Superwoman – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Gary Chaw

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional depths of Gary Chaw's "Superwoman," a Mandopop R&B gem that beautifully blends soulful melodies with poignant lyrics. Learning the Mandarin lyrics of this song can offer a fantastic gateway into understanding common expressions of love, regret, and appreciation in Chinese culture, while appreciating Chaw's impressive vocal range and heartfelt delivery.

[English]

Early in the morning, I set breakfast on your table

Stayed up all night, but I feel more awake than ever

I prepared your favorite breakfast

This time I wait for you, to be woken up by the smell of coffee

Longing to bring back the mornings when you'd smile at me

And do something to make up for my apologies

Always watching me, carefully, matching my every breath

And I took it for granted, leaving you exhausted

You were my superwoman

Quietly by my side, giving me unconditional tenderness I dreamed of

But I am only human (Unfortunately, I am just one person)

I don’t understand how lonely you are, I cruelly made a mistake

Cannot lose you, Ooh—Babe—

You fought your way through rush hour

Trying to get home just for me

Under the moonlight, quietly leaning on each other, wishing the night would last longer

How long has it been since I truly looked at you, just assuming it was enough

No matter when I turn around, your smile is always there

I overlooked that you also have moments when you want to cry

No act of love should ever be taken for granted

Give the spoiled man one last chance

Let me endure, wait, don’t really give up

(xlemuelx) I made loving you too simple

Thinking that as long as I exist, I can keep you warm

The only superwoman in my heart, no one can replace

Can't imagine, and can't forgive, love turned to ash and smoke

If you feel it in your heart and you understand me.

STOP right where you are, everybody sing along with me.

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[Chinese]

Early in the morning, I put breakfast at your table

一夜都沒睡但我 不曾如此清醒

我早餐準備了你 愛吃的東西

這次換我等你被咖啡 的香味叫醒

想要找回每天早晨 對我微笑著的你

還能夠 做些什麼代替我的歉意

總是望著我 小心翼翼 順著我呼吸

而我竟然理所當然 讓你精疲力盡

You were my superwoman

安靜的在身邊 無條件給我 夢寐以求的溫柔

But I am only human((可惜我只是一個人)

我怎麼不懂你多寂寞 殘忍的犯了錯

不能失去你 Ooh—Babe---

You fought your way through the rush hour

Try to make it home just for me

月光下靜靜靠著彼此 只求夜長一點

有多久沒有好好看你 只是認定了我

無論在什麼時候回頭 都有你的笑容

是我忽略了你也會有 想要哭的感覺

沒有一種付出應該永遠心甘情願

再給被寵壞的男人最後一次機會

換我忍耐換我等待 不要真的棄權

(xlemuelx)是我把愛想得太簡單

以為只要我存在就能讓你取暖

心裏唯一的superwoman沒有人能代替

不能想像更不能原諒這樣讓愛化成 灰煙

If you feel it in your heart and you understand me.

STOP right where you are, everybody sing along with me.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
清醒 (qīngxǐng) /t͡ɕʰiŋ˥ ɕiŋ˧/ B2	adjective - sober; clear-headed; awake
早餐 (zǎocān) /tsaʊ˨˩kʰan˥/ A1	noun - breakfast
香味 (xiāngwèi) /ɕjɑŋ˥Wei˥˩/ B1	noun - fragrance; scent
微笑 (wēixiào) /wei˥ɕjɑʊ˩/ A2	verb - to smile noun - smile
代替 (dàitì) /tai˥˩tʰi˥˩/ B1	verb - to replace; to substitute
小心翼翼 (xiǎoxīn yìyì) /ɕjɑʊ˩ɕin˥ i˥˩i˥˩/ C1	adjective - with great care; cautious; circumspect
呼吸 (hūxī) /xu˥ɕi˥/ B1	verb - to breathe noun - breath
精疲力尽 (jīng pí lì jìn) /t͡ɕiŋ˥ pʰi˧˥ li˥˩ t͡ɕin˥˩/ C1	adjective - exhausted; worn out
安靜 (ānjìng) /an˥ t͡ɕiŋ˥˩/ A2	adjective - quiet; peaceful; calm
溫柔 (wēnróu) /wən˥ ʐou˧˥/ B1	adjective - gentle; tender
寂寞 (jìmò) /t͡ɕi˥˩mwo˥˩/ B1	adjective - lonely; solitary
殘忍 (cánrěn) /tsʰan˧˥ʐən˨˩/ B2	adjective - cruel; ruthless
月光 (yuèguāng) /ɥœ˥˩ku̯ɑŋ˥/ A2	noun - moonlight
笑容 (xiàoróng) /ɕjɑʊ˥ ʐʊŋ˧˥/ A2	noun - smile
忽略 (hūlüè) /xu˥lyœ˥˩/ B2	verb - to neglect; to overlook