為何嚴重到這樣 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Dear Jane

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the nuances of Cantonese and the intricacies of human connections through Dear Jane's thought-provoking song, 'Why So Serious'. This track offers a glimpse into Hong Kong's contemporary music scene while reflecting on the delicate dance of relationships and personal growth.

[English]

Are you okay? Who are you living with?

How far are you from me?

We might meet again occasionally

Afraid we can't stop smiling if we recall the past

Or I don't plan to occupy your time even if I cry

anymore

If another one or two, three or five years pass without seeing each other

Each page of the calendar has to be turned, each one falls off, until one day

You and I agree that it's a bit embarrassing for exes to meet

But even if the excuse isn't sincere, there's no need to be ashamed

Why is it so serious that even saying hello feels too cliché?

It's not the end of the world, there aren't many disputes to bother you

Or do you and I know that it's better not to say anything at all?

Why so silent that even your mouth knows that saying less is a virtue?

We can't change the harsh reality, at least wish you and your lover well

Maintaining politeness can add points for yourself

Try to be friendly, chatting with you about your experiences

Or is loneliness a kind of lottery ticket?

I've won some oracle

If another lifetime, several lifetimes pass without seeing each other

Asking about recent situations, revealing scars, losing confidence, eventually becoming timid

You brought sincerity and called a few times, regardless of the starting point

But even if the purpose is all comfort, it must be stopped

Why is it so serious that even saying hello feels too cliché?

It's not the end of the world, there aren't many disputes to bother you

Or do you and I know that it's better not to say anything at all?

Why so silent that even your mouth knows that saying less is a virtue?

We can't change the harsh reality, at least wish you and your lover well

Maintaining politeness can add points for yourself

We are still quite a match

Proving that sacrificing for love was too cruel in the beginning

Then the emotions are unwilling to become strangers

Meeting a lover again can actually start a war

Why is it so serious that even opening my heart feels like warning you?

In terms of overestimating one's abilities in this world, I haven't done well enough to believe I've succeeded

Or do you and I know that pretending to be humble is a better look?

Why do I understand that if I'm good to you, I can't be good to myself?

Being adequate is also extremely humane, cheers to you for global well-being

And a peaceful ending is a good deed rewarded

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[Chinese]

好嗎? 你正和誰居住?

與我處隔幾遠

間歇性會重遇

舊事要數 怕笑容停不住

或落涙亦不打算

再霸佔你時段

若又過 一兩年 三五年 不見

日曆要每張的揭 每張的跌 終於有一次

我和你同意 前度要相見 不太好意思

但就算藉口非真摯 都不必羞恥

為何嚴重到 連講聲您好都發覺太俗套?

未至於天下大亂程度 沒太多爭議要你煩惱

還是根本你我知道 是甚麼都不講比較好

為何沉默到 連嘴巴也懂少兩句是情操?

改變不到現實是殘酷 起碼恭祝和情人安好

能維持客套 爲自己加分數

儘量友好 與你閒聊遭遇

或寂寞是種獎券

我中了某神諭

若又過 一世人 幾世人 不見

問近況創疤一揭 信心一跌 終於會膽怯

你攜帶誠意 來電過幾次 不計出發點

但就算目的皆安慰 都必須終止

為何嚴重到 連講聲您好都發覺太俗套?

未至於天下大亂程度 沒太多爭議要你煩惱

還是根本你我知道 是甚麼都不講比較好

為何沉默到 連嘴巴也懂少兩句是情操?

改變不到現實是殘酷 起碼恭祝和情人安好

能維持客套 爲自己加分數

我們尚算相襯

證明爲愛犧牲當初太過狠

然後情感不甘陌了生

再遇愛人 竟可傾起戰爭

為何嚴重到 連推心置腹都似向你預告?

論世間不自量力程度 未夠好相信我已做到

還是根本你我知道 扮自卑都得體點更好

為何明白到 如果當你好 一個我未能好?

不過不失亦極盡人道 跟你乾杯求全球安好

而和平結尾 就是好心好報

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
居住 /dʒú zhù/ B1	verb - to reside, to live
重遇 /t͡ʃʊŋ jỳ/ B2	verb - to meet again
笑容 /ɕjàʊ̯ ɻʊŋ/ A2	noun - smile
落淚 /lɔ̀ ʈʰwèi/ B1	verb - to shed tears, to cry
霸佔 /pâ ʈ͡ʂân/ B2	verb - to occupy, to seize
時段 /ʂɨ̌ twân/ B1	noun - period of time, time slot
日曆 /ʐɨ̂ li`/ A2	noun - calendar
同意 /tʰʊŋ jì/ A2	verb - to agree
前度 /t͡ɕʰjân twu`/ B2	noun - ex (boyfriend/girlfriend/partner)
羞恥 /ɕjoʊ ʈ͡ʂʰɨ`/ B2	noun - shame, ashamed adjective - shameful
俗套 /sǔ tʰâʊ̯/ B2	adjective - trite, corny, cliché
天下大亂 /tʰjɛn ɕjà tâ lwan/ C1	noun - total chaos, utter disorder
爭議 /ʈ͡ʂəŋ jì/ B2	noun - dispute, controversy
沉默 /ʈ͡ʂʰən mɔ̀/ B1	adjective - silent, taciturn noun - silence
情操 /t͡ɕʰíŋ ʈ͡ʂʰáʊ̯/ C1	noun - moral sentiment, noble character
殘酷 /t͡sán kʰû/ B2	adjective - cruel, brutal
安好 /an hàʊ̯/ B1	adjective - safe and sound, well
客套 /kʰɛ̂ tʰâʊ̯/ B1	adjective - polite, courteous
寂寞 /t͡ɕî mɔ̀/ B1	adjective - lonely, solitary
神諭 /ʂən ỳ/ C1	noun - oracle, divine revelation
誠意 /ʈ͡ʂʰəŋ ì/ B2	noun - sincerity, good faith
犧牲 /ɕi ʂəŋ/ B2	verb - sacrifice
情感 /t͡ɕʰíŋ kàn/ B1	noun - emotion, feeling
陌了生 /mɔ̂ lə ʂəŋ/ C1	adjective - become estranged, turn into strangers
預告 /ŷ kâʊ̯/ B2	verb - forecast, predict noun - preview, trailer
自卑 /tsî péi/ B2	adjective - inferiority complex
得體 /də̌ tʰì/ B2	adjective - appropriate, fitting
人道 /ʐə̌n tâʊ̯/ B1	noun - humanity, humanism adjective - humane
乾杯 /kán péi/ A2	verb - to toast, cheers
全球 /t͡ɕʰɥɛn ɕʰjǒʊ/ B1	noun - global, worldwide
和平 /xə̌ pʰíŋ/ A2	noun - peace adjective - peaceful

Key Grammar Structures

• 若又過 一兩年 三五年 不見

  ➔ Conditional clause with '若' (ruò) meaning 'if' or 'when'.

  ➔ '若' introduces a condition, similar to 'if' or 'when' in English, indicating a hypothetical scenario.

• 還是根本你我知道 是甚麼都不講比較好

  ➔ Use of '還是' (háishì) meaning 'still' or 'or rather', indicating preference or alternative.

  ➔ '還是' is used here to suggest that it's better for you and me to understand that none of us should speak—it's a preference or a suggestion.

• 未至於天下大亂程度

  ➔ Use of '未至於' (wèi zhì yú) meaning 'not to the extent of' or 'not as severe as'.

  ➔ '未至於' is used to indicate that something is not as extreme or severe as a particular level, implying a lesser degree.

• 改變不到現實是殘酷

  ➔ Expression '改變不到' (gǎibiàn bù dào) meaning 'cannot change' or 'unable to alter'.

  ➔ '改變不到' expresses that it is impossible to change or alter something, emphasizing limitations.

• 而和平結尾 就是好心好報

  ➔ Use of '就是' (jiù shì) meaning 'exactly' or 'precisely', emphasizing equivalence or certainty.

  ➔ '就是' is used to emphasize that the statement is definitive or exact, affirming the conclusion.