唐人街
林宥嘉 Lyrics


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撒把葱花加个蛋 不在扬州的炒饭
心里正在怨都快关门 谁还未买单
你说馄饨卖不完 正好拿来作晚餐
我看著窗外的珍珠港 配乐是偿还
逛一条随机的街 (柏林或米兰的街)
找一种注定的感觉 (噢就是这里的感觉)
我不惜环游全世界 踏破了铁鞋
来赴这前生之约
找一条有你的街 (开罗或京都的街)
找一种回家的感觉 (是时候停下的感觉)
传说中的归根落叶 曾经多不屑
原来最渴望的 不过这些
熨着别人的衬衣 想着我们的孩子
叫什么名字 小珠桃子 还是Naomi
逛一条随机的街 (柏林或米兰的街)
找一种注定的感觉 (噢就是这里的感觉)
我不惜环游全世界 踏破了铁鞋
来赴这前生之约
找一条有你的街 (开罗或京都的街)
找一种回家的感觉 (是时候停下的感觉)
传说中的归根落叶 曾经多不屑
原来最渴望的 不过这些
大红的灯笼高高挂
处处是古董和字画
虽然很廉价 总算像个家
普天下的唐人街 (普天下的唐人街)
都是个巨大情意结 (牌坊后华丽的幻觉)
可是你飘泊在天涯 一万零一夜
一定想回家过节
在一条陌生的街 (华沙或首尔的街)
种一种熟悉的感觉 (流浪将因你而终结)




我已经环游了世界 踏破了铁鞋
是时候过一些 平凡的夜

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 林宥嘉's song "唐人街" tell a story about longing for a sense of belonging and finding home in unexpected places. The first verse portrays a feeling of frustration and disappointment, with the singer expressing annoyance about being alone and feeling like it's time for someone else to pay the bill. However, as the song progresses, the tone shifts towards a more optimistic and adventurous outlook.


The chorus revolves around the idea of wandering through random streets, be it in Berlin, Milan, Cairo, or Kyoto, in search of a destined feeling and a sense of coming home. The lyrics imply that the singer has traveled the world, overcoming hardships represented by worn-out shoes, seeking the fulfillment of a promise from a past life. The song suggests that what they have truly desired was not something extravagant, but rather the simple joy of finding a street and a feeling of being at home.


The bridge paints a picture of a bustling Chinatown, with red lanterns hanging high and antiques and calligraphy everywhere. Despite its supposedly cheap and simple appearance, it finally feels like home. The lyrics acknowledge that Chinatowns around the world represent a significant bond and a strong connection among the Chinese community. The song concludes with the idea that after wandering and exploring the world, it is time for the singer to embrace ordinary nights and simple joys.


Line by Line Meaning

撒把葱花加个蛋 不在扬州的炒饭
Adding some green onions and an egg to fried rice that isn't from Yangzhou


心里正在怨都快关门 谁还未买单
So much resentment in my heart, it's almost closing time, who hasn't paid the bill yet


你说馄饨卖不完 正好拿来作晚餐
You said that there are too many wontons left, perfect for dinner


我看著窗外的珍珠港 配乐是偿还
I'm looking at the Pearl Harbor outside the window, accompanied by the soundtrack of repayment


逛一条随机的街 (柏林或米兰的街)
Strolling down a random street (a street in Berlin or Milan)


找一种注定的感觉 (噢就是这里的感觉)
Searching for a destined feeling (oh, it's the feeling right here)


我不惜环游全世界 踏破了铁鞋
I'm willing to travel around the world even if it means wearing out my shoes


来赴这前生之约
To fulfill the promise from past lives


找一条有你的街 (开罗或京都的街)
Looking for a street where you're there (a street in Cairo or Kyoto)


找一种回家的感觉 (是时候停下的感觉)
Searching for a feeling of coming home (the feeling of finally stopping)


传说中的归根落叶 曾经多不屑
The legendary fallen leaves returning to their roots, once despised


原来最渴望的 不过这些
Turns out the things I desired the most are just these


熨着别人的衬衣 想着我们的孩子
Ironing someone else's shirt while thinking about our children


叫什么名字 小珠桃子 还是Naomi
What should we name them? Little Zhutao or Naomi


大红的灯笼高高挂
Bright red lanterns hanging high


处处是古董和字画
Antiques and calligraphy everywhere


虽然很廉价 总算像个家
Although it's cheap, it finally feels like home


普天下的唐人街 (普天下的唐人街)
Chinatowns all over the world (Chinatowns all over the world)


都是个巨大情意结 (牌坊后华丽的幻觉)
They are all a huge emotional connection (a splendid illusion behind the archway)


可是你飘泊在天涯 一万零一夜
But you are drifting afar, a thousand and one nights


一定想回家过节
You must miss going home to celebrate the festival


在一条陌生的街 (华沙或首尔的街)
On a unfamiliar street (a street in Warsaw or Seoul)


种一种熟悉的感觉 (流浪将因你而终结)
Planting a sense of familiarity (wandering will end because of you)


我已经环游了世界 踏破了铁鞋
I have already traveled around the world and worn out my shoes


是时候过一些 平凡的夜
It's time to live some ordinary nights




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Comments from YouTube:

@chanwl7123

黃偉文的詞真妙!人在異鄉,真的想找一種注定的感覺。

@user-it4tn3ek9i

身在异乡,拖着疲惫的身躯,喝的烂醉,躲在被窝听着唐人街,哭的像个泪人,可能,只有真正的游子,才能理会这首歌的真谛吧,感谢宥嘉😄

@vihuang3014

真實的人生,真實的感覺

@somewherehfn

又是一年除夕了。。五年没回家过年了

@weichen9790

我怎麼會到現在才聽到這首好聽的歌曲呢⋯⋯

@damon7286

感同身受才是无法替代

@hualee6930

找一條有你的街~~
好愛這旋律
好有感
又觸動心弦的一首歌

@jloriaall

讓我想到‘喜福會’這些華人背景的電影,真的離想感超重 :( 落淚呀

@fn2986

西樓的曲風好讚

@yiy11005

我是听了《孩子》才知道西楼的,真是很棒的音乐人。

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