每天要喝八千杯水

By The Pancakes

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
究竟一天可不可能真的走到八千步

It's impossible to actually walk 8,000 steps in one day.

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gau3
ging2
jat1
tin1
ho2
fau2
ho2
toi4
zan1
dik1
zau2
dou3
baat3
cin1
fau6
究竟如何才能找到快樂的道路

How to find the path to happiness.

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gau3
ging2
jyu4
ho6
coi4
toi4
zaau2
dou3
faai3
ngok6
dik1
dou6
lou6
我在自問 我在疑惑 我在懊惱

I was wondering, I was wondering, I was confused.

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ngo5
zoi6
zi6
man6
ngo5
zoi6
ji4
waak6
ngo5
zoi6
ngou3
nou5
你有否看見我頭上那個大問號

Have you seen that big question mark on my head?

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nei5
jau6
pei5
hon3
jin6
ngo5
tau4
soeng6
no6
go3
taai3
man6
hou6
快樂是何其抽象

What is happiness?

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faai3
ngok6
si6
ho6
kei4
cau1
zoeng6
假使你我際遇一樣

If you were to meet me,

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gaa2
si2
nei5
ngo5
zai3
jyu6
jat1
joeng2
要是大家的想法走相反方向

If you think it's going the opposite way,

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jiu3
si6
taai3
ze1
dik1
soeng2
fat3
zau2
soeng2
faan3
fong1
hoeng3
這首歌到了你手上

This song is in your hands.

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ze5
sau3
go1
dou3
liu4
nei5
sau2
soeng6
你會怎麼唱

How would you sing?

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nei5
wui6
fim2
mo5
coeng3
我的心裏 盡是載滿恐懼

I was filled with fear.

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ngo5
dik1
sam1
leoi5
zeon6
si6
zoi3
mun6
hung2
geoi2
就是為了不可見的未來

It's for an unseen future.

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zau6
si6
wai6
liu4
fau2
ho2
jin6
dik1
mei6
loi6
或是揮不走的過去

Or the past that never flew away.

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waak6
si6
fai1
fau2
zau2
dik1
gwo3
heoi3
每每流淚

Every tear.

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mei5
mei5
lau4
leoi6
痛蔽於心裏 倦亦沒法安睡

It was painful, and I couldn't sleep.

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tung3
bai3
wu1
sam1
leoi5
gyun6
jik6
mei6
fat3
on1
seoi6
一點憂慮 一些瑣碎

A little bit of worry, a little bit of fragmentation.

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jat1
dim2
jau1
luk6
jat1
se1
so2
seoi3
為求能學懂怎麼面對

To learn how to deal with it.

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wai6
kau4
toi4
hok6
dung2
fim2
mo5
min2
deoi3
究竟一天可不可能真的喝到八杯水

It's impossible to actually drink eight glasses of water a day.

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gau3
ging2
jat1
tin1
ho2
fau2
ho2
toi4
zan1
dik1
jit3
dou3
baat3
bui1
seoi2
到底為何每遇挫折我都只懂往後退

Why do I always look back when I'm frustrated?

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dou3
dik1
wai6
ho6
mei5
jyu6
co3
zit3
ngo5
dou1
zi2
dung2
wong5
hau6
teoi3
我在自責 我在疑惑 我在懊悔

I was blaming myself, I was doubting myself, I was confessing.

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ngo5
zoi6
zi6
zaak3
ngo5
zoi6
ji4
waak6
ngo5
zoi6
ngou3
fui3
你有否看見我眼裏眼垢一堆堆

Have you seen the pile of eyelashes in my eyes?

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nei5
jau6
pei5
hon3
jin6
ngo5
ngaan5
leoi5
ngaan5
hau4
jat1
zeoi1
zeoi1
這件事何其抽象

What an abstraction.

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ze5
gin2
si6
ho6
kei4
cau1
zoeng6
也許你我也是一樣

Maybe you and I are.

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jaa5
heoi2
nei5
ngo5
jaa5
si6
jat1
joeng2
似在空中兜轉試找一些真相

It's like wandering in the air, trying to find some truth.

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ci5
zoi6
hung3
zung1
dau1
zyun3
si5
zaau2
jat1
se1
zan1
soeng2
卻看不到哪裏閃亮

But you can't see where it shines.

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koek3
hon3
fau2
dou3
naa5
leoi5
sim2
loeng6
教我找方向

Teach me to find direction.

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gaau3
ngo5
zaau2
fong1
hoeng3
我的心裏 盡是載滿恐懼

I was filled with fear.

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ngo5
dik1
sam1
leoi5
zeon6
si6
zoi3
mun6
hung2
geoi2
就是為了不可見的未來

It's for an unseen future.

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zau6
si6
wai6
liu4
fau2
ho2
jin6
dik1
mei6
loi6
或是揮不走的過去

Or the past that never flew away.

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waak6
si6
fai1
fau2
zau2
dik1
gwo3
heoi3
每每流淚

Every tear.

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mei5
mei5
lau4
leoi6
痛蔽於心裏 倦亦沒法安睡

It was painful, and I couldn't sleep.

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tung3
bai3
wu1
sam1
leoi5
gyun6
jik6
mei6
fat3
on1
seoi6
悲傷積聚 風吹不褪

The grief is building up.

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bei1
soeng1
zik1
zeoi6
fung3
ceoi3
fau2
teoi3
人隨年月走失生命裏

People are dying every year.

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jan4
ceoi4
nin4
jyut6
zau2
sat1
sang1
ming6
leoi5
縱太多心碎

Too many heartbreak.

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zung3
taai3
do1
sam1
seoi3
別讓陰影積聚

Don't let the shadows build up.

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bit6
joeng6
jam3
jing2
zik1
zeoi6
今天的淚 今天拭去

Today's tears are wiped out today.

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gam1
tin1
dik1
leoi6
gam1
tin1
sik1
heoi3
齊來重踏輕鬆的步履

And then we're back to our easy steps.

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zi1
loi6
zung6
daap6
hing1
sung1
dik1
fau6
leoi5
光陰不像巴士可以追

The shadows are not like buses.

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gwong1
jam3
fau2
zoeng6
baa1
si6
ho2
jyu5
zeoi1
明晨無懼一起走下去

We'll go down there in the morning.

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ming4
san4
mou4
geoi2
jat1
hei2
zau2
haa6
heoi3
About This Song

"" by The Pancakes is a thoughtful exploration of the quest for happiness amidst the challenges of daily life. Central to the song is the metaphor of drinking eight thousand cups of water, which symbolizes the constant need for emotional sustenance, resilience, and clarity in understanding one's path to joy. The lyrics convey a deep emotional core marked by introspection, confusion, and melancholy, as the narrator grapples with feelings of insecurity and uncertainty about the future. The repetition of self-questioning underscores the universal struggle of seeking meaning and contentment in a world that often feels overwhelming.

The narrative arc of the song tells a story of self-reflection and an earnest desire for growth despite setbacks. The narrator poses profound questions about the nature of happiness and the complexities of life, indicating a longing for connection and understanding. Phrases like " " (sadness accumulates and cannot be blown away) highlight the burdens of emotional pain that weigh heavily on the psyche. The lyrics deftly illustrate the contrast between the desire to move forward and the tendency to retreat in the face of adversity, painting a relatable picture of human vulnerability.

Musically, The Pancakes utilize a blend of gentle melodies and harmonies to accentuate the song's introspective lyrics. The instrumental arrangement complements the emotional weight of the lyrics, creating an atmospheric sound that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences. Notable lyrical techniques include vivid imagery and metaphors, such as "" (the big question mark above my head), which visually represents the confusion and complexity of the narrator's thoughts. These elements enhance the narrative quality of the song and allow listeners to engage with its deeper meanings.

Culturally, the song resonates with the contemporary societal mindset, particularly in urban environments where pressures and expectations can lead to feelings of isolation and anxiety. It reflects a collective search for solace and greater understanding of one's place in the world. Moreover, by encouraging listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities and focus on moving forward, the song serves as an uplifting anthem for those dealing with life's uncertainties.

Song Details
Singer:
The Pancakes
Total Lines:
38