西西弗斯之歌

By mla

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
呢年嚟我有幾份兼職

I've had a few part-time jobs this year.

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ni1
nin4
lei4
ngo5
jau6
gei2
fan6
gim1
zik1
其中嘅一份

One of them is

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kei4
zung1
koi3
jat1
fan6
系幫啲馬迷落注

It's about the horses.

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hai6
bong1
dit1
maa5
mai4
lok6
zyu3
喺電話投注中心

In the phone booking center.

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hai2
din6
waa6
tau4
zyu3
zung1
sam1
喺裏面我識唔到朋友

I didn't know any friends there.

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hai2
leoi5
min2
ngo5
zi3
ng4
dou3
pang4
jau5
返工食飯 都系一個人

He went to work and ate alone.

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faan1
gung1
zi6
faan6
dou1
hai6
jat1
go3
jan4
我已經悶到抽筋

I'm tired of being a jerk.

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ngo5
ji5
ging1
mun6
dou3
cau1
gan1
但要維生 我諗到一個方法抗衡

But to survive, I came up with a way to balance it.

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daan6
jiu3
wai4
sang1
ngo5
sam2
dou3
jat1
go3
fong1
fat3
kong3
waang4
開閘前半分鐘

Half an hour before the opening.

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hoi1
zaap6
cin4
bun3
fan6
zung1
總有好急嘅客人

There were always people in a hurry.

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zung2
jau6
hou3
gap1
koi3
haak3
jan4
落注嘅時侯夾雜粗口

The lottery was a mess.

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lok6
zyu3
koi3
si4
hau6
gip6
zaap6
cou1
hau2
聽到我一舊雲

I heard the old cloud.

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teng1
dou3
ngo5
jat1
gau6
wan4
但佢地愈系忟

But they're getting more and more ugly.

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daan6
heoi5
deng6
jyu6
hai6
man6
我就愈系斯文

I became more Swedish.

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ngo5
zau6
jyu6
hai6
si1
man6
我話 麻煩你重複一次

I said, "Please repeat it again".

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ngo5
waa6
maa4
faan4
nei5
zung6
fuk6
jat1
ci3
搞到夠鍾開閘 佢哋就問候我屋企人

They'd say hello to my family.

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gaau2
dou3
gau3
zung1
hoi1
zaap6
heoi5
dei6
zau6
man6
hau6
ngo5
uk1
kei5
jan4
佢鬧我正一懵撚

He was staring at me.

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heoi5
naau6
ngo5
zing3
jat1
mung5
nin5
話要叫個經理出嚟問

I'm going to ask the manager.

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waa6
jiu3
giu3
go3
ging1
lei5
ceot1
lei4
man6
我都好有禮貌咁回應

I responded politely.

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ngo5
dou1
hou3
jau6
lai5
maau6
gam3
wui4
jing3
先生 麻煩你等等

Sir, I'm sorry to bother you.

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sin3
sang1
maa4
faan4
nei5
ting2
ting2
我既緊張又興奮

I was both nervous and excited.

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ngo5
gei3
gan2
zoeng3
jau6
jan6
fan3
同時又扮曬殷勤

And I also dressed up as a maid.

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tung4
si4
jau6
fan5
saai3
aan1
kan4
喺呢個心情咁複雜嘅搏鬥裏面

In this complex battle of emotions,

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hai2
ni1
go3
sam1
cing4
gam3
fuk6
zaap6
koi3
bok3
dau6
leoi5
min2
我開始揾到工作嘅快感

I started to find the joy of working.

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ngo5
hoi1
ci2
wan2
dou3
gung1
zok3
koi3
faai3
gam2
希臘神話有一個故事

The Greek mythology has a story.

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hei1
lip6
san4
waa6
jau6
jat1
go3
gu3
si6
講述西西弗斯受到諸神嘅懲罰

And I'm telling you that the gods punished Sicilian.

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gong2
seot6
sai1
sai1
fit1
si1
sau6
dou3
zyu1
san4
koi3
fat6
要喺地獄不斷推一塊巨石上山

To push a giant rock up a mountain in hell.

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jiu3
hai2
deng6
juk6
fau2
dyun6
teoi1
jat1
faai3
geoi6
sek6
soeng6
saan1
上到山頂 巨石又會自動碌返落山腳

And when you get to the top, the rock rolls back down the mountain.

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soeng6
dou3
saan1
ding2
geoi6
sek6
jau6
wui6
zi6
dung6
luk6
faan1
lok6
saan1
gok3
佢每日都要重複呢種徒勞無功嘅工作 直到永恆

He had to repeat this futile work every day, forever.

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heoi5
mei5
mik6
dou1
jiu3
zung6
fuk6
ni1
zung3
tou4
lou6
mou4
gung1
koi3
gung1
zok3
zik6
dou3
wing5
hang4
後人有一個講法

The latter has a saying.

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hau6
jan4
jau6
jat1
go3
gong2
fat3
話諸神並唔系用推石頭嚟懲罰西西弗斯

The gods did not punish Sisyphus with stones.

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waa6
zyu1
san4
bing6
ng4
hai6
jung6
teoi1
sek6
tau4
lei4
fat6
sai1
sai1
fit1
si1
而系用觀念 用我永世都要推石頭實在太慘嘅呢個觀念

And I'm going to use this terrible idea to push the stones for the rest of my life.

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nang4
hai6
jung6
gun3
nim6
jung6
ngo5
wing5
sai3
dou1
jiu3
teoi1
sek6
tau4
sat6
zoi6
taai3
caam2
koi3
ni1
go3
gun3
nim6
西西弗斯知道自己改變唔到命運

Sisyphus knew he could not change his destiny.

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sai1
sai1
fit1
si1
zi3
dou6
zi6
gei2
goi2
bin3
ng4
dou3
ming6
wan6
佢唯一可以做嘅 就係繼續推石頭

The only thing he could do was keep pushing the stones.

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heoi5
wai4
jat1
ho2
jyu5
zou6
koi3
zau6
hai6
gai3
zuk6
teoi1
sek6
tau4
直到有一日 佢發現佢可以蔑視自己嘅命運

Until one day, he realized that he could disdain his own destiny.

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zik6
dou3
jau6
jat1
mik6
heoi5
fat3
jin6
heoi5
ho2
jyu5
si6
zi6
gei2
koi3
ming6
wan6
甚至用享受呢個過程嚟去否定諸神對佢嘅懲罰

And even to deny the punishment of the gods by enjoying the process.

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sap6
zi3
jung6
hoeng2
sau6
ni1
go3
gwo3
cing4
lei4
heoi3
pei5
ding6
zyu1
san4
deoi3
heoi5
koi3
fat6
於是 佢感覺到自己系快樂嘅

And she felt happy.

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wu1
si6
heoi5
gam2
gok3
dou3
zi6
gei2
hai6
faai3
ngok6
koi3
About This Song

The song "" (The Song of Sisyphus) by the artist mla delves into the overwhelming emotions of monotony and resilience through the lens of a contemporary worker in a betting center, drawing parallels with the Greek myth of Sisyphus. At its core, the song captures a deep sense of frustration and isolation while simultaneously exploring the idea of finding meaning and pleasure in the repetitive and seemingly futile aspects of life. The protagonist, caught in a cycle of work and solitude, experiences moments of tension and excitement as he navigates through the demands of his job, reflecting an internal struggle that many can relate to in todays fast-paced world.

The narrative is embedded within the framework of Sisyphuss eternal punishmentan allegory for the human condition of enduring relentless challenges without apparent reward. The story conveys that while one may feel trapped and burdened by life's tasks, it is possible to transform this despair into a kind of empowerment. By embracing the struggle and recognizing it as a part of existence, much like Sisyphus who learns to find joy in his plight, the protagonist ultimately conveys a message of resilience and acceptance in the face of adversity.

Musically, the song features a blend of introspective melodies and engaging rhythms that reflect the protagonist's emotional journey. The use of conversational language in the lyricsinterspersed with vivid imagery and relatable dialoguecreates an intimate atmosphere, allowing listeners to connect deeply with the sentiments expressed. The lyrical technique of juxtaposition illustrates the contrast between the chaos of the external world and the internal revelation of finding joy, enhancing the overall impact of the song.

Culturally, "" resonates with themes of existentialism that are prevalent in both Eastern and Western philosophies. The reference to Sisyphus transcends cultural boundaries, symbolizing the universal struggle against life's burdens. In an increasingly detached and hectic modern society, the song serves as a reminder of the potential happiness found in the mundane and repetitive aspects of life, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and the choices they make in response to their circumstances.

Song Details
Singer:
mla
Total Lines:
37