Nah – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Anson Lo, 盧瀚霆

Lyrics & Translation

"Nah" is a dynamic dance-pop track by Anson Lo that offers a unique entry point into Cantopop. Through its relatable message of embracing one's true self and overcoming fear, the song provides an excellent opportunity to engage with contemporary Hong Kong music and culture. Its catchy melody and meaningful lyrics make it a compelling piece for language learners to explore and understand authentic expressions.

[English]

I'm not freaking out

I just dare to endure

I'm not freaking out

(Say it loud, say it loud)

I'm not freaking out

I'm getting stronger

I'm not pretending

Like there's fog outside, poisonous everywhere

Behind me, a bunch of villains

Online vulgarity, and there's a hole under my feet

I'm missing my chance

Freak me out like

Dying inside, still trying to act cool, though

The party's so-so, can't keep it in, oh no

Mocking looks, the temperature's dropping fast

Facing you, calm enough to cry

Enduring panic, hanging by a thread

Shining floodlights, I want to hold on a bit longer

In this trapped grid

Standing there, trembling all over

Realizing reality, shock and chaos surpass the limits

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

Hiding beneath, I don't want to pretend

Sweaty and shocked, not hiding a thing

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

In panic, I just want to be honest

Screaming fearlessly, my voice might split

I'm not freaking out

I just dare to endure

I'm not freaking out

Ah

I'm going to stop pretending

It's okay to panic sometimes

All eyes on me

They’re trying to see through me inside out

Restless clock, ticking every second, agony

I'm so fragile, I even let you get close

Enduring panic, hanging by a thread

The floodlights go out, I can't keep going

Reality's ruthless slap

Admitting I am just ordinary

Realizing fate, weird and sudden, exceeds limits

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

Hiding beneath, I don't want to pretend

Sweaty and shocked, not hiding a thing

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

In panic, I just want to be honest

Screaming fearlessly, my voice might split

Oh, there's a hole under the skin, please feel the dark swell

Stimulating, blowing through the brain

Humans' terror signals, chaos everywhere, storms brewing

Nah, time to mess up, gotta go all out

Loose like a villain

Nah, you back me up, we back it up

Keep it moving

Avoid a bit of panic, dodge some dark stings

Don't let fear trap you

(Say it loud, say it loud)

(Say it loud, say it loud)

I'm not freaking out

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

Hiding beneath, I don't want to pretend

Sweaty and shocked, not hiding a thing

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

Want to survive, breath is hard

Screaming out, just a thin line away

I’m not freaking out

I just dare to endure

I'm not freaking out

(Say it loud, say it loud)

I'm not freaking out

I'm getting stronger

I'm not pretending

Nah

[Chinese]

I’m not freaking out

Just dare to suffer

I’m not freaking out

(say it loud, say it loud)

I’m not freaking out

I’m getting stronger

I’m not faking

如外面有霧 遍地有毒

背後有一堆歹徒

線上惡俗 而腳下有洞

我在撲空

Freak me out like

Dying inside, still tryna play it cool, though

Party’s so so, can’t hold it in, oh no

嘲諷的眼光 急降的溫度

我面向著你 鎮定到要哭

承受恐慌衝擊千鈞一髮

投射燈光一刻都想再撐

在動彈不得的方格

站著渾身發著麻

方察覺現實 驚嚇與混亂 超過界限

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

遮掩下 不想裝扮

流汗震驚 一絲也不掛

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

恐慌下 只想坦白

尖叫不怕 聲帶會分岔

I’m not freaking out

Just dare to suffer

I’m not freaking out

Ah

I’m gonna stop faking

It’s okay to pa-panic

All eyes on me

they tryna see through me inside out

急躁的掛鐘 一秒一圈煎熬

我就脆弱到 去讓你接觸

承受恐慌衝擊千鈞一髮

投射燈光一熄不想再撐

讓現實狠心的掌摑

直認自己也平凡

方察覺命運 畸怪與突襲 超過界限

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

遮掩下 不想裝扮

流汗震驚 一絲也不掛

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

恐慌下 只想坦白

尖叫不怕 聲帶會分岔

Oh 皮下有孔 請敏感捲起一片暗湧

刺激 吹到腦中

人的驚恐提示到處混濁有暴風

Nah, Time to mess up, ought to max up

Loose like a villain

Nah, You back me up, we back it up

Keep it mo-movin’

一絲驚恐避過一些黑蜂

一身驚恐別要將它拘束

(say it loud, say it loud)

(say it loud, say it loud)

I’m not freaking out

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

遮掩下 不想裝扮

流汗震驚 一絲也不掛

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

想生還 呼吸艱難

驚叫呼喊 只一線之差

I’m not freaking out

Just dare to suffer

I’m not freaking out

(say it loud, say it loud)

I’m not freaking out

I’m getting stronger

I’m not faking

Nah

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
suffer /ˈsʌfər/ B1	verb - to experience something bad or unpleasant
stronger /ˈstrɔːŋɡər/ A2	adjective - having more power or force
panic /ˈpænɪk/ B2	noun - a sudden feeling of great fear that cannot be controlled verb - to feel sudden, uncontrollable fear
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs used for seeing
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
villain /ˈvɪlən/ B2	noun - a character in a story or play who does bad things
stun /stʌn/ B2	verb - to knock someone unconscious or make them unable to think clearly
reality /riˈæləti/ B2	noun - the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they might be imagined or wished for.
fate /feɪt/ B2	noun - the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power.
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger, real or imagined.
sweat /swet/ A2	noun - moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a result of heat or exertion.
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song.
surface /ˈsɜːrfɪs/ B1	noun - the outside part or uppermost layer of something.
storm /stɔːrm/ A2	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
bee /biː/ A1	noun - a stinging winged insect which collects nectar and pollen, produces wax and honey, and lives in large communities.
breath /breθ/ A1	noun - the air inhaled or exhaled in respiration.