較早前錄影 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 吳浩康

Lyrics & Translation

“較早前錄影” offers a profound glimpse into the complexities of public perception and personal growth, themes deeply embedded in Cantonese culture and modern societal challenges. Learning the lyrics and understanding Deep Ng's candid reflections on overcoming labels provides an excellent opportunity to engage with contemporary Cantonese vocabulary and expressions used to discuss personal struggles and resilience. The song’s emotional depth and relatable message make it special for those looking to connect with the nuances of the language through a powerful narrative.

[English]

He's so darn annoying.

Back home, covered in snow.

His expression longs to be left behind.

Would you be willing to see him differently?

He’s the one you once exiled to an island.

Does this place no longer have a space for him?

It’s just old recordings of past mistakes.

Constantly replaying, forcing you to see clearly.

His past flaws and bad habits.

Already heavily criticized, yet still deemed punishment too light.

Even if he’s atoning, dust settles again.

Don’t cling again to old recordings.

Coming to judge this rebellious youth.

Using no sense of reason, just sharpening your eyes.

His fate has already been decided.

Please stop recklessly claiming it’s a death sentence.

That night, he called his dad.

Enduring, waiting for this very moment.

Long journey on, not stopping yet.

Making even the judges surprised.

From self-disgust to self-respect, such a contrast.

But what the audience sees is that guy who did wrong.

It’s just old recordings of past mistakes.

Constantly replaying, forcing you to see clearly.

His past flaws and bad habits.

Already heavily criticized, yet still deemed punishment too light.

Even if he’s atoning, dust settles again.

Don’t cling again to old recordings.

Coming to judge this rebellious youth.

Using no sense of reason, just sharpening your eyes.

His fate has already been decided.

Please don’t keep talking nonsense, claiming it’s a hopeless case.

A slap wakes him up.

But passersby still want to listen, fists hitting each other with sound.

Hundred thousand people pointing at old recordings, shows disbelief.

The cycle of shock runs deep.

But will anyone try to be fair to him?

He’s given enough examples now.

But this trial can’t turn the tide in his favor.

Turn the tide in his favor.

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[Chinese]

很討你厭的他

回到家 披一身 雪花

神情是那麼 盼望 被留下

你願對他 改觀嗎

曾被你放逐在 荒島的他

是否這地已 沒有位置 給他

就恨從前事 早被錄影 舊錄影

常回帶迫你看清

他那過去 劣根性

早責備得夠重 又說處罰太輕

哪怕贖罪了 塵也落定

別又再 執著錄影 舊錄影

前來公審這廢青

不以情理 擦亮眼睛

他 此際已定性

請不要再瞎說 絕症

他當晚叫爸爸

捱到等到 這一個他

迢長路遠 先夠力未停下

要令判官 都驚訝

從自棄 到自重 這種反差

但觀眾望見 是那 做錯的他

就恨從前事 早被錄影 舊錄影

常回帶迫你看清

他那過去 劣根性

早責備得夠重 又說處罰太輕

哪怕贖罪了 塵也落定

別又再 執著錄影 舊錄影

前來公審這廢青

不以情理 擦亮眼睛

他 此際已定性

請不要再瞎說 絕症

一巴掌 已蘇醒

但路人還要聽 拳拳都有聲

十萬人仍在 指著錄影 舊錄影

循環的深表震驚

可有人會 試著對他 公平

他舉夠了例証

這審判卻無法 逆轉勝

逆轉勝

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
厭 /jàn/ B2	verb - to detest, to loathe
雪花 /ʃwè huā/ A2	noun - snowflake
盼望 /pàn wàng/ B2	verb - to long for, to hope for
放逐 /fàng zhú/ C1	verb - to exile, to banish
荒島 /huāng dǎo/ B2	noun - desert island, uninhabited island
恨 /hèn/ B1	verb - to hate
錄影 /lù yǐng/ B1	noun - video recording verb - to record video
劣根性 /liè gēn xìng/ C2	noun - inherent flaws, ingrained bad habits
贖罪 /shú zuì/ C1	verb - to atone for one's sins
塵 /chén/ B2	noun - dust
執著 /zhí zhuó/ C1	adjective - stubborn, persistent
公審 /gōng shěn/ C1	noun - public trial
廢青 /fèi qīng/ C2	noun - useless youth (slang)
擦亮 /cā liàng/ B2	verb - to polish, to brighten
定性 /dìng xìng/ C1	verb - to characterize, to define the nature of
絕症 /jué zhèng/ C1	noun - terminal illness
審判 /shěn pàn/ B2	noun - trial, judgment
驚訝 /jīng yà/ B2	adjective - surprised, amazed
公平 /gōng píng/ B1	adjective - fair, just
逆轉勝 /nì zhuǎn shèng/ C1	verb - to win after being behind, to come from behind and win

Key Grammar Structures

• 你願對他 改觀嗎

  ➔ 願 + verb (to wish or be willing to do something)

  ➔ The structure "你願" indicates a desire or willingness to do something. It combines the pronoun "你" (you) with "願" (wish/willing).

• 常回帶迫你看清

  ➔ 还/常 + verb (often or repeatedly)

  ➔ The adverb "常" indicates that the action is recurring or frequent. It modifies the verb "回帶" (to bring back).

• 早責備得夠重 又說處罰太輕

  ➔ 得 + adjective + 了 (complement indicating degree)

  ➔ The pattern "得 + adj + 了" is used to express the degree or extent of an attribute. Here, "責備得夠重" means "reproached sufficiently strongly".

• 就恨從前事 早被錄影 舊錄影

  ➔ 就 + verb/noun (indicating emphasis or inevitability)

  ➔ The word "就" emphasizes immediacy or inevitability in the action or situation. It highlights that the condition is definite or unavoidable.

• 逆轉勝

  ➔ Verb phrase: 逆轉勝 (revise to victory)

  ➔ The phrase "逆轉勝" is a verb phrase meaning to turn a disadvantageous situation into a victory through reversal or comeback.