飲歌 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Twins

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotional depth of Cantonese pop through Twins' "飲歌." This song offers a touching reflection on growing up and the role of music in navigating life's experiences. Learn about the cultural nuances and relatable themes embedded in the lyrics, making it a special piece that resonates with memories and emotions.

[English]

Let's sing together happily as we head to school

We are God's most beloved children

We lost ourselves in the times and the hits

When will lovers and friends reunite again

So many songs to sing every day, six times a day

So many favorites I still love to this day

In the end, I realize it's better not to get everything at once

Those who stood by me through tough times, you’ll understand

Joyfully singing, drinking songs, and when sad, still singing

Recording how I've grown so much through it all

Always wanting to sing this one or that, and never want to stop

Is there so much, is it you?

Sing drinking songs after heartbreak, even the intense ones

Today I regret expressing myself wrongly at the start

Finally understanding that after making mistakes, clarity comes

What feelings can I sing about effortlessly?

...

Thankfully you're here, so I don’t get lost in this beautiful playground (Come onstage)

Growing with friends (No need to be nervous)

We've grown up, cherishing this moment, no second chances

Mature now, every day must be better than before

In the past, I just wanted to sing carelessly, any way I could

This time, I want my ex to see me raise the thumb in approval

Joyfully singing, drinking songs, and when sad, still singing

Recording how I've grown so much through it all

Always wanting to sing this or that, and never want to stop

Is there so much, is it you?

Sing drinking songs after heartbreak, even the intense ones

Today I regret expressing myself wrongly at the start

Finally understanding that after making mistakes, clarity comes

What feelings can I sing about effortlessly?

...

How much I can't let go, how much I can't have

This feeling, maybe you've experienced it too

Remember this song and the one with your hand, pulling and pushing

Let's sing drinking songs together, hope we understand more

No more regrets about how we made mistakes at first

Memories of singing aloud, and only then realizing everything

How everyone has walked with me through it all

What I loved yesterday, you helped me understand

...

[Chinese]

我們要一起高歌快樂上學去

我們是耶和華最寵愛的兒女

我們在時代與金曲之中失去

愛侶及同伴哪年再共聚

曾遇上幾多歌要天天唱六次

留下了幾多首我喜歡到現時

到最後明白最好不應得一次

曾伴我捱大過應該會知

一開心唱飲歌 不開心唱飲歌

當中記錄我這麼長大過

每次也貪到這首那首還要唱

很多 是你麼

一失戀唱飲歌 入肉的都算多

今天卻後悔最初竟表達錯

終於都了解犯過錯以後才清楚

甚麼感情易唱出我

還幸你在場 令我不致蕩失於這漂亮遊樂場 (來現場)

同伴成長 (不必緊張)

人大了珍惜今次不可有下次

成熟了每天都要精彩過舊時

過去但求亂唱得怎麼都可以

這次當對著前度要他高舉拇指

一開心唱飲歌 不開心唱飲歌

當中記錄我這麼長大過

每次也貪到這首那首還要唱

很多 是你麼

一失戀唱飲歌 入肉的都算多

今天卻後悔最初竟表達錯

終於都了解犯過錯以後才清楚

甚麼感情易唱出我

捨不得有幾多 得不到有幾多

這感覺大概你都遭遇過

你也要緊記這首那首誰與你的手 拍著拖

請一起唱飲歌 但願懂得更多

不想再後悔最初怎麼犯錯

經典的記憶熱唱過以後才清楚

大家怎樣伴我走過

昨日曾愛過甚麼 得你教曉我

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
快樂 (kuàilè) /kʰuaɪ lɤ/ A1	adjective - happy, joyful
寵愛 (chǒng'ài) /ʈʂʰʊŋ aɪ/ B2	verb - to dote on, to favour
失去 (shīqù) /ʂʅ t͡ɕʰy/ B1	verb - to lose
愛侶 (àilǚ) /aɪ lʏ/ B2	noun - lover, sweetheart
同伴 (tóngbàn) /tʰʊŋ pan/ B1	noun - companion, partner
明白 (míngbái) /mǐŋ pai/ A2	verb - to understand, to realize
捱 (ái) /aɪ/ C1	verb - to endure, to suffer
記錄 (jìlù) /t͡ɕi lu/ B1	verb - to record noun - record
貪 (tān) /tʰan/ B2	verb - to be greedy, to crave
失戀 (shīliàn) /ʂʅ li̯ɛn/ B2	verb - to be jilted in love, to be lovelorn
入肉 (rùròu) /ʐu ʐou/ C1	adjective - penetrating, deeply affecting, cutting to the quick
後悔 (hòuhuǐ) /xoʊ xwɛɪ/ B1	verb - to regret
表達 (biǎodá) /pjaʊ ta/ B1	verb - to express, to convey
犯錯 (fàncuò) /fan tsʰwo/ B2	verb - to make a mistake, to err
清楚 (qīngchǔ) /t͡ɕʰɪŋ t͡ʂʰu/ A2	adjective - clear, distinct
珍惜 (zhēnxī) /ʈ͡ʂən ɕi/ B1	verb - to treasure, to cherish
成熟 (chéngshú) /t͡ʃʰɤŋ ʂu/ B1	adjective - mature, ripe
精彩 (jīngcǎi) /t͡ɕiŋ tsʰai/ B1	adjective - wonderful, brilliant, splendid
經典 (jīngdiǎn) /t͡ɕiŋ ti̯ɛn/ B2	adjective - classic
記憶 (jìyì) /t͡ɕi i/ A2	noun - memory
遭遇 (zāoyù) /tsaʊ y/ B2	verb - to encounter, to meet with
教曉 (jiào xiǎo) /t͡ɕjaʊ ɕjaʊ/ C1	verb - to teach, to enlighten (Cantonese)