陈奕迅 - 浮夸 (Eason Chan - Exaggeration)
ngo5 kei4 doi6 dou3 mou4 noi6 jau5 waa6 jiu3 gong2 dak1 bat1 dou3 zong1 zoi3
ngo5 dik1 sam1 cing4 jau4 zoeng6 zeon1 goi3 dang2 bei6 kit3 hoi1 zeoi2 baa1 koek3 zoi6 joeng5 cing1 toi4
My feelings are like a covered bottle, waiting to be uncovered, while my lips grow moss
jan4 ciu4 noi6 jyu6 man4 zing6 jyu6 bin3 dak1 bat1 sau6 lei5 coi2 zi6 gei2 jiu3 gaau2 ceot1 ji3 ngoi6
Amidst the crowd, the quieter I become, the more I'm ignored, I need to create some surprises myself
zoeng6 dat6 jin4 dei6 gou1 go1 jam6 ho4 dei6 fong1 jaa5 zoeng6 hoi1 sei3 min6 toi4
Suddenly singing loudly, anywhere feels like opening up on all sides
zoek6 zeoi3 sim2 dik1 saam1 baan6 sap6 fan1 gam2 koi3 jau5 jan4 loi4 paak3 ziu3 jyu3 gei3 zyu6 caap3 doi6
Dressed in the flashiest clothes, acting very emotional, when someone takes a photo, remember to put it in your pocket
nei5 dong1 ngo5 si6 fau4 kwaa1 baa1 kwaa1 zoeng1 zi2 jan1 ngo5 han2 paa3
Think of me as exaggerating, exaggeration is just because I'm afraid
bat1 gau3 baau3 zaa3 zam2 mo1 jau5 waa6 tai4 joeng6 ngo5 kwaa1 zou6 daai6 jyu4 lok6 gaa1
Not explosive enough, how to have topics? Let me exaggerate, be a big entertainer
naa5 si4 hau6 ngo5 ham4 leoi6 faat3 sai6 gok3 wai2 bit1 seoi1 hon3 dou3 ngo5
zoi6 sai3 gaan1 ping4 faan4 jau6 pou2 tung1 dik1 lou6 taai3 do1 nguk1 cyun1 nei5 zyu6 naa5 jat1 zo6
In this world, there are too many ordinary roads, in which village do you live?
cing4 ngoi3 zung1 gung1 zok3 zung1 sau6 gwo3 dik1 fat1 si6 tai3 do1 zi6 zyun1 ji5 baau2 ging1 dit3 do6
In love, at work, there's been too much neglect, self-esteem has been battered
cung4 si6 nang4 zi6 tou5 ngo6 mut6 cang4 wok6 dak1 gwo3 bin6 zi1 ngo5 wai4 ho4
If attention could cure hunger, if it's never been received, then you know why
nei5 dong1 ngo5 si6 fau4 kwaa1 baa1 kwaa1 zoeng1 zi2 jan1 ngo5 han2 paa3
Think of me as exaggerating, exaggeration is just because I'm afraid
bat1 gau3 baau3 zaa3 zam2 mo1 jau5 waa6 tai4 joeng6 ngo5 kwaa1 zou6 daai6 jyu4 lok6 gaa1
Not explosive enough, how to have topics? Let me exaggerate, be a big entertainer
hang6 wan6 ji4 bing6 bat1 do1 joek6 jin4 mei6 dong1 gwo3 zau6 zi1 ngo5 wai4 ho4
There aren't many lucky ones, if you haven't experienced it, you'll know why
yung6 sap6 pui5 fu2 sam1 zou6 dat6 ceot1 jat1 go3 zing3 soeng4 jan4 gau3 ngo5 fu3 ji5 leon6 sing3 mo1
Using ten times the effort to stand out, is it enough for ordinary people to discuss my peculiarity?
nei5 giu3 ngo5 zou6 fau4 kwaa1 baa1 gaa1 gei2 seng1 heoi1 seng1 jaa5 bat1 paa3
ngo5 zoi6 coeng4 jau5 mun6 coeng4 dik1 waa6 biu2 jin2 nei5 hon3 maa1 gau3 hit3 si1 dai2 leoi5 maa1
I'm here, if it's a dull scene, would you watch my performance? Is it crazy enough?
ji5 ngaan5 leoi6 lam4 faa1 baa1 jat1 sam1 zi2 soeng2 nei5 ging1 ngaa6 ngo5 gau6 si4 ci5 mei6 cyun4 zoi6 maa1
Let the tears flow, only wanting to surprise you, did I seem non-existent in the past?
gaa1 cung4 zyu3 maa5 cing1 gan1 jaa5 jin6 jing4 waa6 ngo5 zi1 jin6 zoi6 cyun4 zoi6 maa1
jaa5 ho2 zeon6 cing4 dei6 hot3 baa1 bit6 wai4 mong4 jau5 jan4 zoi6 wai4 nei5 seng1 saa1
Feel free to drink it up, don't forget there's someone here, singing for you
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
In "浮夸" (Exaggeration), Eason Chan reflects on feelings of neglect and a desire for attention. The lyrics explore the contradictions between inner vulnerability and the outward display of exaggerated emotion, using the metaphor of being forgotten and the need to stand out in a world full of indifference.
Detailed Insights
The song's theme centers around the tension between wanting recognition and the fear of being forgotten. The protagonist expresses a longing for attention, using exaggerated behaviors and statements to make an impression. The lyrics delve into self-doubt and the emotional toll of being overlooked in both personal and social spheres.
The line "Think of me as exaggerating, exaggeration is just because I'm afraid" encapsulates the core of the song, highlighting how fear of invisibility drives the protagonist to make louder, more dramatic gestures to be seen and acknowledged. The juxtaposition of quiet vulnerability and outward flamboyance creates a poignant contrast, illustrating the complexity of seeking validation in an often indifferent world.