1127

By LMF

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
有佢教曉我地唔系東亞病夫

It taught us that we are not East Asian.

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jau6
heoi5
gaau3
Hau2
ngo5
deng6
ng4
hai6
dung1
ngaa3
beng6
fu4
黃皮膚都可以做番自己

Yellow skin can do it itself.

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wong4
pei2
fu1
dou1
ho2
jyu5
zou6
pun1
zi6
gei2
唔要跟人地抄人地黐人地

Don't be a copycat.

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ng4
jiu3
gan1
jan4
deng6
caau3
jan4
deng6
ci1
jan4
deng6
中國人唔要睇死自己

The Chinese don't want to see themselves die.

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zung1
gwok3
jan4
ng4
jiu3
dai6
si2
zi6
gei2
公元二千年中國五千年

2,000 AD China 5,000 years ago

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gung1
jyun4
ji6
cin1
nin4
zung1
gwok3
ng5
cin1
nin4
六十年前呢度 曾經出過一個人

There was a man here 60 years ago.

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luk6
sap6
nin4
cin4
ni1
dou6
zang1
ging1
ceot1
gwo3
jat1
go3
jan4
大家又知唔知道 佢又做過一啲事

And you know, he did something else.

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taai3
ze1
jau6
zi3
ng4
zi3
dou6
heoi5
jau6
zou6
gwo3
jat1
dit1
si6
行過一條路 令到全世界嘅人都知道

And I'm going to take a road that everybody in the world knows.

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hong6
gwo3
jat1
tiu5
lou6
ling6
dou3
cyun4
sai3
gaai3
koi3
jan4
dou1
zi3
dou6
乜嘢叫做中國人中國精神

What is the Chinese spirit?

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ne6
je5
giu3
zou6
zung1
gwok3
jan4
zung1
gwok3
zing1
san4
佢拍過電影四五部

He made four or five movies.

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heoi5
paak2
gwo3
din6
jing2
sei3
ng5
bou6
透過活動嘅影像熒光幕上

It's a fluorescent screen through the activity image.

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tau3
gwo3
wut6
dung6
koi3
jing2
zoeng6
jing4
gwong1
mok6
soeng6
前所未有嘅動作速度

This is an unprecedented speed.

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cin4
so2
mei6
jau6
koi3
dung6
zok3
cuk1
dou6
拳腳套路哲學角度

The philosophy of fencing.

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kyun4
gok3
tou3
lou6
kit3
hok6
luk6
dou6
無分國度用現代嘅電影製造

It's a country that makes movies with modern technology.

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mou4
fan6
gwok3
dou6
jung6
jin6
doi6
koi3
din6
jing2
zai3
zou6
向全世界解釋中國功夫文化

Explain Chinese kung fu to the world.

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hoeng3
cyun4
sai3
gaai3
haai5
sik1
zung1
gwok3
gung1
fu4
man6
faa3
又行咗一條新嘅道路

And it's a new road.

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jau6
hong6
zo2
jat1
tiu5
san1
koi3
dou6
lou6
截拳道 大懶堂今次喺呢度

The boxing hall is here.

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zit6
kyun4
dou6
taai3
laan5
tong4
gam1
ci3
hai2
ni1
dou6
淨系想你做番一個似樣嘅中國人

I just want you to be a Chinese guy.

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zing6
hai6
soeng2
nei5
zou6
pun1
jat1
go3
ci5
joeng2
koi3
zung1
gwok3
jan4
可以學人唔使下下抄人

You can learn without having to copy people.

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ho2
jyu5
hok6
jan4
ng4
si2
haa6
haa6
caau3
jan4
至好就用心去消化人地點做

At best, we're trying to digest people.

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zi3
hou3
zau6
jung6
sam1
heoi3
siu1
faa3
jan4
deng6
dim2
zou6
試下又問下

Try again and ask questions.

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si5
haa6
jau6
man6
haa6
呢度點解又有一班失敗嘅人

And this is why there are so many people who fail.

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ni1
dou6
dim2
haai5
jau6
jau6
jat1
baan1
sat1
baai6
koi3
jan4
唔支持自己人成日走去扮其他人

Don't support your own people always pretending to be someone else.

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ng4
zi1
ci4
zi6
gei2
jan4
seng4
mik6
zau2
heoi3
fan5
kei4
to1
jan4
一個大中華 一個李小龍

A great Chinese, a Li-Ling.

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jat1
go3
taai3
zung1
waa6
jat1
go3
lei5
siu2
lung4
無一箇中國人唔為佢覺得驕傲

There is no Chinese who is not proud of it.

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mou4
jat1
go3
zung1
gwok3
jan4
ng4
wai6
heoi5
gok3
dak1
giu1
ngou6
西洋拳劍柔道詠春北派堂腿十二路

Western boxing judo, southern chongqing, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese, southern chinese

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sai1
joeng2
kyun4
gim3
jau4
dou6
wing6
ceon1
bui3
paai3
tong4
teoi3
sap6
ji6
lou6
各門各路各式各樣 每一種招數

There's a lot of doors, lots of roads, lots of numbers.

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gok3
mun4
gok3
lou6
gok3
sik1
gok3
joeng2
mei5
jat1
zung3
ziu1
sou3
佢都用紙筆去紀錄 紀錄低

He wrote it down with a pencil.

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heoi5
dou1
jung6
zi2
bat1
heoi3
gei3
luk6
gei3
luk6
dai1
唔駛做乜嘢門派嘅徒弟

You don't have to be a student.

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ng4
si2
zou6
ne6
je5
mun4
paai3
koi3
tou4
teoi4
以無法為有法

And it's not possible.

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jyu5
mou4
fat3
wai6
jau6
fat3
你自己就係最好嘅方法

You are the best way to do it.

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nei5
zi6
gei2
zau6
hai6
zeoi3
hou3
koi3
fong1
fat3
要真正表達你本質

You really have to express your essence.

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jiu3
zan1
zing3
biu2
taat3
nei5
bun2
zi3
至系最積極嘅武德

The most active of all.

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zi3
hai6
zeoi3
zik1
gik6
koi3
mou5
dak1
佢揀咗呢條路佢又行出咗呢一步

He took this path, and he took this step.

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heoi5
gaan2
zo2
ni1
tiu5
lou6
heoi5
jau6
hong6
ceot1
zo2
ni1
jat1
fau6
創立咗一套拳法叫做截拳道

They invented a technique called cutting.

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cong3
lap6
zo2
jat1
tou3
kyun4
fat3
giu3
zou6
zit6
kyun4
dou6
佢嘅主張做人要有自己嘅態度

He argued that people have their own attitude.

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heoi5
koi3
zyu2
zoeng3
zou6
jan4
jiu3
jau6
zi6
gei2
koi3
taai3
dou6
唔可以墨守成規就原地踏步

It's a step in the right direction.

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ng4
ho2
jyu5
maak6
sau3
seng4
kwai1
zau6
jyun5
deng6
daap6
fau6
成日企響度 得個諗字又唔走去做

I'm always there, thinking and not doing anything.

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seng4
mik6
kei5
hoeng2
dou6
dak1
go3
sam2
zi6
jau6
ng4
zau2
heoi3
zou6
做 又諗咗條歪路

And I thought about the wrong way.

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zou6
jau6
sam2
zo2
tiu5
waai1
lou6
想做就去做 但就最緊要行條正路

You want to do it, you do it, but the most important thing is to get it right.

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soeng2
zou6
zau6
heoi3
zou6
daan6
zau6
zeoi3
gan2
jiu3
hong6
tiu5
zing3
lou6
就如截拳道 療陰插眼佢一定唔做

It's like a boxing match, and it's not like a boxing match.

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zau6
jyu4
zit6
kyun4
dou6
liu6
jam3
caap3
ngaan5
heoi5
jat1
ding6
ng4
zou6
唔要欺騙自己 扮假鬼唔三唔四

Don't fool yourself, pretend to be a fool.

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ng4
jiu3
hei1
pin3
zi6
gei2
fan5
gaa2
gwai2
ng4
saam3
ng4
sei3
李小龍精神不死 中國人唔會忘記

The spirit of Li is immortal, and the Chinese will never forget it.

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lei5
siu2
lung4
zing1
san4
fau2
si2
zung1
gwok3
jan4
ng4
wui6
mong6
gei3
唔要欺騙自己扮 假鬼唔三唔四

Don't fool yourself into pretending to be a fake.

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ng4
jiu3
hei1
pin3
zi6
gei2
fan5
gaa2
gwai2
ng4
saam3
ng4
sei3
李小龍精神不死 中國人唔會忘記

The spirit of Li is immortal, and the Chinese will never forget it.

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lei5
siu2
lung4
zing1
san4
fau2
si2
zung1
gwok3
jan4
ng4
wui6
mong6
gei3
你要知道我地中國人有乜唔好

You know what's wrong with us Chinese.

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nei5
jiu3
zi3
dou6
ngo5
deng6
zung1
gwok3
jan4
jau6
ne6
ng4
hou3
我地有五千年曆史你有冇

We have 5,000 years of history.

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ngo5
deng6
jau6
ng5
cin1
nin4
lik6
si2
nei5
jau6
mo5
為咗面子變成白色恐怖

To turn their faces into white horror.

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wai6
zo2
min2
zi2
bin3
seng4
baak6
sik1
hung2
bou3
你問心嗰句你有冇

You ask yourself, "Do you know that?"

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nei5
man6
sam1
go3
gau1
nei5
jau6
mo5
我想知道我地中國人有乜唔好

I wanted to know what's wrong with us Chinese.

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ngo5
soeng2
zi3
dou6
ngo5
deng6
zung1
gwok3
jan4
jau6
ne6
ng4
hou3
你話我封閉 我話我有分數

You said I'd close, and I said I had a score.

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nei5
waa6
ngo5
fung1
bai3
ngo5
waa6
ngo5
jau6
fan6
sou3
為世界貢獻又有乜唔好

What's wrong with contributing to the world?

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wai6
sai3
gaai3
gung3
hin3
jau6
jau6
ne6
ng4
hou3
系每個人最基本你做到

It's basically everyone you do.

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hai6
mei5
go3
jan4
zeoi3
gei1
bun2
nei5
zou6
dou3
記念 李小龍 主題曲

Remember the theme song of Li Young-Long.

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gei3
nim6
lei5
siu2
lung4
zyu2
tai4
kuk1
About This Song

The song "1127" by LMF serves as a powerful tribute to Chinese identity and the spirit of resilience, particularly through the lens of martial arts icon Bruce Lee. At its core, the song conveys a compelling message about self-empowerment and cultural pride. It challenges the negative stereotypes often associated with being Chinese and asserts that individuals can embrace their heritage while carving their own paths in life. This emotional core is reinforced by references to historical figures and cultural milestones, creating a sense of continuity and legacy within the context of modern societal challenges.

The narrative unfolds by recalling Bruce Lee's revolutionary contributions to martial arts and cinema, showcasing how he elevated the global perception of Chinese culture. The lyrics address the notion of originality versus imitation, urging listeners to embrace their uniqueness rather than conforming to external expectations. By invoking Lee's philosophy of Jeet Kune Do, the song celebrates personal authenticity and encourages listeners to respect their roots while being innovative in their endeavors. This story not only honors Lee's legacy but also speaks to a broader audience about overcoming self-doubt and embracing ones cultural identity against the backdrop of a globalized world.

Musically, "1127" blends traditional elements with modernity, adding to its thematic depth. The use of rhythmic patterns and dynamic musical crescendos echoes the energy and fluidity of martial arts, while the lyrics employ a conversational yet assertive tone to engage listeners. Notably, the repetition of phrases enhances the anthem-like quality of the song, making it not just a remembrance but also a rallying cry for pride in Chinese culture. The integration of metaphors related to martial arts techniques further enriches the lyrical landscape, fostering connections between physical discipline and mental fortitude.

From a cultural perspective, "1127" holds significant relevance, particularly in the context of contemporary Chinese discourse around identity and global representation. By drawing from a rich historical narrative and iconography, the song serves as an anthem for a generation seeking to balance the weight of tradition with the fervor for progress. It reinforces the idea that pride in one's history, like that of Bruce Lee, is crucial for a collective identity, urging both reflection and action among the Chinese community and beyond.

Song Details
Singer:
LMF
Total Lines:
54