說再見了吧 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Supper Moment

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a heartfelt journey with Supper Moment's "說再見了吧"! This poignant rock song offers a unique opportunity to connect with Cantonese through its evocative lyrics about farewell, growth, and cherishing memories. Its blend of rock energy and Brit-pop influences, coupled with a deep emotional core, makes it a powerful and special piece to explore the nuances of the language and Hong Kong's music scene.

[English]

Let's say goodbye

Reality isn't that dreamy

A wisp of smoke exhales a chest full of sighs

Let's say goodbye

Fate doesn't offer room for choice

To be dazzling, you must be numb yet feel the need to speak out

Drink heartily and lose yourself in the moment

Who cares if we're no longer reckless, as long as we're not heartless

Raise your glass to toast our youth

Farewell should be carefree, no need to constantly look back

In the starry sky, you transform into the brightest star hanging there

Let's promise, to meet again at the horizon

When will the flame of youth burn out this boldness?

Victory or defeat, let it be, there's still the pricelessness of being alive

If you're unwilling, then just shed tears

Can the world have an endless party?

Forever drunk, never growing old

Wave goodbye, and let youth be the witness

Farewell should be carefree, no need to constantly look back

In the starry sky, you transform into the brightest star hanging there

Let's promise, to meet again at the horizon

When will the flame of youth burn out this boldness?

Victory or defeat, let it be, there's still the pricelessness of being alive

If you're unwilling, then just shed tears

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, you just continue to indulge

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[Chinese]

說再見了吧

現實並沒多麼夢幻

一縷煙吐出滿腔感歎

說再見了吧

命運並沒空間選擇

要不痛不癢不吐不快才耀眼

痛快飲勝此刻忘形

哪管不再任性不至無情

舉起酒向青春作致敬

告別要瀟瀟灑灑不必常回頭吧

星空之中你化作最閃的星懸掛

來約定 在天邊 重遇吧

何時青春火花燒光了豪邁吧

勝負勝敗算罷尚有種活著無價

若不甘 就即管 流淚吧

世界可有無休的派對

永遠可以沉醉不需老去

揮揮手叫青春作見證

告別要瀟瀟灑灑不必常回頭吧

星空之中你化作最閃的星懸掛

來約定 在天邊 重遇吧

何時青春火花燒光了豪邁吧

勝負勝敗算罷尚有種活著無價

若不甘 就即管 流淚吧

再見了再見 再見你繼續放任吧

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
現實 (xiànshí) /ɕi̯ɛn˥˩ ʂɨ˧/ B2	noun - reality adjective - realistic
夢幻 (mènghuàn) /məŋ˥˩ xu̯an˥˩/ B2	adjective - dreamlike, fantastic
感歎 (gǎntàn) /kän˧˥ tʰän˥˩/ C1	noun - sigh of regret verb - to sigh with feeling
命運 (mìngyùn) /miŋ˥˩ y̯n˥˩/ B1	noun - fate, destiny
選擇 (xuǎnzé) /ɕɥan˧˥ tsɤ˧˥/ A2	noun - choice, option verb - to choose, to select
耀眼 (yàoyǎn) /jɑʊ˥˩ jɛn˧˥/ B2	adjective - dazzling, brilliant
痛快 (tòngkuài) /tʰʊŋ˥˩ kʰu̯aɪ˥˩/ B2	adjective - delighted, frank, straightforward
忘形 (wàngxíng) /wäŋ˥˩ ɕiŋ˧˥/ C1	adjective - beside oneself, ecstatic
任性 (rènxìng) /ʐən˥˩ ɕiŋ˥˩/ B1	adjective - willful, capricious
無情 (wúqíng) /u˧˥ t͡ɕʰiŋ˧˥/ B1	adjective - heartless, ruthless
青春 (qīngchūn) /t͡ɕʰiŋ˥ t͡ɕʰun˥/ A2	noun - youth
致敬 (zhìjìng) /ʈ͡ʂɨ˥˩ t͡ɕiŋ˥˩/ B2	verb - to salute, to pay tribute to
瀟灑 (xiāosǎ) /ɕi̯ɑʊ˥ sɑ˧˥/ B2	adjective - natural and unrestrained, elegant
閃 (shǎn) /ʂän˧˥/ A2	adjective - shining, glittering
懸掛 (xuánguà) /ɕɥan˧˥ ku̯a˥˩/ B1	verb - to hang, to suspend
火花 (huǒhuā) /xwɔ˧˥ xwɑ˥/ B1	noun - spark
豪邁 (háomài) /xaʊ˧˥ maɪ˥˩/ B2	adjective - bold and generous
勝負 (shèngfù) /ʂəŋ˥˩ fu˥˩/ B1	noun - victory or defeat
流淚 (liúlèi) /ljoʊ˧˥ leɪ˥˩/ A2	verb - to cry
沉醉 (chénzuì) /ʈ͡ʂʰən˧˥ t͡su̯eɪ˥˩/ B2	verb - to be intoxicated; to be lost in (something)
放任 (fàngrèn) /fɑŋ˥˩ ʐən˥˩/ B2	verb - to indulge, to let go

Key Grammar Structures

• 說再見了吧

  ➔ Imperative form + 了 + 吧 (ba)

  ➔ "說再見了吧" uses the imperative mood combined with the particle "吧" to suggest a gentle suggestion or ending.

• 命運並沒空間選擇

  ➔ Negation with "並沒" (does not have)

  ➔ "並沒" negates possession or existence; here it emphasizes that fate "does not have" space or choice.

• 要不痛不癢不吐不快才耀眼

  ➔ Contrasting structure with "要不" (otherwise), listing negatives with "不" (not)...

  ➔ "要不" introduces a contrast or alternative; followed by a series of negatives with "不", meaning only when none of the negatives apply is one considered "耀眼" (brilliant).

• 舉起酒向青春作致敬

  ➔ Verb phrase + 向 (towards) + noun + 作致敬 (pay tribute to)

  ➔ "舉起酒向青春作致敬" uses a verb phrase with "向" to indicate the direction of paying tribute to youth.

• 告別要瀟瀟灑灑不必常回頭吧

  ➔ 要 + verb to indicate necessity or desire; 也用 to express expectation or suggestion.

  ➔ "告別要瀟瀟灑灑" uses "要" with a verb to express the intention or necessity of leaving gracefully.

• 再見了再見 再見你繼續放任吧

  ➔ Repeated use of "再見" (goodbye) + 了 indicating finality, + 吧 suggesting a soft tone or suggestion.

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