TIAN TIAN – English Lyrics

• By: Mili

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the richness of the Chinese language through Mili's "TIAN TIAN." This song offers a unique opportunity to learn as it weaves together modern English with both Mandarin and Cantonese phrases. You can learn conversational lines, like calling a grandparent, and even delve into classical Chinese literature with a quote from the "Three Character Classic." What makes this song special is its dynamic blend of a catchy, modern beat with deep, philosophical themes, creating a learning experience that is both fun and meaningful.

[English]

Today

Tomorrow

Excited for everyday

I don't need eternity

Cloudy day

Sunny day

No matter which day

Good vibes are limitless

Lala lalu lula

Tututu…

"Hey grandma, how are you?"

Lala lalu lula

Tututu…

"Take care, bye"

I used to think it's not worth it

That I just have to endure it

Watch me take my steps

(Lalulula lalulula hun)

My journey may be short and sweet

(Lululu short and sweet)

Kindness leads my way

(Lalulula lalulula hun)

(No detours, no detours)

Let us not forget

(Lalulula lalulula hun)

We're invited to a lifelong party

(Lululu lifelong party)

It's rude to overstay

(Lalulula lalulula hun)

(Bad manners, bad manners)

When we were born

Our natures were good

Though our natures were similar

Our habits made us different

It's alright

Mou man tai

It is time

Such is life

TIAN TIAN

"Hey grandma! Something really interesting happened the other day! Let me tell you all about it"

TIAN TIAN

"See you, grandma! But we'll probably never see each other ever again. *chuckles* Right?"

Today

Tomorrow

Excited for everyday

I don't need eternity

Cloudy day

Sunny day

No matter which day

Good vibes are limitless

I won't pretend that I don't care

(limitless)

Take in the weight each moment bears

(limitless)

Fresh air so crisp, water so clear

(limitless)

Caterpillars dream; butterflies fear

(eternity)

So what if we can race against the wheels of death?

If we are always running, we can't behold the sceneries

Hoping that through my finder

You'll find another answer

The well inside my heart is overflowed with love

Watch me take my steps

(Lalulula lalulula hun)

My journey may be short and sweet

(Lululu short and sweet)

Kindness leads my way

(Lalulula lalulula hun)

(No detours, no detours)

Someday I'll be dead

(Lalulula lalulula hun)

Don't be jealous of me resting in peace

(Lululu resting in peace)

With a smile on my face

(Lalulula lalulula hun)

(Rest assured, rest assured)

When we were born

Our natures were good

Though our natures were similar

Our habits made us different

It's alright

Mou man tai

It is time

Such is life

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling happy and eager
endure /ɪnˈdʊr/ B1	verb - to suffer something difficult patiently
kindness /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ A2	noun - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate
journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/ A1	noun - travel or passage from one place to another
short /ʃɔːrt/ A1	adjective - measuring a small distance
sweet /swiːt/ A1	adjective - having the pleasant taste of sugar
limitless /ˈlɪmɪtlɪs/ B2	adjective - without limits; infinite
crisp /krɪsp/ B1	adjective - fresh and firm
caterpillar /ˈkætərˌpɪlər/ A2	noun - the larval stage of a butterfly or moth
butterfly /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/ A1	noun - a flying insect with large wings
race /reɪs/ A1	verb - to compete in a contest of speed noun - a competition of speed
behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ B2	verb - to see or observe something impressive
scenery /ˈsɪnəri/ B1	noun - the natural features of a landscape
overflow /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ/ B1	verb - to flow over the edge or brim
resting /ˈrɛstɪŋ/ A2	verb - to cease work or movement in order to relax
jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing envy of someone
nature /ˈneɪtʃər/ A1	noun - the physical world and everything in it
habit /ˈhæbɪt/ A2	noun - a settled or regular tendency or practice
alright /ɔːlˈraɪt/ A1	adjective - satisfactory or acceptable
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence