盲點 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 鄧紫棋
• Album: 新的心跳

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into G.E.M.'s heartfelt Mandarin ballad, '盲點' (Blind Spot), a profound exploration of personal insight and overlooked blessings. Through its poignant lyrics, you can learn common Mandarin phrases related to introspection, relationships, and life's pursuits. The song's emotional depth and relatable theme of recognizing what truly matters make it a special piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike, offering both linguistic exposure and a powerful message.

[English]

Counting the sound of my footsteps, wandering aimlessly

Going home or just strolling around, I can't make up my mind

Life, work, social ties—I'm clearly striving forward

But looking at my busy calendar, I only feel an empty heart

No matter how far I see in this world, there's always a blind spot

You are right beside me, yet I keep overlooking you

Success is within reach, just a moment away from slipping away like smoke

I hate myself for never looking back to see that love was right in front of my eyes

...

How many responsibilities must I carry alone to be considered mature and steady?

How many scars must I have to say I've lived a remarkable life?

No matter how far I look in this world, there's always a blind spot

You're right here with me, but I keep failing to notice

Success is close, yet it vanishes in an instant

I hate myself for never turning around to see—you've always been right here

On rainy days, I forget to hold up an umbrella for you

Forget to ask about your wishes on your birthday

I don’t know how many bills you’ve paid that I never saw

How many dinners you’ve made that I never came home for

Oh, there’s always a blind spot

Oh, I’ve never realized before

Oh, you're always by my side

I hate myself for never turning back to see—love is right before my eyes

...

[Chinese]

我數著腳步的聲音 漫無目的地前進

回家或到處散散心 我也做不了決定

生活事業社交關係 明明都努力上進

但望著繁忙行事曆 只感覺到空洞的心

世界我看得再遠 始終有一個盲點

你就在我的身邊 我卻一直沒有發現

成功在及手不遠 只不過剎那雲煙

恨自己一直沒有回頭看見 愛就在眼前

一個人背多少責任 才算是成熟安份

身上要多少的傷痕 才叫做精彩的人生

世界我看得再遠 始終有一個盲點

你就在我的身邊 我卻一直沒有發現

成功在及手不遠 只不過剎那湮滅

恨自己一直沒有回頭看見 你就在眼前

雨天忘了為你撐傘

生日忘了問你的願望

你付了多少我不知道的賬單

你做了多少我沒回來的晚餐

Oh 始終有一個盲點

Oh 我一直沒有發現

Oh 你一直在我身邊

恨自己一直沒有回頭看見 愛就在眼前

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
腳步 /jiǎobù/ B1	noun - footsteps
聲音 /shēngyīn/ A2	noun - sound
生活 /shēnghuó/ A1	noun - life
心 /xīn/ A1	noun - heart
盲點 /mángdiǎn/ B2	noun - blind spot
成功 /chénggōng/ B1	noun - success
責任 /zérèn/ B2	noun - responsibility
傷痕 /shānghén/ B2	noun - scar
雲煙 /yúnyān/ C1	noun - clouds and smoke
愛 /ài/ A1	noun - love
願望 /yuànwàng/ B1	noun - wish
晚餐 /wǎncān/ A2	noun - dinner
決定 /juédìng/ B1	verb - to decide
發現 /fāxiàn/ B1	verb - to discover
繁忙 /fánmáng/ B2	adjective - busy

Key Grammar Structures

• 我數著腳步的聲音

  ➔ Use of '著' (zhe) as a durative aspect particle to indicate ongoing action

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• 漫無目的地前進

  ➔ Use of '地' (de) to form adverbial phrases describing manner

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• 回家或到處散散心

  ➔ Use of '或' (huò) for choices (or)

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• 明明都努力上進

  ➔ Use of '都' (dō) to emphasize 'all' or 'every'

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• 只感覺到空洞的心

  ➔ Use of '的' (de) to modify nouns with adjectives or descriptive phrases

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• 只不過剎那雲煙

  ➔ Use of '不過' (bùguò) meaning 'only', 'merely', or 'just', to indicate limitation or smallness

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• 你就在我的身邊

  ➔ Use of '就在' (jiù zài) to emphasize proximity or immediacy

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