為你寫詩 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 吳克群

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the heartfelt world of Chinese pop with 吳克群's “為你寫詩”, a song that beautifully articulates the innocent and intense emotions of new love. Learning this song provides insight into Mandarin expressions of affection and the cultural nuances of Chinese ballads, making it a delightful way to enhance your language skills.

[English]

Love is a strange thing. I start to lose control all over my body.

Love is a skill. I no longer even recognize myself.

For you, I’ve done so many foolish things. The first is writing poems for you.

Writing poems for you, stopping time for you, doing the impossible for you.

For you, I learned to play the piano and write lyrics. I lost my sanity because of you.

Writing poems for you, stopping time for you, doing the impossible for you.

Playing all the love songs, sentences just for you.

I forgot to say, the most beautiful thing is your name.

...

Love is a strange thing. Your smile is my only purpose.

Love is a skill. What place do I hold in your heart?

For you, I’ve done so many foolish things. The first is writing poems for you.

Writing poems for you, stopping time for you, doing the impossible for you.

For you, I learned to play the piano and write lyrics. I lost my sanity because of you.

Writing poems for you, stopping time for you, doing the impossible for you.

Playing all the love songs, sentences just for you.

I forgot to say, the most beautiful thing is your name.

...

Writing poems for you, stopping time for you, doing the impossible for you.

For you, I learned to play the piano and write lyrics. I lost my sanity because of you.

Writing poems for you, stopping time for you, doing the impossible for you.

Playing all the love songs, sentences just for you.

I forgot to say, the most beautiful thing is your name.

I can forget everything, but I will never forget your name.

I can forget everything, but I will never forget your face.

I can forget everything, but I will never forget your name.

I can forget everything, but I will never forget your face.

...

[Chinese]

愛情是一種怪事 我開始全身不受控制

愛情是一種本事 我開始連自己都不是

為你我做了太多的傻事 第一件就是為你寫詩

為你寫詩 為你靜止 為你做不可能的事

為你我學會彈琴寫詞 為你失去理智

為你寫詩 為你靜止 為你做不可能的事

為你彈奏所有情歌的句子

我忘了說 最美的是你的名字

愛情是一種怪事 你的笑容是唯一宗旨

愛情是一種本事 我在你心裡什麼位子

為你我做了太多的傻事 第一件就是為你寫詩

為你寫詩 為你靜止 為你做不可能的事

為你我學會彈琴寫詞 為你失去理智

為你寫詩 為你靜止 為你做不可能的事

為你彈奏所有情歌的句子

我忘了說 最美的是你的名字

為你寫詩 為你靜止 為你做不可能的事

為你我學會彈琴寫詞 為你失去理智

為你寫詩 為你靜止 為你做不可能的事

為你彈奏所有情歌的句子

我忘了說 最美的是你的名字

我什都能忘記 但唯一不忘是你的名字

我什都能忘記 但唯一不忘是你的樣子

我什都能忘記 但唯一不忘是你的名字

我什都能忘記 但唯一不忘是你的樣子

Key Grammar Structures

• 愛情是一種怪事 我開始全身不受控制

  ➔ The phrase "是一種" uses a copula (to be) + noun classifier to state identity or classification.

  ➔ This structure connects a subject with its category or characteristic, emphasizing classification or identity.

• 我開始全身不受控制

  ➔ The phrase "不受控制" is a passive construction meaning "not be controlled" with the verb "受" (to receive) + negative + "控制" (control).

  ➔ This structure employs passive voice to highlight the subject's lack of control over something.

• 為你我做了太多的傻事

  ➔ The sentence uses "為你" (for you) + "我做了" (I did) + "太多的傻事" (too many silly things), with "了" indicating past tense completion.

  ➔ This structure shows purpose "為你" (for you) followed by the verb phrase indicating completed action with "了".

• 我什都能忘記 但唯一不忘是你的名字

  ➔ The phrase "什都能忘記" uses "什都" (anything) + "能" (can) + "忘記" (forget) to express ability to forget anything.

  ➔ This construction combines "什都" (anything) with modal "能" (can) + verb to express ability to forget everything.

• 我什都能忘記 但唯一不忘是你的樣子

  ➔ The phrase "但唯一不忘是" introduces a contrast, where "但" (but) offsets previous inability, emphasizing "你的樣子" (your appearance).

  ➔ This phrase uses contrast "但" (but) to emphasize that despite forgetting many things, the person's appearance remains unforgettable.