2084 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Dear Jane

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of Hong Kong Canto-pop with Dear Jane's "2084"! This song is a fantastic way to learn Cantonese as its clear narrative and evocative lyrics tell a beautiful story of enduring love across generations. By exploring its rich vocabulary and melodic phrases, you'll grasp common expressions and cultural nuances, making your language learning journey both enjoyable and meaningful. Its classic 80s romantic vibe and relatable message of unwavering commitment make it a special and engaging track for any learner.

[English]

Listening to the radio, the great shuttle

At some moment, shooting into the clouds

Nothing more than declaring for me

Humans shouldn't walk alone

Where were you that day

That day I tried to share my loneliness with you

The future rain, but also prophecy in the rain

...

I wish I could spend a lifetime being sweet with you

Until we reach a hundred, celebrating together

Listening again to generations' rhythms through turbulent times

...

I hope you don’t care what year you were born in

Every life will have a perfect identity

When the Earth trembles and the atmosphere is reborn

No matter which planet I’m on, I can still kiss you

...

Where are you today

My steps will never be far from you today

The railway crosses the busy city, with a love letter in my ear

...

I wish I could spend a lifetime being sweet with you

Until we reach a hundred, celebrating together

Listening again to generations' rhythms through turbulent times

...

I hope you don’t care what year you were born in

Every life will have a perfect identity

When the Earth trembles and the atmosphere is reborn

No matter which planet I’m on, I can still kiss you

...

I wish I could spend a lifetime being sweet with you

Until we reach a hundred, celebrating together

Listening again to generations' rhythms through turbulent times

...

I hope you don’t care what year you were born in

Every life will have a perfect identity

When the Earth trembles and the atmosphere is reborn

No matter which planet I’m on, I can still kiss you

...

[Chinese]

聽收音機 偉大的穿梭機

在某刻 射入雲層

無非 為我在宣佈

人類不該獨行

當天你在哪處

當天我共寂寞試過相處

那未來在下雨 但雨中有預言書

願我可花足一生和你甜蜜

再走到一百歲那誌慶場合

用幾代韻律再聽一遍 動盪時日

願你可不管出生在哪年份

每一生都會有個完美名份

當地球在震 大氣層重生

無論共我在哪星體 都可接一吻

今天你在哪處

今天我步伐共你永不遠

鐵路橫越鬧市 在耳邊有部情書

願我可花足一生和你甜蜜

再走到一百歲那誌慶場合

用幾代韻律再聽一遍 動盪時日

願你可不管出生在哪年份

每一生都會有個完美名份

當地球在震 大氣層重生

無論共我在哪星體 都可接一吻

願我可花足一生和你甜蜜

再走到一百歲那誌慶場合

用幾代韻律再聽一遍 動盪時日

願你可不管出生在哪年份

每一生都會有個完美名份

當地球在震 大氣層重生

無論共我在哪星體 都可接一吻

Key Grammar Structures

• 願我可花足一生和你甜蜜

  ➔ Use of the modal verb "可" (could/able to) to express possibility or ability.

  ➔ The phrase "可" indicates the ability or possibility to do something, similar to "can" or "may".

• 當地球在震 大氣層重生

  ➔ Use of the progressive "在" to indicate ongoing actions or states.

  ➔ The particle "在" is used with verbs to show that an action is currently happening or a state exists at the moment.

• 用幾代韻律再聽一遍 動盪時日

  ➔ Use of "再" to indicate repetition or doing something again.

  ➔ "再" is a word used to express doing something again or repeating an action.

• 每一生都會有個完美名份

  ➔ Use of "都" to emphasize that the statement applies universally or to all cases.

  ➔ The word "都" means "all" or "both" and is used to emphasize universality or inclusiveness.

• 人類不該獨行

  ➔ Use of "不該" to express moral or normative should not or ought not to.

  ➔ "不該" indicates what should not be done based on moral, ethical, or normative considerations.

• 人類不該獨行

  ➔ Use of the phrase "不該" + verb to express moral obligation or prohibition.

  ➔ Combining "不該" with a verb creates a phrase indicating that something morally or ethically should not happen or be done.