邊一個發明了返工

By mla

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
邊一個發明了返工

Who invented the work-back?

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bin1
jat1
go3
fat3
ming4
liu4
faan1
gung1
我要給佢米田共

I'm going to give him a medallion.

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ngo5
jiu3
kap1
heoi5
mai5
tin4
gung6
邊一個發明了返工

Who invented the work-back?

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bin1
jat1
go3
fat3
ming4
liu4
faan1
gung1
返到我愈嚟愈窮

Back to me, I was getting poorer.

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faan1
dou3
ngo5
jyu6
lei4
jyu6
kung4
為了薪金一萬元

I paid $10,000 for this.

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wai6
liu4
san1
gam1
jat1
maak6
jyun4
令每天都沒了沒完

It's like every day.

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ling6
mei5
tin1
dou1
mei6
liu4
mei6
jyun4
一萬元一萬元一萬元

It's $10,000.

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jat1
maak6
jyun4
jat1
maak6
jyun4
jat1
maak6
jyun4
靈魂賣給了大財團

The soul sold to the big wallet.

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ling4
wan4
maai6
kap1
liu4
taai3
coi4
tyun4
邊一個發明了返工

Who invented the work-back?

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bin1
jat1
go3
fat3
ming4
liu4
faan1
gung1
以為自己好有用

It's useful to me.

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jyu5
wai6
zi6
gei2
hou3
jau6
jung6
邊一個發明了返工

Who invented the work-back?

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bin1
jat1
go3
fat3
ming4
liu4
faan1
gung1
阻礙我藝術發展重重

It's a huge barrier to my artistic development.

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zo2
ngoi6
ngo5
ngai6
seot6
fat3
zin2
zung6
zung6
到了薪金兩萬元

I got $20,000.

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dou3
liu4
san1
gam1
loeng5
maak6
jyun4
我的青春就快用完

My youth was almost over.

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ngo5
dik1
cing1
ceon1
zau6
faai3
jung6
jyun4
兩萬元兩萬元兩萬元

It's $20,000.

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loeng5
maak6
jyun4
loeng5
maak6
jyun4
loeng5
maak6
jyun4
我有更多事沒法做完

I have more things I can't do.

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ngo5
jau6
gang3
do1
si6
mei6
fat3
zou6
jyun4
我渴望有一個平原

I longed for a plain.

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ngo5
kit3
mong6
jau6
jat1
go3
ping4
jyun5
沒有政府沒有治權

There is no government.

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mei6
jau6
zing3
fu2
mei6
jau6
zi6
kyun4
這平原這平原這平原

This plain, this plain, this plain.

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ze5
ping4
jyun5
ze5
ping4
jyun5
ze5
ping4
jyun5
有好多個美女舞蹈團

There are many beautiful dance groups.

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jau6
hou3
do1
go3
mei5
neoi6
mou5
tou1
tyun4
邊一個發明了返工

Who invented the work-back?

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bin1
jat1
go3
fat3
ming4
liu4
faan1
gung1
唔系八婆就係八公

Not the eight, but the eight.

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ng4
hai6
baat3
po2
zau6
hai6
baat3
gung1
邊一個發明了返工

Who invented the work-back?

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bin1
jat1
go3
fat3
ming4
liu4
faan1
gung1
返工喺度玩接龍

Going back to work and playing dragon.

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faan1
gung1
hai2
dou6
waan2
zip3
lung4
到了薪金三萬元

And it was $30,000.

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dou3
liu4
san1
gam1
saam3
maak6
jyun4
我都應該唔會有三萬元

I shouldn't have $30,000.

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ngo5
dou1
jing3
goi1
ng4
wui6
jau6
saam3
maak6
jyun4
三萬元三萬元三萬元

It's $30,000.

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saam3
maak6
jyun4
saam3
maak6
jyun4
saam3
maak6
jyun4
三萬元啲人通常都有啲串

People with 30,000 yuan usually have strings.

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saam3
maak6
jyun4
dit1
jan4
tung1
soeng4
dou1
jau6
dit1
gwaan3
我渴望這一個平原

I long for this plain.

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ngo5
kit3
mong6
ze5
jat1
go3
ping4
jyun5
畢業之後啲同學見唔完

They didn't see each other after graduation.

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bat1
jip6
zi1
hau6
dit1
tung4
hok6
jin6
ng4
jyun4
見面唔會講買股票 買車

It's not about buying stocks, buying cars.

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jin6
min2
ng4
wui6
gong2
maai5
gu2
piu3
maai5
geoi1
結婚 生仔 買樓 買船

Married, have children, buy a house, buy a boat.

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lit3
fan1
sang1
zi2
maai5
lau2
maai5
syun4
About This Song

The song "" by the artist mla dives deep into the contemporary struggles of youth in the working world. The central theme revolves around the frustration and disillusionment that comes with working for a living, particularly as it relates to financial pressures that dominate one's life. Through repetitive and catchy lyrics, the song reflects a sense of entrapment many feel in the cycle of labor, where the pursuit of higher salaries appears to lead to greater dissatisfaction and the potential loss of personal freedom and creativity.

The narrative unfolds as the protagonist recollects the feelings associated with the term '' (going to work), attributing it to a loss of youth and dreams, ultimately questioning the very purpose of working for a meager salary. The artist employs humor and irony in the lyrics, contrasting the desire for artistic fulfillment and the often mundane reality of daily life dictated by the relentless chase for a paycheck. The refrain highlights the absurdity felt in this cycleearning more yet feeling increasingly trappedculminating in a yearning for a simpler existence (plain), devoid of financial and social pressures.

Musically, the song features infectious rhythms combined with a playful tone, which juxtaposes the serious and often bleak subject matter. The use of repetition in both melody and lyrics reinforces the feelings of routine and monotony associated with work life. The structure of the song, incorporating a mix of colloquial Cantonese expressions and humorous references, helps to convey the artist's perspective in a relatable manner, delivering a serious critique of working culture while maintaining an upbeat vibe.

From a cultural standpoint, mla's work resonates with a generation grappling with economic uncertainty, especially in urban centers where the cost of living continues to soar. By addressing the challenges faced by young professionals in their early careers, the song taps into wider societal issues surrounding work-life balance, artistic freedom, and the societal expectations placed upon individuals in a capitalist framework. Ultimately, "" serves as both a reflection on the current state of labor and a call for a deeper conversation about the fundamental structures that dictate our lives.

Song Details
Singer:
mla
Total Lines:
32