Pretty Good – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: XiX

Lyrics & Translation

Thinking of learning Cantonese? Let the upbeat and positive vibes of 'Pretty Good' by XiX be your guide! This song is special because it carries a powerful and relatable message about self-care and confidence, a theme that resonates universally. Through its catchy lyrics and retro-dance rhythm, you can pick up trendy and encouraging phrases that are perfect for everyday conversations. Learning with 'Pretty Good' is not just about language acquisition; it's about embracing a positive mindset and celebrating self-love, all while enjoying a fun and energetic Canto-pop tune.

[English]

Lately, I have no new plans, no new partner, no new updates

I'm in offline mode, not much to deal with

Lately, I've been quiet, meditating, and got into some strange New Age theories

Gotta eat vegetarian every meal and praise life

Binge-watching classic romance dramas is enough self-care

Listening to StrayKids is enough for me to reminisce, just sitting at home

A bit more social distance

Whatever you do is fine, no matter what you do please remember

Don't mind others, but you need to mind mind mind mind mind yourself

How you doing?

I'm pretty, I'm pretty good

How you feeling?

I'm pretty, I'm pretty good, whoa

Lately, I've been taking craft class, flower arrangement class, and cooking class, I'm okay with it

These hobby classes make me appreciate being alone

Lately, I haven't felt like working or studying, missed the deadline, keep postponing

I'm zoning out, just relax and give up

No need to attract others, no need to get work done

Fly to Seoul for a nose job, afraid I'll look like Barbie

Even Barbie's afraid of frowning

Whatever is fine, whatever is fine

Whatever is fine, whatever you want, just let yourself go

How you doing?

I'm pretty, I'm pretty good

How you feeling?

I'm pretty, I'm pretty good, whoa

So many social workers cheer me up, so many teachers cheer me up

So many instructors cheer me up

So many tags cheer me up, so many posts cheer me up

So many songs cheer me up

Listen to three cheer-up talks

I think it's too much, too much, too much

Listen to nine encouraging lectures

Why do I need to get A in every subject?

I'm pretty good

I am pretty

I'm pretty good

Lately, I'll dress up a bit, put on makeup and look in the mirror, pick out nice clothes and get ready, I'll put in the effort

To satisfy myself, not for anyone's praise

Lately, sometimes introverted, sometimes extroverted, and sometimes just down, sick and isolated

Sleeping all day is my specialty

No benefits, why try to please others?

Haven't even taken care of myself yet, why bother with others?

I'm pretty good

...

[Chinese]

最近冇新大計冇新伴侶又冇新動態冇新 update

斷網式狀態冇乜事處理

最近會清靜吓會打坐吓又愛上 New Age 理論離奇

要每餐食素向生活讚美

追經典愛情劇已滿足自肥

聽 StrayKids 都夠我回味 坐喺屋企

多一啲交際距離

求其做乜都好 無論做乜請謹記

不理人但你要理理理理理你

How you doing?

I'm pretty, I'm pretty good

How you feeling?

I'm pretty, I'm pretty good

最近上工藝課上花藝課又上烹飪課我都 okay

興趣班令我向孤獨讚美

最近冇心做嘢冇心學嘢又過了 deadline 繼續延期

我放空狀態放鬆就放棄

不必吸引人哋要去拉面皮

飛一飛首爾去隆鼻 怕似芭比

芭比都驚會皺眉

求其甚麼都好 求其甚麼都好

求其甚麼都好 求其甚麼都任你放飛

How you doing?

I'm pretty, I'm pretty good

How you feeling?

I'm pretty, I'm pretty good, whoa

好多社工替我打氣 好多老師替我打氣

好多教官替我打氣

好多個 tag 替我打氣 好多個 post 替我打氣

好多隻歌替我打氣

聽三次打氣式對白

我認為太膩 太膩 太膩

聽九次鼓舞式訓話

我為何要攞科科科科科科 A

I'm pretty good

I am pretty

I'm pretty good

最近會裝扮吓化妝望鏡又襯衫扮靚會花心機

去滿足自我我不為讚美

最近間中內向間中外向又間中 down 機有病隔離

全日瞓瞓瞓瞓覺我專利

並沒福利 點解討好人哋

先顧掂自己未 點解要管人哋

I'm pretty good

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
清靜 /t͡sʰɪŋ˥ t͡sɛŋ˨/ B1	adjective - quiet, tranquil, peaceful verb - to become quiet/calm
讚美 /t͡saːn˧˥ mei˨/ B1	verb - to praise, to commend noun - praise, commendation
滿足 /mun˥ tsuk͡k˥/ B1	verb - to satisfy, to fulfill adjective - satisfied, content, fulfilled
孤獨 /guː˥ tʊk͡k˥/ B2	noun - loneliness, solitude adjective - lonely, solitary, isolated
放空 /fɔŋ˧˥ hʊŋ˥/ B2	verb phrase - to zone out, to empty one's mind, to daydream
距離 /kʰɵy˥ lei˨/ A2	noun - distance, gap
理 /lei˨/ A2	verb - to pay attention to, to care about, to bother with; to manage, to govern
打氣 /taː˧˥ hei˧/ B1	verb phrase - to cheer up, to encourage, to boost morale
膩 /nei˨/ B1	adjective - fed up, tired of, sick of; greasy, fatty
訓話 /fɐn˥ waː˨/ B2	noun - a lecture, an admonition, a reprimand
自我 /t͡sɪ˥ ŋɔː˨/ B2	noun - self, ego
內向 /noi˨ hœŋ˥/ B1	adjective - introverted
外向 /ŋɔi˨ hœŋ˥/ B1	adjective - extroverted, outgoing
專利 /t͡syːn˥ lei˨/ B2	noun - patent; (colloquial) exclusive right, privilege
討好 /tʰou˧˥ hou˧/ B2	verb - to please, to flatter, to ingratiate oneself with
管 /kun˧˥/ A2	verb - to manage, to control, to be in charge of; (colloquial) to bother about, to care about
動態 /tʊŋ˨ tʰaːi˧/ B1	noun - dynamic, trend, development; status (e.g., social media update)
狀態 /t͡sɔŋ˧ tʰaːi˧/ B1	noun - state, condition, status
伴侶 /pun˥ lɵy˨/ B1	noun - partner, companion, spouse
謹記 /kɐn˧˥ kei˧/ B2	verb - to bear in mind, to remember firmly/sincerely

Key Grammar Structures

• 最近冇新大計冇新伴侶又冇新動態冇新 update

  ➔ Repetitive Negation + Listing with "又"

  ➔ The repeated use of "冇" (mou5) for "no/not have" in a list, connected by "又" (jau6, meaning "and/also"), emphasizes the complete absence of multiple items. This structure is common in Cantonese for comprehensive negation.

• 斷網式狀態冇乜事處理

  ➔ Suffix "-式" (sik1)

  ➔ This suffix is appended to a noun to form an adjective or an adverbial phrase, meaning "of the... type/style/mode" or "in a... manner". It specifies the nature of the state or action. Here, "斷網式" means "disconnected-from-internet type/mode".

• 求其做乜都好 無論做乜請謹記

  ➔ Concessive Clause "無論...都..."

  ➔ The structure "無論 (mou4 leon6) + [question word/phrase] + 都 (dou1) + [result]" translates to "no matter what/who/when/where... always..." or "whatever...". It indicates that the result holds true regardless of the preceding condition. "求其 (kau4 kei4)... 都好 (dou1 hou2)" is a colloquial equivalent for "whatever... is fine."

• 不理人但你要理理理理理你

  ➔ Emphatic Reduplication of Verb

  ➔ Repeating a verb multiple times (more than twice) is a highly emphatic Cantonese grammatical feature. It signifies extreme intensity, urgency, or strong insistence on the action. Here, "理理理理理你" means "you must REALLY pay attention to yourself."

• 興趣班令我向孤獨讚美

  ➔ Causative Verb "令" (ling6)

  ➔ "令" is a transitive verb meaning "to make, cause, or enable (someone/something to do something)". It introduces a consequence or a state brought about by the subject. The structure is typically [Subject] + 令 + [Object] + [Verb Phrase/Adjective].

• 飛一飛首爾去隆鼻 怕似芭比

  ➔ Reduplication of Verb "V一V" for brief/light action + Purpose Clause "去 + Verb"

  ➔ The "V一V" pattern indicates an action that is done briefly, casually, or as a quick try. The particle "去" (heoi3) followed by a verb introduces the purpose or intention of the preceding action. So, "飛一飛首爾去隆鼻" means "fly briefly to Seoul to get a nose job."

• 聽三次打氣式對白 我認為太膩 太膩 太膩

  ➔ Emphatic Reduplication of Adjective (with "太")

  ➔ Repeating an adjective (especially with "太" taai3, "too") intensifies its meaning, expressing a very strong degree or feeling about the quality. It often conveys exasperation or overwhelmingness. Here, "太膩 太膩 太膩" expresses extreme annoyance at something being too cliché or tiresome.

• 我為何要攞科科科科科科 A

  ➔ Emphatic Reduplication of Noun (for "Every Single")

  ➔ Repeating a measure word or a noun multiple times emphasizes "every single one" or "all of them," often conveying a sense of tedium, exasperation, or comprehensive coverage. "為何" (wai4 ho4) is a formal way to say "why."