Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the evocative world of "褪黑素" (Melatonin) by Jiang Haonan, a Mandopop ballad that beautifully intertwines the science of sleep with the ache of a past love. Learning the language of this song offers a unique window into expressing deep emotional dependency and the bittersweet struggle of letting go. Its poignant lyrics and melodic structure make it a special piece for understanding heartfelt Chinese pop music. You'll explore rich vocabulary related to emotions, memory, and longing, while appreciating the cultural nuance of using a medical term as a powerful romantic metaphor.
Key Vocabulary
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                             病 /bìng/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             噩梦 /è mèng/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             忘记 /wàng jì/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             见到 /jiàn dào/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             清醒 /qīng xǐng/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             辉煌 /huī huáng/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             事情 /shì qíng/ A1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             短暂 /duǎn zàn/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             过去 /guò qù/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             黑夜 /hēi yè/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             丢掉 /diū diào/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             褪黑素 /tuì hēi sù/ C1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             安抚 /ān fǔ/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             神经 /shén jīng/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             上瘾 /shàng yǐn/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             失去 /shī qù/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             回忆 /huí yì/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             黎明 /lí míng/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             歌曲 /gē qǔ/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             城市 /chéng shì/ A1 | 
                        
                                                            
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Key Grammar Structures
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我好像得了什么病
➔ Pattern “好像 + V” to express speculation or similarity.
➔ The word "好像" signals that the speaker is only guessing about having a disease.
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越是想忘记就越想见到你
➔ Correlative “越…就越…” meaning “the more…, the more…”.
➔ "越是…就越…" links two clauses to show a growing intensity: the more I try to forget, the more I want to see you.
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怎么说明怎么清醒怎么失忆
➔ Repetition of “怎么…怎么…” for rhetorical emphasis, questioning multiple aspects.
➔ Each "怎么" (how) is highlighted: "怎么"说明, "怎么"清醒, "怎么"失忆 – the speaker wonders how to explain, to stay clear, to forget.
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终于又回到一个人的安静
➔ Use of 终于 (finally) + 又 (again) to indicate a delayed return to a state.
➔ "终于" emphasizes that the return has taken a long time, and "又" adds the sense of coming back once more.
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过去过不去 在黑夜里
➔ Verb‑negative‑verb construction (过不去) to express inability; repetition emphasizes the stuck feeling.
➔ The phrase "过去" followed by "过不去" uses the negative verb to mean “cannot get past the past”.
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没能戒掉你
➔ Ability‑negation pattern “没能 + V” meaning ‘was not able to’.
➔ "没能" negates the ability of "戒掉" (to quit), so the line means “couldn’t quit you”.
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依赖褪黑素 依赖你
➔ Verb “依赖 + N” to express dependence on something or someone.
➔ "依赖" is followed by "褪黑素" (melatonin) and "你" (you), indicating the speaker relies on both.
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想吃掉回忆 渴望逃离
➔ Verb “想 + V” for desire, and “渴望 + V” for strong longing.
➔ "想" before "吃掉" shows a wish to “eat up” memories; "渴望" before "逃离" conveys a deep yearning to escape.
 
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