與我無關 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: MC 張天賦

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotive world of Cantopop through MC Cheung Tin Fu's '與我無關'. This song offers a beautiful opportunity to learn Cantonese by exploring the universal and relatable story of heartbreak and the difficulty of letting go. The poignant lyrics and soulful melody make the language come alive, providing a special and engaging way to connect with the culture and emotions embedded in the music.

[English]

You probably don't recognize last year anymore.

I was eager to be serious with you, celebrating together.

Spring has passed, you and I each have our own spring.

How many lovers have left their stories behind?

Choosing me meant missing you, ending up shallower, even more superficial.

No one compares to you; you should be better.

Not even knowing the reason, we went our separate ways.

On an uninhabited island, I heard who you're with.

It’s none of my business—why bother greeting?

Or maybe I should be glad I don't have to see much more.

This after-action report.

Do you realize that over the past ten months,

you posted your joys, I had my passions too.

Once, a historic place was praised for its glory.

Now, it's moved to another district.

Actually, we didn’t really stand out.

Who peacefully loved without worries?

What’s special is that we keep dreaming till forever.

Proving again that forever is so short.

No one compares to you; you should be better.

Not even knowing the reason, we went our separate ways.

On an uninhabited island, I heard who you're with.

In the end, many questions are left behind.

Maybe fate has set it so that it's better this way.

What use is winning if it’s just to defend your title?

Never giving up, Spring breeze is not a hero.

I’d rather keep this shameful feeling and stop right away.

Want you to know how good I am.

If you have self-comfort and want to vent,

If a stranger in ten years will grow old.

We can't be together forever—at least there was some effort.

Honestly, I only know how good I am.

You ended up not getting what you wanted, or even better.

Remember, remember—you said we owed each other nothing.

Remember, remember—I swear we won't meet again.

Remember, remember—to forget your insignificant flaws.

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[Chinese]

你 應該都不再認得 舊年

我 貪心得跟你認真 歡宴

春天一過 你與我 各自有春天

幾多個情人留體驗

挑選了我 錯過你 結局較膚淺 更淺

無人可比你好 明明應該更好

連原因都不知道 便各走各路

到了無人島 聽說你與誰人好

與我無關 怎麼問好

或者該慶幸我不必多看到

這賽後報告

知不知過去十個月裡

你發布你樂趣 我也有我陶醉

某個舊鳥居 曾經風光地被嘉許

如今搬遷入另一區

而其實我們 並未特別

睡不安心的愛過誰

特別就在 異想天開的話直到 永遠

再證明 這永遠很短

無人可比你好 明明應該更好

連原因都不知道 便各走各路

到了無人島 聽說你與誰人好

最尾留低 很多問號

或者天註定了這麼比較好

得到過哪用衛冕

死心不息春風得意也非好漢子

寧願繼續讓這份無恥 都一點即止

想你知 我多好

若你都有 自我安慰 想傾吐

某路人 過十年 會衰老

不可以一起過 最好 亦有功勞

真心講 只知道我的好

你得不到原來或更好

切記 切記 你說過各不相欠

切記 切記 我發誓再不相見

切記 切記 要記住你不足掛齒

Key Grammar Structures

• 你應該都不再認得舊年

  ➔ Use of modal verb "should" + base verb "be" to express expectation or assumption.

  ➔ The phrase "你應該都不再認得" implies that "you should no longer recognize" the past, indicating expectation about memory.

• 我貪心得跟你認真

  ➔ Use of "貪心得" (greedy to) + verb to express desire or eagerness.

  ➔ The phrase "我貪心得跟你認真" conveys a strong desire or eagerness to sincerely engage with someone.

• 連原因都不知道 便各走各路

  ➔ Use of "都" to emphasize "even" or "all"; "便" to indicate result or consequence.

  ➔ The phrase "連原因都不知道 便各走各路" emphasizes that "even" the reason is unknown, they go separate ways as a result.

• 到了無人島 聽說你與誰人好

  ➔ Use of "到" to indicate motion towards a place; "聽說" to mean "it is said" or " rumor has it".

  ➔ The phrase "到了無人島" indicates arriving at an uninhabited island; "聽說" introduces hearsay about someone's relationship.

• 切記 你說過各不相欠

  ➔ Use of "切記" to emphasize "must remember" or "be reminded"; "你說過" to make a past statement.

  ➔ The phrase "切記 你說過各不相欠" emphasizes the importance of remembering that "you said there are no debts between us".