有一說一 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 持修
• Album: 受

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the emotional depths of Mandarin with 持修's “有一說一”, a candid exploration of love's complexities. This song offers a glimpse into contemporary Mandarin slang and emotional expression, perfect for learners interested in authentic language and heartfelt music.

[English]

It was a very vague dream.

Your figure is still so clear.

I never thought I’d wake up like this.

Have I ever truly forgiven you?

I’m less naive now, but more selfish.

Healed, then hurt, then healed again—it doesn’t hurt anymore.

Have you forgotten me? All traces are gone.

Honestly, I miss you, but I don’t want to see you again.

Have I forgotten you? I’m afraid it’s just wishful thinking.

Honestly, I love you, but I hate everything about you.

...

It was a distant memory.

Your reaction is still so fatal.

I never thought I’d want to be fully awake.

I know I don’t want to let you go.

I’m less naive now, but more selfish.

Healed, then hurt, then healed again—it doesn’t hurt anymore.

Have you forgotten me? All traces are gone.

Honestly, I miss you, but I don’t want to see you again.

Have I forgotten you? I’m afraid it’s just wishful thinking.

Honestly, I love you, but I hate everything about you.

I thought if I just stayed busy with work,

until that late-night train ride,

where should I go now?

I thought if I just kept living,

until I passed by that alley corner,

where are you now?

Have you forgotten me? All traces are gone.

Honestly, I miss you, but I don’t want to see you again.

Have I forgotten you? I’m afraid it’s just wishful thinking.

Honestly, I love you, but I hate everything about you.

Just forget me, it’s the only way.

Honestly, I miss you, but it’s time to let go.

I’ve forgotten you too, no need to be responsible anymore.

Honestly, I love you, but I can’t love you anymore.

...

[Chinese]

那是一個很模糊的夢境

你的身影 還如此清晰

其實沒想過會這樣驚醒

會不會自己 沒原諒過你

變得沒那麼幼稚 但卻更自私

早就好了 又傷了 又好了 不會痛了

你忘記我了沒 痕跡都已經抹滅

有一說一 我想你 但不想再見面

我忘記你了沒 就怕只是自以為

有一說一 我愛你 也恨你的一切

那是一段很遙遠的記憶

你的反應 還是很致命

其實沒想過要完全清醒

我知道自己 不想放過你

變得沒那麼幼稚 但卻更自私

早就好了 又傷了 又好了 不會痛了

你忘記我了沒 痕跡都已經抹滅

有一說一 我想你 但不想再見面

我忘記你了沒 就怕只是自以為

有一說一 我愛你 也恨你的一切

以為只要工作忙了

直到某班夜裡的車

現在該回哪裡 呢

以為只要努力活著

直到經過巷口那側

你現在在哪裡 呢

你忘記我了沒 痕跡都已經抹滅

有一說一 我想你 但不想再見面

我忘記你了沒 就怕只是自以為

有一說一 我愛你 也恨你的一切

你就忘記我了吧 這是最後的辦法

有一說一 我想你 但是是時候放下

我也忘記你了呢 以後不需再負責

有一說一 我愛你 卻不能愛你了

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
夢境 /mɛŋ tɕɪŋ/ B1	noun - dream
清晰 /tʃʰɯ̌ŋ ɕɪ/ A2	adjective - clear
驚醒 /tɕɪŋ ɕɪŋ/ B2	verb - to wake up suddenly
原諒 /ju̯ɛn ljɑŋ/ B1	verb - to forgive
幼稚 /ju̯ ðʐʅ/ A2	adjective - immature
自私 /ʈ͡ʂɨ̌ ʂɨ/ A2	adjective - selfish
痕跡 /xən tɕʰɨ/ B1	noun - trace
抹滅 /mɔ̌t m̩ˀ/ C1	verb - to erase completely
致命 /ʈ͡ʂɻ̩̌.tɕɪ̌ŋ/ B2	adjective - fatal
清醒 /tʰsʰɪŋ ɕɪŋ/ B1	verb - to wake up adjective - sober
放過 /pʰɑŋ kʊ̌/ B1	verb - to let go
巷口 /χjɛŋ kʰou̯/ B2	noun - alley entrance
放下 /fɑŋ ɕiɑ/ A2	verb - to let go
負責 /fu̯²¹²ʂə̌/ B1	verb - to be responsible

Key Grammar Structures

• 那是一個很模糊的夢境

  ➔ Use of demonstrative pronoun 那 with classifier 個

  ➔ "那是一個" indicates 'that (one) thing', using the demonstrative "那" with classifier "個" to specify an indefinite object.

• 其實沒想過會這樣驚醒

  ➔ Negation with 沒 and modal 會 (subjunctive-like hypothetical)

  ➔ "沒想過" means 'never thought', negating the action, while "會這樣" indicates a hypothetical outcome 'would be like this'.

• 變得沒那麼幼稚 但卻更自私

  ➔ Contrastive conjunction 但卻 with comparative adverbs (沒那麼...更...)

  ➔ "沒那麼幼稚" means 'not so childish', and "但卻更自私" contrasts with 'but actually more selfish', using "但卻" for adversarial contrast and comparative adverbs.

• 我就忘記我了吧 這是最後的辦法

  ➔ Imperative mood with 吧 and demonstrative 這

  ➔ "你就忘記我了吧" suggests 'you should forget me', using "吧" for softening imperative suggestion, and "這是最後的" specifies 'this is the last method' with "這".

• 直到經過巷口那側

  ➔ Conjunction 直到 for 'until' with directional verb 經過

  ➔ "直到" introduces 'until' the action "經過巷口那側" happens, meaning 'until passing by that side of the alley entrance'.

• 你忘記我了沒 痕跡都已經抹滅

  ➔ Question pattern V-O了沒 with particle 都 (already... all erased)

  ➔ "你忘記我了沒" asks 'have you forgotten me yet?', using the pattern for alternative questions, and "痕跡都已經抹滅" means 'all traces have already been erased', with "都" emphasizing completeness.

• 有一說一 我想你 但是是時候放下

  ➔ Conjunctive 但是 for contrast and modal 是時候 (it's time to...)

  ➔ "有一說一" means 'honestly', "我想要 你但是" contrasts 'I miss you but', and "但是是時候放下" uses "是時候" for 'it's time to let go'.

• 至今沒想過要完全清醒

  ➔ Negated perfective with 沒...過 and adverb 完全 (completely)

  ➔ "沒想過" indicates 'never thought of', the pattern for experiential negation, and "完全清醒" uses "完全" to emphasize 'completely sober/awake'.

• 有一說一 我愛你 卻不能愛你了

  ➔ Adversative 卻 and completed action with 了 (can no longer...)

  ➔ "我愛你" states 'I love you', but "卻不能愛你了" contrasts with 'yet cannot love you anymore', using "卻" for concession and "了" for change of state.