不為誰而作的歌 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 林俊傑
• Album: 和自己對話 From M.E. To Myself

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of JJ Lin's "不為誰而作的歌" (Twilight), a powerful Mandarin ballad that goes beyond just a song. Through its poignant lyrics and immersive soundscapes, you can learn about expressing gratitude for the unsung heroes in everyday life and reflecting on personal journeys. This song is special not only for its deep emotional resonance but also for its innovative binaural recording technology, offering a unique listening experience that truly encourages a deeper connection to the music and its message.

[English]

Forgive me for this song, written for no one in particular

It feels like the night outside, oh

There was a moment when I turned back and couldn't recognize

Those who need to explore again from memory

And the places they care about

And those they have walked through, please wait a moment

Dreams watered by effort, love pushes forward from behind

When I lift my head, I realize I might have forgotten someone

So tired that I can't sleep all night, the night is beautiful everywhere

There must be someone who has dodged, avoided, slipped past, hidden away, who are they?

...

Who are they, ooh-ooh

Forgive me for this song, written for no one in particular

It feels like the night outside, oh

There was a moment when I turned back and couldn't recognize

Those who need to explore again from memory

And the places they care about

And those they have walked through, yeah

Dreams watered by effort, love pushes forward from behind

When I lift my head, I realize I might have forgotten someone

So tired that I can't sleep all night, the night is beautiful everywhere

There must be someone who has dodged, avoided, slipped past, hidden away, who are they?

Who are they, ooh

Maybe in reality, facing myself, I disregard everything

To explore what I was afraid to face back then

Dreams watered by effort, love pushes forward from behind

When I lift my head, I realize I might have forgotten someone

So tired that I can't sleep all night, the night is beautiful everywhere

There must be someone who has dodged, avoided, slipped past, hidden away, who are they?

...

Who are they?

...

Who are they?

...

[Chinese]

原諒我這一首 不為誰而作的歌

感覺上彷彿窗外的夜色 oh

曾經有那一刻 回頭竟然認不得

需要 從記憶 再摸索 的人

和他們 關心的

的地方和那些 走過的 請等一等

夢為努力澆了水 愛在背後往前推

當我抬起頭兒才發覺 我是不是忘了誰

累到整夜不能睡 夜色哪裡都是美

一定有個人 他 躲過 避過 閃過 瞞過 他是誰

他是誰 ooh-ooh

原諒我這一首 不為誰而作的歌

感覺上彷彿窗外的夜色 oh

曾經有那一刻 回頭竟然認不得

需要 從記憶 再摸索 的人

和他們 關心的

的地方和那些 走過的 yeah

夢為努力澆了水 愛在背後往前推

當我抬起頭兒才發覺 我是不是忘了誰

累到整夜不能睡 夜色哪裡都是美

一定有個人 他 躲過 避過 閃過 瞞過 他是誰

他是誰 ooh

也許在真實 面對自己才 不顧一切

去探究當初我害怕面對

夢為努力澆了水 愛在背後往前推

當我抬起頭兒才發覺 我是不是忘了誰

累到整夜不能睡 夜色哪裡都是美

一定有個她 躲過 避過 閃過 瞞過 他是誰

他是誰

他是誰

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
原諒 /yuán liàng/ B1	verb - to forgive
歌 /gē/ A1	noun - song
感覺 /gǎn jué/ B1	verb - to feel
夜色 /yè sè/ B2	noun - night scene
需要 /xū yào/ A2	verb - to need
記憶 /jì yì/ B2	noun - memory
夢 /mèng/ A2	noun - dream
努力 /nǔ lì/ B1	verb - to strive
愛 /ài/ A1	noun - love
推 /tuī/ A2	verb - to push
忘 /wàng/ A2	verb - to forget
整夜 /zhěng yè/ B2	adverb - all night
躲 /duǒ/ B1	verb - to hide
閃 /shǎn/ B2	verb - to flash
面對 /miàn duì/ B1	verb - to face
真實 /zhēn shí/ B2	adjective - real

Key Grammar Structures

• 原諒我這一首 不為誰而作的歌

  ➔ Subject + 這一首 + 不為誰而作的歌

  ➔ Using the pattern '不為誰而作的' to denote 'not made for anyone', showing a negative purpose clause.

• 感覺上彷彿窗外的夜色

  ➔ 感覺上 + 彷彿 + Noun phrase

  ➔ Using '感覺上' to express a subjective impression or feeling, equivalent to 'as if' or 'seems like'.

• 曾經有那一刻 回頭竟然認不得

  ➔ 曾經 + 有 + 那一刻

  ➔ Using '曾經' to indicate a past experience or moment, often implying nostalgia or reflection.

• 需要 從記憶 再摸索 的人

  ➔ 需要 + verb + 的人

  ➔ Using '需要 + verb + 的人' to describe 'a person who needs to do something' or 'who has to do something'.

• 當我抬起頭兒才發覺 我是不是忘了誰

  ➔ 當 + subject + + verb, 才 + verb

  ➔ Using '當' + clause + '才' + verb to express 'only when' or 'at the moment that'.

• 夜色哪裡都是美

  ➔ 哪裡 + 都是 + adjective

  ➔ Using '哪裡' + 都是 + adjective to indicate 'everywhere is ...' or 'any place is ...'.

• 他是誰 ooh-ooh

  ➔ Subject + 是 + question word / noun

  ➔ Using '是' to link the subject with a noun or question word that seeks identification.