Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of LAY's "what U need?" and experience the blend of Pop and R&B that makes Mandopop so dynamic. This catchy and heartfelt song offers an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese lyrical expressions of love and longing, while appreciating LAY's unique artistry and global appeal. It's a special track that connects directly with fans, making language learning an enjoyable journey.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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attention /əˈtenʃən/ B1 |
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love /lʌv/ A2 |
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crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1 |
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feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2 |
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heart /hɑːrt/ A2 |
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taste /teɪst/ A2 |
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danger /ˈdeɪndʒər/ B1 |
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refuse /rɪˈfjuːz/ B1 |
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position /pəˈzɪʃən/ B1 |
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flavor /ˈfleɪvər/ B2 |
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guide /ɡaɪd/ B1 |
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cooling /ˈkuːlɪŋ/ B2 |
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pair /peər/ A2 |
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bright /braɪt/ B2 |
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impression /ɪmˈpreʃən/ B2 |
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resist /rɪˈzɪst/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Baby attention
➔ Imperative sentence
➔ The sentence starts with a verb (attention) and is a direct command or instruction. It is an informal way to address the listener.
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Call me crazy I'll find the love
➔ Conditional clause (implied 'if')
➔ The sentence implies a condition. 'If you call me crazy, I will find the love'. The structure is shortened for effect.
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没有什么能够比得上 你散发的香味
➔ Comparative structure
➔ This Chinese sentence uses the structure 'nothing can compare to...' to show a comparison of degree or quality. The smell is superior.
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我还在那个位置 等待你视线
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ Indicates an action that is in progress at the moment of speaking, 'I am still waiting'.
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爱就是像Whisky名叫耐人寻味
➔ Simile
➔ Uses 'like' or 'as' to draw a comparison. Love is *like* Whisky.
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Baby you got me crazy
➔ Causative verb (get)
➔ The verb 'got' in this context means 'caused me to be'. It implies that the baby is the reason for his craziness. It's a more emphatic form of 'makes me crazy'.
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游走你的眼嘴唇边和双肩 留下我的印鉴
➔ Parallel Structure
➔ The phrase uses a parallel structure ('your eyes, lips and shoulders') to create balance and emphasis, making it more poetic.
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我再走向前请不要把我拒绝 Yeah
➔ Imperative + Negative Imperative
➔ The sentence is a combination of action and request. 'I will go forward, please don't reject me'
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让你今晚坠入我的爱河
➔ Causative verb ('让')
➔ The verb '让' (ràng) is a causative verb. It means 'to make' or 'to let' or 'to cause'. In this case, '让' causes the person to fall into the speaker's love.
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