DANCING IN THE DARK – Bilingual Lyrics Vietnamese/English

• By: SOOBIN
• Album: BẬT NÓ LÊN

Lyrics & Translation

If you want to dive into the emotional nuances of contemporary Vietnamese pop music, 'DANCING IN THE DARK' is an excellent starting point. This Slow R&B track by SOOBIN is a masterclass in conveying deep, romantic commitment. Its simple, poignant lyrics, like the viral line 'Anh đỡ nhé, nhắm mắt, xoay' (I'll help you, close your eyes, spin), are perfect for learning natural, modern Vietnamese phrases about love, trust, and shared vulnerability. Its smooth melody and clear articulation make it an accessible and rewarding song to study.

[English]

Just wander and roam through life, yah

Holding your hands, I can’t let go, and

Let’s leave those sorrows just the way they are

Don’t say, "I don’t love you anymore"

Back then, I was so uncertain about one thing

That maybe you truly loved me so much, and

But then everything remains here

Thank you for not wavering

Many times I forget that there are moments of sunshine and rain

Once two hearts, two different worlds, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Still loving each other more each day, still passionate with every second

No matter if the light outside fades away

Let’s dance together in the dark, dark, dark

Dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Outside, the storm is raging, the room is silent without a breeze

I’ll catch you, close your eyes, spin

Let’s dance together in the dark, dark, dark

Dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Whether tomorrow brings hardship or prosperity, as long as we don’t part

Even in the darkness, moments will be filled

Ah, dancing in the dark

Back then, I was so uncertain about one thing

That maybe you truly loved me so much, and

But then everything remains here, yeah

Thank you for not wavering, ooh-ah-ooh-whoo

Many times I forget that there are moments of sunshine and rain

Once two hearts, two different worlds, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Still passionate about each other every day, the music echoes with deep enchantment

No matter the storm outside

Let’s dance together in the dark, dark, dark

Dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Outside, the storm is raging, the room is silent without a breeze

I’ll catch you, close your eyes, spin

Let’s dance together in the dark, dark, dark

Dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Whether tomorrow brings hardship or prosperity (prosperity), as long as we don’t part (never part)

Even in the darkness, moments will be filled

Ah, dancing in the dark (dancing in the dark, oh-oh-oh-oh, uh-uh-uh)

(Dancing in the dark, oh-oh-oh-oh)

Dancing in the dark (dancing in the dark, oh-oh-oh-oh, uh-uh-uh)

Even in the darkness, moments will be filled

Dancing in the dark

...

[Vietnamese]

Cứ phiêu du rong chơi một đời, yah

Nắm đôi tay em không thể rời, và

Những chuyện buồn cứ để vậy thôi

Đừng nói, "Anh không yêu em nữa rồi"

Ngày đó anh cứ mông lung một điều là

Rằng có không em yêu anh thật nhiều, và

Nhưng rồi mọi thứ vẫn ở đây

Cảm ơn em đã không lung lay

Lắm lúc anh quên rằng cả đôi lúc nắng, lúc mưa

Từng là hai trái tim, hai thế giới khác nhau, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Vẫn yêu nhau thêm từng ngày, vẫn đam mê theo từng giây

Mặc kệ ngoài kia ánh sáng có phai mờ đi

Mình cùng nhau dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Ngoài trời mưa đang giông tố, căn phòng lặng không tiếng gió

Anh đỡ nhé, nhắm mắt, xoay

Mình cùng nhau dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Dù ngày sau khốn khó hay phồn hoa, chỉ cần hai ta không rời xa

Nơi bóng tối cũng sẽ đong đầy khoảnh khắc

Ah, dancing in the dark

Ngày đó anh cứ mông lung một điều là

Rằng có không em yêu anh thật nhiều, và

Nhưng rồi mọi thứ vẫn ở đây, yeah

Cảm ơn em đã không lung lay, ooh-ah-ooh-whoo

Lắm lúc anh quên rằng cả đôi lúc nắng, lúc mưa

Từng là hai trái tim, hai thế giới khác nhau, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Vẫn đam mê nhau theo từng ngày, giọt nhạc vang lên đầy đắm say

Mặc kệ ngoài kia giông tố

Mình cùng nhau dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Ngoài trời mưa đang giông tố, căn phòng lặng không tiếng gió

Anh đỡ nhé, nhắm mắt, xoay

Mình cùng nhau dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Dancing in the dark, dark, dark

Dù ngày sau khốn khó hay phồn hoa (phồn hoa), chỉ cần hai ta không rời xa (chẳng rời xa)

Nơi bóng tối cũng sẽ đong đầy khoảnh khắc

Ah, dancing in the dark (dancing in the dark, oh-oh-oh-oh, uh-uh-uh)

(Dancing in the dark, oh-oh-oh-oh)

Dancing in the dark (dancing in the dark, oh-oh-oh-oh, uh-uh-uh)

Nơi bóng tối cũng sẽ đong đầy khoảnh khắc

Dancing in the dark

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
dark /dɑːrk/ A2	adjective - with little or no light noun - absence of light
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for someone noun - an intense feeling of deep affection.
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - a period of 24 hours as a unit of time
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth and all its countries and people
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water falling from the sky verb - to fall as water from the sky
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. adjective - giving out or reflecting a lot of light; bright.
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - a space that can be occupied
wind /wɪnd/ A1	noun - the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - an organ of the body
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
moment /ˈməʊmənt/ A2	noun - a very brief period of time
dream /driːm/ A2	verb - experience dreams during sleep noun - a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues; duration.
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.

Key Grammar Structures

• Cứ phiêu du rong chơi một đời, yah

  ➔ Habitual action with “cứ + verb” (always / keep doing)

  ➔ The word “cứ” means “keep on” or “always”. In “Cứ phiêu du …” it shows a continuous, habitual wandering.

• Những chuyện buồn cứ để vậy thôi

  ➔ Use of “cứ” + “để vậy” (let it stay as it is) to express acceptance of a state

  ➔ The phrase “cứ để vậy” literally means “just keep it like that”. It conveys a resigned acceptance of sad matters.

• Đừng nói, "Anh không yêu em nữa rồi"

  ➔ Imperative negative with “đừng + verb” (don’t …)

  ➔ “Đừng” is the negative imperative meaning “don’t”. It directly tells someone not to say something.

• Lắm lúc anh quên rằng cả đôi lúc nắng, lúc mưa

  ➔ Expression of frequency with “lắm lúc …” + subordinate clause introduced by “rằng”

  ➔ “Lắm lúc” = “often / many times”. It is followed by “rằng” which introduces the content that is forgotten.

• Mặc kệ ngoài kia ánh sáng có phai mờ đi

  ➔ Concessive phrase with “mặt kệ” (ignore) + present simple “có + verb” to state a fact

  ➔ “Mặc kệ” means “ignore”. The clause “ánh sáng có phai mờ đi” uses “có + verb” to indicate that the light is fading, regardless of the speaker’s attitude.

• Mình cùng nhau dancing in the dark, dark, dark

  ➔ Use of the adverbial phrase “cùng nhau” + verb (borrowed English verb) to express joint action

  ➔ The word “cùng nhau” means “together”. It directly modifies the verb phrase “dancing in the dark”.

• Dù ngày sau khốn khó hay phồn hoa, chỉ cần hai ta không rời xa

  ➔ Concessive clause with “dù …” (even if) + main clause with “chỉ cần” (as long as)

  ➔ “Dù” introduces a hypothetical hardship (“khốn khó hay phồn hoa”). The second part “chỉ cần” sets the essential condition – as long as they don’t part.

• Nơi bóng tối cũng sẽ đong đầy khoảnh khắc

  ➔ Future simple with “sẽ” + verb to express certainty about a future state

  ➔ The word “sẽ” marks the future. Here it signals that the darkness will certainly be filled with moments.