就算世界無童話 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 衛蘭

Lyrics & Translation

“就算世界無童話” by Janice Vidal is a beautiful entry point into the world of Cantopop and the Cantonese language. Its clear and uplifting lyrics about hope and creating a better world make it an inspiring song to learn with. The song's hopeful message is universal, and by learning the lyrics, you can pick up poetic and encouraging phrases in Cantonese, making your language journey both meaningful and melodious.

[English]

Looking into every pair of innocent eyes

Seems like seeing the most touching scenery

Without noise, only laughter

Spreading to the furthest mountain range

Sharing dinner in this world

Heavy burdens shared by everyone

The untainted night sky

Will see the petals in the distance

(Why I smile 'cause you make me smile)

If all mistakes could be forgiven

If calculation could be replaced by generosity

If pure goodness can still be recorded

The lonely and helpless get noticed

This could be wishful thinking

May this world be like a fairy tale

Hold onto imagination and realize it

Just with arms that pluck stars

Setting off fireworks for the Earth every night

Even if the world has no fairy tale

Put down burdens and complete it

Let's learn from climbers, determination knows no fear

...

(Why I smile 'cause you make me smile)

If all grievances could be understood

If occupation could be replaced by sharing

If enduring poverty can still be respected

The picky ones learn to appreciate

Breathing will be fresher

May this world be like a fairy tale

Hold onto imagination and realize it

Just with arms that pluck stars

Setting off fireworks for the Earth every night

Put down burdens and complete it

Let's learn from climbers, determination knows no fear

(Why I smile 'cause you make me smile)

Why I smile 'cause you make me smile

If you, I, and him/her sing together

This world will be much more moving

No matter how different you, I, and him/her are

We can still sit together

...

[Chinese]

望向每雙率真眼睛

似看到最動人風景

沒有嘈音只得笑聲

散播到最遠的山嶺

在這世間分享晚餐

有重擔有萬人分擔

沒有染污的晚空

會看見遠方的花瓣

(Why I smile 'cause you make me smile)

如所有錯失都得到寬待

如計較會被換成慷慨

如純良仍然能被記載

孤苦的得到理睬

這可算妙想天開

願這世界如童話

抱著想像實現它

就憑摘星的手臂

為地球每夜放煙花

就算世界無童話

放下包袱完成它

就來學攀山者有心不會怕

(Why I smile 'cause you make me smile)

如所有苦衷都得到體諒

如佔據會被換成分享

如捱窮仍然能被敬仰

挑剔的懂得讚賞

呼吸會更加清香

願這世界如童話

抱著想像實現它

就憑摘星的手臂

為地球每夜放煙花

放下包袱完成它

就來學攀山者有心不會怕

(Why I smile 'cause you make me smile)

Why I smile 'cause you make me smile

若你我他一起唱歌

這世界會動人得多

任你我他相差幾多

仍然能同坐

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
眼睛 (yǎnjīng) /jæn˨˩ t͡ɕiŋ˥/ A1	noun - eye
笑 (xiào) /ɕi̯ɑʊ̯˥˩/ A1	verb - to laugh, to smile noun - laughter, smile
山 (shān) /ʂan˥/ A1	noun - mountain
晚 (wǎn) /wɑn˨˩/ A1	noun - evening, night
花 (huā) /xwɑ˥/ A1	noun - flower
世界 (shìjiè) /ʂʅ˥˩ t͡ɕi̯ɛ˥˩/ A1	noun - world
手 (shǒu) /ʂɤʊ˨˩/ A1	noun - hand
唱歌 (chànggē) /t͡ʂʰɑŋ˥ kɤ˥/ A2	verb - to sing
動人 (dòngrén) /tʊŋ˥˩ ʐən˧˥/ B1	adjective - touching, moving
分享 (fēnxiǎng) /fən˥ ɕi̯ɑŋ˨˩/ B1	verb - to share noun - sharing
包袱 (bāofu) /pɑʊ̯˥ fu/ B2	noun - burden, load
童話 (tónghuà) /tʰʊŋ˧˥ xwɑ˥/ B2	noun - fairy tale
想像 (xiǎngxiàng) /ɕi̯ɑŋ˨˩ ɕi̯ɑŋ˥˩/ B2	verb - to imagine noun - imagination
實現 (shíxiàn) /ʂʅ˧˥ ɕi̯ɛn˥˩/ B2	verb - to realize, to achieve
摘星 (zhāixīng) /ʈ͡ʂaɪ˥ ɕɪŋ˥/ C1	verb - to pluck stars (metaphorically, to achieve the impossible)
攀山 (pānshān) /pʰan˥ ʂan˥/ B2	verb - to climb a mountain
體諒 (tǐliàng) /tʰi˨˩ li̯ɑŋ˥˩/ B2	verb - to understand, to show understanding or sympathy
敬仰 (jìngyǎng) /t͡ɕiŋ˥˩ i̯ɑŋ˨˩/ C1	verb - to admire, to revere
讚賞 (zànshǎng) /t͡sɑn˥˩ ʂɑŋ˨˩/ B2	verb - to praise, to admire

Key Grammar Structures

• 似看到最動人風景

  ➔ Using '似' (sì), which indicates resemblance or similarity, similar to 'seems like' or 'looks like'.

  ➔ '似' often introduces a comparison, suggesting something looks like or resembles something else.

• 放下包袱完成它

  ➔ Using the verb phrase '放下...完成它', which means 'to let go of... and complete it', expressing a two-step action sequence.

  ➔ '放下' means 'to let go of' or 'put down,' and '完成它' means 'to complete it,' together forming a motivational phrase.

• 就來學攀山者有心不會怕

  ➔ Using '就來' (jiù lái) to indicate 'just come to' or 'start to,' and '有心不會怕' to express 'with determination, will not be afraid.'

  ➔ '就來' emphasizes immediate action or intent to do something, while '有心不會怕' highlights that with willpower or determination, fear is overcome.

• 願這世界如童話

  ➔ Using '願' (yuàn) to express a wish or desire, translated as 'wish' or 'hope' that the world is like a fairy tale.

  ➔ '願' is a classical or literary way to express hope or wish for something to be so in the future.