我知道 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: By2
• Album: Twins

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional depth of By2's "我知道," a poignant Mandopop ballad that serves as a perfect gateway to understanding Mandarin Chinese through its relatable themes of love, loss, and unspoken feelings. Its clear, evocative lyrics and melodic structure offer an accessible and engaging way to grasp common expressions and emotional vocabulary in Chinese.

[English]

I never thought I couldn't hold your hand again

...

When I'm upset, you're not there to comfort my pain

...

It's all my fault, I was too proud, thinking you'd understand

Always forgot to say how touched I was

I know you still love me

Even though we've accepted the reason for our separation

You know how sad I feel

So even in the end, you still smile and tell me to stay strong

I know you still can't let go of me

That's why when you leave, you closed your eyes without looking back

We both know deep down, this love never truly stopped

...

I never thought I couldn't hold your hand again

When I'm upset, you're not there to comfort my pain

It's all my fault, I was too proud, thinking you'd understand

Always forgot to say how touched I was

I know you still love me

Even though we've accepted the reason for our separation

You know how sad I feel

So even in the end, you still smile and tell me to stay strong

I know you still can't let go of me

That's why when you leave, you closed your eyes without looking back

We both know deep down, this love never truly stopped

The once perfect, happy dream in my mind

How I wish you were still by my side

...

I know you still love me

Even though we've accepted the reason for our separation

You know how sad I feel

So even in the end, you still smile and tell me to stay strong

I know you still can't let go of me

That's why when you leave, you closed your eyes without looking back

...

I promise I'll live well, won't let these tears go to waste

...

[Chinese]

從來沒想過 不能再和你牽手

委屈時候沒有你 陪著我心痛

一切都是我 太過驕縱 以為你會懂

一直忘了說 我有多感動

我知道你還是愛著我

雖然分開的理由 我們都已接受

你知道我會有多難過

所以即使到最後 還微笑著要我加油

我知道你還放不下我

才會在離開時 閉著眼沒有回頭

我們都知道彼此心中 其實這份愛沒停過

從來沒想過 不能再和你牽手

委屈時候沒有你 陪著我心痛

一切都是我 太過驕縱 以為你會懂

一直忘了說 我有多感動

我知道你還是愛著我

雖然分開的理由 我們都已接受

你知道我會有多難過

所以即使到最後 還微笑著要我加油

我知道你還放不下我

才會在離開時 閉著眼沒有回頭

我們都知道彼此心中 其實這份愛沒停過

曾經完整幸福的夢 在腦海裡頭

我多希望你 還在我左右

我知道你還是愛著我

雖然分開的理由 我們都已接受

你知道我會有多難過

所以即使到最後 還微笑著要我加油

我知道你還放不下我

才會在離開時 閉著眼沒有回頭

答應你我會好好過 不讓這些眼淚白流

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
牽手 /qiān shǒu/ B1	verb - to hold hands
心痛 /xīn tòng/ B2	noun - heartache
感動 /gǎn dòng/ B1	noun - emotion
愛 /ài/ A1	noun - love
理由 /lǐ yóu/ B1	noun - reason
難過 /nán guò/ B2	adjective - sad
微笑 /wēi xiào/ B1	verb - to smile
接受 /jiē shòu/ B2	verb - to accept
放不下 /fàng bù xià/ B2	verb - unable to let go
夢 /mèng/ A2	noun - dream
希望 /xī wàng/ A2	noun - hope
完整 /wán zhěng/ B2	adjective - complete
幸福 /xìng fú/ B1	noun - happiness
腦海 /nǎo hǎi/ B2	noun - mind
左右 /zuǒ yòu/ A2	noun - left and right, around

Key Grammar Structures

• 你知道我會有多難過

  ➔ Expressing degree with "多" + adjective

  ➔ The phrase "我會有多難過" uses "多" to indicate "how much" or "to what extent" I feel sad.

• 我知道你還是愛著我

  ➔ Use of "還是" to indicate persistence or continuation

  ➔ The word "還是" is used to show that despite other circumstances, the love persists.

• 答應你我會好好過

  ➔ Use of "答應" + verb structure to mean "promise to"

  ➔ The word "答應" combined with the verb indicates the act of promising or agreeing to do something.

• 我們都知道彼此心中

  ➔ Use of "都" to indicate 'both' or 'all' in a statement

  ➔ The adverb "都" signifies that the statement applies collectively to both parties or all involved.

• 我們都知道彼此心中

  ➔ Use of "彼此" to indicate mutual or bilateral relationship

  ➔ "彼此" emphasizes that the love or understanding is mutual between the two people.