突然之間 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: G.E.M. 鄧紫棋

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and G.E.M.'s '突然之間' is a great place to start with Mandarin. The song uses relatively straightforward and repetitive vocabulary to express a universal feeling of sudden love, making it easier for learners to follow along. The clear and emotive vocals, a hallmark of G.E.M.'s style, also aid in understanding the nuances of pronunciation and tone. This song is special because it tells a relatable story within a larger conceptual project, allowing you to not only learn new words but also to engage with a narrative of love and self-discovery.

[English]

I still remember those times, carefree and without reason

I still remember those times, going alone and greeting myself

I always enjoyed it, loneliness was my freedom

I got used to walking alone, accustomed to not looking back

Suddenly you streaked across the night like a meteor

Shaking my vision, breaking through my randomness

Suddenly, when I looked up, you were gazing into my eyes

It made me suddenly see another world

...

Many times, I was unburdened, wanting nothing

Many times, I drifted freely, wherever I pleased

I can't quite imagine waking up every day

Besides the warmth of sunlight, there’s another pillow

Suddenly you streaked across the night like a meteor

Shaking my vision, breaking through my randomness

Suddenly, when I looked up, you were gazing into my eyes

It made me suddenly see another world

I felt like I suddenly got lost in mid-air

Is love a mirage or an oasis?

You were like a gentle breeze that suddenly blew in

You made me tremble a little, and feel a bit moved

Suddenly you streaked across the night like a meteor

Shaking my vision, breaking through my randomness

Suddenly, when I looked up, you were gazing into my eyes

It made me suddenly awaken all my senses

Suddenly you streaked across the night like a meteor

Little by little, realizing wishes I never made

Suddenly, when I looked up, you were gazing into my eyes

In an instant, it felt like I saw eternity

I saw eternity, I saw eternity

...

[Chinese]

還記得那時候 無拘無束無須理由

還記得那時候 獨來獨往獨自問候

我一直很享受 寂寞是屬於我的自由

習慣路一個人走 習慣了不用回頭

突然你像流星劃過黑夜

搖晃我的視線 劃破我的隨緣

突然一抬頭你看著我的雙眼

讓我突然之間 看到另一個世界

我許多的時候 無牽無掛無事所求

我許多的時候 隨心隨意隨處漂流

我有些不能夠 想像每一天醒來以後

除了陽光的溫柔 還有另一個枕頭

突然你像流星劃過黑夜

搖晃我的視線 劃破我的隨緣

突然一抬頭你看著我的雙眼

讓我突然之間 看到另一個世界

我就像 突然間 迷失在懸空

愛是蜃樓 還是綠洲

你就像 突然間 吹來的微風

你讓我有一點顫抖 又一點感動

突然你像流星劃過黑夜

搖晃我的視線 劃破我的隨緣

突然一抬頭你看著我的雙眼

讓我突然之間 喚醒了所有知覺

突然你像流星劃過黑夜

一點一點實現 我從未許過的願

突然一抬頭你看著我的雙眼

讓我在一瞬間 好像看到了永遠

我看到了永遠 我看到了永遠

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
記得 /ˈdʒiː.də/ A1	verb - to remember
自由 /ˈtsiː.jǒu/ A2	noun - freedom adjective - free
流星 /ˈljoʊ.ʃɪŋ/ B1	noun - meteor
黑夜 /ˈheɪ.je/ A2	noun - night
搖晃 /ˈjɑʊ.xwɑŋ/ B2	verb - to shake, to sway
視線 /ˈʃɪ.ɕjɛn/ B2	noun - line of sight, vision
劃破 /ˈxwɑ.pʰwo/ B2	verb - to cut through, to break
隨緣 /swěi ywán/ C1	adjective - leaving things to fate, accepting fate
雙眼 /ˈʃwɑŋ.jɛn/ A2	noun - pair of eyes
世界 /ˈʃɨ.tɕjɛ/ A1	noun - world
陽光 /ˈjɑŋ.kwɑŋ/ A2	noun - sunshine
溫柔 /ˈwən.joʊ/ B1	adjective - gentle, tender
枕頭 /ˈtʂən.tʰoʊ/ A1	noun - pillow
迷失 /mí shī/ B2	verb - to lose (one's way); to be lost; bewildered
懸空 /xuán kōng/ C1	adjective - suspended in mid-air; unsupported
顫抖 /zhàn dǒu/ B2	verb - to tremble; to shiver
喚醒 /huàn xǐng/ C1	verb - to awaken; to rouse
知覺 /zhī jué/ C1	noun - perception; consciousness
實現 /shí xiàn/ B2	verb - to realize; to achieve
永遠 /yǒng yuǎn/ B1	noun - eternity; forever