抽 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: MC 張天賦

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the poignant beauty of Cantopop with MC 張天賦's “抽” (Inhale), a song that delves into the complexities of unrequited love. Experience the rich emotions and subtle nuances of Cantonese as MC 張天賦 paints a vivid picture of longing and unspoken feelings, making it a captivating journey for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

Feel the shock, just because of you

Like a透 view into my heart

It's a shared soul, but can't defy physics

After messing up, bury it deep inside

From your perspective, igniting emptiness

I wish nightmares could just blow away

Learn to light up and dry my tears

Hoping chaos won't come again

Sweet dreams remain unbroken, so I ask again

Why can't I love you fully, no way to reach out and hold

Clumsy words of love, can't be spoken

Regretfully, I keep it safe for you

Why can't I love you enough, why is love so profound

The target, the place all talk parameters

Between us, a bunch of variables in the way

...

Pour out the bitterness before it overflows

I wish tears could drift away with the wind

Avoid the anxiety of saying goodbye

No more chaos from now on

Helpless and drunk, I ask the sky

Why can't I love you enough, no way to reach out and hold

Clumsy words of love, can't be spoken

Regretfully, I keep it safe for you

Why can't I love you enough, why is love so profound

The target, the place all talk parameters

Between us, a bunch of variables in the way

Can smoking help at all?

Smoking away our missed moments

Puffing turns out to be life's hardest lesson

Walking away is easier than borrowing fire

Huddled in the corner, tug-of-war with feelings

Why can't I love you enough, clearly reachable yet lost

Not pursuing, just not knowing

Mature enough to wish you well and safe

Why can't I love you enough, don't want regrets anymore

Only changing identities can I finally embrace

Tonight, just you and me, maintaining humble politeness

...

[Chinese]

震撼對吧 這麼一個你

這樣透視我心扉

是有相通靈魂 但卻不可對抗物理

將錯就錯 埋於心儲起

背著你視角 點起空虛

我願惡夢隨風去

學會點火抽乾眼淚

求可不再有亂緒

甜夢未壓碎 才一再問句

為何愛你不到 無從伸手就抱

莽撞情話 不可傾吐

遺憾我為你收好

為何愛你不到 為何愛那麼深奧

對象場地 都講參數

我共你之間 隔著了一堆變數

灌掉快就滿瀉那苦水

我願眼淚隨風去

避免再見不安作祟

從此不再有亂緒

無奈又喝醉 才問天一句

為何愛你不到 無從伸手就抱

莽撞情話 不可傾吐

遺憾我為你收好

為何愛你不到 為何愛那麼深奧

對象場地 都講參數

我共你之間 隔著了一堆變數

抽根煙可否有幫助

抽出彼此的錯過

抽到卻是人生 狠狠的一課

離場容易過借火

瑟縮一角 跟感覺拔河

為何愛你不到 明明一伸手可抱

不追究 不知道

成熟到願你安好

為何愛你不到 不想再為遺憾苦惱

換了身份才能擁抱

這晚夜只和你 維持謙虛客套

Key Grammar Structures

• 這麼一個你

  ➔ Use of 這麼...一個 (zhème... yī gè) to emphasize degree or extent

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes the degree of 'how much' or 'such a' regarding 'you'.

• 將錯就錯

  ➔ Use of 將 (jiāng) to indicate future or intentional action, combined with 錯就錯 (to go along with mistakes)

  ➔ '將' indicates an upcoming or deliberate action, while '錯就錯' implies going along with mistakes or mishaps.

• 抽根煙可否有幫助

  ➔ Use of 可否 (kěfǒu) to politely ask if something is possible or allowed

  ➔ '可否' is a polite way to ask if something can or should be done, similar to 'may I' or 'is it okay to'.

• 人生 狠狠的一課

  ➔ Use of 一課 (yī kè) to denote a lesson or a session of learning, with 狠狠 indicating intensity

  ➔ '一課' means a lesson or a class, and '狠狠' intensifies the expression, indicating a tough or impactful lesson.

• 換了身份才能擁抱

  ➔ Use of 只能 (zhǐ néng) to express 'can only' or 'only if', indicating necessity

  ➔ '只能' means 'can only' or 'must', expressing that something is only possible under certain conditions.