Good to be Bad – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: G.E.M. 鄧紫棋
• Album: mysecret

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Mandarin Chinese with G.E.M. 鄧紫棋's empowering track, "Good to be Bad." This song is a fantastic way to grasp conversational Chinese, particularly expressions related to freedom and self-expression, through its bold lyrics and catchy melody. Its message of embracing individuality and defying norms makes it not just a musical journey, but an inspiring lesson in confidence, perfect for learners looking to connect with a song's deeper meaning while improving their language skills.

[English]

Hmm, it's good to be bad, good to be bad

Oh-oh, just listen to what I have to say

Sometimes don't ask if things are foolish or right

If I meet you along the way

In forbidden places, I sneak in without care

At three in the morning, making history

Impromptu, a motorcycle trip seeking fun (seeking fun)

The road ahead is uncertain but I have no worries

Together, we draw our own map and keep going

Not afraid of the wind and rain

It's good to be bad, good to be bad

If you, your heart is afraid, it's truly a waste of taste

It's good to be bad, good to be bad

Whether man or woman, don't suppress your heart anymore

Don't ask about the rules, even if it's too unconventional, don't care about any basis

Not promised, still unafraid, even if I speed to chase, stepping into forbidden zones

Don't ask about the rules, at this moment you're with me, even if locked up, it's still perfect

Not praised, even if guilty, no matter how dangerous, I'm not afraid of being tired

If you (if you've never been bad, come and cross the line for a while)

(Let me be a little naughty, it's fun to be crazy)

If you learn to reason like an adult (reasoning)

All romance is just empty joy

If there's something, a solo drama is pointless

Dare to take a moment, don't be afraid to die

Early in the morning, the plane flies to find you (to find you)

Traveling alone, sitting quietly for a thousand miles

Impromptu, with no map or luggage

True love first finds a turning point

It's good to be bad, good to be bad

If you, your heart is afraid, it's truly a waste of taste

It's good to be bad, good to be bad

Whether man or woman, don't regulate your heart anymore

Don't ask about the rules, even if it's too unconventional, don't care about any basis

Not promised, still unafraid, even if I speed to chase, stepping into forbidden zones

Don't ask about the rules, at this moment you're with me, even if locked up, it's still perfect

Not praised, even if guilty, no matter how dangerous, I'm not afraid of being tired

Can we hold a poster and loudly announce at the mountain top?

So lucky to find at this moment, the most authentic version of ourselves

Can we throw away the arrangements, reaching out to embrace in the lights?

There's no need to hesitate, I believe in my own way

If you've never been bad, come and cross the line for a while

Let me be a little naughty, it's fun to be crazy

Not afraid of a crooked heart, at this moment there are no limits

For a moment, not too obedient, it's fun to be crazy

Don't ask about the rules, even if it's too unconventional, I'm actually not insecure

Not promised, still unafraid, even if I speed to chase, stepping into forbidden zones

Don't ask about the rules, at this moment you're with me, even if locked up, it's still perfect

Not praised, even if guilty, no matter how dangerous, I'm not afraid of being tired ooh

Don't ask about the rules, even if it's too unconventional, don't care about any basis (it's good to be bad, good to be bad)

Not promised, still unafraid, even if I speed to chase, stepping into forbidden zones

Don't ask about the rules, at this moment you're with me, even if locked up, it's still perfect (it's good to be bad, good to be bad)

Not praised, even if guilty, no matter how dangerous, I'm not afraid of being tired

It's good to be bad, good to be bad

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[Chinese]

Hmm, it's good to be bad, good to be bad

Oh-oh, just listen what I have to say

有時別問事情愚或對

沿途若是遇著你伴隨

禁地 漠視閘門爬入去

深宵三點在創舉

即興 機車之旅尋樂趣 (尋樂趣)

前路未定但沒有顧慮

一起 自畫地圖行下去

不怕風飄著雨水

It's good to be bad, good to be bad

如若你 你心怕虛 實在浪費味蕾

It's good to be bad, good to be bad

男或女 也不要再壓抑心裡

別問規矩 即管太另類 別理什麼根據

未被應許 都不畏懼 即管超速去追 再踏入禁區

莫問規矩 這刻你伴隨 被扣鎖也最登對

未被嘉許 即使有罪 多驚險都不怕累

你要是 (若從未曾壞 暫時來越界)

(准我不太乖 瘋過才愉快)

要是 學著大人談道理 (談道理)

全部浪漫亦是空歡喜

有事 木獨劇情無謂理

斗膽一刻別怕死

一早 飛機飛去尋覓你 (尋覓你)

來回獨自靜坐一千里

即興 更沒地圖行李

真愛先找著轉機

It's good to be bad, good to be bad

如若你 你心怕虛 實在浪費味蕾

It's good to be bad, good to be bad

男或女 也不要再規管心裡

別問規矩 即管太另類 別理什麼根據

未被應許 都不畏懼 即管超速去追 再踏入禁區

莫問規矩 這刻你伴隨 被扣鎖也最登對

未被嘉許 即使有罪 多驚險都不怕累

可不可手執海報 於山頂高聲宣佈

太慶倖這刻找到 你我最自己一套

可不可拋開擺佈 燈光中伸手擁抱

根本不必很吞吐 我信我自己一套

若從未曾壞 暫時來越界

准我不太乖 瘋過才愉快

不怕心太歪 此際無限界

一刹不太乖 瘋過才愉快

別問規矩 即管太另類 其實並未心虛

未被應許 都不畏懼 即管超速去追 再踏入禁區

莫問規矩 這刻你伴隨 被扣鎖也最登對

未被嘉許 即使有罪 多驚險都不怕累 ooh

別問規矩 即管太另類 別理什麼根據 (it's good to be bad, good to be bad)

未被應許 都不畏懼 即管超速去追 再踏入禁區

莫問規矩 這刻你伴隨 被扣鎖也最登對 (it's good to be bad, good to be bad)

未被嘉許 即使有罪 多驚險都不怕累

It's good to be bad, good to be bad

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
好 /hǎo/ A1	adjective - good
壞 /huài/ A1	adjective - bad
心 /xīn/ A1	noun - heart
怕 /pà/ A1	verb - to fear
浪費 /làng fèi/ B1	verb - to waste
驚險 /jīng xiǎn/ B2	adjective - thrilling
伴隨 /bàn suí/ B2	verb - to accompany
規矩 /guī jǔ/ B2	noun - rules
追 /zhuī/ B1	verb - to chase
獨自 /dú zì/ B1	adverb - alone
尋找 /xún zhǎo/ B1	verb - to seek
自由 /zì yóu/ B2	noun - freedom
冒險 /mào xiǎn/ B2	noun - adventure
快樂 /kuài lè/ A2	adjective - happy
懷念 /huái niàn/ B2	verb - to miss

Key Grammar Structures

• It's good to be bad

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose

  ➔ The phrase "to be" is the infinitive used here to express purpose or goal.

• 别问規矩

  ➔ Imperative sentence with a pronoun and verb

  ➔ The phrase is an imperative command telling someone not to ask about rules or regulations.

• 未被應許

  ➔ Passive voice with 未 (not yet) + passive marker + verb

  ➔ The phrase indicates that the subject has not yet been granted approval or permission, emphasizing the passive construction.

• 再踏入禁區

  ➔ Repetition of verb with '再' indicating 'again' or 're-entering'

  ➔ The use of "再" signals an action being repeated or resumed, in this case, entering the forbidden zone again.

• 被扣鎖也最登對

  ➔ Passive voice + comparative phrase indicating 'most suitable matching'

  ➔ The phrase expresses that even if one is locked or restrained, it still aligns perfectly, emphasizing suitability.

• 太慶倖這刻找到 你我最自己一套

  ➔ Adjective + noun + verb + pronoun + adjective + noun

  ➔ The structure emphasizes personal happiness and self-identity, with descriptive adjectives preceding nouns and a linking verb.