別為我好 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 許靖韻, 林奕匡

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to connect with its culture and nuances. '別為我好' by Angela Hui and Phil Lam offers a great opportunity to dive into Cantonese. The song's narrative structure, presenting two sides of a breakup, allows you to learn vocabulary related to emotions and relationships in a compelling context. The clear and emotive vocals can help with pronunciation and understanding the tones of the language. What makes this song special is its raw and honest portrayal of a common and relatable experience, making the language learning process more engaging and memorable.

[English]

If holding on painfully is meaningless

You'd better be ruthless just this once

To replace more expressions and hints

If you already want to let go

What's the point in arguing about love?

How can I admit that this is love?

If it's for my sake, why bring up breaking up?

For my sake, I advise you not to feel guilty

You talk big, but I've heard enough

Even the pain, I have to bear alone

Don't do it for my sake, no need to speak when leaving

Feel free to turn away, please enjoy your freedom

If you owe enough too, why pretend to save?

Leaving, how could it be without heart?

You might secretly be excited

Yet you try hard to stop and invite resentment

Man, how heartbroken are you?

Is silence fair to me?

You pursue entertainment, tired of being trapped

If it's for my sake, why bring up breaking up?

For my sake, I advise you not to feel guilty

You talk big, but I've heard enough

Even the pain, I have to bear alone

Don't do it for my sake, no need to speak when leaving

Feel free to turn away, please enjoy your freedom

If you owe enough too, why pretend to save?

Happiness is all fabricated, yet you are too easy to read

Love isn't enough, what else is there to pursue?

Troubled until today, I've had enough

If it's for my sake, why bring up breaking up?

For my sake, I advise you not to feel guilty

You talk big, but I've heard enough

Who would understand? I have my own pain

Don't do it for my sake, no need to speak when leaving

Feel free to turn away, I will be saved

If I am also hurt enough, why must I possess?

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[Chinese]

如果 苦苦堅持沒意思

你最好狠心一次

來替代更多表情暗示

如果 你已想放開

何用來辯駁愛不愛

問我怎能承認 這就是愛

若為我好 為何還提出分手

為我好 我勸你無需內疚

講得很偉大不過已聽夠

連痛苦 也要我獨承受

別為我好 離場時無需開口

任你轉身 請享受自由

假使你亦虧欠夠 何苦假裝挽救

離開 怎麼可能沒有心

你也許偷偷興奮

才努力制止招來怨恨

男人 你有多痛心

難道沉默對我公允

是你追求娛樂 厭倦受困

若為我好 為何還提出分手

為我好 我勸你無需內疚

講得很偉大不過已聽夠

連痛苦 也要我獨承受

別為我好 離場時無需開口

任你轉身 請享受自由

假使你亦虧欠夠 何苦假裝挽救

幸福都虛構 你卻太易被我猜透

愛都不夠 還哪可追究

困擾到今天我亦都 受夠

若為我好 為何還提出分手

為我好 我勸你無需內疚

講得很偉大不過已聽夠

誰會懂 我有我的難受

別為我好 離場時無需開口

任你轉身 我便得救

假使我亦傷痛夠 何苦必須佔有

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
苦苦 /kǔ kǔ/ B2	adverb - with great difficulty; painfully
堅持 /jiān chí/ B1	verb - to persist; to hold on
愛 /ài/ A1	noun - love verb - to love
痛苦 /tòng kǔ/ B2	noun - pain; suffering
分手 /fēn shǒu/ B1	verb - to break up; to part ways
自由 /zì yóu/ A2	noun - freedom; liberty
承認 /chéng rèn/ B2	verb - to admit; to acknowledge
虧欠 /kuī qiàn/ C1	noun - debt; obligation
假裝 /jiǎ zhuāng/ B2	verb - to pretend; to feign
難受 /nán shòu/ B1	adjective - uncomfortable; distressed
享受 /xiǎng shòu/ B1	verb - to enjoy; to take pleasure in
偉大 /wěi dà/ B2	adjective - great; magnificent
努力 /nǔ lì/ A2	verb - to strive; to make an effort
轉身 /zhuǎn shēn/ B1	verb - to turn around; to turn one's back
追求 /zhuī qiú/ B2	verb - to pursue; to seek