LMF - WTF English Translation
Chinese lyrics: YinyueABC
English translation by z.ky. Do not reproduce without permission.
WARNING: Lots of profanity. Translated lyrics after the cut.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
LMF 返屋企 Lyrics English Translation
LMF - 返屋企 (Returning Home) English Translation
Chinese lyrics: OIKTV
English translation by z.ky. Do not reproduce without permission.
Na na...
That hangout, the story of returning home
Does Hong Kong still count as our home?
Try stepping in someone else's shoes, think of how it is for us
How come everyone puts themselves down, to the ground
After '97 the expats packed up and flew home
Leaving behind you dejects to turn on yourselves
Ah~ despised no matter where you go
After being threatened, crawl back dejected
After the storm has passed, people still only look after themselves
No sense of direction, only speculation
Yet they keep building expensive flats, though no one lives in them, they keep building
They won't let you move in, you think they'll drag you up?
Even the privileged sigh, they've got no morale
Even putting on a show is a waste of time
How can today's Hong Kong compare to before?
No matter how far you go, you must return home
This is the where you were brought up
No matter how far you go, you must return home
Don't forget, don't forget
No matter how far you go, you must return home
This is the where you were brought up
No matter how far you go, remember to return home
Don't get mad, don't despair
Thinking back to when I was small, the whole family
Eating as one at the fold-up table
With the TV as company, watching EYT
But now everyone eats their own way
Finish up quickly, go to your room to use ICQ
The family from before now live under the Lion Rock
Look at things now, everyone with lofty ideals
Ask your kid who's Wai Yik-shun
He doesn't know, he just knows a Chan Yik-shun
The songs from before were kinda fun to sing, we were hanging on under the Lion Rock
Now the Hong Kong of today just doesn't look right
Hong Kong has no roots, Hong Kong people have no sense of belonging
No matter what you higher-ups say, your words are empty
The ones with money spout lies
The citizen's everyday life keeps degrading
Worse comes to worst, everyone's just waiting to die
Don't blame me for turning my back, every second every night
No matter how far you go, you must return home
This is the where you were brought up
No matter how far you go, you must return home
Don't forget, don't forget
No matter how far you go, you must return home
This is the where you were brought up
No matter how far you go, you must return home
Don't get mad, don't despair
Na na...
Too many words, how to express
Everyone has their own choices, no matter how casual
Who wouldn't want to stay by their family? Who to ask and converse with?
How many years are there?
Notes: The very last stanza is slightly off because I don't do well with formal style written Chinese. This song is a criticism of post-British occupation Hong Kong. It features lots of iconic imagery of working-to-middle class Hong Kong families. Wai Yik-shun was the Chinese name of Sir David Wilson, a British governor-general in Hong Kong, while Chan Yik-shun (same forename) is a Cantopop singer. EYT, or Enjoy Yourself Tonight (歡樂今宵) was an entertainment program. Here is a cultural note on Lion Rock:
"‘Lion Rock’ has a significant meaning for every Hong Kong citizen. It witnesses the development of Hong King from the 60s. The spirit of people under the Lion Rock is one of the most important elements for the success of Hong Kong. Although HK people have faced many ups and downs in the past, they are still living happily under difficulties." - artblogHK - Anybody left under the Lion Rock? by OC Gallery
Chinese lyrics: OIKTV
English translation by z.ky. Do not reproduce without permission.
Na na...
That hangout, the story of returning home
Does Hong Kong still count as our home?
Try stepping in someone else's shoes, think of how it is for us
How come everyone puts themselves down, to the ground
After '97 the expats packed up and flew home
Leaving behind you dejects to turn on yourselves
Ah~ despised no matter where you go
After being threatened, crawl back dejected
After the storm has passed, people still only look after themselves
No sense of direction, only speculation
Yet they keep building expensive flats, though no one lives in them, they keep building
They won't let you move in, you think they'll drag you up?
Even the privileged sigh, they've got no morale
Even putting on a show is a waste of time
How can today's Hong Kong compare to before?
No matter how far you go, you must return home
This is the where you were brought up
No matter how far you go, you must return home
Don't forget, don't forget
No matter how far you go, you must return home
This is the where you were brought up
No matter how far you go, remember to return home
Don't get mad, don't despair
Thinking back to when I was small, the whole family
Eating as one at the fold-up table
With the TV as company, watching EYT
But now everyone eats their own way
Finish up quickly, go to your room to use ICQ
The family from before now live under the Lion Rock
Look at things now, everyone with lofty ideals
Ask your kid who's Wai Yik-shun
He doesn't know, he just knows a Chan Yik-shun
The songs from before were kinda fun to sing, we were hanging on under the Lion Rock
Now the Hong Kong of today just doesn't look right
Hong Kong has no roots, Hong Kong people have no sense of belonging
No matter what you higher-ups say, your words are empty
The ones with money spout lies
The citizen's everyday life keeps degrading
Worse comes to worst, everyone's just waiting to die
Don't blame me for turning my back, every second every night
No matter how far you go, you must return home
This is the where you were brought up
No matter how far you go, you must return home
Don't forget, don't forget
No matter how far you go, you must return home
This is the where you were brought up
No matter how far you go, you must return home
Don't get mad, don't despair
Na na...
Too many words, how to express
Everyone has their own choices, no matter how casual
Who wouldn't want to stay by their family? Who to ask and converse with?
How many years are there?
Notes: The very last stanza is slightly off because I don't do well with formal style written Chinese. This song is a criticism of post-British occupation Hong Kong. It features lots of iconic imagery of working-to-middle class Hong Kong families. Wai Yik-shun was the Chinese name of Sir David Wilson, a British governor-general in Hong Kong, while Chan Yik-shun (same forename) is a Cantopop singer. EYT, or Enjoy Yourself Tonight (歡樂今宵) was an entertainment program. Here is a cultural note on Lion Rock:
"‘Lion Rock’ has a significant meaning for every Hong Kong citizen. It witnesses the development of Hong King from the 60s. The spirit of people under the Lion Rock is one of the most important elements for the success of Hong Kong. Although HK people have faced many ups and downs in the past, they are still living happily under difficulties." - artblogHK - Anybody left under the Lion Rock? by OC Gallery
Monday, March 28, 2011
24HERBS 照做 Feat. Jin Lyrics English Translation
24HERBS - 照做 (Keep Going) Feat. Jin English Translation
Chinese lyrics: Gugalyrics
English translation by z.ky. Do not reproduce without permission.
KIT:
I believe in spirit, I believe the heavens never leave a man without a way out
I believe that if we keep on going, we can do it
Take a heavy step on an endless road
Even if reality is harsh, look to the heavens
Survival's the sound of a battlefield
Cast off weakness with every step, learn to stay strong
Nothing you see will last forever, use every passing opportunity to develop your talent
Every person's life is a different script
Every person wants to stand out from other people
Why do people look down on you, how to get people to look up to you
How stay true to yourself in this society
Be strong, step out with your own attitude
Know that this narrow path will eventually lead to an open road
What will happen tomorrow, no one knows
All we know is to step out right now and do it
Keep going, we have our own path to take
Keep going, we have our own approach
*repeat once
PHAT:
A sliver of time equals a sliver of gold
Wherever you fall, stand back up at that spot
Don't be naïve, you can't wait for gold,
Once a chance comes by you must grab it
Failure won't make me lose heart, even if the road in front is long
Overcome fear, face it with courage, fight for your own success
With your own identity, defend your own duty
Like soldiers carrying out their objective in the midst of danger
In the face of enemies, about to die, yet keeping composure
You know you can do it (I know I can do it)
If I keep going, it's gonna be ok
As long as you're brave enough to try
If you're sincere it won't be too late, so all together let's keep going
(Drunk, Ghost Style and JBS parts)
JIN:
This story teaches you to persist
Jin Au-Yeung, born on June 4th
First three phrases at 13 were "yo yo yo"
"If I wanna be an MC, gotta take the first step"
Hip hop and don't stop, it's my number one
I definitely won't regret choosing this road
So I spend every day in the studio, improve with every minute, every second
When I reminisce I remember so clearly
Having rapped for many years,
New friends don't understand, locked in my room just holding a pen
Just muddling around,
Parents told me, how about piano lessons
I love you mom and dad, more than you ever know
Even without support, I'll still keep going
Keep going, we have our own path to take
Keep going, we have our own approach
*repeat x3
Note: Jin's part is not in the official lyrics,which explains the gaps (I can't hear/understand) but I used earphones! Poetic license has been applied. This is my first attempt at lyric translation. Feedback is awesome.
P.S. I'm in the process of translating LMF lyrics!
Chinese lyrics: Gugalyrics
English translation by z.ky. Do not reproduce without permission.
KIT:
I believe in spirit, I believe the heavens never leave a man without a way out
I believe that if we keep on going, we can do it
Take a heavy step on an endless road
Even if reality is harsh, look to the heavens
Survival's the sound of a battlefield
Cast off weakness with every step, learn to stay strong
Nothing you see will last forever, use every passing opportunity to develop your talent
Every person's life is a different script
Every person wants to stand out from other people
Why do people look down on you, how to get people to look up to you
How stay true to yourself in this society
Be strong, step out with your own attitude
Know that this narrow path will eventually lead to an open road
What will happen tomorrow, no one knows
All we know is to step out right now and do it
Keep going, we have our own path to take
Keep going, we have our own approach
*repeat once
PHAT:
A sliver of time equals a sliver of gold
Wherever you fall, stand back up at that spot
Don't be naïve, you can't wait for gold,
Once a chance comes by you must grab it
Failure won't make me lose heart, even if the road in front is long
Overcome fear, face it with courage, fight for your own success
With your own identity, defend your own duty
Like soldiers carrying out their objective in the midst of danger
In the face of enemies, about to die, yet keeping composure
You know you can do it (I know I can do it)
If I keep going, it's gonna be ok
As long as you're brave enough to try
If you're sincere it won't be too late, so all together let's keep going
(Drunk, Ghost Style and JBS parts)
JIN:
This story teaches you to persist
Jin Au-Yeung, born on June 4th
First three phrases at 13 were "yo yo yo"
"If I wanna be an MC, gotta take the first step"
Hip hop and don't stop, it's my number one
I definitely won't regret choosing this road
So I spend every day in the studio, improve with every minute, every second
When I reminisce I remember so clearly
Having rapped for many years,
New friends don't understand, locked in my room just holding a pen
Just muddling around,
Parents told me, how about piano lessons
I love you mom and dad, more than you ever know
Even without support, I'll still keep going
Keep going, we have our own path to take
Keep going, we have our own approach
*repeat x3
Note: Jin's part is not in the official lyrics,
P.S. I'm in the process of translating LMF lyrics!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
rollout: not just film reviews anymore...
heels: New Look (new)
shirt: Penneys
leggings: UNIQLO
t-shirt: New Look Tall (new)
leggings: as before
bag: Coach
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