Waiting by the lift for everyone to meet
You’re holding tight that notebook small and neat
Asking how many lines we have to learn today
I smile and say"Just take it slow we’ll find our way"
The teacher says"at home"and"here"again
Writing on the whiteboard time and again
You tilt your head secretly recording sound
Saying you’ll listen on the ride homeward bound
After Cantonese class is done
Walking to the corner thinking of the tone
"Hey what to eat"you read it all wrong
But I understand and say"You’re doing strong"
In Cantonese class the laughter rings
Filling up the spaces of practicing things
It’s okay to make mistakes let's try again
Take it slow learn as we go being yourself is enough
Beside the coffee machine waiting in line
You use your broken Cantonese sounding fine
Asking the staff if they can lower the sugar sweet
Laughing at yourself after saying"Thank you"so neat
After Cantonese class is done
The station plays old songs gentle and sweet
You mumble along to the rhythm and beat
Saying one day you’ll sing it complete
In Cantonese class the breeze blows free
Blowing away the heavy fear of being wrong you see
Turns out the tone holds a hug inside
One look in your eyes and I can’t hide
Learning the words is learning the heart
Learning how to open up and play your part
You said you want to speak just like me
Turning loneliness into warmth gently
After Cantonese class is done
Walking side by side speaking words newly won
"Be careful""Go home early"one by one
Simple sounds becoming blessings for everyone
On this road of Cantonese class
Maybe we won't be perfect standard or vast
But the pride in your eyes when you look above
Is already fluent pure and beautiful love