黑之呼吸 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Anson Kong 江𤒹生

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the introspective world of Anson Kong's '黑之呼吸,' a compelling blend of Cantopop and J-Rock that encourages emotional honesty. Explore the nuances of Cantonese as you uncover the song's message about self-acceptance and staying true to yourself, even when facing criticism. This song is a great way to explore the theme of emotional expression in Cantonese culture, offering a unique perspective on navigating personal identity in the public eye.

[English]

People analyze my face

Without a word, exhaling, inhaling, stirring up rumors

Every half second, judgment—so one-sided

Frowning brows and furrowed brows—how to tell what's good

On the verge of tears, why turn into a stain

If truly saddened, why deceive

Heart's changes—facing them honestly

Only then can I regret nothing and withstand the trials

Pick up a fake face, abandon my true nature

Flatten my personality

Cut off the sharp corners, leaving a circle

How can sincerity be corrected

Who misinterprets self-cultivation, ending reactions

It’s a skill, almost like happiness

Or perhaps, unwillingness, anger

Decided by others—why accept my fate

People distort my feelings

Stir up trouble, no need to rebut—just drop my words

All I know is I believe in hypocrisy—meaningless

Stay honest, be myself, write my old name

How can I feel shame for my emotions

Never wanted to fake it, I only live once

People’s joys and sorrows—how to deceive

Hiding emotions—what's the point

Pick up a fake face, abandon my true nature

Flatten my personality

Cut off the sharp corners, leaving a circle

How can sincerity be corrected

Who misinterprets self-cultivation, ending reactions

It’s a skill, almost like happiness

Or perhaps, unwillingness, anger

Decided by others

May my darkness keep me clear-headed

And within the darkness, there is light—my heart is pure

Soft as water, guarding the sensitive crystal

Black has a hundred shades, blending into this world

The more it changes, the more I feel this passion, the clearer I see

Pick up a fake face, abandon my true nature

Flatten my personality

Cut off the sharp corners, leaving a circle

How can sincerity be corrected

Who misinterprets self-cultivation, ending reactions

It’s a skill, almost like happiness

Or perhaps, unwillingness, anger

Decided by others

May my darkness keep me clear-headed

And within the darkness, there is light—my heart is pure

Soft as water, guarding the sensitive crystal

Black has a hundred shades, blending into this world

The more it changes, the more I feel this passion, the clearer I see

[Chinese]

人們剖析我的臉

不發一語 呼氣吸氣 便引動謠言

一分 半秒 論斷 何其 片面

眉頭額角 怎 去辨認 良善

當刻要哭 因何變污點

如真的痛心 因何要欺騙

而心的變遷 坦然去體驗

才能無悔 受得住磨練

拿起假臉 棄掉了本性

性格給削平

直角切去剩下圓形

何以把 率真修正

誰誤解修心養性 滅了反應

當是種本領 猶似快樂

或是 不甘 憤慨

要被人決定 為何認命

人們扭曲我心意

招惹口舌 不會反駁 就卸下言詞

只知 我信 偽善 毫無 意義

誠實做我 寫我舊日名字

怎可覺得 因情緒羞恥

從不想作假 只活這一次

人的喜與悲 怎樣詐不知

埋藏情緒 又所謂何事

拿起假臉 棄掉了本性

性格給削平

直角切去剩下圓形

何以把 率真修正

誰誤解修心養性 滅了反應

當是種本領 尤似快樂

或是 不甘 憤慨

要被人決定

願我的黑令我清醒

而黑中有光 心很清

柔似水 守護 感性結晶

黑是百種色 混於這世間

越變幻 越感受這熱情 越看清

拿起假臉 棄掉了本性

性格給削平

直角切去剩下圓形

何以把 率真修正

誰誤解修心養性 滅了反應

當是種本領 尤似快樂

或是 不甘 憤慨

要被人決定

願我的黑令我清醒

而黑中有光 心很清

柔似水 守護 感性結晶

黑是百種色 混於這世間

越變幻 越感受這熱情 越看清

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
臉 (liǎn) /ljɛn/ A1	noun - face
謠言 (yáoyán) /jɑ̌ʊjɛn/ B2	noun - rumor
論斷 (lùnduàn) /lwə̂ntwân/ B2	verb - to judge; to conclude
眉頭 (méitóu) /měitóu/ B1	noun - eyebrow
辨認 (biànrèn) /pjênrə̀n/ B1	verb - to recognize; to identify
良善 (liángshàn) /ljǎŋʃân/ B2	adjective - good and virtuous
痛心 (tòngxīn) /tʰôŋɕín/ B2	adjective - heartbroken; distressed
欺騙 (qīpiàn) /t͡ɕʰipjên/ B1	verb - to deceive; to cheat
體驗 (tǐyàn) /tʰìjɛ̂n/ B2	verb - to experience
磨練 (móliàn) /mwǒljên/ C1	verb - to temper oneself; to steel oneself
本性 (běnxìng) /pə̀nɕîŋ/ B2	noun - natural instincts; inherent nature
性格 (xìnggé) /ɕîŋkɤ/ A2	noun - personality; character
率真 (shuàizhēn) /ʃwâit͡ʂə́n/ B2	adjective - frank; candid; straightforward
修正 (xiūzhèng) /ɕjót͡ʂə̂ŋ/ B2	verb - to revise; to correct
清醒 (qīngxǐng) /t͡ɕʰíŋɕìŋ/ B1	adjective - clear-headed; sober
守護 (shǒuhù) /ʂoʊxu/ B2	verb - to guard; to protect
感性 (gǎnxìng) /kànɕîŋ/ B2	noun - sensibility
結晶 (jiéjīng) /t͡ɕjɛ́t͡ɕíŋ/ B2	noun - crystallization
變幻 (biànhuàn) /pjɛ̂nhwân/ C1	verb - to change irregularly; to be capricious
熱情 (rèqíng) /ʐə̀t͡ɕʰíŋ/ B1	noun - enthusiasm; passion