邊一個發明了ENCORE – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 林家謙

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Terence Lam's "邊一個發明了ENCORE," a captivating Cantopop ballad that beautifully encapsulates the human desire to prolong cherished moments and navigate the bittersweet nature of goodbyes. This song is a wonderful gateway to learning Cantonese, as its poetic lyrics offer deep insights into expressions of nostalgia, hope, and the universal experience of valuing connections.

[English]

時間只有 這麼多 叫安歌 會否比較傻

臨尾跟你 再拖拖 叫安歌 門未鎖

猶似只要 叫安歌 再安歌 刻意蹉跎

一切又會 由頭開始過

...

同伴還在之際 用這餘熱留下壯麗

年月很惡 沒太多仍然能保衞

人如極細極細的蟻 從來難敵時代的洗禮

偏發明了 綿綿那約誓

情誼不因告別而轉眼流逝

共你常存一種秘密聯繫

時間只有 這麼多 叫安歌 會否比較傻

臨尾跟你 再拖拖 叫安歌 門未鎖

無法相見 更加多 藉安歌 刻意蹉跎

真慶幸我 被你珍惜過

滿天純白紙碎 預告完掉奇妙晚上

人情味厚 就會安歌一直唱

時辰若再沒法賒賬 餘下期望明日可補上

只要迷信 還能再這樣

沿途將一切逆流轉化能量

為了來年安歌 拼命無恙

存幻想

時間只有 這麼多 叫安歌 會否比較傻

臨尾跟你 再拖拖 叫安歌 門別鎖

如這一晚 再安歌 也只可 相隔星河

請記住我 共你開心過 沒錯

人世邊個 最初初 叫安歌 太天真太傻

奇怪今晚 叫安歌 叫得充滿熱血 是你跟我

和你深信 叫安歌 會安歌 保管好這團火

就算此時離了座 定有一個未來 能伴著過

...

[Chinese]

時間只有 這麼多 叫安歌 會否比較傻

臨尾跟你 再拖拖 叫安歌 門未鎖

猶似只要 叫安歌 再安歌 刻意蹉跎

一切又會 由頭開始過

同伴還在之際 用這餘熱留下壯麗

年月很惡 沒太多仍然能保衞

人如極細極細的蟻 從來難敵時代的洗禮

偏發明了 綿綿那約誓

情誼不因告別而轉眼流逝

共你常存一種秘密聯繫

時間只有 這麼多 叫安歌 會否比較傻

臨尾跟你 再拖拖 叫安歌 門未鎖

無法相見 更加多 藉安歌 刻意蹉跎

真慶幸我 被你珍惜過

滿天純白紙碎 預告完掉奇妙晚上

人情味厚 就會安歌一直唱

時辰若再沒法賒賬 餘下期望明日可補上

只要迷信 還能再這樣

沿途將一切逆流轉化能量

為了來年安歌 拼命無恙

存幻想

時間只有 這麼多 叫安歌 會否比較傻

臨尾跟你 再拖拖 叫安歌 門別鎖

如這一晚 再安歌 也只可 相隔星河

請記住我 共你開心過 沒錯

人世邊個 最初初 叫安歌 太天真太傻

奇怪今晚 叫安歌 叫得充滿熱血 是你跟我

和你深信 叫安歌 會安歌 保管好這團火

就算此時離了座 定有一個未來 能伴著過

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
安歌 (ān gē) /an ge/ N/A (Song Specific)	noun - Encore
傻 (shǎ) /ʂa/ A2	adjective - foolish, silly
拖 (tuō) /tʰwo/ B1	verb - to drag, to delay
鎖 (suǒ) /swɔ/ B1	noun - lock verb - to lock
蹉跎 (cuō tuó) /tsʰwo tʰwo/ C1	verb - to waste time, to let time slip by
同伴 (tóng bàn) /tʰʊŋ pɑn/ B1	noun - companion, partner
餘熱 (yú rè) /y ɻɤ/ B2	noun - residual heat, remaining enthusiasm
壯麗 (zhuàng lì) /ʈʂwɑŋ li/ B2	adjective - magnificent, grand
保衞 (bǎo wèi) /bɑo weɪ/ B1	verb - to defend, to protect
蟻 (yǐ) /i/ A2	noun - ant
敵 (dí) /ti/ B1	verb - to resist, to oppose
洗禮 (xǐ lǐ) /ɕi li/ B2	noun - baptism, trial by fire
綿綿 (mián mián) /mian mian/ B2	adjective - continuous, endless
情誼 (qíng yì) /t͡ɕʰiŋ i/ C1	noun - friendship, affection
流逝 (liú shì) /ljoʊ ʂɻ/ B2	verb - to pass, to elapse
珍惜 (zhēn xī) /ʈ͡ʂən ɕi/ B1	verb - to cherish, to treasure
奇妙 (qí miào) /t͡ɕʰi mjaʊ/ B1	adjective - wonderful, marvelous
迷信 (mí xìn) /mi ɕin/ B2	verb - to have a superstitious belief noun - superstition
逆流 (nì liú) /ni ljoʊ/ B2	verb - to go against the current noun - adverse current
無恙 (wú yàng) /wu jaŋ/ C1	adjective - safe and sound, without trouble

Key Grammar Structures

• 時間只有 這麼多 叫安歌 會否比較傻

  ➔ Use of 「會否」 to express a conjecture or a rhetorical question.

  ➔ The sentence questions whether it is foolish to call for an encore given the limited time. "會否" suggests doubt or possibility.

• 猶似只要 叫安歌 再安歌 刻意蹉跎

  ➔ Use of 「只要...就...」 structure to indicate a condition and its result.

  ➔ The sentence suggests that as long as they call for an encore, they can deliberately prolong the time. Here, it is not exactly the grammatical structure 只要...就... but it plays as similar function.

• 人如極細極細的蟻 從來難敵時代的洗禮

  ➔ Use of 「難敵」 (nándí) meaning 'difficult to resist' or 'no match for'.

  ➔ This line uses a metaphor comparing people to tiny ants who are unable to withstand the trials and tribulations of time. "難敵" highlights the powerlessness.

• 情誼不因告別而轉眼流逝

  ➔ Use of 「不因...而...」 structure to indicate that something does not happen because of something else.

  ➔ This line expresses that friendship will not fade away just because of farewells. The structure "不因...而..." emphasizes the enduring nature of the relationship.

• 共你常存一種秘密聯繫

  ➔ Use of 「常存」 (chángcún) meaning 'to always exist' or 'to be enduring'.

  ➔ This line describes a lasting, secret connection shared between people. "常存" emphasizes the enduring quality of this bond.

• 真慶幸我 被你珍惜過

  ➔ Use of 「被」 (bèi) passive voice marker.

  ➔ This line expresses gratitude for having been cherished. "被" indicates that the speaker was the recipient of the action (being cherished).

• 時辰若再沒法賒賬 餘下期望明日可補上

  ➔ Use of 「若」 (ruò) meaning 'if' or 'in case'.

  ➔ This line suggests that if time cannot be borrowed or extended, the remaining hope can be made up for tomorrow. "若" introduces a hypothetical situation.

• 人世邊個 最初初 叫安歌 太天真太傻

  ➔ Use of 「邊個」 (biān ge) meaning 'who', similar to '誰' (shéi), but more colloquial in Cantonese.

  ➔ This line questions who in the world first started calling for an encore, implying it was naive or foolish. 「邊個」 emphasizes uncertainty.