Heartbreaker – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Anson Lo 盧瀚霆

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Anson Lo's electrifying "Heartbreaker"—a powerful Cantopop dance track that's more than just a hit song. It's a defiant anthem against negativity, filled with dynamic rap and sharp lyrics. Learning the language of this song offers a fantastic opportunity to grasp modern Cantopop expressions and cultural nuances related to resilience and self-belief. Its catchy beat and strong message make it a compelling way to connect with the language through music.

[English]

I break, I break

Wow, huh?

You know I was born to be your heartbreaker.

Breaking down barriers, smashing through all the limits.

Blowing up the lab, kicking the emergency switch.

I keep going strong, handling things at my best.

Climb the charts, taking my time.

But you strike hard at one meal.

That’s not your style, so why do you want to play and hate?

I’ve got trophies on my plate.

Bite me, but you never really took a bite.

Glass shattered all over the ground.

That’s not your game, so why do you wanna play and hate?

All my shows are loud and full of anger.

Sorry, I can’t hear what you’re saying.

Still walking steadily like flat ground.

Light blazes wildly like raging fire.

Scattered along the obstacles.

Want to avoid but haven’t escaped yet.

Piercing right to the core.

Faking stories, faking news.

You fabricate lies like a faulty toy.

Go back to your master now.

You’re not my messenger.

Hate until the end, chasing after me like a craze (Break ’em, break ’em, break ’em, yeah)

Do I need therapy to heal this jealousy wound?

Yeah, they’re calling me a, a.

Heartbreaker, breaker.

A full-force strike, shards flying everywhere.

Don’t you know I’m a—

Heartbreaker, breaker.

And I’ve never aimed at you.

Maybe I’m just on the sidelines, neither here nor there, still hurting you.

If I can’t shake you, then you’re even more discouraged.

Heartbreaker, breaker.

Who left the scars, I don’t need to investigate.

Heartbreaker.

It’s heartbreaking watching all of you get so angry.

It’s not groundbreaking, you just keep repeating it.

Your eyes are on me, you can’t look away.

Talking about me every day.

Every time I pose, I post new shoes.

Seeing me show off like crazy.

Voices blast loudly into the airwaves.

What obstacle is ahead?

A bump makes it automatically bounce away.

Falling outside the arena.

Faking statements, faking claims.

You fabricate lies like a broken toy.

Damaged trinkets, get a life.

I am my own envoy.

Even if words are excessive, I won’t grieve for you (Break ’em, break ’em, break ’em, yeah)

Who’s distracted or avoiding gunfire for others' sake?

Yeah, they’re calling me a, a.

Heartbreaker, breaker.

A full-force strike, shards scattering.

Don’t you know I’m a—

Heartbreaker, breaker.

And I’ve never aimed at you.

Maybe I stand on the field, not here or there, but still hurting you.

If I can’t shake you, then you’re even more discouraged.

Heartbreaker, breaker.

Who left the scars, I don’t need to investigate.

Living for jealousy?

Why indulge in making things difficult for me?

If venting the hardship hasn’t broken through,

Then break free from the chains.

I was born to be your—

Heartbreaker, breaker.

A full-force strike, shards flying everywhere.

Don’t you know I’m a—

Heartbreaker, breaker.

And I’ve never aimed at you.

Face your limits and boundaries, and have a conversation with your will.

Practicing skills, cracking scars, is better than cursing.

Heartbreaker, breaker.

From innocence, I watch everyone stepping onto the stage.

Heartbreaker.

Heartbreaker, breaker.

[Chinese]

I break I break

Wow huh

You know I’m born to be your heartbreaker

大閘 大閘口打破 震碎各種框框

實驗室打破 踢跌那緊急開關

I just keep it up, handle things in my prime

Hit up the charts, take my time

你卻痛擊一餐

That’s not your game, why you wanna play and hate?

I got trophies on my plate

Bite me, but you never ate

玻璃碎滿地

That’s not your game, why you wanna play and hate?

All my shows are loud and rage

Sorry, can’t hear what you say

仍踏步似平地

光 劇烈冒著烈火

四散沿路障礙

想避但又未避開

切入全部要害

Faking stories, faking news

You fabricate like a bad toy

Go back to your master now

You are not my envoy

恨到 最後 都追逐我如迷上 (Break em’ break em’ break em’ yeah)

難道要療程 來醫好妒忌創傷

Ya they’re callin’ me a me a

Heartbreaker~breaker

全神一擊 碎片飛舞起

Don’t you know that I’m a

Heartbreaker~breaker

而瞄準的 從來不是你

想必我是 站在場 未在場 也刺痛閣下

若未能 被動搖 你更洩氣吧

Heartbreaker~breaker

誰留傷口 我不需追查

Heartbreaker

It’s so heartbreaking watching you all get mad

It’s not groundbreaking, you repeat it like that

Your eyes’s on me, you can’t unsee

Talk bout’ me like daily

Every time I pose, new shoes I post

See me flex like crazy

聲 劇烈彈入電波

哪算前路障礙

一撞就自動彈開

落在場地以外

Faking statements, faking claims

You fabricate like a bad toy

Damaged baubles, get a life

I am my own envoy

話再 過份 都不為你而惆悵 (Break em’ break em’ break em’ yeah)

誰為了閒人 來分心或避冷槍

Ya they’re callin’ me a me a

Heartbreaker~breaker

全神一擊 碎片飛舞起

Don’t you know that I’m a

Heartbreaker~breaker

而瞄準的 從來不是你

想必我是 站在場 未在場 也刺痛閣下

若未能 被動搖 你更洩氣吧

Heartbreaker~breaker

誰留傷口 我不需追查

活著 為著 妒恨麼

為何 沉迷 留難我

若發洩困境未曾破

該撕開枷鎖

I’m born to be your

Heartbreaker~breaker

全神一擊 碎片飛舞起

Don’t you know that I’m a

Heartbreaker~breaker

而瞄準的 從來不是你

好好正視 局限和極限 和你意志對話

練技能 撞裂痕 勝過去咒罵

Heartbreaker~breaker

從無心機 看諸位起壇

Heartbreaker

Heartbreaker~breaker

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces
born /bɔːrn/ A2	verb - brought into life
heartbreaker /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkər/ B1	noun - a person who disappoints or distresses someone who loves them
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - an activity done for amusement
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - to dislike intensely noun - intense dislike
trophies /ˈtroʊfi/ B1	noun - a prize or tangible mark of success
shows /ʃoʊ/ A1	noun - public performance
loud /laʊd/ A2	adjective - producing much noise
rage /reɪdʒ/ B2	noun - violent uncontrollable anger
news /nuːz/ A2	noun - newly received or noteworthy information
toy /tɔɪ/ A1	noun - an object for a child to play with
master /ˈmæstər/ B1	noun - a person having control or authority
envoy /ˈɑːn.vɔɪ/ C1	noun - a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.
statements /ˈsteɪtmənt/ B1	noun - a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.
claims /kleɪm/ B1	noun - an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.

Key Grammar Structures

• You know I’m born to be your heartbreaker

  ➔ Modal verb + base verb to express obligation or purpose

  ➔ The phrase "know I’m born" uses "know" as a verb of perception and "born" as a past participle, combined with "to be" to indicate a purpose or natural state.

• Handle things in my prime

  ➔ Preposition + noun phrase to specify manner or time

  ➔ The phrase "in my prime" uses "in" as a preposition indicating the time or state when one is at their best.

• Faking stories, faking news

  ➔ Gerund as the subject for continuous or habitual actions

  ➔ Using "Faking stories" employs a gerund phrase to denote ongoing or habitual behavior.

• Get a life

  ➔ Imperative phrase + noun phrase to give advice or command

  ➔ The phrase "Get a life" functions as an imperative, giving advice or urging someone to do something more meaningful.

• You are not my envoy

  ➔ Subject + linking verb + noun phrase to identify identity or role

  ➔ The sentence "You are not my envoy" uses the linking verb "are" to connect the subject "You" with the noun phrase "my envoy," denying a role or relationship.

• You fabricate like a bad toy

  ➔ Like + noun to make a simile or comparison

  ➔ The phrase "like a bad toy" uses "like" as a preposition to establish a simile, comparing fabrication to a poorly made or faulty toy.