Catch a Vibe – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: MIRROR

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the energetic world of Cantopop with MIRROR's "Catch a Vibe"! This vibrant song offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in modern Cantonese language and culture. You'll encounter colloquial expressions and phrases used in everyday conversations, especially those related to friendship, busy lifestyles, and finding joy. The song's upbeat tempo and clear pronunciation make it an engaging way to pick up new vocabulary and improve listening comprehension, while its relatable theme of cherishing connections adds a special layer of meaning.

[English]

Yeah, you and me, huh

You know we catch a vibe

Come on!

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

Running against time every day

Socializing online every day

Stuck in some bubble every day, whoo whoo

Constantly jealous of all-you-can-eat

Brain cells getting overstimulated every day

Yet somehow, I have thoughts not to mess with

(Busy but celebrating)

Right now, a bunch of friends, a restaurant

A few drinks, so many shots, tonight it's my treat

Entertainment shows, everyone changing uniforms

(Let's celebrate)

Why not gather everyone and break through boundaries

Why not all together, our gaze connecting

Are you ready or not?

Come on, come on, find a time to meet up, na na na na

Come on, come on, let’s charge up first, na na

One song can let you go wild

A few minutes might be too short

You know we catch a vibe!

Catch a vibe

There’s a world that's big enough (Catch a vibe!)

You and I

I invite you to catch a... (You and I)

Constantly overwhelmed by meetings

Dreaming of flying to space every day

Yet can't buy a single second

Gatherings are rare, almost half a year since we met

Hard to meet, have to use contracts, queue up (stools)

Rumors say, someone’s fighting inside (but still celebrate)

Waiting all night, waiting until dawn

Feeling down, trying to find a remedy

Anticipating the show, delaying the big finale (still celebrating)

Why not gather everyone and see who responds

Why not all together, friendship needs saving up

There’s always some upward movement

Come on, come on, find a time to meet up, na na na na

Come on, come on, let’s charge up first, na na

One song can let you go wild

A few minutes might be too short

You know we catch a vibe!

Catch a vibe

There’s a world that's big enough

You and I

I invite you to catch a... (Come on, catch a vibe)

Catch a vibe

There’s a big enough answer (Catch a vibe!)

You and I

Yeah yeah yeah, oh

Yeah, hey you and me,

Come on!

Find a time to meet up, na na na na

Busy, busy, busy, but still can smile

One song can let you go wild

A few minutes might be too short

You know we catch a vibe!

Catch a vibe

There’s a world that's big enough

You and I

I invite you to catch a...

A song can let you go wild, tired but never give up

You know we catch a vibe!

Catch a vibe

I invite you to catch a...

Catch a vibe!

[Chinese]

Yeah you and me, huh

You know we Catch a Vibe

come on!

You thinkin’ what I’m thinkin’?

天天和時間賽跑

天天和聯網社交

天天困於某種氣泡 Whoo Whoo

天天妒忌吃到飽

天天虐待腦細胞

偏偏有諗法不要搞

(忙極也慶祝)

即刻 一班friend 一間餐廳

幾杯 幾多支 今晚我請

娛樂節目 人人換制服

(要慶祝)

不如齊人 勢如破竹

不如齊人 眼神有接觸

Are you ready or not?

來 來來來 抽抽空見面 na na na na

來 來來來 叉叉先有電 na na

一首歌可陪你癲

幾分鐘可能太短

You know we Catch a Vibe!

Catch a Vibe

有個世界夠大 (Catch a Vibe!)

You and I

約你去catch a... (You and I)

天天被會議夾攻

天天願望上太空

偏偏買不到一秒鐘

團 聚也好 差不多半世未見面

難約到要用合同 排排坐 (爭凳仔)

傳聞話 誰 內 訌 (還是要慶祝)

通宵 等一等 等到天光

心灰 搵一搵 搵到偏方

期待戲肉 延遲大結局 (照慶祝)

不如齊人 看誰答覆

不如齊人 友情要儲蓄

隨時有點升幅

來 來來來 抽抽空見面 na na na na

來 來來來 叉叉先有電 na na

一首歌可陪你癲

幾分鐘可能太短

You know we Catch a Vibe!

Catch a Vibe

有個世界夠大

You and I

約你去catch a... (Come on catch a vibe)

Catch a Vibe

有個答案夠大 (Catch a Vibe!)

You and I

Yeah yeah yeah oh

Yea, hey you and me,

come on!

抽抽空見面 na na na na

忙 忙忙忙 亦能露笑臉

一首歌可陪你癲

幾分鐘可能太短

You know we Catch a Vibe!

Catch a Vibe

有個世界夠大

You and I

約你去catch a...

一首歌可陪你癲 是累但是未棄權

You know we Catch a Vibe!

Catch a Vibe

約你去 Catch a

Catch a Vibe!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
時間 /ˈʃiː.dʒiæn/ A1	noun - time
賽跑 /ˈsaɪ.paʊ/ B1	verb - to race noun - race
社交 /ˈʃɤ.dʒjaʊ/ B2	noun - social interaction
氣泡 /ˈt͡ɕʰi.paʊ/ B1	noun - bubble
腦細胞 /naʊ.ɕi paʊ/ B2	noun - brain cell
班 /pan/ A1	noun - class, team
餐廳 /tsʰan tʰɪŋ/ A1	noun - restaurant
節目 /t͡ʃɛ mu/ A2	noun - program
制服 /ʈ͡ʂɨ fu/ B1	noun - uniform
勢 /ʂɨ/ B2	noun - momentum, power
眼神 /jǎn ʂən/ B1	noun - expression in one's eyes
世界 /ˈʂɨ.t͡ɕjɛ/ A1	noun - world
願望 /ɥæ̂n wɑŋ/ B1	noun - wish
合同 /hə tɔŋ/ B2	noun - contract
友情 /joʊ̯ t͡ɕʰɪŋ/ B1	noun - friendship
答案 /dɑ an/ A2	noun - answer
累 /lèi/ A1	adjective - tired

Key Grammar Structures

• You know we Catch a Vibe!

  ➔ Modal verb 'know' + base verb expression 'we catch a vibe' to indicate certainty or familiarity.

  ➔ 'Know' functions as a modal-like verb here signaling certainty, with the main action 'catch a vibe' indicating experiencing a good feeling.

• come on!

  ➔ Imperative phrase used as an encouraging or motivating expression.

  ➔ An informal imperative phrase often used in speech to encourage or prompt action from others.

• 天天和時間賽跑

  ➔ Use of '和' (and) to connect nouns; expressing simultaneous actions or conditions.

  ➔ '和' connects ideas like '天天' (everyday) and '時間賽跑' (race against time), emphasizing simultaneous actions.

• 偏偏有諗法不要搞

  ➔ Use of '偏偏' (unexpectedly) as an adverb to emphasize the unexpected or contrary situation; '不要搞' is an imperative to not bother or interfere.

  ➔ '偏偏' highlights the unexpected or contrary nature of the situation, while '不要搞' is a command telling someone not to interfere or bother.

• 一首歌可陪你癲

  ➔ Use of '可' (can) indicating possibility or capability; '陪你癲' (accompany you to be crazy) as an idiomatic expression of sharing fun or wildness.

  ➔ '可' (can) shows that it is possible to do something, and '陪你癲' symbolizes sharing wild fun or craziness with someone.