新貴 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 容祖兒

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Joey Yung's "新貴" and immerse yourself in the emotional depth of Cantonese pop. This song offers a beautiful lyrical journey about acceptance and moving forward after heartbreak, making it an excellent piece to understand everyday expressions of resilience and new beginnings in the language. Its melodic blend of traditional balladry with modern touches provides a rich listening experience that will enhance your appreciation for Cantopop's unique storytelling.

[English]

Why did you leave me that day? It hurts me more than I thought

Sorry for the guilt, I’ve thought about it too long

I used to want to possess what I lost, the tenderness gone

But I’ve cried all I can, so I honestly let go

Why do we go through so much pain in farewell?

I just hope you understand—the more joy you chase, the harder it is to bear

Don’t worry about it

To hide the wounds, you find someone to replace you

Love isn’t a talent show, and I have no strength left to look back

Everyone has their new aristocrat—who brags about their background?

Who left me behind, certain it wasn’t my fault?

Maybe I’ve been truly upset before, but I find it easier to let go than you

Holding onto new riches, I never expected

Who’s truly irreplaceable? Which one is more worthwhile—him or you?

Love without fear, with no regrets or dread

...

Please don’t enjoy suffering for my sake

Everyone has their new love, yet they can nostalgically cherish it openly

Why secretly rush towards happiness and feel guilty?

Loving is truly a matter of freedom

I hope you understand—I’ve seen enough of your pain, I’m trying to help

Everyone has their new aristocrat—who brags about their background?

Who left me behind, certain it wasn’t my fault?

Maybe I’ve been truly upset before, but I find it easier to let go than you

Holding onto new riches, I never expected

Who’s truly irreplaceable? Which one is more worthwhile—him or you?

Who deserves to cry or smile? Who will naturally stay behind?

...

You, old and new aristocrat, will find comfort in looking back

Once abandoned, I was sure it wasn’t my fault

Maybe I’ve been truly upset before—yet I’ve raised my flag—so why not let go?

Holding onto new riches, I never expected

Who’s truly irreplaceable? Love with whom can be more beautiful

Honest love naturally leaves no regrets and no fears

Old loves are equally precious

...

[Chinese]

為何那日放下了我的你 比我不好受

還為對不起我 想太久

過去的確想過佔有 已失去的溫柔

然而我昂然哭夠了 所以坦率放手

為何要為訣別過 上演那麼多的恩仇

唯望你懂得 越濫的快樂 越難受

你不要擔憂

為了掩飾傷口 便找個人代你

戀愛本非選秀 而我無餘力回首

各有著新貴 誰炫耀身世

誰曾拋下我 確信非我問題

也許曾難過得無愧 竟比起你更易放低

我抱著新貴 從來沒估計

誰無可代替 你與他哪位比較實惠

愛得不怕 後遺無憾也無畏

求你別要為了我 羞愧地享受

誰亦有新歡 但也可磊落地懷舊

為何偷偷為了早一點幸福了 而內疚

相愛本是自由

願你能明白 我看夠你痛苦補救

各有著新貴 誰炫耀身世

誰曾拋下我 確信非我問題

也許曾難過得無愧 竟比起你更易放低

我抱著新貴 從來沒估計

誰無可代替 你與他哪位比較實惠

誰值得哭泣歡笑 誰自會留低

你這舊新貴 回頭亦欣慰

從前拋下我 確信非我問題

也許曾難過得無愧 都舉起過 何不放低

我抱著新貴 從來沒估計

誰無可代替 愛哪位結果可更美麗

能誠實的相愛 自然無憾也無畏

舊歡 同樣也很珍貴

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
放下 /fàng xià/ B1	verb - to lay down, to put down; to relinquish, to let go
佔有 /zhàn yǒu/ B2	verb - to possess, to occupy, to have
失去 /shī qù/ A2	verb - to lose
溫柔 /wēn róu/ B1	adjective - gentle, tender
坦率 /tǎn shuài/ B2	adjective - frank, candid
放手 /fàng shǒu/ B1	verb - to let go, to release
诀别 /jué bié/ C1	verb - to part (usually permanently); to bid farewell
上演 /shàng yǎn/ B2	verb - to stage a show, to perform
懂得 /dǒng de/ A2	verb - to understand, to know
快乐 /kuài lè/ A1	adjective - happy, joyful
伤口 /shāng kǒu/ B1	noun - wound, scar
恋爱 /liàn ài/ B1	verb - to be in love, to have a love affair
新贵 /xīn guì/ C1	noun - new rich; nouveau riche
炫耀 /xuàn yào/ B2	verb - to show off, to flaunt
抛下 /pāo xià/ B2	verb - to abandon, to cast aside
无愧 /wú kuì/ C1	adjective - to have a clear conscience; feel no shame
放低 /fàng dī/ B1	verb - to put down; to let go; to lower
估计 /gū jì/ B1	verb - to estimate, to reckon
代替 /dài tì/ B2	verb - to replace, to substitute
实惠 /shí huì/ B2	adjective - substantial material benefit; advantageous; economical
羞愧 /xiū kuì/ B2	adjective - ashamed
享受 /xiǎng shòu/ B1	verb - to enjoy
磊落 /lěi luò/ C1	adjective - open and aboveboard, frank
怀旧 /huái jiù/ B2	verb - to feel nostalgic
幸福 /xìng fú/ A2	adjective - happy, blessed
痛苦 /tòng kǔ/ B1	adjective - painful, suffering
补救 /bǔ jiù/ B2	verb - to remedy; to repair
欣慰 /xīn wèi/ B2	adjective - gratified, satisfied
诚实 /chéng shí/ B1	adjective - honest
珍贵 /zhēn guì/ B1	adjective - valuable, precious

Key Grammar Structures

• 為何那日放下了我的你 比我不好受

  ➔ Question word + verb + degree/detail indicator

  ➔ "為何" expresses a question asking 'why'.

• 還為對不起我 想太久

  ➔ Verb + 為 + pronoun/verb indicating reason or purpose

  ➔ Using "為" to indicate the reason for an action.

• 過去的確想過佔有 已失去的溫柔

  ➔ Adjective + 的 + verb phrase to modify a noun

  ➔ Using "的" to connect adjectives and verbs to describe nouns.

• 我抱著新貴 從來沒估計

  ➔ Verb + 着 + noun to indicate ongoing action or state

  ➔ Using "着" to indicate an ongoing action or state.

• 誰無可代替 你與他哪位比較實惠

  ➔ 誰 + 無可 + verb phrase meaning 'cannot be replaced'

  ➔ Using "無可" + verb to express impossibility of replacement.

• 愛得不怕 後遺無憾也無畏

  ➔ Verb + 不怕 / 無 + noun to express fearlessness

  ➔ Using "不怕" or "無" + noun to convey fearlessness or absence of regrets.