感應 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 泳兒

Lyrics & Translation

“感應” (Sense/Feeling) by Vincy Chan is a powerful Cantopop ballad that offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Cantonese language. Its emotive lyrics, delivered by Vincy Chan's clear and expressive vocals, capture the profound feelings of love, longing, and an undeniable spiritual connection. By listening to this song, learners can appreciate the nuances of Cantonese lyrical expression and the depth of its emotional resonance, making it a special piece for language and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

That day in the coffee shop, I was sitting there too.

In the lobby, butterflies fluttered by many times.

Not much shared between us, near or far.

Maybe it's just the breath in the air exchanging places.

Today I’m willing to get close and touch you.

Could a single kiss take away my worries?

Previously, I was too cautious, and couldn't stop the whirlpool.

I kiss you, breathing together in this moment.

Even if it's just the thinnest air above the clouds.

I know not to touch you might freeze me to death.

I hold my breath, hoping to lock in this happiness.

Even stopping my breath, I still couldn't have you.

A few seconds together can fool myself.

...

The cup you've used, should I use it too?

How many of her lipstick marks are there on it?

Between kisses and love, how much difference is there?

Maybe at this moment, you can't wash away the consequences.

...

Right now, you suddenly sing my song.

Does sensing in the air feel anything?

Are we connected? If I kiss your lips, I’ll know—like fire.

I kiss you, breathing together in this moment.

Even if it's just the thinnest air above the clouds.

I know not to touch you might freeze me to death.

I hold my breath, hoping to lock in this happiness.

Even stopping my breath, I still couldn't have you.

A few seconds together can fool myself.

...

I kiss you, as if the last world is disappearing.

Even until everything collapses, I won't give up.

So I can only swallow your breath.

Loving the air itself.

...

[Chinese]

那日咖啡室 我也在坐

大堂裡 幾度化蝶飛過

近共遠之間分享不多

也許只空氣裡的呼吸 對調過

今天我願償貼近你撫摸

可否一吻 吸去我麼

前面顧慮太多 卻未能靜止旋渦

我吻著你同步呼吸這一口氣

哪怕是雲層上最薄的空氣

只知不親你必會冰凍至死

我閉著氣期望鎖起快樂滋味

絕了呼吸也未得到你

一起 幾秒鐘 可騙到自己

你用過的杯 我要用麼

舊唇印 她吻的有幾個

吻共愛之間 相差幾多

你也許此刻再洗不清 那後果

此刻你突然唱著我的歌

空中感應 感覺到麼

連著我是你麼 吻在唇便知 如火

我吻著你同步呼吸這一口氣

哪怕是雲層上最薄的空氣

只知不親你必會冰凍至死

我閉著氣期望鎖起快樂滋味

絕了呼吸也未得到你

一起 幾秒鐘 可騙到自己

我吻著你如像消失最後天地

直到瓦解也未肯捨棄

只好 吞了你的氣

愛著空氣

Key Grammar Structures

• 我吻著你同步呼吸這一口氣

  ➔ The verb + 著 (zhe) indicates an ongoing or continuous action.

  ➔ 姍姍走來帶有動作的持續性。

• 只知不親你必會冰凍至死

  ➔ 只知...不... structure indicates a contrast, 'only knowing... but not...'.

  ➔ Expresses that knowing something alone isn't enough to avoid a negative outcome.

• 直到瓦解也未肯捨棄

  ➔ 直到...也... structure shows perseverance up to a certain point.

  ➔ Demonstrates persistence despite difficulties; not giving up until the very end.

• 愛著空氣

  ➔ The verb + 著 (zhe) indicates ongoing love or affection.

  ➔ Expresses the enduring love or attachment to something intangible, like air.

• 我閉著氣期望鎖起快樂滋味

  ➔ V + 著 + 期望 indicates an ongoing action combined with a hope or expectation.

  ➔ Conveys that the ongoing action is accompanied by hope or expectation.

• 連著我是你麼 吻在唇便知 如火

  ➔ 連著...麼 is a colloquial way to ask or confirm if someone is the other person.

  ➔ A colloquial expression asking if the other person is the one being addressed, implying closeness or intimacy.

• 我吻著你如像消失最後天地

  ➔ 如像 (rúxiàng) is a simile meaning 'like' or 'as if'.

  ➔ Used to make a poetic simile comparing the act of kissing to something fading or disappearing.