藉口 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Jay Chou
• Album: Common Jasmine Orange

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt emotions of Jay Chou's "藉口" (Excuse), a quintessential Mandopop lyrical rock ballad. Through its poignant lyrics and Jay Chou's expressive delivery, you can learn common Mandarin phrases related to love, regret, and longing, making it an excellent song to connect with the language and its emotional nuances. The song's deep-rooted popularity makes it a special piece for understanding modern Chinese music and culture.

[English]

Flipping through our photos

Missing you feels hazy and distant

Last winter

We laughed so sweetly

Watching your crying face

Saying goodbye to me

I didn't have time to hear it; you've gone so far

Maybe you've already given up on me

Maybe it's too hard to turn back now

I know I missed my chance

Just give me one more reason to say you don't love me

Even if I don't understand

Can you forgive me?

Please don't see our break-up as just your request

I know staying means you're hurt; that's just an excuse

Please come back, I will stay with you until the end

Even if there's no ending, I can handle it

I know your pain is because of my promises

You said you tolerated me; silence means acceptance

If you're leaving, please remember me

Flipping through our photos

Missing you feels hazy and distant

Last winter

We laughed so sweetly

Watching your crying face

Saying goodbye to me

I didn't have time to hear it; you've gone so far

Maybe you've already given up on me

Maybe it's too late to turn back

I know I missed my chance

Just give me one more reason to say you don't love me

Even if I don't understand

Can you forgive me?

Please don't see our break-up as just your request

I know staying means you're hurt; that's just an excuse

Please come back, I will stay with you until the end

Even if there's no ending, I can handle it

I know your pain is because of my promises

You said you tolerated me; silence means acceptance

If you're leaving, please remember me

If you're feeling sad, please forget me

[Chinese]

翻著我們的照片

想念若隱若現

去年的冬天

我們笑得很甜

看著妳哭泣的臉

對著我說再見

來不及聽見 妳已走得很遠

也許妳已經放棄我

也許已經很難回頭

我知道是自己錯過

請再給我一個理由 說妳不愛我

就算是我不懂

能不能原諒我

請不要把分手當作妳的請求

我知道堅持要走 是妳受傷的藉口

請妳回頭 我會陪妳 一直到最後

就算沒有結果 我也能夠承受

我知道妳的痛 是我給的承諾

妳說給過我縱容 沉默是因為包容

如果要走 請妳記得我

翻著我們的照片

想念若隱若現

去年的冬天

我們笑得很甜

看著妳哭泣的臉

對著我說再見

來不及聽見 妳已走得很遠

也許妳已經放棄我

也許已經很難回頭

我知道是自己錯過

請再給我一個理由 說妳不愛我

就算是我不懂

能不能原諒我

請不要把分手當作妳的請求

我知道堅持要走 是妳受傷的藉口

請妳回頭 我會陪妳 一直到最後

就算沒有結果 我也能夠承受

我知道妳的痛 是我給的承諾

妳說給過我縱容 沉默是因為包容

如果要走 請妳記得我

如果難過 請妳忘了我

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
照片 /ʈʂɑo˥pʰiɛn˥/ A2	noun - a picture taken with a camera
想念 /ɕiɑŋ˩niɛn˥/ B1	verb - to miss someone or something; to long for
冬天 /tʊŋ˥θi̯ɛn˥/ A1	noun - the coldest season of the year
笑 /ɕi̯ɑʊ˥/ A1	verb - to express happiness or amusement by smiling or laughing
哭 /kʰu˥/ A1	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of sorrow or pain
說 /꜀uo˥/ A1	verb - to communicate or express something in words
再見 /ʈsaɪ˥tɕiɛn˥/ A2	noun - a farewell or goodbye
走 /ʈsəʊ˩/ A1	verb - to move by stepping with alternate feet
放棄 /fɑŋ˥tɕʰi˥/ B1	verb - to stop trying to do or achieve something
回頭 /xweɪ˥tʰəʊ˥/ B1	verb - to turn back or return
錯過 /ʈsʰo˥kɯə˥/ B1	verb - to fail to meet or catch something
理由 /li˩jəʊ˥/ B2	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
愛 /ɑɪ˥/ A2	verb - to feel deep affection or fondness for someone noun - a strong feeling of affection and concern toward another person
原諒 /y̯ɛn˥liɑŋ˥/ B1	verb - to stop feeling anger toward someone who has done something wrong
分手 /fən˥ʂəʊ˩/ B1	verb - to end a romantic relationship
請求 /tɕʰiŋ˩tɕʰi̯əʊ˥/ B2	noun - an act of asking for something formally or politely
堅持 /tɕi̯ɛn˥tɕʰɨ˥/ B2	verb - to continue firmly with an action or belief despite difficulties
藉口 /tɕi̯e˥kʰəʊ˩/ B2	noun - a false reason given to hide the real reason for something