ABC君 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 方力申

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Cantonese with 方力申's "ABC君," a song that dissects modern relationships with sharp observations. Learn about subtle cues in communication and the cultural emphasis on self-improvement in romance, all while enjoying the melodic cadence of Cantonese .

[English]

You're so attractive, more than five or six guys are interested

I get deducted points, so I have no place to sit

You haven't expressed your wishes, your body says it all clearly

A's family background is good, B is famous and unique

It's my inadequacy, I can't reach out to serve you

If you want love to grow, try to discover more

Talking about love is for progress, can you control it?

You, behind your back, have thousands of ambitions I can't match

No matter how hard I try, I can't stop the competition, no need for a kiss

I can't afford to lose, your ambitions are too many

But I understand clearly, I really can't get out of loving someone else

Every day, you’re more focused on scoring, fitting better

I realize I’m only a second-class, hands trembling

Shaking hands is much happier than holding hands

Quickly let go of your ambitions and let me go

...

Who can accompany me on this journey? I doubt I’m lucky

I have no skills in loving, don’t endure for me

I use all my strength to please you, but still not attractive enough

You, behind your back, have thousands of ambitions I haven’t matched

No matter how hard I try, I can't stop the competition, no need for a kiss

I can't win, your ambitions are too many

But I understand perfectly, I truly can't detach from loving someone else

Every day, you’re more about scoring, fitting better

I realize I’m only a second-class, hands trembling

Shaking hands is much happier than holding hands

Quickly let go of your ambitions and let me go

...

C is very high in class, D even if not yet there

But I lack the ability, can't make you proud at all

You want love to improve, no obligation to stay

Come on, go do your thing, you have your ambitions, I can't stop you

You, behind your back, have thousands of ambitions I haven't matched

No matter how hard I try, I can't stop the competition, no need for a kiss

I am not noble or brave at all

But I understand clearly, I really can't detach from loving someone else

You hope to get married next year, even if you don’t say it

Deep down, I know I have no place, I pray for you

You’ve made your choice, still polite, say goodbye

I doubt I am qualified to match you

Forget it, to bring out your potential, my sacrifice is the best fit

...

[Chinese]

你這麼吸引 有心的定不止五六個

我被扣分 便沒位置坐

你沒有講出意願 你的身體都說得很清楚

A君的家底好 B君出名獨到

是我沒能耐 高攀不起給你效勞

你要愛得進步 便盡力發掘

談情全為進步 你會控制得到

你 你背後有幾千樣野心 我未襯

再努力也擋不住競爭 不用吻

我輸不起 你的抱負太多

但我極明白我 實在沒法抽身愛下個

你每日也比較在計分 再合襯

我發現我都只屬次等 手在震

去握手會比拖手使你愉快得多

快為實現野心 放下我

誰能陪伴旅行 自問沒有福份

我沒強項愛人 不要為我忍

我用全力來迎合你 也未夠吸引

你背後有幾千樣野心 我未襯

再努力也擋不住競爭 不用吻

我輸不起 你的抱負太多

但我極明白我 實在沒法抽身愛下個

你每日也比較在計分 再合襯

我發現我都只屬次等 手在震

去握手會比拖手使你愉快得多

快為實現野心 放下我

C君階級很高 D君即使未到

但我沒能耐 根本不可使你自豪

你要愛得進步 沒義務繼續停留

來吧去做 你有你野心 我阻不到

你背後有幾千樣野心 我未襯

再努力也擋不住競爭 不用吻

我怎都不似尊貴又勇敢

但我極明白我 實在沒法抽身愛下個

你盼望到出年便結婚 你就算

不講出口都知沒我份 保佑我

你揀好了 還會有禮貌 說聲再見

我自問未夠資格合襯

算吧 為發揮你潛能 我的犧牲 最襯

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
吸引 /xi1 yin3/ B2	adjective - attractive, appealing
位置 /wèi zhì/ A2	noun - position, place
意願 /yì yuàn/ B2	noun - wish, desire
家底 /jiā dǐ/ C1	noun - family property, financial status
獨到 /dú dào/ B2	adjective - unique, original
能耐 /néng nài/ B2	noun - ability, capability
效勞 /xiào láo/ C1	verb - to serve, to offer one's services
發掘 /fā jué/ B2	verb - to discover, to explore
野心 /yě xīn/ B2	noun - ambition
競爭 /jìng zhēng/ B1	verb - to compete
抱負 /bào fù/ B2	noun - aspiration, ambition
抽身 /chōu shēn/ C1	verb - to withdraw, to disengage
合襯 /hé chèn/ B2	adjective - well-matched, suitable
次等 /cì děng/ B2	adjective - second-rate, inferior
實現 /shí xiàn/ B1	verb - to realize, to achieve
自豪 /zì háo/ B2	adjective - proud
義務 /yì wù/ B1	noun - duty, obligation
尊貴 /zūn guì/ C1	adjective - honorable, respectable
勇敢 /yǒng gǎn/ B1	adjective - brave, courageous
資格 /zī gé/ B1	noun - qualification
犧牲 /xī shēng/ B2	noun - sacrifice
潛能 /qián néng/ B2	noun - potential

Key Grammar Structures

• 你沒有講出意願

  ➔ Negation of verb + 出 + noun for expressing 'to speak out (a desire/intent)'

  ➔ This structure negates the verb and emphasizes the act of expressing or revealing something clearly.

• 你背後有幾千樣野心

  ➔ 有 + number + noun for expressing possession or quantity

  ➔ This structure uses '有' (have) to indicate possession or the presence of something in a general sense, combined with a number and noun.

• 再努力也擋不住競爭

  ➔ 再 + verb + 也 + negative potential verb form to express 'even if... cannot'

  ➔ This pattern expresses despair or impossibility, indicating that no matter how much effort one makes, they cannot overcome a challenge.

• 我發現我都只屬次等

  ➔ 我 + verb + 只 + verb / adjective / noun to emphasize exclusivity or limitation

  ➔ This structure emphasizes that the subject belongs exclusively to a certain category or level.

• 來吧去做 你有你野心

  ➔ 來吧 + verb phrase / 去 + verb phrase for imperative or suggestion

  ➔ This usage offers a suggestion or encouragement, combining a call to action with an acknowledgment of personal ambition.