Yum Dom Cha
Jin Lyrics


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yum dom cha sik goh bao...

yerk zho 10: 30 10: 30 yut ding yew dou
gum zhou mmm hai yum cha zhong you mut yea ho yee huy zhou
mmm ga yi dop toi geh ye sik ho yee jik hock dou hou
mmm serng dop toi geh zou dai zhou 15 fen zhong zo you
mou bon fat lah ling yoon dung yut dung dou mmm serng tong yun bik
ngo tung nei wa sai dai ga gun boon dou mmm hai serng sik
ngo you ngo nei you nei
nei yum herng peen ngo yum bo lei.
ngo dei gun boon zou mmm gop soh yee you duk bei zou yew bei
yum cha gun boon zing hai duk go chou




zee gun yew hai dee yea sik choon bou yeet lat lat om om sun seen chut lou
yum cha zing hai duk go chou

Overall Meaning

The opening line of Jin's song "Yum Dom Cha" translates to "Drinking tea, eating a pineapple bun." The lyrics then describe a morning scene at 10:30, where the singer is waiting for a friend and enjoying a cup of tea. He hears the sound of the clock ticking and wonders if his friend is going to show up. The singer then reflects on the taste of food, describing a dish he had before that was so delicious that he still remembers it vividly.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Yum Cha," which is Cantonese for "drink tea." The singer talks about how drinking tea with his friends is a common social activity and how it brings people together. He also acknowledges the importance of having good food to go along with the tea.


The song overall is a nostalgic reflection on the simple pleasures of life, like savoring a cup of tea and enjoying good company. It captures the feeling of a laid-back morning spent with friends, where time seems to stand still.


Line by Line Meaning

yum dom cha sik goh bao...
I always have tea and breakfast in the morning...


yerk zho 10: 30 10: 30 yut ding yew dou
Everyday at exactly 10:30, I have my breakfast...


gum zhou mmm hai yum cha zhong you mut yea ho yee huy zhou
On weekends, I love to go to tea shops and explore different flavors...


mmm ga yi dop toi geh ye sik ho yee jik hock dou hou
There's nothing better than enjoying a warm cup of tea with some delicious snacks...


mmm serng dop toi geh zou dai zhou 15 fen zhong zo you
I usually spend about 15 minutes sipping my tea and enjoying the moment...


mou bon fat lah ling yoon dung yut dung dou mmm serng tong yun bik
Even though it's a simple act, it brings me so much happiness...


ngo tung nei wa sai dai ga gun boon dou mmm hai serng sik
I hope to share this experience with my loved ones someday...


ngo you ngo nei you nei
I have myself, you have yourself, we have each other...


nei yum herng peen ngo yum bo lei.
You drink half, I drink the other half...


ngo dei gun boon zou mmm gop soh yee you duk bei zou yew bei
Let's go together and have a nice chat over a cup of tea...


yum cha gun boon zing hai duk go chou
The best part of tea is sharing it with someone special...


zee gun yew hai dee yea sik choon bou yeet lat lat om om sun seen chut lou
Let's slow down, relax, and enjoy the peace and quiet together...


yum cha zing hai duk go chou
Sharing tea is the best way to create meaningful connections with others...




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@theifaturtle

I never appreciated this 5 years ago. But re-listening to this album brings a smile to my face. This album rocks! HAHA

@moongem4489

This song was in my school play...half the people didn't understand it, but we keep singing it now...

@franklau6118

this is cantonese,so,it quite hard to understand(my english not very good)

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Хахаха. Ищу никак найти не могу зяблов под видосом этим.

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@Fusion516

dont understand the words but love the flow. Rep hard jin. USA, Minnesota

@DracoMalfoy-yh3ii

Not able to understand a bar, but still 'njoyin it as hell!!
U rule Jin!
Rockin it out in 2014! <3

@africanchick23

Draco Malfoy? At least put his picture there! LOL

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