老派約會之必要 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: MC 張天賦

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the charm of traditional romance with MC 張天賦's "老派約會之必要," a unique blend of modern R&B and classic Chinese elements. This song offers a glimpse into the art of slow courtship and the beauty of timeless love, perfect for learners interested in exploring cultural nuances in Cantonese music .

[English]

How to plan a first date really takes a lot of thought

At first, pushing me away twice is normal to deflate my ego

Then we agree to meet again, trading distance for your reward

Finding a small restaurant to eat, the romantic show begins

In candlelight and laughter, we talk about childhood and dreams

The waiter quietly mentions that they are already closed

Aren't you tired after dinner? Let's stroll a bit before I send you home

I can turn off my phone for you, just a pure soul-to-soul conversation

Who knew in a blink, we’d be talking about Stanley Market

Missing out on our home

Better to be like a scholar on a first date with a beauty

(There’s a kind of pull between us)

Butterflies fluttering in my heart, but we haven't gotten close

(Better than a kiss at first sight)

How I wish for a kiss at first sight, but it feels right

Why not take it slow from summer to autumn, holding tight

The bright moon is secretly watching this pair

(Sitting so close together)

No need to rush, revealing everything in one night

(Pretending to be old-fashioned but my hands are shaking)

Inheriting the elegant emotions from classic novels

I’d rather wait until marriage to share a kiss

Not in a hurry to spend all the tenderness of a hundred thousand nights

Stitching with you, one needle at a time

Time flows gently, how could it be boring?

Visiting the West Chamber, climbing the Red Mansion, still holding your hand

Our first encounter

I like walking together in the mist

Rushing to show my cards is really dull

With you, a kind of old-fashioned couple

Just want to date until we’re eight thousand years old, tipsy writing poetry together

Better to be like a scholar on a first date with a beauty

(There’s a kind of pull between us)

Butterflies fluttering in my heart, but we haven't gotten close

(Better than a kiss at first sight)

How I wish for a kiss at first sight, but it feels right

Why not take it slow from summer to autumn, holding tight

The bright moon is secretly watching this pair

(Sitting so close together)

No need to rush, revealing everything in one night

(Pretending to be old-fashioned but my hands are shaking)

Inheriting the elegant emotions from classic novels

Who is so passionate that they would self-immolate?

Who wants to hastily set a lifelong commitment?

(There’s a kind of pull between us)

Sweetness in small pieces every day is more touching

(Better than a kiss at first sight)

Love is just a light drink tonight, feeling tipsy for a lifetime

Replaying the atmosphere of my parents' first meeting

This day, we have our first date

Strolling through all the streetlights in the city

Feeling a kind of romantic premonition with you

[Chinese]

該怎麼初次約會 實在極費思量

起初先推我兩次 挫我氣燄都正常

再約便說好 以里數換你獎賞

找一間小店吃飯 浪漫大戲開場

於燭光跟笑意𥚃 談談童年 提及理想

吃到侍應生 靜靜話現已打烊

飯後未倦嗎 跟我逛逛 再送你歸家

我可以為你 關起手機 純靈魂對話

怎知道霎眼 就談到 赤柱了

錯過了 你我的家

寧像個書生 初約佳人

（與你有種牽引）

蝴蝶滿心飛 不過 未走近

（勝過世間一見就吻）

多想 一見即吻 但覺相襯

何妨從夏到秋 慢慢抱緊

明月正偷窺 這對璧人

（兩個坐這麼近）

何用太心急 一晚露底藴

（故作老派手卻在震）

承襲 古典小說𥚃 優雅的情感

情願 待新婚才獻吻

不急於一晚散盡 十萬夜那溫柔

一針針 跟你刺繡

年華悠悠 怎會悶透

訪西廂 登紅樓 仍攜著你手

初邂逅

我喜歡雙雙 漫步在霧裏

趕攤牌 實在是沒趣

跟你這 一種老派鴛侶

只想約會到八千歲 微醉寫詩作對 下去

寧像個書生 初約佳人

（與你有種牽引）

蝴蝶滿心飛 不過 未走近

（勝過世間一見就吻）

多想 一見即吻 但覺相襯

何妨從夏到秋 慢慢抱緊

明月正偷窺 這對璧人

（兩個坐這麼近）

何用太心急 一晚露底藴

（故作老派手卻在震）

承襲 古典小說𥚃 優雅的情感

誰狂熱 會自焚

誰又要火速 私訂終身

（與你有種牽引）

甜蜜每日一小片比較動人

（勝過世間一見就吻）

情是 今晚淺酌過 一世都微醺

重演 父母初相識 的氣氛

我倆這天初約

逛遍市區所有路燈

與你有種戀愛預感

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
約會 /yuē huì/ A2	noun - a meeting arranged in advance
浪漫 /làng màn/ B1	adjective - conducive to romance; characterized by love
情感 /qíng gǎn/ B2	noun - emotion; feeling
童年 /tóng nián/ A2	noun - childhood
佳人 /jiā rén/ C1	noun - beautiful person; lovely woman
心急 /xīn jí/ B2	adjective - impatient; anxious
微醉 /wēi zuì/ B2	adjective - slightly drunk; tipsy
情 /qíng/ A2	noun - feeling; emotion
約 /yuē/ A1	verb - to arrange; to make an appointment
抱緊 /bào jǐn/ B1	verb - to hold tightly; to embrace
心 /xīn/ A1	noun - heart; mind
月 /yuè/ A1	noun - moon; month
家 /jiā/ A1	noun - home; family
心意 /xīn yì/ B2	noun - intention; goodwill
情願 /qíng yuàn/ C1	verb - to be willing; to prefer
刺繡 /cì xiù/ C2	noun - embroidery

Key Grammar Structures

• 起初先推我兩次 挫我氣燄都正常

  ➔ Using '先' to indicate 'initially' or 'at first' in a sequence of events.

  ➔ '先' (xiān) indicates the beginning or initial stage of an action or event.

• 我可以為你 關起手機 純靈魂對話

  ➔ Using '為' to indicate 'for' or 'to benefit' someone.

  ➔ '為' (wèi) means 'for' or 'to benefit' and shows purpose or intent.

• 找一間小店吃飯 浪漫大戲開場

  ➔ Using '一間' as a measure word for a place or establishment.

  ➔ '一間' (yī jiān) is a measure word used for a room, shop, or establishment.

• 情願 待新婚才獻吻

  ➔ Using '情願' to express 'willingly' or 'prefer to' do something.

  ➔ '情願' (qíng yuàn) indicates a willing or preferred choice to do something.

• 誰狂熱 會自焚

  ➔ Using '會' to indicate ability or possibility in future tense.

  ➔ '會' (huì) expresses ability, possibility, or likelihood of an event happening in the future.

• 誰又要火速 私訂終身

  ➔ Using '又' to add emphasis or to indicate 'again' or 'also'.

  ➔ '又' (yòu) adds emphasis or means 'again' or 'also' in a sentence.

• 我倆這天初約

  ➔ Using '這天' to specify 'this day' as a specific time.

  ➔ '這天' (zhè tiān) specifies 'this day' or 'today' as an exact date or occasion.