Dancing In The Dark – Bilingual Lyrics Vietnamese/English

• By: SOOBIN
• Album: BẬT NÓ LÊN

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and SOOBIN's “Dancing In The Dark” is a perfect starting point for learners of Vietnamese. The song's gentle melody and clear, romantic lyrics make it easy to follow along and pick up new vocabulary related to love and emotions. What makes this song special is its universal message of finding light in the darkness through connection, a theme that resonates deeply regardless of language.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
yêu /iêu̯/ A1	verb - to love
buồn /ɓuồn/ A2	adjective - sad
nắng /nʌ́ŋ/ A1	noun - sunshine
mưa /mɨə/ A1	noun - rain
gió /ʒɔ́/ A1	noun - wind
tối /tóɨ/ A1	adjective - dark
phòng /fɔ̂ŋ/ A1	noun - room
tay /tai/ A1	noun - hand
xa /sa:/ A1	adjective - far
quên /kwen/ A2	verb - to forget
trái tim /ʈʂáɪ̯ tiːm/ A2	noun - heart
lặng /laŋ/ B1	adjective - silent
giông tố /ʒoŋ toː/ B2	noun - storm
đam mê /ɗaːm meː/ B2	verb - to be passionate about
lung lay /luŋ lai/ B2	verb - to waver, to falter
khốn khó /xon˧˥ xɔ˧˥/ C1	adjective - difficult, hardship
phồn hoa /fon hwa/ C1	adjective - prosperous, flourishing

Key Grammar Structures

• Cứ phiêu du rong chơi một đời, và

  ➔ Use of the particle "và" as a conjunction for listing and emphasis.

  ➔ The particle "và" connects phrases and adds emphasis. It is similar to 'and' but can also be used to highlight the preceding phrase.

• Nắm đôi tay em không thể rời, và

  ➔ Use of "không thể" (cannot) indicating inability, combined with a transitive verb.

  ➔ "Không thể rời" means "cannot leave/let go." "Không thể" negates the possibility of the action.

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

  ➔ Negative imperative "Đừng" (Don't) + verb + "nữa rồi" (anymore) indicating a completed action.

  ➔ "Đừng nói" means "Don't say." "Nữa rồi" implies that the action of not loving has already begun or is in effect.

• Rằng có không em yêu anh thật nhiều, và

  ➔ Indirect question using "có không" (whether or not) to express uncertainty.

  ➔ The phrase expresses a wondering about whether the other person truly loves them.

• Cảm ơn em đã không lung lay

  ➔ "Đã" (past tense marker) + negative action "không lung lay" (not wavering), expressing gratitude for a past action.

  ➔ Expresses gratitude for the other person's steadfastness.

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

  ➔ Use of "từng là" (used to be) indicating a past state or condition.

  ➔ The phrase implies that they were once different individuals but now they are together.

• Vẫn đam mê nhau thêm từng ngày

  ➔ "Vẫn" (still) indicates continuation, followed by "thêm từng ngày" (more each day) for gradual increase.

  ➔ Expresses a growing passion or infatuation over time.

• Mặc kệ ngoài kia ánh sáng có phai mờ đi

  ➔ "Mặc kệ" (regardless) indicates ignoring something, "có" + verb indicating a possibility, "đi" at the end used to soften the tone

  ➔ They disregard the outside world even if the light fades, showing resilience and focus on their connection.