有些話要用英文說 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Kiri T

Lyrics & Translation

"有些話要用英文說" (Some Things Are Better Left in English) by Kiri T offers a unique linguistic journey, perfect for language learners. This song beautifully blends English and Chinese, reflecting the modern bilingual experience in Hong Kong. By delving into its lyrics, you can explore how different languages capture distinct emotional nuances and learn natural, everyday expressions that bridge cultures. Its smooth melody and relatable theme make it a special and engaging piece to deepen your understanding of both English and Chinese in a contemporary context.

[English]

I don't know how to say it

You taking care of yourself?

She'll probably put up with you

Still got your things on my shelf

I really want to type a few lines or record a few minutes

But my fingertips aren’t impulsive enough

You wanna hear what I’ve got to say?

I really hate today, apologizing for no reason

Cuz I don’t know if I’m crying

Tears are not drying

It’s 3 AM, no one to confide in

Cuz I don’t think that I’m fine

I’m sorry that you’re not mine

I don’t remember your number

I'm doing even better single

I don’t think I care if I don’t see you anymore

And if you call I might not pick up the phone

Stubbornly turning the longing into an old photo

But of course, you won't be touched

You wanna hear what I’ve got to say?

I really hate today, apologizing for no reason

Cuz I don’t know if I’m crying

Tears are not drying

It’s 3 AM, no one to confide in

Cuz I don’t think that I’m fine

I’m sorry that you’re not mine

Want to be more precise, apologizing to no one

Cuz I don’t know if I’m crying

Tears are not drying

Can’t bring myself to speak, but I have something to say

Cuz I don’t think that I’m fine

I’m sorry that you’re not mine

[Chinese]

不知道要怎麼說

You taking care of yourself?

她應該會遷就你

Still got your things on my shelf

好想打幾段字 或 錄幾分鐘

但我指尖不夠衝動

You wanna hear what I’ve got to say?

很討厭今天 沒理由道歉

Cuz I don’t know if I’m crying

Tears are not drying

夜半三點 沒對象宣洩

Cuz I don’t think that I’m fine

I’m sorry that you’re not mine

I don’t remember your number

單⾝過得更加好

I don’t think I care if I don’t see you anymore

And if you call I might not pick up the phone

偏偏把思念換做舊相⼀幅

但你當然不會感動

You wanna hear what I’ve got to say?

很討厭今天 沒理由道歉

Cuz I don’t know if I’m crying

Tears are not drying

夜半三點 沒對象宣洩

Cuz I don’t think that I’m fine

I’m sorry that you’re not mine

想準確⼀點 沒對⽩道歉

Cuz I don’t know if I’m crying

Tears are not drying

沒法啟⿒ 但有話想說

Cuz I don’t think that I’m fine

I’m sorry that you’re not mine

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to produce tears as a result of emotion
fine /faɪn/ B1	adjective - in good health or satisfactory condition
shelf /ʃɛlf/ A2	noun - a flat board used for storing things
apologize /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ B1	verb - to express regret for something done
number /ˈnʌmbər/ A1	noun - a mathematical value used for counting
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire something
things /θɪŋz/ A1	noun - objects or items
care /kɛr/ A2	verb - to feel concern or interest
remember /rɪˈmɛmbər/ A2	verb - to recall or bring to mind
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire something
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to express in words
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
object /ˈɒbdʒɛkt/ B1	noun - a material thing that can be seen and touched
dry /draɪ/ A2	adjective - free from moisture
single /ˈsɪŋɡl/ A2	adjective - only one; not multiple
exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ B2	verb - to give something and receive something in return

Key Grammar Structures

• You taking care of yourself?

  ➔ Present continuous tense.

  ➔ The phrase "You **taking** care of yourself?" uses the present continuous to ask about an ongoing action.

• Cuz I don’t know if I’m crying.

  ➔ Conditional clause.

  ➔ The phrase "I don’t know **if** I’m crying" introduces a conditional clause that expresses uncertainty.

• I don’t remember your number.

  ➔ Simple present tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I don’t **remember** your number" uses the simple present tense to express a current state.

• I’m sorry that you’re not mine.

  ➔ Present continuous tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I’m **sorry** that you’re not mine" uses the present continuous to express an ongoing feeling.

• But I don’t think I care if I don’t see you anymore.

  ➔ Simple present tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I don’t **think** I care" uses the simple present tense to express a current belief.

• Cuz I don’t think that I’m fine.

  ➔ Present continuous tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I don’t think that I’m **fine**" uses the present continuous to express a current state of being.

• But you obviously won’t be moved.

  ➔ Simple future tense.

  ➔ The phrase "you **won’t be** moved" uses the simple future tense to express a prediction about the future.