狂熱 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 蘇打綠
• Album: 夏／狂熱

Lyrics & Translation

“狂熱” (Fever) by Sodagreen is an electrifying indie rock anthem that encapsulates a fierce passion for individuality and staying true to oneself. Its direct and powerful lyrics offer an excellent opportunity to dive into Mandarin Chinese vocabulary related to emotion, defiance, and self-discovery, making it a vibrant and meaningful song for language learners.

[English]

The thunder rages unapologetically, fighting to live or die, throwing reason out the window

Crazy or honest, they come from the same essence—what does it all mean?

In this city eager to leave marks

Who's more shameless? Who cares about me?

No matter how ruthless time may be

I want my choices, fighting for happiness

No matter who says I’m stupid

Don’t let your news ruin my innocence

As we grew up, we cleverly rewrote the process

Childhood stories, sweaty little hands clutching onto obsession

...

Cold-hearted machinery, building skyscrapers, forests being carried away

The pulse of the land, handcuffed and locked, daylight becomes endless

But they forget that everything new comes from the old

Only caring about how many kickbacks today

I know what I look like

In this world, I have precious strength

The place I protect myself

So others can't defile it, I can be brave and wild

Our childhood innocence grew deep in our hearts

Facing adulthood and challenges, I’m not afraid

Obsessed with my true self

I am obsessed with my true self

Obsessed with my true self

Even if I get hurt sometimes, I stand straight and stay strong

I am obsessed with my true self

Because after being hurt, freedom shines brighter

...

[Chinese]

雷響得放肆 死去活來堅持 拋空了理智

瘋狂或正直 來自同個本質 有什麼意思

在這個急於立碑的城市

誰比誰更無恥 干我屁事

任憑時光你是多狠

我要我的選擇 為了快樂抗爭

任憑誰說我有多蠢

不讓你的新聞 毀了我的單純

長大後的我們狡猾地修改過程

童年故事汗濕的髒手心抓著 狂熱

冷血的怪手 種起大廈高樓 森林被扛走

土地的脈搏 戴上手銬大鎖 日開始不落

卻忘了所有新都來自舊

只在乎今天有 多少回扣

我知道自己的模樣

在這個世界上 擁有可貴力量

我保護自己的地方

不讓別人弄髒 才能勇敢瘋狂

小時候我們的天真在心裡長大

成年故事再多挑戰也不害怕

狂熱自己的模樣

我 狂熱自己的模樣

狂熱自己的模樣

就算偶爾受傷 打直腰桿堅強

我狂熱自己的模樣

因為受過了傷 自由才有光芒

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
狂熱 (kuángrè) /kʰwǎŋ ʐɤ̂/ B2	adjective - fanatical, zealous, ardent noun - fanaticism, zeal, ardor
理智 (lǐzhì) /lì ʈ͡ʂî/ B2	noun - reason, intellect
本質 (běnzhì) /pəǹ ʈʂɨ̂/ C1	noun - essence, intrinsic quality
立碑 (lìbēi) /lî péi/ C1	verb - to erect a monument
無恥 (wúchǐ) /wǔ ʈʂʰɨ̀/ B2	adjective - shameless, brazen
選擇 (xuǎnzé) /ɕɥǎn tsɤ̌/ A2	noun - choice, selection verb - to choose, to select
快樂 (kuàilè) /kʰwài lɤ̂/ A1	adjective - happy, joyful
抗爭 (kàngzhēng) /kʰâŋ ʈ͡ʂəŋ/ C1	verb - to protest, to resist
單純 (dānchún) /tán ʈʂʰún/ B1	adjective - simple, pure, innocent
狡猾 (jiǎohuá) /tɕjàʊ xwá/ B2	adjective - crafty, cunning, sly
童年 (tóngnián) /tʰǒŋ njǎn/ A2	noun - childhood
森林 (sēnlín) /sən lǐn/ A2	noun - forest
脈搏 (màibó) /mài pwó/ B2	noun - pulse
模樣 (múyàng) /mǔ jâŋ/ A2	noun - appearance, form, look
可貴 (kěguì) /kʰɤ̌ kwèi/ B2	adjective - valuable, precious
勇敢 (yǒnggǎn) /jʊŋ gàn/ A2	adjective - brave, courageous
天真 (tiānzhēn) /tʰján ʈ͡ʂən/ B1	adjective - innocent, naive
挑戰 (tiǎozhàn) /tʰjàʊ ʈ͡ʂân/ B1	noun - challenge verb - to challenge
受傷 (shòushāng) /ʂôʊ ʂaŋ/ A2	verb - to be injured, to be wounded
堅強 (jiānqiáng) /tɕján ʈ͡ɕʰjǎŋ/ B1	adjective - strong, firm, staunch
自由 (zìyóu) /tsɨ̂ jǒʊ/ A2	noun - freedom, liberty adjective - free

Key Grammar Structures

• 雷響得放肆

  ➔ 得 (de) as a complement indicating manner or degree

  ➔ Used to describe how the thunder resounds unrestrainedly, emphasizing the manner of the action.

• 死去活來堅持

  ➔ 死去(都)活來 (used together for emphasis)

  ➔ Expresses persistence or relentless effort, even through extreme situations.

• 拋空了理智

  ➔ 拋 (pāo) + 了 (le) + noun

  ➔ Indicates abandoning or letting go of rational thought, emphasizing emotional or impulsive behavior.

• 誰比誰更無恥

  ➔ 比 (bǐ) used for comparison, 更 (gèng) for 'more'

  ➔ Compares individuals or groups to highlight qualities, here emphasizing shamelessness.

• 我要我的選擇 為了快樂抗爭

  ➔ 要 (yào) + noun + 為了 (wèile) + noun + 抗爭 (kàngzhēng)

  ➔ Expresses the desire to make a personal choice and fight for happiness.

• 因為受過了傷 自由才有光芒

  ➔ 因為 (yīnwèi) + reason clause + 才 (cái) + result clause

  ➔ Indicates that experiencing pain or hardship is necessary for true freedom or brightness to emerge.