羅賓 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 張敬軒

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes in 張敬軒's “羅賓”. This Cantopop track uses the iconic Batman and Robin duo to explore themes of support and gratitude, offering a fun and engaging way to learn about the value of friendship and selflessness in Cantonese culture. Explore the playful lyrics and catchy melody that make this song a unique celebration of those who stand behind the scenes.

[English]

Countless novels or films

Cartoons and comics

Make Batman sound too exaggerated

I don't know why it's surprising

If there's a most exciting part

Shouldn't we see the assistant behind the warrior?

Yeah, missiles whizzing by can be quite scary

How to block a knife with empty hands?

You call me up, I'll go right away

Please thank me when it's done

When climbing the skyscraper barehanded, you hold me back, "Are you okay?" say it

In this world, how much love is there, never bargaining

Can be Batman's friend

A heart that dares to die must exist

What I've done for you is like refusing longevity

No matter if you want to save the universe

Or sit on the rooftop looking at the moon

I will always be there, acting as your sidekick

Can't tell left from right, only behind your back

Still waiting for you, just tilt your head and I'll follow

No matter if penguins control the climate

Or if the Joker invades the Earth

I'll accompany you to fight against all kinds of opponents

Want all the stories to write my role without missing

As friends or lovers, happy to make a fool of myself

All accepted

...

Or perhaps it's fate that has been sealed

You call out, I block (I stand) I block (I stand)

Even if shot, I will stand firm

To hold up the main character, a group of dark stars is needed

Oscar awarded to me for the best set design

Not worthy to share your surname

Just happy to be with your group

Can be Batman's friend

A life-and-death situation must exist

Willing to treat you well is like refusing longevity

No matter if you want to save the universe

Or sit on the rooftop looking at the moon

I will always be there, acting as your sidekick

Can't tell left from right, only behind your back

Still waiting for you, just tilt your head and I'll follow

No matter if penguins control the climate

Or if the Joker invades the Earth

I'll accompany you to fight against all kinds of opponents

Want all the stories to write my role without missing

As friends or lovers, happy to make a fool of myself

Not lovers, yet we roam together

Men, women, young and old all need an excuse

Just like hosts and guests, looking for a reason

To reduce some discomfort

After shedding tears, service as usual

...

Can ride with you until the end

Who fears being a sidekick without freedom?

The whole world admires this sidekick

Even if this performance only gets the least amount of screen time

As friends, not lovers, happy to make a fool of myself

Loyal as ever

...

[Chinese]

幾多套小說或影畫

卡通與漫畫

將Batman講到太誇

I don't know why 驚訝

假使有 最精彩那段

不該看 勇士背後那助理嗎

Yeah 飛彈擦身過 總有些可怕

空手擋刀 點樣擋呀

你叫我上 我馬上去吧

收工請感謝一下

當赤手攀上大厦 你拖拖我吧 「還好嗎」講呀

問世上 有幾多愛 永不講價

能當蝙蝠俠好友

敢死的心定必有

為你做過的 就像拒絕長壽

無論你想拯救宇宙

或坐於屋頂望月球

仍永遠有我 充當副手

難分左右 只分到你的身背後

仍等你 頭一仰 就跟你走

無論企鵝操縱氣候

或有小丑侵略地球

陪你去對抗 種種對手

想所有 篇 幅 都寫我角色不要漏

是好友 或戀愛 樂於獻醜

統統接受

或者賴 角 色 已敲定 這個宿命

你一句叫 我擋(我頂) 我擋(我頂)

即使中槍 我死頂也頂

捧起主角 需要一班暗星

奧斯卡頒給我 最出色佈景

不配 跟你 的姓

就跟你班也 高興

能當蝙蝠俠好友

九死一生定必有

願意待你好 就是拒絕長壽

無論你想拯救宇宙

或坐於屋頂望月球

仍永遠有我 充當副手

難分左右 只分到你的身背後

仍等你 頭一仰 就跟你走

無論企鵝操縱氣候

或有小丑侵略地球

陪你去對抗 種種對手

想所有 篇 幅 都寫我角色不要漏

是好友 或戀愛 樂於獻醜

非愛人 又要一起漫遊

男女與老幼 都得藉口

好比賓主 不過 找 理 由

減少些難受

落淚後 服務照舊

能共你兜風到最後

誰怕當跟班沒自由

全世界讚歎 這位副手

即使這 演 出 只分到最少的鏡頭

是好友 未戀愛 樂於獻醜

忠心照舊

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
小說 /ɕjɑʊ˧˥ sɨu̯˧˥/ A2	noun - novel
驚訝 /kɪŋ˥˩ jɑ˥˩/ B1	verb - to be surprised
勇士 /jʊŋ˧˥ ʃɨ˥˩/ B2	noun - warrior
飛彈 /feɪ˥˩ tʌn˥˩/ B2	noun - missile
宇宙 /ju˧˥ tʂoʊ˥˩/ A2	noun - universe
角色 /tɕjɑʊ˧˥ sɨk˧˥/ B1	noun - role
愛 /aɪ˥˩/ A1	noun - love
朋友 /pʰɤŋ˧˥ jɤʊ̯˥˩/ A1	noun - friend
心 /ɕɪm˥/ A1	noun - heart
自由 /tsɨ˥˩ jɤʊ̯˥˩/ B1	noun - freedom
對抗 /twei˥˩ kʰɑŋ˥˩/ B2	verb - to fight against
角色 /tɕjɑʊ˧˥ sɨk˧˥/ B1	noun - character
宿命 /sʊk˥˩ mɪŋ˥˩/ C1	noun - destiny
讚歎 /tsan˥˩ tʰan˥˩/ C1	verb - to admire

Key Grammar Structures

• 你叫我上 我馬上去吧

  ➔ Imperative mood combined with a suggestion '吧'

  ➔ '吧' is used after a verb to indicate suggestion or soft command.

• 即使中槍 我死頂也頂

  ➔ Concessive clause with 即使...也

  ➔ '即使...也' expresses a concession, meaning 'even if' or 'even though'.

• 能當蝙蝠俠好友

  ➔ Potential (能) + verb indicates ability or possibility

  ➔ '能' is used to express ability or capacity to do something.

• 或坐於屋頂望月球

  ➔ Or (或) + verb + location + verb to express alternative actions

  ➔ '或' indicates an alternative or choice between actions, often followed by verbiage to specify options.

• 想所有 篇 幅 都寫我角色不要漏

  ➔ Verb '想' + object + '都' + verb indicates inclusive intention or desire

  ➔ '都' emphasizes inclusiveness, meaning 'all' or 'every', in combination with '想'.