咖啡因眼淚

By Dear Jane

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
打開 腦內那擴音機

Turn on the amplifier in your brain.

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ding2
hoi1
nou5
noi6
no6
kwong3
jam1
gei1
(關起 放下你那手機)

(Shut up and put your phone down)

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gwaan1
hei2
fong3
haa6
nei5
no6
sau2
gei1
逼出 最後最尾一口氣

I pushed him out with his last breath.

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bik1
ceot1
zeoi3
hau6
zeoi3
mei5
jat1
hau2
hei3
(銘記這自由氣味)

(Remember that free smell)

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ming5
gei3
ze5
zi6
jau4
hei3
mei6
理想 講得多即刻變空想

Ideally, much of it is instantaneous fantasy.

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lei5
soeng2
gong2
dak1
do1
zik1
hak1
bin3
hung3
soeng2
等天光不保見方向

And the sky is not moving.

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ting2
tin1
gwong1
fau2
bou2
jin6
fong1
hoeng3
通宵的輾轉反側夢過幾萬里

The night shift was tens of thousands of miles.

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tung1
siu1
dik1
zin2
zyun3
faan3
zak1
mung6
gwo3
gei2
maak6
lei5
人世有限期 遺憾致死

The human race is limited in time.

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jan4
sai3
jau6
haan6
kei4
wai6
ham6
zai3
si2
今天不太累 流過了咖啡因眼淚

I'm not too tired today, and I've been running down the caffeine tears.

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gam1
tin1
fau2
taai3
leoi6
lau4
gwo3
liu4
kaa1
fei1
jan1
ngaan5
leoi6
無謂剩下後悔一堆堆

It's a lot of regret.

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mou4
wai6
zing6
haa6
hau6
fui3
jat1
zeoi1
zeoi1
血壓跳升 睜大眼睛

Blood pressure jumps, and my eyes are wide open.

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hyut3
ngaat3
tiu4
sing1
zang1
taai3
ngaan5
zing1
不捨得去睡 如放棄去追他朝怎失去

You don't have to go to sleep,

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fau2
se2
dak1
heoi3
seoi6
jyu4
fong3
hei3
heoi3
zeoi1
to1
zyu1
fim2
sat1
heoi3
勸解一百句 鑽進耳朵只剩了一句

I'm going to try to explain 100 words, and I'm going to stick one in my ear.

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hyun3
haai5
jat1
mak6
gau1
zyun1
zeon3
ji5
doe2
zi2
zing6
liu4
jat1
gau1
誰人沉睡活足千歲 難及活到死才睡

You can sleep for a thousand years, and you can't sleep for a thousand years.

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seoi4
jan4
zam6
seoi6
wut6
zuk1
cin1
seoi3
no4
kap6
wut6
dou3
si2
coi4
seoi6
規矩 會附帶上空虛

The rules lead to the vacuum.

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kwai1
geoi2
wui6
fu6
daai3
soeng6
hung3
heoi1
(空虛 也待哪個准許)

(Laughter)

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hung3
heoi1
jaa5
daai1
naa5
go3
zeon2
heoi2
准許 卻在你那雙手裏

And the license is in your hands.

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zeon2
heoi2
koek3
zoi6
nei5
no6
soeng1
sau2
leoi5
(聽説這自由無罪)

(Listen to this sinless freedom)

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teng1
seoi3
ze5
zi6
jau4
mou4
zeoi6
遠想 艱辛的一般叫奢想

Long-term thinking, hard work, is usually called luxury thinking.

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jyun6
soeng2
gaan1
san1
dik1
jat1
pun4
giu3
se1
soeng2
等天光等不到真相

I'm waiting for the truth.

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ting2
tin1
gwong1
ting2
fau2
dou3
zan1
soeng2
幾多的輾轉反側別再講道理

How many turns of the wheel are there?

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gei2
do1
dik1
zin2
zyun3
faan3
zak1
bit6
zoi3
gong2
dou6
lei5
誰會豎白旗 寧受處死

Who would wave a white flag rather than die?

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seoi4
wui6
syu6
baak6
kei4
ning6
sau6
syu3
si2
今天不太累 流過了咖啡因眼淚

I'm not too tired today, and I've been running down the caffeine tears.

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gam1
tin1
fau2
taai3
leoi6
lau4
gwo3
liu4
kaa1
fei1
jan1
ngaan5
leoi6
無謂剩下後悔一堆堆

It's a lot of regret.

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mou4
wai6
zing6
haa6
hau6
fui3
jat1
zeoi1
zeoi1
血壓跳升 睜大眼睛

Blood pressure jumps, and my eyes are wide open.

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hyut3
ngaat3
tiu4
sing1
zang1
taai3
ngaan5
zing1
不捨得去睡 如放棄去追他朝怎失去

You don't have to go to sleep,

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fau2
se2
dak1
heoi3
seoi6
jyu4
fong3
hei3
heoi3
zeoi1
to1
zyu1
fim2
sat1
heoi3
勸解一百句 鑽進耳朵只剩了一句

I'm going to try to explain 100 words, and I'm going to stick one in my ear.

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hyun3
haai5
jat1
mak6
gau1
zyun1
zeon3
ji5
doe2
zi2
zing6
liu4
jat1
gau1
誰人沉睡活足千歲 難及活到死才睡

You can sleep for a thousand years, and you can't sleep for a thousand years.

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seoi4
jan4
zam6
seoi6
wut6
zuk1
cin1
seoi3
no4
kap6
wut6
dou3
si2
coi4
seoi6
到有刻終須看錶

I'll have to look at the curtain at some point.

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dou3
jau6
hak1
zung1
seoi1
hon3
biu2
(到有刻終須看錶)

(Sometimes I have to look at the screen)

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dou3
jau6
hak1
zung1
seoi1
hon3
biu2
看到所得的太少 輸了敗了

You see too little, you lose.

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hon3
dou3
so2
dak1
dik1
taai3
siu3
syu1
liu4
baai6
liu4
到結果終須揭曉

The results will be revealed.

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dou3
lit3
gwo2
zung1
seoi1
kit3
Hau2
(到結果終須揭曉)

(The results will be revealed)

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dou3
lit3
gwo2
zung1
seoi1
kit3
Hau2
發覺怎麼的發燒 終須折腰

You have to bend over to see what's causing the fever.

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fat3
gok3
fim2
mo5
dik1
fat3
siu1
zung1
seoi1
zit3
jiu1
身軀都將近塌下

The whole thing is about to collapse.

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jyun4
keoi1
dou1
zoeng3
kan5
taap3
haa6
(但我抗拒閉上我雙眼)

(But I refused to close my eyes.)

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daan6
ngo5
kong3
keoi5
bai3
soeng6
ngo5
soeng1
ngaan5
是固執得始終不願退後 這很錯嗎

Is it wrong to insist on not retreating?

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si6
gu3
zap1
dak1
ci2
zung1
fau2
jyun6
teoi3
hau6
ze5
han2
laap6
maa5
天空都崩裂了吧

The sky is falling apart.

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tin1
hung3
dou1
bang1
lit3
liu4
baa6
(但這世界聽過我呼喊)

(But the world heard me cry)

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daan6
ze5
sai3
gaai3
teng1
gwo3
ngo5
hu1
ham6
若我不把光陰這樣押下 難道冥目嗎

If I didn't put the shadow down like that, would I be able to see?

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joek6
ngo5
fau2
baa3
gwong1
jam3
ze5
joeng2
ngaat3
haa6
no4
dou6
ming5
muk6
maa5
今天不太累 流過了咖啡因眼淚

I'm not too tired today, and I've been running down the caffeine tears.

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gam1
tin1
fau2
taai3
leoi6
lau4
gwo3
liu4
kaa1
fei1
jan1
ngaan5
leoi6
無謂剩下後悔一堆堆

It's a lot of regret.

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mou4
wai6
zing6
haa6
hau6
fui3
jat1
zeoi1
zeoi1
血壓跳升 睜大眼睛

Blood pressure jumps, and my eyes are wide open.

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hyut3
ngaat3
tiu4
sing1
zang1
taai3
ngaan5
zing1
不捨得去睡 如放棄去追他朝怎失去

You don't have to go to sleep,

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fau2
se2
dak1
heoi3
seoi6
jyu4
fong3
hei3
heoi3
zeoi1
to1
zyu1
fim2
sat1
heoi3
勸解一百句 鑽進耳朵 只剩了一句

I'm going to try to explain 100 sentences, and then I'm going to stick it in my ear.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

hyun3
haai5
jat1
mak6
gau1
zyun1
zeon3
ji5
doe2
zi2
zing6
liu4
jat1
gau1
為何隨時代的湧退 停滯在最安穩堡壘

Why do we stop at the safest fortress?

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wai6
ho6
ceoi4
si4
doi6
dik1
jung5
teoi3
ting4
zai6
zoi6
zeoi3
on1
wan2
pou3
leot6
誰人沉睡活足千歲 難及活到死才睡

You can sleep for a thousand years, and you can't sleep for a thousand years.

Click each character to hear its pronunciation:

seoi4
jan4
zam6
seoi6
wut6
zuk1
cin1
seoi3
no4
kap6
wut6
dou3
si2
coi4
seoi6
About This Song

The song "" (Caffeine Tears) by Dear Jane captures the emotional struggle of living in a fast-paced, high-pressure world where dreams clash with harsh realities. At its core, the song reflects the feeling of insomnia and anxiety that comes with chasing ones aspirations while balancing the weight of regret and the fear of failure. The use of 'caffeine tears' as a metaphor perfectly encapsulates the sleepless nights fueled by the urgency to achieve, as well as the overwhelming emotions that accompany this relentless pursuit.

Lyrically, the song narrates a powerful story of a person caught in a cycle of hope and disappointment, grappling with the tension between dreaming big and facing the limitations of reality. It explores themes of existentialism, questioning the very nature of life and sleep"Who sleeps enough to feel alive?" The verses suggest a struggle to find meaning in ones daily grind, highlighting the emotional toll that constant striving can take on the individual. The evocative imagery of holding on to the fleeting essence of freedom mirrors an inner turmoil that resonates deeply with listeners.

Musically, "" employs a blend of alternative rock elements, with an energetic rhythm that mirrors the frantic pace of life described in the lyrics. The dynamic instrumentation, combined with sincere vocal delivery, enhances the song's emotional impact. Lyrical techniques such as repetition and vivid metaphors thrive throughout the song, drawing listeners into the protagonists internal conflict. Each line bubbles with a mixture of urgency and vulnerability that keeps the audience engaged and reflective.

Culturally, the song speaks to a generation grappling with the pressures of modern life, particularly in a highly connected society that often prioritizes productivity over well-being. The feelings of isolation amidst chaos resonate in many cultures, making it relatable on a broader scale. As such, "" stands as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by many, inviting a collective reflection on the dreams we pursue and the emotional toll of modern existence.

Song Details
Singer:
Dear Jane
Total Lines:
47