16號愛人 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 容祖兒, Joey Yung

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of Cantonese pop with Joey Yung's poignant hit, "16號愛人." This song offers a beautiful gateway to understanding emotional narratives in Cantonese music, showcasing rich vocabulary related to love, heartbreak, and resilience. Its relatable themes and powerful delivery make it a perfect piece for language learners to connect with culturally significant expressions and truly feel the depth of Cantonese lyrics.

[English]

Always holding on, but it's pointless now Why can't I just decide who deserves a place in my heart?

When you need a partner next time, and your phone runs out of battery I’d rather you not come looking for this defeated girl

Thinking back, I was so foolish, so innocent, so pure I could love just like that

Among all guys, only you gave me a ring

Turns out, even if you love me the most, it's only temporary

My ranking changes every two days, shifting positions

From one to four, now four to twelve, this week it’s even more ironic

Why is it that I’ve become your number 16 lover?

Any girl I run into now seems more interesting and attractive than me

Sometimes I wish I were someone else

Could transform into someone else to share sweet times with you

I used to be the champion, how could I settle for being a backup lover?

Once I reached the top but gradually slipped into darkness below

Seeing the future, my feet are already trembling

Because I said love is unstoppable, that’s why I learn my lessons

Humble enough to be just a runner-up, still excited about it

Who knew that swallowing my pride would turn me into third place

People say I would spoil you and flirt with others

Even when I fall to four, five, six, or seven, I silently accept it

Tolerating you, even when you're unfaithful, nobody stops me from falling, no second chances

Enduring your betrayal, you become more unfaithful, making me fall and never rise again

Why is it that I’ve become your number 16 lover?

Any girl I meet now seems more interesting and attractive than me

Sometimes I wish I were someone else

Could transform into someone else to share sweet times with you

I used to be the champion, how could I settle for being a backup lover?

Once I reached the top but gradually slipped into darkness below

Seeing the future, my feet are already trembling

Because I said love is unstoppable, that’s why I learn my lessons

No more competing for your kiss, I’m afraid winning would anger you

Facing thousands of enemies, asking every day, who is lucky enough to be your champion this week?

Why is it that I’ve become your number 16 lover?

Any girl I meet now seems more beautiful and attractive than me

是誰幸運做你本週冠軍

何以 我變了你的 16號愛人

隨便 碰上哪個她 都比我更美更吸引

最怕以後 位置再下沉

Better to end it all than to continue hating it

I used to be the champion, how could I settle for being a backup lover?

Once I was a champion, now I’m deeply resentful

Your passionate lips, she kisses me and I kiss her too

When you change so casually, who else would want to kiss you?

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[Chinese]

苦苦堅持 經已沒意思 為何不可以

由我去決定誰 才應該在我心中 擁有位置

當你下次 要玩伴時 手機按到沒電時

情願你別來 找這失勢女子

想起當時 蠢到沒法子 純情得可以

男生中只得你 贈我戒指

原來就算最愛我 不過暫時

名次每隔兩日都改變位置

一變四 四變十二 來到這禮拜 更加諷刺

何以 我變了你的 16號愛人

隨便 碰上哪個她 都比我更有趣吸引

偶爾我亦 願我是別人

能轉個化身 共你再蜜運

我以前是冠軍 怎會慣 做後備愛人

曾經 也上到最高 逐漸滑落 谷底的暗

看見未來 雙腳已在震

因我說過愛是無撼 才會受教訓

謙卑的人 只要做亞軍 仍然很興奮

誰知吞聲忍氣 就變季軍

誰人話我會縱你 勾搭別人

連跌到四五六七都會默允

忍了你 你更薄倖 能叫我跌倒 永不超生

何以 我變了你的 16號愛人

隨便 碰上哪個她 都比我更有趣吸引

偶爾我亦 願我是別人

能轉個化身 共你再蜜運

我以前是冠軍 怎會慣 做後備愛人

曾經 也上到最高 逐漸滑落 谷底的暗

看見未來 雙腳已在震

因我說過愛是無撼 才會受教訓

不想再競逐 你的吻

我怕嬴了惹公憤

面對幾千個敵軍 終日查問

是誰幸運做你本週冠軍

何以 我變了你的 16號愛人

隨便 碰上哪個她 都比我更美更吸引

最怕以後 位置再下沉

完結了也好 恨也再別恨

我以前是冠軍 怎會慣 做後備愛人

曾經 也上過冠軍 現在份外 深深不忿

你那熱唇 她吻我又吻

當你變了這樣隨便 誰個又要吻

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
愛人 /ài rén/ A2	noun - lover, sweetheart
位置 /wèi zhì/ B1	noun - position, place
手機 /shǒu jī/ A1	noun - mobile phone
沒電 /méi diàn/ A2	adjective - out of battery, no power
女子 /nǚ zǐ/ A2	noun - woman, female
蠢 /chǔn/ B2	adjective - stupid, foolish
男生 /nán shēng/ A1	noun - boy, male student
戒指 /jiè zhi/ A2	noun - ring
名次 /míng cì/ B1	noun - ranking, position in a list
改變 /gǎi biàn/ A2	verb - to change, alter
有趣 /yǒu qù/ A2	adjective - interesting, fun
吸引 /xī yǐn/ B1	verb - to attract, draw
別人 /bié rén/ A1	noun - other people, others
冠軍 /guàn jūn/ B1	noun - champion, first place
後備 /hòu bèi/ B2	adjective - backup, reserve
未來 /wèi lái/ A2	noun - future
熱唇 /rè chún/ B2	noun - hot lips, passionate lips
薄倖 /bó xìng/ C1	adjective - ungrateful, fickle

Key Grammar Structures

• 為何不可以由我去決定誰

  ➔ Use of the modal verb "可以" (can/may) with negation "不" to express possibility or permission in a negative form.

  ➔ The phrase "不可以" means "cannot" or "not allowed," showing a negation of permission or possibility.

• 名次每隔兩日都改變位置

  ➔ Use of "每隔...都" to indicate repeated action at regular intervals; "改變" as a verb indicating change.

  ➔ "每隔...都" means "every..." or "at intervals of...," indicating repeated occurrence.

• 我以前是冠軍 怎會慣 做後備愛人

  ➔ Use of "怎會" to question logically how something could be; "是" to indicate identity or status; "慣" as a verb meaning "to be accustomed to."

  ➔ "怎會" means "how could it be" or "why on earth," used for rhetorical questions.

• 看見未來 雙腳已在震

  ➔ Use of "已" to indicate that an action has already happened; "在" to show ongoing location or action.

  ➔ "已" means "already," emphasizing completed action; "在" means "at" or "in," indicating location or ongoing action.