歲月如歌 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 陳奕迅

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the poignant world of Cantonese with Eason Chan's '歲月如歌' (Years Like a Song). This iconic theme from the TVB drama 'Triumph in the Skies' offers a beautiful melodic journey through themes of memory, farewells, and the passage of time. Learning the lyrics of this beloved Cantopop classic will not only enhance your Cantonese vocabulary and understanding of poetic expressions but also allow you to connect deeply with the cultural impact of Hong Kong television and music.

[English]

Falling in love, seeing you—how can I not be humble?

Talking about my ideals—there's nothing vulgar about that.

Like witnessing dawn—only then can I be truly joyful.

Holding you, every time I come back—how much surprises await.

Maybe life is too short—staying by your side.

Emotions are like luggage—still heavy, waiting for me to sort through.

The weather isn't as expected—but if I must go, I have to fly.

Parting can't wait anymore—whether or not there's a chance.

Be attentive to me, but your hand feels like it's slipping away tomorrow.

I hope you can leave behind the happy memories we shared.

When the world is no longer perfect—I'll find you in the song of the years.

...

Goodbye, turning away from you—how much pain in looking back?

Maybe there's no need to explain anymore—all reasons aside.

When will I stop worrying about myself—to truly indulge in joy and wine?

Holding you, I told you—how we could fly high together.

Today I only want to take you—whether or not it's you.

Like reliving old memories—but will I tire of the play? Yeah.

...

The weather isn't as expected—but if I must go, I have to fly.

Parting can't wait anymore—whether or not there's a chance.

Be attentive to me, but your hand feels like it's slipping away tomorrow.

I hope you can leave behind the happy memories we shared.

When the world is no longer perfect—I'll find you in the song of the years.

...

[Chinese]

愛上了 看見你 如何不懂謙卑

去講心中理想 不會俗氣

猶如看得見晨曦 才能歡天喜地

抱着你 我每次 回來多少驚喜

也許一生太短 陪着你

情感有若行李 仍然沉重待我整理

天氣不似預期 但要走 總要飛

道別不可再等你 不管有沒有機

給我體貼入微 但你手 如明日便要遠離

願你可以 留下共我曾愉快的憶記

當世事再沒完美 可遠在歲月如歌中找你

再見了 背向你 回頭多少傷悲

也許不必再講 所有道理

何時放鬆我自己 才能花天酒地

抱着你 我説過 如何一起高飛

這天只想帶走 還是你

如重溫往日遊記 但會否疲倦了嬉戲 yeah

天氣不似如期 但要走 總要飛

道別不可再等你 不管有沒有機

給我體貼入微 但你手 如明日便要遠離

願你可以 留下共我曾愉快的憶記

當世事再沒完美 可遠在歲月如歌中找你

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
愛 /aɪ/ A1	verb - to love noun - love
看見 /ˈkɑːnˈdʒiːn/ A1	verb - to see; to catch sight of
理想 /ˈliːˈʃɑːŋ/ B1	noun - ideal; aspiration
晨曦 /ˈtʃənˈʃi/ C1	noun - morning sunlight; dawn
回來 /ˈxu̯eɪˈlaɪ/ A1	verb - to return
驚喜 /ˈdʒɪŋˈxi/ B1	noun - surprise
一生 /ˈiːˈʃəŋ/ A2	noun - lifetime
情感 /ˈtʃɪŋˈɡɑːn/ B2	noun - emotion; feeling
行李 /ˈʃɪŋˈli/ A2	noun - luggage; baggage
沉重 /ˈtʃənˈdʒoʊŋ/ B1	adjective - heavy; serious
天氣 /ˈtʰjɛnˈt͡ʃʰi/ A1	noun - weather
道別 /ˈdaʊˈbjɛ/ B2	verb - to say goodbye
體貼 /ˈtʰiˈtjɛ/ B2	adjective - considerate; thoughtful
愉快 /ˈjuˈkuai/ B1	adjective - happy; joyful
憶記 /ˈɪˈdʒi/ C1	noun - memory; recollection
歲月 /ˈsʊɪˈju̯ɛ/ B2	noun - years; time
傷悲 /ˈʃɑŋˈbɛɪ/ B2	noun - sorrow; sadness
道理 /ˈdaʊˈli/ A2	noun - reason; principle
高飛 /ˈɡaʊˈfeɪ/ B2	verb - to fly high; to have great ambitions
遊記 /ˈjoʊˈdʒi/ B2	noun - travelogue; travel notes