavery of a cult.

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nei5
ho2
jyu5
wai4
bui6
sing4
si5
fat3
zak1
tou4
tyut3
nou4
sing3
dik1
paai3
hai6
誰有權再抑制

Who has the right to restrain it?

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seoi4
jau6
kyun4
zoi3
jik1
zai3
About This Song

The song "" by Closer delves deeply into the struggles and realities faced by individuals living in an economically challenged society. Its main theme revolves around the burdens of debt, the relentless pursuit of materialism, and the surrender of personal dreams in the face of societal pressures. The emotional core of the song captures the frustration and disillusionment of those who feel trapped by economic systems that prioritize profit over genuine human connection, painting a vivid picture of a life spent chasing unattainable ideals.

In the narrative of "," the lyrics convey a poignant story of sacrifice and compromise, illustrating how individuals trade their hopes and aspirations for ephemeral gains in a harsh capitalist landscape. The recurring line " " (one foot in exchange for your entire life) encapsulates this dire trade-off, signifying the exchange of one's dreams and identity for material possessions and statussuggesting that in this pursuit, true happiness remains elusive. The imagery of "" (even love is mortgaged) underscores the emotional toll that financial obligations can inflict on personal relationships.

Musically, "" employs a mixture of melancholy melodies and poignant beats that effectively amplify the weight of the song's themes. The use of metaphorical language throughout the lyrics elevates the narrative, with expressions like "" (every foot priced defines a lifetime) evoking the restricted freedom imposed by societal norms and real estate values. The lyrical techniques within the song often reflect a sense of resignation, yet they also call for reflection and awakening to the chains of economic servitude that bind the individual.

Culturally, the song resonates profoundly within the context of contemporary urban societies, particularly in regions where real estate markets dictate social status and individual worth. "" acts as a powerful commentary on the socio-economic climate, reflecting the sentiments of a generation battling the weight of consumerism and the demand for ever-increasing material wealth. In doing so, it captures the essence of a struggle that is not only unique to its immediate environment but also speaks to a broader audience navigating similar challenges around the world.

Song Details
Singer:
Closer
Total Lines:
35