Cantonese Pop Songs

一千種不放心-鍾漢良 (A Thousand Kinds of Worries-Wallace Chung)

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作詞:林夕
Lyricist: Albert Leung/Lin Xi
作曲:陳光榮
Composer: Chan Kwong-wing/Chen Guangrong
編曲:江港生/Robert Seng
Arrangements: Jiang Gangsheng and Robert Seng
監製:江港生
Producer: Jiang Gangsheng
演唱: 鍾漢良
Singer: Wallace Chung/Zhong Hanliang
出版者:藝能動音
Publisher: In-Co Music Publishing Ltd.

Word-for-Word Translation for Chinese Learners:

VERSE #1:
在這刻 心中掛念誰
At this moment, who is on your mind
漫長夜是否笑著而睡
In those long nights, do you fall asleep with a smile
下雨天 可影響你情和緒
Rainy days, do they affect your mood?
唯願我是每步貼身伴隨
I only wish I could follow you every step of the way

VERSE #2:
若我可 不管你是誰
If only I could ignore who you are
為何負擔那份疑慮
Why burden [myself with] those doubts and worries?
願我可 不分好友和情侶
I wish I didn’t have to think about whether we are good friends or a couple
仍是世上最愉快的一對
[as long as] we remain the happiest pair in the whole world

CHORUS #1:
陪著你 一千種不放心
Standing by you, [there’s] a thousand kinds of worries,
一千種的吸引 少一點關注
a thousand kinds of attraction. Losing even a little less attention [from you]
仍然令我不放心 怎麼樣擔心
still makes me feel uneasy. How can I worry in ways
你會肯相信 這叫為情所困
that will make you willing to believe that it is called being love-stricken?

VERSE #3:
讓我知 此刻你為誰
Let me know, at this exact moment for whom
還為甚麼笑著流淚
and for what are you shedding tears and smiling at the same time?
願我可 遮掩感覺和情緒
I wish I could conver up my feelings and emotions
無奈這是愛著你的根據
Sorry but that’s the evidence of loving you

CHORUS #1

VERSE #4:
如何利用這不安感覺去換來熱愛
How can I trade my anxieties for [your] adoration?
卻也更難安心的離開
But [if that ever happened] it would be harder for me to leave [you] with a peaceful mind

CHORUS #2:
陪著你 一千種不放心
Standing by you, [there’s] a thousand kinds of worries,
一千種的吸引 少一點關注
a thousand kinds of attraction. Losing even a little less attention [from you]
仍然令我不放心 怎麼樣擔心
still gives me misgivings. However I worry
仍然可感到 那份甜蜜與興奮
I can still feel the sweetness and excitement [of loving you]

CHORUS #2

Liberal Translation for Music Lovers:

VERSE #1:
在這刻 心中掛念誰
Who is on your mind now
漫長夜是否笑著而睡
Do you sleep with a smile in those long nights
下雨天 可影響你情和緒
Do rainy days dampen your mood?
唯願我是每步貼身伴隨
I only wish I could follow you every step of the way

VERSE #2:
若我可 不管你是誰
I wish I could ignore who you are
為何負擔那份疑慮
Why should I burden myself with all those misgivings?
願我可 不分好友和情侶
I wish I wouldn’t care whether we are good friends or a couple
仍是世上最愉快的一對
as long as we remain the happiest pair in the world

CHORUS #1:
陪著你 一千種不放心
Standing by you, I feel a thousand kinds of worries,
一千種的吸引 少一點關注
a thousand kinds of attraction. Losing even a little bit attention from you
仍然令我不放心 怎麼樣擔心
would still make me feel uneasy. How can I worry in a way
你會肯相信 這叫為情所困
that will make you believe that it is called being love-stricken?

VERSE #3:
讓我知 此刻你為誰
Let me know that at this moment for whom
還為甚麼笑著流淚
and why are you crying and smiling at the same time?
願我可 遮掩感覺和情緒
I wish I could conceal my feelings
無奈這是愛著你的根據
Sorry but they are the evidence of loving you

CHORUS #1

VERSE #4:
如何利用這不安感覺去換來熱愛
How will I be able to trade my anxieties for your adoration?
卻也更難安心的離開
But if I could I would have more difficulty leaving you with a peaceful mind

CHORUS #2:
陪著你 一千種不放心
Standing by you, there is a thousand kinds of worries,
一千種的吸引 少一點關注
a thousand kinds of attraction. Losing even a little bit attention from you
仍然令我不放心 怎麼樣擔心
still makes me worried; but no matter how much I worry
仍然可感到 那份甜蜜與興奮
I can still feel the sweetness and excitement of lovin you

CHORUS #2

Follow this link to watch an alternative version of this song’s music video.

Chinese Pop Songs, My Favorite Songs

全世界誰傾聽你-林宥嘉 (I Belonged to You-Yoga Lin)

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作詞:李焯雄
Lyricist: Francis Li/Li Zhuoxiong
作曲:梁翹柏
Composer: Kubert Leung/Liang Qiaobo
演唱:林宥嘉
Singer: Yoga Lin/Lin Youjia
出版者:華研國際
Publisher: HIM International Music Inc.

The Chinese title of the song literally means “In the Whole World Who Listens to You.” I think “Who in the Whole World Listens to You” is a better title.

This song is a soundtrack for the 2016 movie “I Belonged to You.” The Chinese movie title literally means “Pass by Your Whole World.”

Word-for-Word Translation for Chinese Learners:

VERSE #1:
多希望有一個像你的人
How I wish there would be someone like you
但黃昏跟清晨無法相認
But the fall of dusk and the break of dawn are unable to acknowledge each other

[Note: This line employs an analogy to imply the great difficulty of being in a relationship of one’s dreams: It is as difficult as having the dusk and the dawn meet and recognize each other.]

雨停了 歌停了 風繼續
The rain stopped, the song ended, [but] the wind continued
雨傘又遺落原地
The umbrella was left at the original spot

VERSE #2:
多希望你就是最後的人
How I wish you would be the last person

[Note: This line means “How I wish you would be my spouse.”]

但年輪和青春不忍相認
But tree rings and youth can’t bear to recognize each other

[Note: The lyricist juxtaposes the growth rings—a symbol of age—and youth and personifies them as the first verse does to “the fall of dusk” and “the break of dawn.”]

一盞燈 一座城 找一人
A lamp, a city, search for a person

一路的顛沛流離
Wander about in a desperate plight

CHORUS #1:
從你的全世界路過
I passed by your whole world
把全盛的我都活過
I had the days when I was in full bloom
請往前走 不必回頭
Please go ahead—there is no need to turn back
在終點等你的人會是我
The person waiting for you at the destination will be me

VERSE #2

CHORUS #2
從你的全世界路過
I passed by your whole world
把全盛的愛都活過
I had the days when love was in full bloom
我始終沒說 不增加你負荷
But I never told you, [to] not further burden you
最後等你的人是我
The one who will wait for you till the last moment is me

CHORUS #1

VERSE #3:
你愛默默傾聽全世界
You love listening quietly to the whole world
全世界誰傾聽你
In the whole world who listens to you
一朵一朵一首一首的 曾經
Every flower and every song of [your] past

[Note: This evocative verse asks the love interest as well as the reader if they suffer from loneliness. The images of the flowers that carried one’s past experiences poetically correspond to the previous verse that says “I had the days when I was in full bloom.” “[E]very song of [your] past,” on the other hand, tallies with the storyline of “I Belonged to You” which revolves around two radio disc jockeys.]

CHORUS #2

CHORUS #1

請往前走 不必回頭
Please go ahead—there is no need to turn back
在終點等你的人會是我
The person waiting for you at the destination will be me

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Liberal Translation for Music Lovers:

VERSE #1:
多希望有一個像你的人
How I wish there would be someone like you
但黃昏跟清晨無法相認
But the dusk and the dawn can’t recognize each other
雨停了 歌停了 風繼續
The rain stopped, the song ended, [but] the wind kept wailing
雨傘又遺落原地
The umbrella was left at the original spot

VERSE #2:
多希望你就是最後的人
How I wish you would be my final love
但年輪和青春不忍相認
But growth rings and youth can’t bear to acknowledge each other
一盞燈 一座城 找一人
With a lamp, in a city, I search for the one
一路的顛沛流離
wandering about in a desperate plight

CHORUS #1:
從你的全世界路過
I passed by your whole world
把全盛的我都活過
I had my full bloom
請往前走 不必回頭
Please go ahead—there is no need to turn back
在終點等你的人會是我
I will be the one wating for you at the destination

VERSE #2

CHORUS #2
從你的全世界路過
I passed by your whole world
把全盛的愛都活過
I have had the best love
我始終沒說 不增加你負荷
But I never told you; I don’t want to burden you
最後等你的人是我
But I will be the one waiting for you till the end

CHORUS #1

VERSE #3:
你愛默默傾聽全世界
You love listening quietly to the whole world
全世界誰傾聽你
But who in the whole world listens to you
一朵一朵一首一首的 曾經
Every flower and every song of your past

CHORUS #2

CHORUS #1

請往前走 不必回頭
Please go ahead—there is no need to turn back
在終點等你的人會是我
I will be the one wating for you at the destination

Chinese Pop Songs, My Favorite Songs

記住你的香-陳志朋 (Remember Your Fragrance-Julian Chen/Chen Zhipeng)

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詞:姚若龍
Lyricist: Daryl Yao/Yao Ruolong
曲:侯誌堅
Composer: Chris Hou/Hou Zhijian
演唱:陳志朋
Singer: Julian Chen/Chen Zhipeng
出版者:飛碟唱片
Publisher: UFO Group
MP3: 記住你的香-陳志朋 (Remember Your Fragrance-Julian Chen/Chen Zhipeng)

Word-for-Word Translation for Chinese Learners:

VERSE #1:
輕輕柔柔一陣風 有甜甜的香
A current of gentle breeze, exudes a sweet fragrance
搖搖晃晃一棵心 追愛到遠方
A wiggling heart, chasing love toward a far off place
你一出現 仿佛世界都發亮
When you show up, it seems as if the whole world were lit up
像燦爛陽光 教我怎麽擋
[You] are like the bright sunshine; how can I ever block you out?

VERSE #2:
柔柔小小的手上 應該抱著花
[Your] soft, small hands, should be holding a bouquet
靜靜悄悄的晚上 適合說情話
[On] the quiet, serene night, whispers of love befit the occassion
浪漫像酒 最好閉上眼睛嘗
Romance is like the wine; you’d better taste it closing your eyes
太清醒怎麽 能夠感受它
[If you were] too sober, how could you savor it?

CHORUS:
我要閉上眼睛 記住你的香
I want to close my eyes and remember your sweet fragrance
你要閉上眼睛 靠在我的肩膀
You need to close your eyes and lean on my shoulder
想像自己是大海 別怕愛卷起浪花
Imagine that [we] are an ocean, don’t be afraid when love makes waves
要釋放溫柔 讓感覺去飛翔
[We] should release our gentleness and let our feelings take to air

我要閉上眼睛 記住你的香
I want to close my eyes and remember your sweet fragrance
你要閉上眼睛 靠在我的肩膀
You need to close your eyes and lean on my shoulder
我心一點一點醉 臉頰胸口都發燙
My heart gradually gets boozed-up, my cheeks and chest burning hot
用心去感覺 多愛不必講
Feel it with the heart; there is no need to verbalize the depth of our love

VERSE #2

CHORUS

Wallace Chung covered this song at his 2006 birthday party. Follow this link to watch the video.

Liberal Translation for Music Lovers:

VERSE #1:
輕輕柔柔一陣風 有甜甜的香
The gentle breeze exudes a sweet fragrance
搖搖晃晃一棵心 追愛到遠方
The wibbling heart chases love to a distant land
你一出現 仿佛世界都發亮
When you appear, the whole world seems to shine
像燦爛陽光 教我怎麽擋
You are like the bright sunshine. How can I block you out?

VERSE #2:
柔柔小小的手上 應該抱著花
A bouquet should be in your soft, small palms
靜靜悄悄的晚上 適合說情話
Whispers of love are suited to the night when the world quiets down
浪漫像酒 最好閉上眼睛嘗
Romance is like the wine; you’d better taste it when your eyes are closed
太清醒怎麽 能夠感受它
If you are too sober, how can you savor it?

CHORUS:
我要閉上眼睛 記住你的香
I want to close my eyes and remember your fragrance
你要閉上眼睛 靠在我的肩膀
You want to close your eyes and lean on my shoulder
想像自己是大海 別怕愛卷起浪花
Imagine we are an ocean; don’t be afraid when love makes waves
要釋放溫柔 讓感覺去飛翔
Release your gentleness, set your feelings free

我要閉上眼睛 記住你的香
I want to close my eyes and remember your fragrance
你要閉上眼睛 靠在我的肩膀
You want to close your eyes and lean on my shoulder
我心一點一點醉 臉頰胸口都發燙
My heart gradually gets boozed-up, my cheeks and chest burning hot
用心去感覺 多愛不必講
Feel it with the heart; no need to talk about the depth of our love

VERSE #2

CHORUS

Chinese Pop Songs

我們-鍾漢良(We Are-Wallace Chung)

 

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作詞: 鍾漢良
Lyricist: Wallace Chung/Zhong Hanliang
作曲: 陳國華
Composer: Chen Kuo-hua/Chen Guohua
MP3: 我們-鍾漢良(We Are-Wallace Chung)

Word-by-Word Translation for Chinese Learners:

[Note: A literal translation of the song title is “Us.”]

VERSE #1:
陽光刺眼抱著洗好的相片
The sunshine is glaring. I held the newly-developed photos
好想讓時間走得慢一點
How I wish that time slowed down a bit
多點一杯熱湯霧氣裏想象
I ordered an extra cup of warm soup, musing in its hot steam
多少快樂我試著去遺忘
How many happy memories did I try to erase?

VERSE #2:
如果聽見我不小心說了謊
If you happened to hear that I accidentally told a lie
希望你可以為了我假裝
I hope you can pretend [I told the truth] for me
不過是到明天換一個地方
It was just switching to a new place the next day
我感覺你不肯講的慌張
[But] I felt your anxiety which you wouldn’t explain

CHORUS:
我笑著遠遠看著你追往風的方向
I smiled gazing at you chasing the wind
曾經開心的指著櫥窗買走夢想
[We] once pointed at the shop window and happily bought our dreams
怎麽愛情都沒有經過最後一晚
How come love never sustains the last night?
感覺一下不快樂又何妨
Why can’t one feel sorrow once in a while?

VERSE #2

CHORUS x2

想起我們分手時快天亮
I recalled it was almost the break of dawn when we parted ways
笑或不笑淚水不能衡量
Whether we smiled or not, tears can’t measure [the meaning of our breakup]

Liberal Translation for Music Lovers:

VERSE #1:
陽光刺眼抱著洗好的相片
In the glaring sun, I held the newly-developed photos
好想讓時間走得慢一點
How I wish that time slowed down a bit
多點一杯熱湯霧氣裏想象
I ordered an extra cup of warm soup, musing in its hot steam
多少快樂我試著去遺忘
How many happy memories did I try to erase?

VERSE #2:
如果聽見我不小心說了謊
If you happened to hear me accidentally tell a lie
希望你可以為了我假裝
I hope you can pretend for me
不過是到明天換一個地方
It was just switching to a new place the next day
我感覺你不肯講的慌張
[But] I felt the anxiety you wouldn’t explain

CHORUS:
我笑著遠遠看著你追往風的方向
I smiled gazing at you chasing the wind
曾經開心的指著櫥窗買走夢想
[We] once pointed at the shop window and happily bought our dreams
怎麽愛情都沒有經過最後一晚
How come love never sustains the last night
感覺一下不快樂又何妨
Why can’t one savor sorrow once in a while?

VERSE #2

CHORUS x2

想起我們分手時快天亮
I recalled it was almost the break of dawn when we broke up
笑或不笑淚水不能衡量
Whether we smiled or not, tears can’t measure the meaning of our parting ways

[Note: This song was included in Wallace Chung’s 1998 album Adore. Wallace once said he had a soft spot for this song. I guess this song is about a disheartening love story: Two like-minded people severed a beautiful romantic relationship. They broke up in their last trip together. The day before they went to the place where the woman planned the breakup, the man felt the woman’s anxiety but he couldn’t draw out the reticent girlfriend. It is possible that the man is Wallace himself. As for the lie, I guess it refers to claiming to be single or denying a former relationship. Wallace hoped that the ex-girlfriend would not bust the lie.

Or maybe my guess is totally wrong—maybe the story is fictitious; maybe the man was watching himself chasing the wind and he was the one who broke up with the girlfriend to pursue his dreams…Again, this song is open to various interpretations.]

Chinese Pop Songs, My Favorite Songs

很像我-鍾漢良 (I Want to Be Me-Wallace Chung)

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Wallace Chung 2011 Interview with He Dong from Phoenix TV

作詞:鍾漢良
Lyricist: Wallace Chung/Zhong Hanliang
作曲:邰正宵
Composer: Samuel Tai/Tai Zhengxiao
編曲:屠穎
Arrangements: Tu Ying
製作:邰正宵
Producer: Samuel Tai/Tai Zhengxiao
MP3: 很像我-鍾漢良 (I Want to Be Me-Wallace Chung)


Wallace Chung sang this song at 35:03.

Word-by-Word Translation for Chinese Learners:

[The literal translation of the song title is “[It’s] So My Style.”]

VERSE #1:
你 點了一杯
You, ordered the same kind
和我一樣的咖啡
of coffee as mine
有沒有什麽曖昧
Is there something going on between us?

VERSE #2:
失眠 眼圈太黑
Insomnia, the circles under the eyes are too dark
TiRaMiSu後睡一會
Get some zzz’s after having the tiramisu
也沒什麽不對
There is nothing wrong with doing that
偶爾讓可樂
Occasionally we will also invite the coke
也來聊聊是非
to join the schmooze

CHORUS:
很像我的分析
[It’s] just like my analysis
有太多邏輯
overtly laden with logic
討厭去照顧誰的情緒
[I] hate to be considerate of others’ feelings

很像我的國語
Just like my Mandarin
學著說道理
[When I] learn to reason in the language
全天下的問題都無敵
All problems of the world are insurmountable

VERSE #3:
很像我
Just like
不會說話的表情
my facial expression when I make tactless remarks
很像我
Just like how I am
無法解釋他的心
unable to explicate others’ minds

VERSE #4:
永遠沒秘密
Never have secrets
習慣隨心所欲
Already used to following my heart
我愛我自己
I love myself
請給我新鮮的空氣
Please give me fresh air

我不能愛上你
I cannot fall in love with you

CHORUS x2

Liberal Translation for Music Lovers:

VERSE #1:
你 點了一杯
You ordered exactly
和我一樣的咖啡
the same kind of coffee as I did
有沒有什麽曖昧
What’s going on here?

VERSE #2:
失眠 眼圈太黑
Insomnia, hence dark circles under the eyes
TiRaMiSu後睡一會
Get some zzz’s after the tiramisu
也沒什麽不對
Nothing is wrong with that
偶爾讓可樂
Once in a while, let’s have the coke
也來聊聊是非
join our small talk

CHORUS:
很像我的分析
Just like my
有太多邏輯
overtly rational analyses
討厭去照顧誰的情緒
I don’t bother to be considerate of others’ feelings

很像我的國語
Just like my Mandarin
學著說道理
If I try to persuade others in it
全天下的問題都無敵
the world’s problems will be insurmountable

VERSE #3:
很像我
Just like
不會說話的表情
my face when I make tactless remarks
很像我
Just like
無法解釋他的心
how I can’t make sense of others’ minds

VERSE #4:
永遠沒秘密
I keep no secrets to myself
習慣隨心所欲
I am used to follow my heart
我愛我自己
I love myself
請給我新鮮的空氣
Please give me fresh air

我不能愛上你
I must not fall in love with you

CHORUS x2

[Note: This song reveals a lot about how Wallace looked at himself back in the late 1990s when he was 22-23 years old. He unapologetically insisted on being himself, though he did feel a little self-conscious about his Mandarin, childlike candor, and tactless remarks. His self-evaluation is presented through a woman who analyzes like him, speaks Mandarin like him, and even orders coffee like him. Obviously Wallace had a pretty good idea of who he was and asked for tolerance of his idiosyncracies. He loved himself and even warned himself not to be too self-indulgent (“I must not fall in love with you”). Well, it would be hard not to fall in love with a creative soul who fantasizes gossiping with a cup of coke!

Years went by, Wallace changed. Now he is a seaoned singer and actor, fluent in Mandarin, forever considerate and tactful, and keeps some innocuous secrets. What hasn’t changed is his boundless imagination. And his determination to “sing for life!”]

Chinese Pop Songs

我很想知道-鍾漢良 (I Really Want to Know-Wallace Chung)

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作詞:鍾漢良
Lyricist: Wallace Chung/Zhong Hanliang
作曲:方文良
Composer: Neil Fang/Fang Wenliang
編曲:黃中岳
Arrangements: Huang Zhongyue
製作:邰正宵
Producer: Samuel Tai/Tai Zhengxiao
MP3: 我很想知道-鍾漢良 (I Really Want to Know-Wallace Chung)

Word-by-Word Translation for Chinese Learners:

VERSE #1:
你丟掉 自己一直最心愛的玩具
You threw away the toy that had always been your favorite
當它陳舊 再也不能 給你驚喜
When it turned old and could no longer give you pleasant surprises
送給了你 除了它 還有那時候
[I] gave it to you. Besides, [I also gave you]
我的心 和自己
my heart and myself of that moment

CHORUS:
多麼想抱一抱 你怕冷的身體
How I wish I could embrace your cold-blooded body
能不能 給你要的甜蜜
May I give you the sweet love you want?
告訴我 你試著去生活
Tell me, you [left only because you] tried to live [your] life

多想再聽一次 你天真的問候
How I wish to hear once more, your simple and unaffected greeting
讓我說 你快樂而沉默
Let me say [this], you are [now] happy and quiet

[Note: I guess this line means “If you ask me, I will say that you are now happy and quiet.”]

你好不好 我很想知道
How are you? I really want to know

VERSE #2:
到最後我們慢慢的什麼都沒說
By the end, we gradually stopped talking
已經習慣 和我一起
You were used to being with me
像個朋友 感覺沒變
We are like friends. The feelings didn’t change

你想要 多一點自由
You wanted a little more freedom
隨便我走不走
You didn’t mind if I leave you or not

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VERSE #3:
有一天 也許你 發現還愛著我
One day, you might discover that you still love me
我一樣 會握你的雙手
[Then] I would still want to place your hands in mine
還是我嗎 我想知道
Would [your love] still be me? I want to know

Liberal Translation for Music Lovers:

VERSE #1:
你丟掉 自己一直最心愛的玩具
You threw away your favorite toy
當它陳舊 再也不能 給你驚喜
When it turned old and no longer entertained you
送給了你 除了它 還有那時候
I gave it to you, in addition to
我的心 和自己
my heart and myself of that time

CHORUS:
多麼想抱一抱 你怕冷的身體
I want to embrace your cold-blooded body
能不能 給你要的甜蜜
May I give you the happiness you want?
告訴我 你試著去生活
Tell me, you left me to explore life

多想再聽一次 你天真的問候
How I wish to hear your childlike greeting again
讓我說 你快樂而沉默
If you ask me, I will say you are now happy and reticent
你好不好 我很想知道
How are you now? I really want to know

VERSE #2:
到最後我們慢慢的什麼都沒說
By the end, we gradually stopped talking
已經習慣 和我一起
You are used to being with me
像個朋友 感覺沒變
We are like friends. Our connection is never severed
你想要 多一點自由
You wanted a little more freedom
隨便我走不走
You didn’t mind if I leave you or not

CHORUSx2

VERSE #3:
有一天 也許你 發現還愛著我
One day, you might discover that you still love me
我一樣 會握你的雙手
[Then] I would still hold your hands
還是我嗎 我想知道
Would [your love] still be me? I want to know it

[Note: I thought this song would be easy to translate but I was wrong. The lyrics consist of succint, polysemous sentences. As a result, I thought long and hard what the story was about. Here is my guess: An independent and mature woman asked for a break because she wanted more freedom. The couple remained friends after the breakup but they didn’t talk to each other. The man is waiting for a reunion. The parts that I feel most uncertain about are “If you ask me, I will say you are now happy and reticent” and “…as a friend, but our connection is never severed.” Let me know if you have different interpretations.]

Cantonese Pop Songs

最冷一天-張國榮 (The Coldest Day-Leslie Cheung)

Source:

詞:林夕 (Lyricist: Albert Leung/Lin Xi)
曲:陳小霞 (Composer: Salsa Chen/Chen Xiaoxia)
演唱:張國榮 (Singer: Leslie Cheung/Zhang Guorong)

Word-for-Word Translation for Chinese Learners:

VERSE #1:
如果傷感比快樂更深 但願我一樣伴你行
If sorrow is more profound than happiness, I wish to walk with you as well
當抬頭迎面總有密雲 只要認得你再沒有遺憾
When I look up there are always dense clouds, but as long as I know you then there will be no regrets

VERSE #2:
如果苦笑比眼淚更真 但願笑聲像一滴滴吻
If a wry smile is more genuine than tears, I wish the laughter was like drops of kisses
如明日好景忽遠忽近 仍願抱著這份情沒疑問
If the good days of the future seem fickle, I still hope that I hold on to this love with no doubts

VERSE #3:
任面前時代再低氣溫 多麼的慶幸
No matter how low the temperature will be in the days ahead, how fortunate it is
長夜無需一個人任未來存在哪個可能
that we don’t need to be alone in the long nights, no matter what possibility the future has in store for us
和你亦是 最後那對變更
[The love] between you and I will be, the last thing that will change in this world

CHORUS:
唯願在剩餘光線面前 留下兩眼為見你一面
I only wish that in the remaining daylight, I can see you with my eyes
仍然能相擁才不怕驟變 但怕思念
When we can still embrace each other, we won’t fear any sudden change. The only fear is the fear of having to long for [each other]
唯願會及時擁抱入眠 留在這世上最暖一面
I only pray that we can fall asleep on time in each other’s arms, leaving the world with our warmest sides
茫茫人海取暖渡過 最冷一天
In the vast ocean of people, we keep each other warm and survive the coldest day together

VERSE #2

VERSE #3

CHORUS

Translation for Music Lovers:

VERSE #1:
如果傷感比快樂更深 但願我一樣伴你行
If sorrow is more profound than happiness, I wish to stand by you rain or shine
當抬頭迎面總有密雲 只要認得你再沒有遺憾
When I look up I am always met with dense clouds, but as long as I know you I will have no regrets

VERSE #2:
如果苦笑比眼淚更真 但願笑聲像一滴滴吻
If a wry smile is more genuine than tears, I wish the laughter was like drops of kisses
如明日好景忽遠忽近 仍願抱著這份情沒疑問
If the bright future is not certain, I still want to hold on to this love, with no doubt

VERSE #3:
任面前時代再低氣溫 多麼的慶幸
No matter how cold it will be in the days ahead, what a blessing it is
長夜無需一個人任未來存在哪個可能
that we don’t need to be alone in the long nights, no matter what the future has in store for us
和你亦是 最後那對變更
We will be the last couple that could part ways

CHORUS:
唯願在剩餘光線面前 留下兩眼為見你一面
I only wish I can see you with my eyes before the fall of night
仍然能相擁才不怕驟變 但怕思念
Only when we can still embrace each other can we stave off the fear of sudden changes. We only dread having to long for each other
唯願會及時擁抱入眠 留在這世上最暖一面
I only pray that we can fall asleep just on time in each other’s arms, leaving our warmest sides in this world
茫茫人海取暖渡過 最冷一天
In the vast ocean of people, we keep each other warm and survive the coldest day together

VERSE #2

VERSE #3

CHORUS

Leslie Cheung (R) and Daffy Tong
Leslie Cheung (R) and Daffy Tong