非我不可 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 时代少年团 (Teens in Times)
• Album: 乌托邦少年

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the assertive world of 时代少年团 (Teens in Times) with their track "非我不可." Learning this song offers insight into modern, confident expressions of affection in Mandarin pop. Its energetic vibe and direct lyrical approach make it a great piece to understand contemporary Chinese expression of certainty and desire.

[English]

Can I turn down his invitation?

Even though I don’t think it’s a threat.

I’m sure he’s not as thoughtful as I am.

Don’t overthink it—I'm already by your side.

But just one look from you sends a jolt through me.

Not everyone knows how to go around in circles.

Then bring me along the next time you go out.

Let me capture all of your attention.

You still haven't told me how long you need to think it over.

I've waited for several days now.

It's fine, don't delete it. I was just speaking off the cuff.

This isn't a small matter to you.

Even though I used to do Dala baboom too.

The nightmare of being rejected.

My ears automatically filter out all the other irrelevant words.

With hands pressed together, I take that as your confirmation.

The luckiest thing I've ever experienced.

It must have been you showing up.

In the vast city, among the sea of people, we nearly brushed past each other.

That look you gave me.

A moment fated by destiny.

My soul has run away from home.

I've made up my mind you'll take me in.

But he's right there by your side.

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle

Don't tell him.

Bingo bingo bingo bingo

If you’re finally ready to give me an answer.

Then please gently hold my hand, okay?

Follow the rhythm of the music.

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle

Let me hear it.

Bingo bingo bingo bingo

Tell me where you two are going on your date.

I promise I won't wait outside.

A friend just happens to be there.

We could sit at the same table and chat.

Without me, the world is a little dangerous.

I can't stand by and watch you go off on adventures by yourself.

Better set a photo of us as your lock screen.

That way I can ward off misfortune for you anytime, anywhere.

Back off, back off, back off.

She’s not anyone’s type.

Stop chasing me already. Stop, stop.

Unless you defeat me.

Hope you won't get too cute.

Don't forget there's someone still waiting.

Your naiveté shouldn't become a barrier.

Like a heart that can't be replaced.

Without you I would instantly turn to dust.

Are you perhaps feeling a bit hopeful about what I said?

Then please hurry and accept my confession.

The luckiest thing I've ever experienced.

It must be you showing up.

In the vast city, among the sea of people, we nearly brushed past each other.

That look you gave me.

A moment fated by destiny.

I want to be with you.

My soul has run away from home.

I've made up my mind you'll take me in.

But he's right there by your side.

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle

Don't tell him.

Bingo bingo bingo bingo

If you’re finally ready to give me an answer.

Then please gently hold my hand, okay?

Follow the rhythm of the music.

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle

Let me hear it.

Bingo bingo bingo bingo

My soul belongs to you now.

Waiting for you to say I’m the one for you.

[Chinese]

能不能够拒绝他邀约

虽然我不觉得有威胁

我肯定他没有我体贴

别再纠结我已在身边

可你眼神会不自觉地触电

不是谁都知道怎么兜圈

那要不下次出门也把我带在身边

好让我来吸引你全部视线

你还没有回答我说你需要考虑多久

我都已经等待了好几个1440分钟

没没关系别删除 我不过随口说说

这不是小事对你来说

虽然我曾经也 Dala baboom

总被拒绝的噩梦

我耳朵自动过滤掉其他无关的话

双手合十算你的肯定回答

我经历过最幸运的事

一定是你的出现

城市茫茫人海 恍然与你擦肩

你望向我那一眼

命中注定的瞬间

我的灵魂离家出走

铁了心要你收留

可他在你身边

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle

别对他说

Bingo bingo bingo bingo

如果你终于准备好给我一个回答

就请你温柔牵我的手好吗

跟着音乐节奏

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle

让我听见

Bingo bingo bingo bingo

说说你们约会的地点

我答应你不会去蹲点

只是朋友刚好在那边

可以一起并桌聊个天

没有我的世界有一点危险

我不能看着你自己去冒险

最好把我们合照设置为锁屏照片

这样能随时随地为你辟邪

全部退吧 退吧 退吧

她不是谁的菜

别再追了 追了 追了

除非把我击败

但愿你也别太过可爱

忘记有个人还在等待

你的天真不该变成了阻碍

就像心脏无法被替代

没你我瞬间变尘埃

你是不是有被我说得有一些期待

那请你赶快接受我的告白

我经历过最幸运的事

一定是你的出现

城市茫茫人海恍然与你擦肩

你望向我那一眼

命中注定的瞬间

想和你在一起

我的灵魂离家出走

铁了心要你收留

可他在你身边

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle

别对他说

Bingo bingo bingo bingo

如果你终于准备好给我一个回答

就请你温柔牵我的手好吗

跟着音乐节奏

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle

让我听见

Bingo bingo bingo bingo

我的灵魂属于你了

等你一句非我不可

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
拒绝 jùjué A2	verb - refuse
威胁 wēixié B1	noun - threat verb - threaten
体贴 tǐtiē B2	adjective - thoughtful
眼神 yǎnshén B1	noun - glance; gaze
视线 shìxiàn B1	noun - line of sight
回答 huídá A2	noun - answer verb - answer
等待 děngdài A2	verb - wait
噩梦 èmèng B1	noun - nightmare
耳朵 ěrduo A1	noun - ear
双手 shuāngshǒu A1	noun - both hands
肯定 kěndìng B1	verb - affirm adverb - certainly
灵魂 línghún B2	noun - soul
城市 chéngshì A1	noun - city
瞬间 shùnjīan B1	noun - instant; moment
收留 shōuliú B1	verb - take in; shelter

Key Grammar Structures

• 能不能够拒绝他邀约

  ➔ Rhetorical Question with Modal Verb

  ➔ "能不能" forms a rhetorical question expressing doubt or possibility, combined with modal intent to "reject" the invitation.

• 虽然我不觉得有威胁

  ➔ Concessive Clause

  ➔ "虽然" introduces a concessive clause admitting "I" don't feel a threat, contrasting with the following positive assertion.

• 可你眼神会不自觉地触电

  ➔ Adverbial Modifier with Involuntary Action

  ➔ "不自觉" as an adverbial modifier expresses involuntary action of the eyes "getting electrified," indicating attraction.

• 你还没有回答我说你需要考虑多久

  ➔ Negative Perfect Continuous Tense

  ➔ "还没有回答" uses negative perfect to show incompletion, emphasizing wait time "还没" for the reply.

• 虽然我曾经也 Dala baboom

  ➔ Adverbial Clause with Past Experience

  ➔ "虽然...也" connects "我" having past rejection experiences like "Dala baboom," conceding similarity.

• 别对他说

  ➔ Negative Imperative

  ➔ "别" forms a negative imperative urging not to tell "他" something, showing secrecy.

• 如果你终于准备好给我一个回答

  ➔ Conditional Clause

  ➔ "如果你" introduces a conditional where "你" being ready leads to giving "我" an "回答."

• 最好把我们合照设置为锁屏照片

  ➔ Suggestive Structure with Resultative Complement

  ➔ "最好" suggests it's optimal to "设置" a photo as screensaver, using resultative verb.

• 但愿你也别太过可爱

  ➔ Optative Wish Structure

  ➔ "但愿" expresses a wish that "你" won't be too "可爱," with negation for intensity.

• 非我不可

  ➔ Emphatic Exclusive Structure

  ➔ "非我不可" emphatically states only "我" is indispensable, using negation for exclusivity.