四方帽之約 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Lolly Talk

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Cantonese pop with Lolly Talk's "四方帽之約," a poignant graduation anthem that beautifully captures the bittersweet emotions of farewells and the enduring promise of friendship. Through its heartfelt lyrics and nostalgic melody, you can immerse yourself in everyday Cantonese expressions related to school life and friendships, while appreciating the unique cultural nuances of Hong Kong's youth music scene.

[English]

Who's saying studying is only for exams?

I think you and I both know it’s more than that

Like best friends going to class together

Discussing why history can be so hated

The future, yes, our future, is already booked

You and I chasing our dreams side by side

When we graduate, we’ll wear these square caps

Taking a hand-in-hand photo

Who knew he would fall from the sky

Seems like he wants to tear us apart

Why suddenly do our hearts feel guarded

All the classmates are laughing too

Who leaked our secret crush on him

Everyone compares me and you

Rumors flying everywhere, so rude

My heart is pounding fast

No matter how many English or math questions, I can't think straight

In this very moment, as the bell rings

Who’s willing to argue over love worries?

Talking about him, but not being honest

You and I are hiding our feelings

Why suddenly are our hearts jealous of each other

And every day, classmates are still laughing

Who leaked our secret crush on him

Everyone compares me and you

Rumors flying everywhere, so rude

My heart is pounding fast

No matter how many English or math questions, I can't think straight

In this moment, as the bell rings

Love and loyalty are being tested on both sides

Quietly saying goodbye, I feel the entire campus collapses

Saying goodbye, I feel the whole school is falling apart

Did he plan this all along?

On graduation day, I miss you so much, I lean on what's left

Finally graduation day is here, what’s next after all this?

Next year, you, me, and him might transfer schools

That day, we made a promise

Will we forget the past like old times?

Talking about us having meals together

The ending is in this square cap

Along with the remaining innocence

Throwing it up high

Meeting you again during hard times

Four years of waiting for this day

Your face behind the mask, so familiar

I wish I could look a little clearer

But suddenly, tears flood my eyes

Let's have one last hug and settle the score

Smiling, wearing the square cap, graduation day

Holding hands and smiling together

Sealing this moment with a photo

[Chinese]

誰話求學全為了考試

我和你覺得 總不止

如 孖寶上落堂

在談為何勁憎中史

未來未來就約好了

跟你跟我理想衝刺

要 戴四方帽畢業時

手拖手合照

誰料他 於天空降落

似要拆散我跟你

為何突然兩顆心 在顧忌

同學們全部 也在笑

暗戀他這秘密 誰泄漏了

每位都將我跟你 相比較

謠言滿天飛 沒禮貌

我心裡 亂跳

再多中英數問題 不記得思考

在打唥鐘這一秒

誰情願為了戀愛事 嗌大交

提及他 不講真說話

你我都藏頭露尾

為何突然兩顆心 互妒忌

而同學每天 也在笑

暗戀他這秘密 誰泄漏了

每位都將我跟你 相比較

謠言滿天飛 沒禮貌

我心裡 亂跳

再多中英數問題 不記得思考

在打唥鐘這一秒

情和義在兩邊開考

告別了 我覺得整個校園 塌下了 (一秒間 可摧毀所有)

告別了 我覺得整個校園 塌下了 (一個他 是否早有預謀)

放榜當天很想你 可倚靠 (一個他 是否早有預謀)

放榜當天很想你 可倚靠 (終於放榜 這以後)

明年你我他 亦轉校 (我們 便會分手)

那天 約定了 (天各一方 Kong U CU)

會否冰釋似舊時 (天各一方 Kong U CU)

跟你講餐飽 (理大 城大)

劇終於四方帽裡

連同餘下半點幼稚

向上拋

我跟你疫情下再相見

四年也苦等這一天

你 重疊於口罩的臉

願能踏前望清一點

奈何突然淚已攻佔

一個擁抱來罷戰

笑 戴四方帽畢業時

手拖手在笑

成全這一張

合照

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
求學 /qiúxué/ B1	verb - to pursue education
理想 /lǐxiǎng/ B1	noun - ideal; aspiration
心 /xīn/ A1	noun - heart; mind
秘密 /mìmì/ A2	noun - secret
笑 /xiào/ A1	verb - to laugh; to smile
約定 /yuēdìng/ B2	noun - agreement; appointment
戀愛 /liàn'ài/ B1	noun - romance; love
校園 /xiàoyuán/ A2	noun - campus
心裡 /xīnlǐ/ B1	noun - in one's heart; in one's mind
淚 /lèi/ A2	noun - tear
擁抱 /yōngbào/ B2	verb - to hug; to embrace
放榜 /fàngbǎng/ B2	noun - announcement of exam results
劇終 /jùzhōng/ C1	noun - end of a play; finale
疫情 /yìqíng/ B2	noun - epidemic; pandemic

Key Grammar Structures

• 誰話求學全為了考試

  ➔ Question particle '誰' (shéi) used as 'who' to form a rhetorical question.

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• 未來未來就約好了

  ➔ Repetition of '未來' emphasizes future plans; grammatical structure is simple noun repetition for emphasis.

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• 跟你跟我理想衝刺

  ➔ Use of '跟' (gēn) to mean 'with', indicating association or partnership.

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• 提及他 不講真說話

  ➔ Use of '提及' (tí jí) meaning 'to mention', and '不講真說話' implying 'not speaking truth'.

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• 在打唥鐘這一秒

  ➔ Use of '在' (zài) with a verb phrase to denote an action in progress at a specific moment.

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• 情和義在兩邊開考

  ➔ Use of '在' (zài) to describe 'being in the middle of' or 'taking place in' contexts.

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• 向上拋

  ➔ Imperative form of '拋' (to toss), used as a command or call to action.

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