對的時間點 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 林俊傑
• Album: JJ林俊傑 《對的時間點 The Right Time》Official Music Video

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic and emotional journey with JJ Lin's "對的時間點" (The Right Time). This poignant pop ballad, crafted for Singapore's iconic Jewel Changi Airport, beautifully explores the profound idea that every experience and connection in life unfolds at its perfect moment. Through its warm melodies and evocative lyrics, you'll gain insight into the intricate beauty of Mandarin Chinese while contemplating universal themes of destiny, love, and the passage of time. The song's connection to a world-renowned landmark makes it a unique and special piece for cultural and linguistic exploration.

[English]

Life carves out our appearance, innocence gradually fades away

People blame all their burdens on time

Yet growing up brings the sweetness nature's fruit deserves

Just because time encourages the change of seasons

Promises made with resolve, colors gradually fade over the years

People blame all regrets on time

Yet as we grow into adults, tears leave marks because they've healed

It's because time softens the roots of sadness

If love is a distant whirlwind

Even if we go in circles, we must keep moving forward

Don't drift too far from your heart; I want to face the bluest sky

Stay on track, with you by my side

If life is a lonely whirlwind

No matter how many twists and turns, the direction won't stray

Taking a look at each face I loved before taking off

Every intersection and chance encounter are subconsciously chosen

At the right moment in time

...

The connection between the past and future reveals itself only when memories are unfolded

You and I both appeared at the perfect time

Otherwise, why do our meetings feel like pre-rehearsed scenes we’ve played before

It's only because time is the thread that connects us

If love is a distant whirlwind

Even if we go in circles, we must keep moving forward

Don't drift too far from your heart; I want to face the bluest sky

Stay on track, with you by my side

If life is a lonely whirlwind

No matter how many twists and turns, the direction won't stray

Taking a look at each face I loved before taking off

Every intersection and chance encounter are subconsciously chosen

At the right moment in time

At the right moment in time

At the right moment in time

...

[Chinese]

生活刻琢了容顏 天真被逐漸刪減

人們將負累都歸咎於時間

然而成熟能成全 果實它該有的甜

只為時間慫恿季節的改變

信誓旦旦的宣言 色調會逐年變淺

人們將缺憾都怪罪於時間

然而成長到成年 淚痕之所以復原

只為時間稀釋傷感的根源

如果 愛情是場 遠程的渦旋

僅管 繞著圈子 也要走向前

不離心太遠 我要面朝最藍的晴天

不脫離軌道有你在身邊

如果 生命是場 寂寞的渦旋

不管 千迴百轉 方向不會偏

起飛前看一眼 每張我愛過的臉

每個交錯和無緣 都在潛意識挑選

對的時間點

從前未來的關聯 拉開記憶才明顯

你我都出現在最好的時間

不然相逢到相連 為何像有過預演

只為時間是串起兩人的線

如果 愛情是場 遠程的渦旋

僅管 繞著圈子 也要走向前

不離心太遠 我要面朝最藍的晴天

不脫離軌道有你在身邊

如果 生命是場 寂寞的渦旋

不管 千迴百轉 方向不會偏

起飛前看一眼 每張我愛過的臉

每個交錯和無緣 都在潛意識挑選

對的時間點

對的時間點

對的時間點

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
生活 (shēnghuó) /ʂəŋxwɔ/ A2	noun - life; livelihood
時間 (shíjiān) /ʂɻʅt͡ɕi̯ɛn/ A1	noun - time
成熟 (chéngshú) /t͡ʃʰɤŋ ʂu/ B1	adjective - mature
愛情 (àiqíng) /aɪ t͡ɕʰɪŋ/ A2	noun - love
渦旋 (wōxuán) /wo xu̯an/ C1	noun - vortex; eddy
晴天 (qíngtiān) /t͡ʃʰɪŋ tʰjɛn/ A2	noun - sunny day; clear sky
生命 (shēngmìng) /ʂəŋ miŋ/ A2	noun - life
寂寞 (jìmò) /t͡ɕi mo/ B1	adjective - lonely; solitary
臉 (liǎn) /ljɛn/ A1	noun - face
記憶 (jìyì) /t͡ɕi i/ B1	noun - memory
改變 (gǎibiàn) /kʌɪ̯ pʰiɛn/ A2	verb - to change; to alter
缺憾 (quēhàn) /t͡ɕʰɥɛ xan/ B2	noun - regret; imperfection
成長 (chéngzhǎng) /t͡ʃʰɤŋ ʈ͡ʂʰʌŋ/ A2	verb - to grow up; to mature
淚痕 (lèihén) /leɪ̯ xɤn/ B2	noun - tear stain; trace of tears
方向 (fāngxiàng) /faŋ ɕjaŋ/ A2	noun - direction; orientation

Key Grammar Structures

• 只為時間慫恿季節的改變

  ➔ 只為...才...

  ➔ "只為" indicates purpose or motivation (only for).

• 如果 愛情是場 遠程的渦旋

  ➔ 如果...是...的

  ➔ "如果" is used to introduce a hypothetical condition (if).

• 每個交錯和無緣 都在潛意識挑選

  ➔ 都在...挑選

  ➔ "都在" indicates that something is happening consistently or collectively.

• 人們將負累都歸咎於時間

  ➔ 將...歸咎於...

  ➔ "將...歸咎於" means to blame or attribute something to someone or something.

• 起飛前看一眼 每張我愛過的臉

  ➔ 看一眼

  ➔ "看一眼" means to take a quick look at something.

• 每個交錯和無緣 都在潛意識挑選

  ➔ 都在...挑選

  ➔ "都在" indicates ongoing collective action.