留一天與你喘息 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 陳卓賢

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soothing melodies and meaningful lyrics of Ian Chan's "留一天與你喘息" (Lau4 Jat1 Tin1 Jyu5 Nei5 Cyun2 Sik1). This beautifully crafted Cantonese pop song offers a comforting escape from life's demands, highlighting the universal need for connection and respite. By exploring its heartfelt lyrics, you'll not only appreciate the song's emotional depth but also gain a unique insight into everyday Cantonese expressions and cultural nuances surrounding family, friendship, and finding peace in a hectic world.

[English]

Countless times alone, crying and sighing

Lost in myself, troubled and restless

All that follows me are trivial memories

Yet somehow, you resonate with me

The only wish is to spend a day resting with you

Silent and gentle

Holding you in my arms makes the world pause

Lying peacefully in calmness, sheltered by a warm light

Drifting into my thoughts, watching the sunset fade away

Casually gazing up, the stars bloom in the sky

It's like hearing my longing in the air

Actually, I just want to rest in a warm glow

Unspoken feelings set free within my heart

Once I was alone, troubled and wandering

But it was you

Holding on to a single day, it's still beautiful

Countless mistakes or truths, laughter and comparisons

Talking about sadness and pain, but it's just a dead heart

Only one moment saved me

Like a forever you

The only wish is to spend a day resting with you

Sincerely and truly

Lying peacefully in calmness, sheltered by a warm light

Drifting into my thoughts, watching the sunset fade away

Casually gazing up, the stars bloom in the sky

It's like hearing my longing in the air

Actually, I just want to rest in a warm glow

Unspoken feelings set free within my heart

Once I was alone, troubled and wandering, but it was you

Walking into this deeply locked room

No need for overly dramatic or tragic words

Actually, I just want to lie together in the warmth

Diving into my thoughts, watching the sunset fade away

Casually gazing up, the stars bloom in the sky

Forget the old days, always looking into each other's eyes

All I want is to find this ray of dawn

Hope you all wish to explore my heart

When you look back, there's no way to erase the wandering

I believe that holding on to even one day can be beautiful

[Chinese]

無數次獨個 哭喊和嘆息

迷失了我 苦惱忐忑

纏住我只有 瑣碎記憶

卻竟得到你呼應

唯一想 留一天 與你喘息

無聲的 和煦的

懷中有你讓劇震暫停

平靜裡安躺 棲身一抹暖光

游入了思海 看日落天荒

悠悠一刻抬頭 星空萬象綻放

如聽到我有種嚮往

其實我只想 棲身一抹暖光

沒說出口 心聲可以釋放

曾是獨個苦惱徬徨

卻是你

留住得一天也耐看

無數錯或對 嘲笑和對比

談哀說痛 不過心死

唯獨有一剎 把我救起

似一種永遠 的你

唯一想 留一天 與你喘息

由衷的 真心的

平靜裡安躺 棲身一抹暖光

游入了思海 看日落天荒

悠悠一刻抬頭 星空萬象綻放

如聽到我有種嚮往

其實我只想 棲身一抹暖光

沒說出口 心聲可以釋放

曾是獨個苦惱徬徨 卻是你

行入深鎖的這個房

不必太煽情太過悲壯

其實我只想 一起躺進暖光

盪進思海 看日落天荒

悠悠一刻抬頭 星空萬象綻放

忘記舊年華 一直對望

是我只想 找到這線曙光

願你都想 向我心裏探訪

回頭沒法消去徬徨

我便迷信 留住得一天也耐看

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
哭喊 /kū hǎn/ B1	verb - to cry out loudly
嘆息 /tàn xī/ B2	verb - to sigh
苦惱 /kǔ nǎo/ B2	noun - anguish, distress
記憶 /jì yì/ A2	noun - memory
喘息 /chuǎn xī/ B1	verb - to breathe heavily, to gasp
平靜 /píng jìng/ B2	adjective - calm, peaceful
暖光 /nuǎn guāng/ B1	noun - warm light
星空 /xīng kōng/ A2	noun - starry sky
嚮往 /xiàng wǎng/ B2	verb - to yearn for, to long for
徬徨 /páng huáng/ B2	verb - to wander, to hesitate
心聲 /xīn shēng/ B1	noun - inner voice, heartfelt feelings
永遠 /yǒng yuǎn/ A2	adjective - eternal, forever
房 /fáng/ A1	noun - room, house
探訪 /tàn fǎng/ B2	verb - to visit, to call on

Key Grammar Structures

• 唯一想 留一天 與你喘息

  ➔ Use of the modal verb "want to" combined with an infinitive

  ➔ "唯一想" indicates the only desire or wish to do something.

• 沒說出口 心聲可以釋放

  ➔ Use of modal verb "can" to express ability or possibility in the present tense

  ➔ "心聲可以釋放" means that one's inner feelings or voice can be expressed or released.

• 游入了思海 看日落天荒

  ➔ Use of the verb "游入" (to swim in) indicating movement into a metaphorical space

  ➔ "游入了思海" metaphorically describes immersing oneself into the sea of thoughts or feelings.

• 忘記舊年華 一直對望

  ➔ Use of the adverb "一直" (continuously) to emphasize ongoing action

  ➔ "一直對望" means to keep looking at each other continuously.

• 願你都想 向我心裏探訪

  ➔ Use of the verb "願" (wish) with a future intention, expressing hope or desire

  ➔ "願你都想" expresses a wish that someone desires to think about or visit the speaker’s heart.