好得很 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 麥家瑜

Lyrics & Translation

"好得很" by 麥家瑜 is a poignant Cantonese pop song that offers a powerful lesson in resilience and self-reliance. Through its melodic composition and heartfelt lyrics, this song teaches listeners how to find strength within themselves during difficult times, making it an inspiring piece for language learners to explore the nuances of emotions and perseverance in Cantonese culture.

[English]

Finally realize that you were never behind me

Starting to understand that a breakup never affects good weather

Now so clear-headed, no lingering feelings will burden you—praise me for being remarkable

I've listened to motivational songs telling me not to give up

Reflecting on philosophical words—there's nothing to rejoice about, it’s not a reason for sadness

Mere moments away from numbness, or maybe that’s why I admit I still remember you

Ask me quickly, how have I been lately?

I’m doing so well I even changed my name to rewrite my fate

Harsh enough that my sacrifices seem to deserve some bad karma

In exchange for your respect, a heartfelt hug

Who still worries? I smile so stubbornly, happy and carefree

Still in love, loving each one more intensely

Maintaining cheerfulness, facing the endless silence without tears

Scribble away the debts that are rotten to the core

I ask myself—I'm doing really well, able to see everything as just everyday

Dark rain and wind, lighting a lonely lamp can be like the moon

Never stopping, fighting against turbulent emotions

Like a devotee resisting pessimistic thoughts

Living boldly, happiness becomes my lifelong belief

I've figured out some loves are just habits

It's obvious too many sorrows are just habitual miseries

Knowing your own heart, being aware

Late at night, alone, proud of my knowledge and companionship

Ask me again—how have I been lately?

I’m doing so well I even changed my name to rewrite my fate

Proper enough that my sacrifices seem to deserve some bad karma

Deserving of you asking me to be close again

Who still worries? I smile so stubbornly, happy and carefree

Still in love, loving each one more intensely

Maintaining cheerfulness, facing the endless silence without tears

Scribble away the debts that are rotten to the core

I ask myself—I’m doing really well, able to see everything as just everyday

Dark rain and wind, lighting a lonely lamp can be like the moon

Never stopping, fighting against turbulent emotions

Like a devotee resisting pessimistic thoughts

So strong that even together, it’s a painless neutrality

Sorry to trouble you to take time to appreciate—happy and stubborn in my smile

Still in love, loving each one more intensely

Maintaining cheerfulness, even if everything is gone, with good manners

Scribble away the debts that are rotten to the core

I ask myself—I’m doing really well, I don’t care about gaining or losing, neither can hurt me

Cherishing too much—it's heavy, but I could let go midway

Remaining only with my hands, fighting turbulent emotions

Like a devotee resisting pessimistic thoughts

Living boldly, happiness becomes my lifelong belief

Helplessness is today’s me—no matter how good I get, I still just accept your distant respect

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[Chinese]

已經終於覺得 背後從來沒有你

也都開始了解 失戀從來未影響好天氣

已這麼通透 餘情不會負累到你 應讚我了不起

已經聽飽勵志歌所唱的 別放棄

也都思考哲理書所說的 沒可喜不算悲

離麻木只差一霎眼 或者所以 才願承認記得起你

你快問我 我近來可好

我好得狠到轉換名字去改命途

磨練到 無悔付出得惡報

換取你敬意的一抱

誰還要緊張 想開心的我笑得多頑強

如常戀愛 將一位位都愛得更大量

維持開朗 背對著永不哭訴的蒼涼

一筆撇去 爛透了的賬

我自問 好得很 捨得將一切看得很平常

雨黑風高 點一盞孤燈也可當月亮

不歇不休 對殺人情緒開仗

似信徒頑抗悲觀的思想

強硬去活得開心變成畢生信仰

已想清楚 某些戀愛其實是嗜好

也看得出 太多傷感完全是慣性地製造

冷暖自知 心中有數

夜深一個 陪伴懷內知識自豪

你快問我 我近來可好

我好得狠到轉換名字去改命途

得體到 無悔付出得惡報

值得你再次跟我要好

誰還要緊張 想開心的我笑得多頑強

如常戀愛 將一位位都愛得更大量

維持開朗 背對著永不哭訴的蒼涼

一筆撇去 爛透了的賬

我自問 好得很 捨得將一切看得很平常

雨黑風高 點一盞孤燈也可當月亮

不歇不休 對殺人情緒開仗

似信徒頑抗悲觀的思想

強大到再可一起也是不痛不癢

勞煩你抽空鑑賞 想開心的我 笑得多頑強

如常戀愛 將一位位都愛得更大量

維持開朗 哪怕沒有了一切 有修養

一筆撇去 爛透了的賬

我自問 好得很 不稀罕得到 也傷無可傷

多麼珍惜 太重了 也可拋低半路上

剩低雙手 對殺人情緒開仗

似信徒頑抗悲觀的思想

強硬去活到開心變成畢生信仰

無奈是今天的我 即使再好 都只好要被你生疏的敬仰

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
覺得 (juéde) /tɕɥɛ̌.də/ A1	verb - to feel, to think
了解 (liǎojiě) /ljɑ̀ʊ.tɕjɛ̀/ B1	verb - to understand, to comprehend noun - understanding
影響 (yǐngxiǎng) /ǐŋ.ɕjɑ̀ŋ/ B1	verb - to influence, to affect noun - influence, effect
天氣 (tiānqì) /tʰjɛ́n.t͡ɕʰì/ A1	noun - weather
通透 (tōngtòu) /tʰʊ́ŋ.tʰôʊ/ B2	adjective - thorough, penetrating, clear, transparent
負累 (fùlèi) /fû.lèi/ C1	noun - burden verb - to burden, to encumber
放棄 (fàngqì) /fâŋ.t͡ɕʰî/ B1	verb - to abandon, to give up
思考 (sīkǎo) /sɯ́.kʰɑ̀ʊ/ B2	verb - to think deeply, to ponder noun - thought, thinking
承認 (chéngrèn) /t͡ʂʰə̌ŋ.ʐə̂n/ B2	verb - to admit, to acknowledge
名字 (míngzi) /mǐŋ.tsi/ A1	noun - name
命途 (mìngtú) /mîŋ.tʰǔ/ C1	noun - fate, destiny
磨練 (móliàn) /mwǒ.ljên/ B2	verb - to temper oneself, to train
付出 (fùchū) /fû.t͡ʂʰú/ B1	verb - to pay, to expend
敬意 (jìngyì) /t͡ɕîŋ.î/ B2	noun - respect, reverence
緊張 (jǐnzhāng) /t͡ɕìn.t͡ʂɑ́ŋ/ A2	adjective - nervous, tense verb - to be nervous, to be tense
開心 (kāixīn) /kʰɑ́ɪ.ɕín/ A1	adjective - happy, joyful
戀愛 (liàn'ài) /ljên.âɪ/ A2	verb - to be in love, to love noun - love, romance
開朗 (kāilǎng) /kʰɑ́ɪ.lɑ̀ŋ/ B1	adjective - cheerful, optimistic
哭訴 (kūsù) /kʰú.sû/ C1	verb - to complain bitterly, to lament
蒼涼 (cāngliáng) /t͡sʰɑ́ŋ.ljǎŋ/ C1	adjective - desolate, bleak
孤燈 (gūdēng) /kú.dəŋ/ B2	noun - lonely lamp
情緒 (qíngxù) /t͡ɕʰǐŋ.ɕŷ/ B2	noun - emotion, mood
悲觀 (bēiguān) /péɪ.kwán/ B2	adjective - pessimistic
思想 (sīxiǎng) /sɯ́.ɕjàŋ/ B1	noun - thought, ideology
嗜好 (shìhào) /ʂî.xâʊ/ B2	noun - hobby, addiction
傷感 (shānggǎn) /ʂɑ́ŋ.kɑ̀n/ B2	adjective - sentimental, melancholic
慣性 (guànxìng) /kwân.ɕîŋ/ B2	noun - inertia, habit
知識 (zhīshì) /ʈʂʰɨ́.ʂɨ̂/ A2	noun - knowledge
珍惜 (zhēnxī) /t͡ʂən.ɕí/ B1	verb - to treasure, to cherish

Key Grammar Structures

• 我自問 好得很

  ➔ Use of '自問' (zìwèn) meaning 'to ask oneself' or 'self-questioning.'

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• ，點一盞孤燈也可當月亮

  ➔ Use of '也可' (yě kě) indicating 'even can' or 'also possible,' expressing an exception or emphasis.

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• 無奈是今天的我 即使再好 都只好要被你生疏的敬仰

  ➔ Use of '即使...也...' (jíshǐ...yě...) meaning 'even if... still...' indicates concession.

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• 已經終於覺得 背後從來沒有你

  ➔ Use of '已經' (yǐjīng) meaning 'already' to indicate an action or state has been completed.

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• 換取你敬意的一抱

  ➔ Use of '換取' (huànqǔ) meaning 'to exchange for' or 'to gain through exchange'.

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• 只好要被你生疏的敬仰

  ➔ Use of '只好' (zhǐhǎo) meaning 'have to' or 'be forced to' indicating necessity or lack of better options.

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• 已經終於覺得 背後從來沒有你

  ➔ Use of '已經終於' (yǐjīng zhōngyú) meaning 'finally' after a process of stretch or struggle.

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