Xin Sai Sai
許冠傑 Lyrics


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J'peux pas courir après, tu l'sais
J'peux pas courir après, tu l'sais, oh

J'peux pas courir après, tu l'sais
Excuse me baby, j'ai pas qu'ça à faire
Ma néné croit en moi, donc je dois le faire
Mettre bien la mif après je passerais aux kheys
Ils mettent tout leur cœur dans la masa
Je donnerais tout pour les miens gars
Dans la street j'ai pas beaucoup de frères gars
Je sais sur qui compter si y a haja

J'peux pas, tu l'sais
Courir après
C'est lassant, tu sais
C'est tout pour l'respect

J'peux pas courir, après, tu sais
Car si j'cours, c'est qu'tu cours, j'ai pas l'temps, tu sais
Embrouilles sur embrouilles, c'est lassant tu sais
Mais on a pas l'choix, ici c'est tout pour l'respect
J'peux pas, tu l'sais, courir après
C'est lassant, tu sais, c'est tout pour l'respect

J'peux pas courir, après, non
Mon cœur est cellophané, j'ai tout mis dedans
J'te considère comme un objet, si ton corps tu l'vends
Business, business, y a rien sans argent
On a les qualités faut pas l'nier
Tu nous auras pas, on est pas niés
On a les qualités faut pas l'nier
Tu nous auras pas, on est pas niés

J'peux pas, tu sais
Courir après
C'est lassant, tu sais
C'est tout pour l'respect

J'peux pas courir, après, tu sais
Car si j'cours, c'est qu'tu cours, j'ai pas l'temps, tu sais
Embrouilles sur embrouilles, c'est lassant tu sais
Mais on a pas l'choix, ici c'est tout pour l'respect




J'peux pas, tu l'sais, courir après
C'est lassant, tu sais, c'est tout pour l'respect

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Xin Sai Sai" by 許冠傑 ("Sam Hui") express a sense of exhaustion with the hustle and bustle of life in a society where respect is highly valued. The singer suggests that he cannot chase after everything he wants or needs, as he has other responsibilities such as taking care of his family. He acknowledges that his friends in the streets are loyal, but his focus is on his own goals and ambitions. The phrase "j'peux pas courir après, tu l'sais" (I can't chase after it, you know) is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing his lack of interest in keeping up with the fast pace of life. He values respect highly and recognizes that it comes at a cost, but he is willing to pay that cost in order to achieve his goals.


The song reflects a universal sentiment that many people can relate to, regardless of cultural or linguistic differences. The pressure to succeed and maintain respect can be overwhelming, and it's easy to feel like we're constantly chasing after something. The singer reminds us that it's okay to slow down and focus on what's truly important in life.


Overall, "Xin Sai Sai" is a reflective song that speaks to the challenges of trying to balance personal ambitions with the demands of society. It encourages listeners to focus on what really matters and to not get caught up in the never-ending race for success.


Line by Line Meaning

J'peux pas courir après, tu l'sais
I can't chase after things, you know


Excuse me baby, j'ai pas qu'ça à faire
Excuse me baby, I have more important things to do


Ma néné croit en moi, donc je dois le faire
My nene believes in me, so I have to do it


Mettre bien la mif après je passerais aux kheys
Once my family is taken care of, I'll move on to my friends


Ils mettent tout leur cœur dans la masa
They put their whole heart and soul into what they do


Je donnerais tout pour les miens gars
I'd give anything for my own guys


Dans la street j'ai pas beaucoup de frères gars
In the streets, I don't have many brothers


Je sais sur qui compter si y a haja
I know who to count on if there's trouble


C'est lassant, tu sais
It's tiring, you know


C'est tout pour l'respect
It's all for respect


Car si j'cours, c'est qu'tu cours, j'ai pas l'temps, tu sais
If I run, it's because you're running, I don't have time, you know


Embrouilles sur embrouilles, c'est lassant tu sais
Troubles upon troubles, it's tiring, you know


Mon cœur est cellophané, j'ai tout mis dedans
My heart is wrapped in cellophane, I've put everything in it


J'te considère comme un objet, si ton corps tu l'vends
I consider you as an object, if you sell your body


Business, business, y a rien sans argent
Business, business, there's nothing without money


On a les qualités faut pas l'nier
We have the qualities, don't deny it


Tu nous auras pas, on est pas niés
You won't get us, we're not naive




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kevinowen5561

Nan fan zhan yu ga
Yan min do him za
Gei hui yau gung heong wing wa
Sim bun sui dik bat fan ca
Mou zi zheng lui wa
Tou mong tim sing ga
Hoong dak yi muk gwong yu ma
Sui liu gham nguk bin bai nga

Ming lui yau si zhong sui yau
Ming lui mou si mok kheong kau

Lui sing fung yu da
Ho yung do geng ba
Sam gung jing bak bik mou ha
Hang sin jik dak zui lok ya

Ming lui yau si zhong sui yau
Ming lui mou si mok kheong kau
Yan bei hoi lui sa
Mou yung do hin gwa
Gwan ho gin man tin lok ha
Ming lei sik gan ci mou fa
Gwan ho gin man tin lok ha
Ming lei sik gan ci mou fa



All comments from YouTube:

@foghornd1059

I am 60 years old. every time i listen to this song, my tears just flow down. my life event flash back at the back of my mind just like yesteryear. It touches me deeply and has so much to talk about life.

@knightcosmos6601

Life seems as one rides on a galloping horse in the wild west with unknown stops

@technologynewbie7661

Me too😢

@aayushgurung-hk3td

Ur 62 now hope ur doing well

@tklzt

当年父母哼着这首歌时,我才4,5岁, 听懂歌词意义时,我已高中毕业,而今2020年的5月再听时,已是满满的回忆了..
有哪位知音者还在听的?Thank you SAM Hui , my parent's the only and forever favour singer , for singing us all the best songs , cheer us and give us so much encouragement . 谢谢您! love from Malaysia .

@discyap3098

我是超级sam迷。也是马来西亚人。Nice to make you

@kimmie5861

Was in my early 20s when I first heard this song. Brings back nostalgic feelings. Such a beautiful song. Frm Ipoh malaysia

@hackking3443

Bercham? Yes

@kimmie5861

@@hackking3443
Im not young anymore. Not living in bercham but jalan kuala kangsar, near gunung lang, ipoh.

@pleeloh38

I'm from Ipoh but been away for 40 yrs. This song brings memories of yesteryears. Used to listen with my mom. Sadly she's gone.

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