茄子蛋 - 浪子回头 (EggPlantEgg - Back Here Again)
iam it-tsûi it-tsûi it-tsûi ê tiám tsuá ê póe it-pue it-pue it-pue ê kàn
One cigarette after another is lit, one glass after another is emptied.
Chhêng lí iāu thè-liāng guá guá tsiú liōng m̄-hó bē khuànn guá tsuánn-khóng
Please understand, my tolerance for alcohol isn't good, selling it to me is a challenge.
chhù-kham-kho ê lō͘ kî guá nn̄g kuang mó͘-tô-tsiá hêng-ti̍k guá ê jîn-seng kám-nā káu-sái
guá m̄-beh tsînn m̄-bōo m̄-tsí kám-nā tsi̍t-tiô-bīng pêng-iú--a tāu-tīn lâi phah
I have no money, no nothing, what's left is this one life. Friend, let's strive on.
iam it-tsûi it-tsûi it-tsûi ê tiám tsuá ê póe it-pue it-pue it-pue ê kàn
One cigarette after another is lit, one glass after another is emptied.
Please understand, my tolerance for alcohol isn't good, selling it to me is a challenge.
chhù-kham-kho ê lō͘ kî guá nn̄g kuang mó͘-tô-tsiá hêng-ti̍k guá ê jîn-seng kám-nā káu-sái
guá m̄-beh tsînn m̄-bōo m̄-tsí kám-nā tsi̍t-tiô-bīng pêng-iú--a tāu-tīn lâi phah
I have no money, no nothing, what's left is this one life. Friend, let's strive on.
iam it-tsûi it-tsûi it-tsûi ê tiám tsuá ê póe it-pue it-pue it-pue ê kàn
One cigarette after another is lit, one glass after another is emptied.
Please understand, my tolerance for alcohol isn't good, selling it to me is a challenge.
Taking someone with us to reminisce, taking someone with us to reminisce, taking someone with us to reminisce.
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"浪子回头" (Back Here Again) by 茄子蛋 (EggPlantEgg) is a song that reflects the struggles and reflections of a person who has experienced the hardships of life and is contemplating returning to a more meaningful existence. The lyrics speak of time passing, personal challenges, and the desire to reconnect with friends and find purpose in life again.
Detailed Insights
The song begins with the imagery of smoking and drinking, representing a form of escape or coping with life's struggles. The protagonist admits to having a low tolerance for alcohol, symbolizing vulnerability and a longing for understanding from others.
As the lyrics progress, there's a sense of time slipping away—days passing and sweat flowing, suggesting the exhaustion and weight of life's burdens. The recurring line, "浪子回头" (The prodigal returns), alludes to the idea of someone returning to a more grounded and reflective state after wandering through life's challenges.
Throughout the song, there's a deep sense of nostalgia and the inevitability of aging. The lyrics convey that no matter how tough life has been, there comes a point when one realizes the importance of reflecting on life and the need to reconnect with friends and loved ones. The song's message is about hope, redemption, and finding meaning despite the rough patches in life.