綿綿 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 陳奕迅

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the poignant beauty of Eason Chan's “綿綿”, a Cantonese classic that delves into the complexities of love and memory. This song offers a unique opportunity to explore rich Cantonese lyrics and cultural nuances, all while experiencing a deeply emotional musical journey. Through its evocative language and heartfelt delivery, “綿綿” invites you to reflect on your own past relationships and the lingering power of cherished moments.

[English]

Maybe I won't hold you again

Maybe your weight will hold me and let me dream

In the past, to keep my promises, I wouldn't even dare to feel pain when sick

One day, I’ll look back and realize how foolish I was

Maybe I won't stay up all night with you anymore

Sitting until the coffee turns sour, drinking but can't get rid of the taste

In the past, I was willing to endure boredom for you, preferring rest over anything else

Talking about a heavy rain that caused your windows to leak—unbelievable

I’ve never truly loved you, so tenderly. Sadly, I only love to remember

Especially those records that hurt me on behalf of you

I’ve never loved you, but I always dedicate myself to anyone

Never carefully counted how many summer rain days there were

Just one joyful sleep could break so many strings of hair

...

Maybe I won't embrace you again

By the time I grow old, walking the ruins apart bit by bit

Past memories are as light as feathers, just mentioning the pain in my heart

Like talking to myself, describing others’ right and wrong—how wonderful

I’ve never truly loved you, so tenderly. Sadly, I only love to remember

Especially those records that hurt me on behalf of you

I’ve never loved you, but I always dedicate myself to anyone

Never carefully counted how many summer rain days there were

Just one joyful sleep could break so many strings of hair

I’ve never loved you, only enjoyed battling with my own heart

And I also cherish those un-smokable cigarettes

I’ve never loved you, only loved meeting countless charming people

Never carefully counted how many summer rain days there were

Just one joyful sleep could break so many strings of hair

...

[Chinese]

和你也許不會再相擁

大概你的體重 會抱我造夢

從前為了不想失約 連病都不敢痛

到哪一天 才回想起我蠢

和你也許不會再通宵

坐到咖啡酸了 喝也喝不掉

從前為你捨得無聊 寧願休息不要

談論連場大雨你窗臺漏水 不得了

從來未愛你 綿綿 可惜我愛懷念

尤其是代我傷心的唱片

從來未愛你 但永遠為任何人奉獻

從來沒細心數清楚 一個夏雨天

一次愉快的睡眠 斷多少髮線

和你也許不會再擁抱

待你我都蒼老 散半里的步

前塵就似輕於鴻毛 提及心底苦惱

如像自言自語說他人是非 多麼好

從來未愛你 綿綿 可惜我愛懷念

尤其是代我傷心的唱片

從來未愛你 但永遠為任何人奉獻

從來沒細心數清楚 一個夏雨天

一次愉快的睡眠 斷多少髮線

從來未愛你 只喜愛跟一顆心血戰

亦懷念那些吸不透的香煙

從來未愛你 只喜愛共萬人迷遇見

從來沒細心數清楚 一個夏雨天

一次愉快的睡眠 斷多少髮線

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
相擁 (xiāng yōng) /ˈʃjɑŋˌjʊŋ/ B2	verb - to embrace, to hug
體重 (tǐ zhòng) /ˈtiːˌdʒɔŋ/ A2	noun - body weight
夢 (mèng) /mʌŋ/ A1	noun - dream verb - to dream
痛 (tòng) /tʰʊŋ/ A2	verb - to ache, to pain adjective - painful
回想 (huí xiǎng) /xwei ʃjɑŋ/ B2	verb - to recall, to recollect
蠢 (chǔn) /tʃʰwən/ B2	adjective - stupid, foolish
咖啡 (kā fēi) /kaː feɪ/ A1	noun - coffee
酸 (suān) /swɑn/ A2	adjective - sour, acidic
捨得 (shě dé) /ʂɤ dě/ B2	verb - to be willing to give up; to part with
無聊 (wú liáo) /wu liɑʊ/ A2	adjective - bored, boring
休息 (xiū xi) /ɕiou ɕi/ A1	verb - to rest, to take a break noun - rest, break
窗臺 (chuāng tái) /tʂʰwɑŋ taɪ/ A2	noun - windowsill
懷念 (huái niàn) /xwɑɪ niɛn/ B2	verb - to cherish the memory of; to think of
唱片 (chàng piàn) /tʃʰɑŋ pʰjɛn/ A2	noun - record (audio)
奉獻 (fèng xiàn) /fəŋ ʃjɛn/ B2	verb - to dedicate, to devote
夏雨天 (xià yǔ tiān) /ɕia y ʈien/ A2	noun - summer rainy day
睡眠 (shuì mián) /ʂweɪ mian/ B1	noun - sleep
髮線 (fà xiàn) /fa ɕiɛn/ B1	noun - hairline
蒼老 (cāng lǎo) /tsʰɑŋ lɑʊ/ B2	adjective - old, aged

Key Grammar Structures

• 和你也許不會再相擁

  ➔ Use of the modal verb '也許' (maybe / perhaps) to express possibility.

  ➔ '也許' is a modal adverb meaning 'maybe' or 'perhaps', indicating uncertainty about the action.

• 從前為了不想失約

  ➔ Use of '為了' (in order to / for) to express purpose.

  ➔ '為了' introduces the purpose or reason behind an action, equivalent to 'in order to' or 'for'.

• 到哪一天 才回想起我蠢

  ➔ Use of '才' to indicate 'only when' or 'not until' a certain point in time.

  ➔ '才' is a particle used to emphasize that something happens only after a certain point or with a delay.

• 從來未愛你

  ➔ Use of '從來未' (never before / have never) to emphasize something has never happened.

  ➔ '從來未' is a phrase used to stress that an action has never occurred in the past up to now.

• 一次愉快的睡眠 斷多少髮線

  ➔ Use of '一次' (once / one time) to indicate a single occurrence.

  ➔ '一次' specifies that the action or event happened one single time.

• 愛懷念

  ➔ Combination of '愛' (to love) and '懷念' (to miss / to cherish memories) to express emotional attachment.

  ➔ '愛' means to love, and '懷念' means to miss or cherish memories; together they express deep emotional longing.

• 永遠為任何人奉獻

  ➔ Use of '永遠' (forever / eternally) to emphasize permanence or lifelong commitment.

  ➔ '永遠' means 'forever' or 'eternally', used to highlight something ongoing or timeless.