DWBF – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Ian 陳卓賢

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and 'DWBF' by Ian Chan is a perfect starting point for those interested in Cantonese. The song's clear, modern Canto-pop pronunciation and its relatable story of unspoken love make the lyrics both engaging and easier to follow. Its catchy melody and the intriguing inclusion of hidden lyrical 'passwords' make it a special song that's both fun to listen to and a great tool for language learners.

[English]

For you, I make the early morning drizzle of spring

Nourishing our encounter with my affection

If you're a jellyfish, I’ll be a swordfish

In the deep sea, resisting all harm

But it seems there's no reason, maybe it’s just you drawing me in

This female friend, so adorable, so lovable

In the beginning, I didn’t understand this excitement, what kind of vibe it was from

How to love, love, love—each needs to be distinguished

Like you, you’re as much a part of me as daylight and night—both happiness and sorrow intertwined

It’s a shock, a true blessing, teaching me to be highly sensitive

My thoughts and depth of feeling have long been given to you—no more waiting

(Ah Ya Wo Ho~) Don’t Wanna Be Friends

Sorry, I need to tell you—you inspire me to write this story, like

“The Singer and the Model”

Like every line of lyrics, I realize I feel more than just friendship—more

I can be reckless for friendship, no worries

Worries and troubles—nothing to fret over, just don’t pursue it too deep

The best way is to wait; let me worry for you~~

Like you, you’re as much a part of me as daylight and night—both happiness and sorrow intertwined

It’s a shock, a true blessing, teaching me to be highly sensitive

My thoughts and depth of feeling have long been given to you—no more waiting

(Ah Ya Wo Ho~) Don’t Wanna Be Friends

Be careful when love turns into friends

But someone like you is truly a relief, a comfort

When I stay up all night thinking, loving means kissing—just kiss, there’s no need to wait for romance

With you

Thinking of you every day, daylight and night, each moment with me—sadness and excitement

If I ask, I’ll be happy if your answer is yes

Even soaring into the sky, looking down—seeing only you, my only one

(Ah Ya Wo Ho~) Don’t Wanna Be Friends

Thinking of you, I keep telling myself

Don’t Wanna Be Friends

Listen to my heartbeat

Don’t Wanna Be

Thinking of you, I keep telling myself

Don’t Wanna Be Friends

Listen to my heartbeat

Don’t Wanna Be...... Friends

[Chinese]

為你我做春季某天清早的細雨

做你養分醞釀這相遇

如你會是水母我充當劍魚

於深海裡 抵擋一切傷損

卻似沒原因 恐怕只得你吸引

這女性密友可可可愛得很

當初不懂這亢奮 出於哪種氣氛

《愛愛愛》怎麼愛 都需要 區分

如你 已等於我 天光天暗 已等於我 悲傷興奮

是震撼 是確幸 教我極敏感

已經將我 思想底蘊 已早給你 不要再等

（Ah Ya Wo Ho~）Don’t Wanna Be Friends

抱歉我要話你知 你令我創作這段故事 似

《歌手與模特兒》

如像每段歌詞 發覺到我不只～ 不只

會為友情太放肆

懊惱和煩憂 不要緊跟你深究

最正確做法 等等等我擔憂～～

當你 已等於我 天光天暗 已等於我 悲傷興奮

是震撼 是確幸 教我極敏感

已經將我 思想底蘊 已早給你 不要再等

（Ah Ya Wo Ho~）Don’t Wanna Be Friends

共密友做戀人要小心

然而像你非一般紓憂解困

當我再徹夜去諗 想愛要吻就要吻 浪漫不需等

和你

想你 每天跟我 天光天暗 每刻跟我 悲傷興奮

若我問 就慶幸 答案是你肯

縱使飛上 天空俯瞰 眼中得你My Only One

（Ah Ya Wo Ho~）Don’t Wanna Be Friends

想想你都講我聽

Don’t Wanna Be Friends

聽聽我的心跳聲

Don’t Wanna Be

想想你都講我聽

Don’t Wanna Be Friends

聽聽我的心跳聲

Don’t Wanna Be...... Friends

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
細雨 (xì yǔ) /ɕî ỳ/ B1	noun - drizzle, light rain
養分 (yǎng fèn) /jǎŋ fən/ B2	noun - nutrient, nourishment
相遇 (xiāng yù) /ɕjáŋ ỳ/ B1	verb - to meet, to encounter
水母 (shuǐ mǔ) /ʂwèi mǔ/ B2	noun - jellyfish
劍魚 (jiàn yú) /tɕjên y̌/ C1	noun - swordfish
深海 (shēn hǎi) /ʂə́n xài/ B2	noun - deep sea
傷損 (shāng sǔn) /ʂáŋ swən/ C1	noun - injury, damage verb - to injure, to damage
吸引 (xī yǐn) /ɕí jɪ̀n/ B1	verb - to attract, to draw
亢奮 (kàng fèn) /kâŋ fən/ C1	adjective - excited, stimulated
氣氛 (qì fēn) /t͡ɕʰî fən/ B1	noun - atmosphere, ambiance
區分 (qū fēn) /t͡ɕʰý fən/ B2	verb - to differentiate, to distinguish
震撼 (zhèn hàn) /t͡ʂə̂n xân/ B2	noun - shock, shake
確幸 (què xìng) /t͡ɕʰwê ɕîŋ/ C1	noun - small happiness, quiet satisfaction
敏感 (mǐn gǎn) /mìn gàn/ B2	adjective - sensitive
思想 (sī xiǎng) /sə́ ɕjǎŋ/ B1	noun - thought, ideology
底蘊 (dǐ yùn) /tì ŷn/ C1	noun - foundation, background, inside story
創作 (chuàng zuò) /t͡ʂʰwâŋ t͡swɔ̂/ B2	verb - to create, to produce
放肆 (fàng sì) /fâŋ sz̩/ C1	adjective - unrestrained, presumptuous
煩憂 (fán yōu) /fǎn jóu/ C1	noun - worries, troubles
深究 (shēn jiū) /ʂə́n t͡ɕjóʊ/ C1	verb - to investigate thoroughly, to delve into
戀人 (liàn rén) /ljên ɻə̌n/ A2	noun - lover, sweetheart
紓憂解困 (shū yōu jiě kùn) /ʂú jóʊ t͡ɕjè kʰwən/ C2	verb - to relieve worries and resolve difficulties
徹夜 (chè yè) /t͡ʂʰɛ̂ jɛ̂/ B2	verb - to stay up all night
浪漫 (làng màn) /lâŋ mân/ B1	adjective - romantic
俯瞰 (fǔ kàn) /fù kân/ C1	verb - to look down at, to overlook
心跳聲 (xīn tiào shēng) /ɕín tjâʊ ʂəŋ/ B1	noun - heartbeat sound

Key Grammar Structures

• 為你我做春季某天清早的細雨, 做你養分醞釀這相遇

  ➔ Verb + 做 + Noun (Role/Action)

  ➔ The grammar structure "做" indicating the subject is performing the role or becoming the object. Here, "我做春季某天清早的細雨" means "I become the drizzle of a spring morning".

• 卻似沒原因 恐怕只得你吸引

  ➔ 却似 (què sì): it seems; 恐怕 (kǒng pà): I'm afraid; 只得 (zhǐ dé): only

  ➔ Use of adverbs 却似 and 恐怕 to express uncertainty and a subjective assessment of the situation. The implication is that the speaker is inexplicably drawn to the person, admitting that 'only you attract'.

• 《愛愛愛》怎麼愛 都需要 區分

  ➔ Interrogative pronoun (怎麼) + verb + also need + differentiate

  ➔ The sentence questions how to love, using "怎麼 (zěnme)" (how), and emphasizes the need to differentiate, implying various types of love exist.

• 如你 已等於我 天光天暗 已等於我 悲傷興奮

  ➔ A equals B: A 已等於 B (yǐ děng yú)

  ➔ "已等於" means "is equal to". It highlights the equivalence between 'you' and 'me,' and 'day and night' and 'sadness and excitement,' showing deep connection or codependency.

• 已經將我 思想底蘊 已早給你 不要再等

  ➔ Already + verb + object + adverb + verb + do not + again + wait.

  ➔ This structure emphasizes that the speaker has already given everything to the other person, urging them not to wait any longer. "Already...early (已早)" structure emphasizes completion and a sense of urgency.

• 共密友做戀人要小心

  ➔ With close friend, do lover, need to be careful

  ➔ Uses the structure "共...做...要..." to state a general recommendation, indicating the need for caution when becoming lovers with close friends.

• 若我問 就慶幸 答案是你肯

  ➔ If + I + ask, then + be fortunate + answer + is + you + agree.

  ➔ This conditional sentence expresses hope and relief. "若...就..." structure indicates the result of the condition. "肯 (kěn)" implies willingness or agreement.