千金

By Twins

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
難道賣我的靈魂 能換被愛的幸運

I could sell my soul for my love.

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no4
dou6
maai6
ngo5
dik1
ling4
wan4
toi4
wun6
pei5
oi3
dik1
hang6
wan6
錢有時買得到快樂 但卻買不到愛人

Money can buy happiness, but it can't buy a loved one.

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zin2
jau6
si4
maai5
dak1
dou3
faai3
ngok6
daan6
koek3
maai5
fau2
dou3
oi3
jan4
輸極亦有這友人 圍着在我的附近

And this friend of mine, the polar bear, was surrounding me.

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syu1
gik6
jik6
jau6
ze5
jau5
jan4
wai4
jyu3
zoi6
ngo5
dik1
fu6
kan5
不見人客的鮑翅席 難道又會更開心

And I think it would be a lot happier if you didn't see a guest.

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fau2
jin6
jan4
haak3
dik1
baau1
ci3
zik6
no4
dou6
jau6
wui6
gang3
hoi1
sam1
一切買完 不知怎麼算

I bought everything, and I didn't know what to do.

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jat1
cit3
maai5
jyun4
fau2
zi3
fim2
mo5
syun3
如何用錢 才能實踐畢生所有心願

How to spend money to fulfill all your aspirations.

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jyu4
ho6
jung6
zin2
coi4
toi4
sat6
zin6
bat1
sang1
so2
jau6
sam1
jyun6
給你十億元 肯不肯心軟

I'd give you a billion dollars, but I'm not going to give you a billion dollars.

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kap1
nei5
sap6
jik1
jyun4
hoi2
fau2
hoi2
sam1
jyun5
流着汗 紅着臉

I sweated, my face was red.

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lau4
jyu3
hong6
hung4
jyu3
lim5
討厭的説喜愛 喜愛的説討厭

Hate is love, love is hate.

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tou2
jim3
dik1
seoi3
hei2
oi3
hei2
oi3
dik1
seoi3
tou2
jim3
只為賺大錢

Just to make a lot of money.

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zi2
wai6
zaan6
taai3
zin2
只有兩元 分享都温暖

It's only two yuan to share, and it's warm.

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zi2
jau6
loeng5
jyun4
fan6
hoeng2
dou1
wan1
hyun1
旁人大鈔

The neighborhood is huge.

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pong4
jan4
taai3
caau3
如何及你

And what about you?

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jyu4
ho6
kap6
nei5
真心給我一元

Give me a dollar.

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zan1
sam1
kap1
ngo5
jat1
jyun4
給我十億元 幾千卡火鑽

Give me a billion dollars, a thousand carats of torches.

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kap1
ngo5
sap6
jik1
jyun4
gei2
cin1
zaap6
fo2
zyun1
我本質 還未變

My essence is still the same.

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ngo5
bun2
zi3
waan4
mei6
bin3
喜愛的

I like it.

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hei2
oi3
dik1
説喜愛

Preaching is love.

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seoi3
hei2
oi3
討厭的

I hate it.

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tou2
jim3
dik1
説討厭

Hate speech.

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seoi3
tou2
jim3
享受大冒險

Enjoy the adventure.

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hoeng2
sau6
taai3
mou6
him2
無論賺過幾個零

And I'm sure you've earned a few zeros.

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mou4
leon6
zaan6
gwo3
gei2
go3
ling4
還是沒太多用剩

Or not much left.

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waan4
si6
mei6
taai3
do1
jung6
zing6
只夠月尾剛剛夠用

It's just enough for the end of the month.

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zi2
gau3
jyut6
mei5
gong1
gong1
gau3
jung6
何用摘去滿天星

What do you do to get the stars?

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ho6
jung6
zaak6
heoi3
mun6
tin1
sing1
一切買完 不知怎麼算

I bought everything, and I didn't know what to do.

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jat1
cit3
maai5
jyun4
fau2
zi3
fim2
mo5
syun3
如何用錢 才能實踐 畢生所有心願

How to spend money to make your dreams come true.

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jyu4
ho6
jung6
zin2
coi4
toi4
sat6
zin6
bat1
sang1
so2
jau6
sam1
jyun6
給你十億元 肯不肯心軟

I'd give you a billion dollars, but I'm not going to give you a billion dollars.

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kap1
nei5
sap6
jik1
jyun4
hoi2
fau2
hoi2
sam1
jyun5
流着汗 紅着臉

I sweated, my face was red.

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lau4
jyu3
hong6
hung4
jyu3
lim5
討厭的説喜愛 喜愛的説討厭

Hate is love, love is hate.

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tou2
jim3
dik1
seoi3
hei2
oi3
hei2
oi3
dik1
seoi3
tou2
jim3
只為賺大錢

Just to make a lot of money.

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zi2
wai6
zaan6
taai3
zin2
只有兩元 分享都温暖

It's only two yuan to share, and it's warm.

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zi2
jau6
loeng5
jyun4
fan6
hoeng2
dou1
wan1
hyun1
旁人大鈔 如何及你

How does it affect you?

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pong4
jan4
taai3
caau3
jyu4
ho6
kap6
nei5
真心給我一元

Give me a dollar.

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zan1
sam1
kap1
ngo5
jat1
jyun4
給我十億元 幾千卡火鑽

Give me a billion dollars, a thousand carats of torches.

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kap1
ngo5
sap6
jik1
jyun4
gei2
cin1
zaap6
fo2
zyun1
我本質 還未變

My essence is still the same.

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ngo5
bun2
zi3
waan4
mei6
bin3
喜愛的

I like it.

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hei2
oi3
dik1
説喜愛

Preaching is love.

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seoi3
hei2
oi3
討厭的

I hate it.

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tou2
jim3
dik1
説討厭

Hate speech.

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seoi3
tou2
jim3
享受大冒險

Enjoy the adventure.

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hoeng2
sau6
taai3
mou6
him2
喜愛的説喜愛

Love is love.

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hei2
oi3
dik1
seoi3
hei2
oi3
討厭的説討厭

Hate the theory of hate.

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tou2
jim3
dik1
seoi3
tou2
jim3
不理多説幾遍

It doesn't matter how many times.

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fau2
lei5
do1
seoi3
gei2
pin3
不會倒轉反轉

It doesn't go backwards.

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fau2
wui6
dou2
zyun3
faan3
zyun3
討厭的

I hate it.

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tou2
jim3
dik1
説喜愛

Preaching is love.

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seoi3
hei2
oi3
喜愛的説討厭 錢用完就算

Love is hate, even when you're spending money.

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hei2
oi3
dik1
seoi3
tou2
jim3
zin2
jung6
jyun4
zau6
syun3
About This Song

The song "" by the musical duo Twins presents a profound exploration of wealth, happiness, and the complexities of human relationships. At its core, the song grapples with the notion that while money can buy temporary pleasures and material comforts, it fails to purchase true love and genuine connections. The juxtaposition between monetary gain and emotional fulfillment forms the emotional heart of the piece, highlighting the struggle between material desires and the need for authentic relationships.

Lyrically, the song navigates a narrative where the singer questions whether financial abundance can translate into emotional warmth or affection. The repeated mantra of offering "ten billion" yuan serves as a poignant metaphor for the lengths one might go to in order to cultivate love or friendship. As the singer contemplates the superficiality of wealthillustrated through the playful yet critical lines about people fickly changing their affections based on richesthe story unfolds as a commentary on societal values that prioritize wealth over sincerity.

Musically, "" combines a catchy pop melody with engaging rhythm, allowing the lyrics to shine through in a relatable manner. The use of contrasting phrases like "" (those who dislike say they love) plays into the song's ironic humor and highlights the fickle nature of human sentiment when influenced by riches. The catchy hooks and lively instrumentation provide a juxtaposition to the heavier themes of the lyrics, creating an engaging listening experience that prompts reflection.

From a cultural perspective, the song resonates with contemporary societal issues surrounding materialism and personal worth. In a world where individuals often equate success with financial status, "" serves as a reminder of the true value of emotional investment and sincere relationships. It reflects the sentiments shared by many in Hong Kong and Greater China, making it not just a catchy pop tune but also a commentary on a prevalent cultural narrative.

Song Details
Singer:
Twins
Total Lines:
48