越來越不懂 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: cici_

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the lyrical depth of cici_'s "越來越不懂" (Yue Lai Yue Bu Dong), a poignant Chinese pop song that beautifully articulates the universal complexities of love and its evolving meaning over time. Through its relatable narrative and heartfelt melody, you can learn common expressions related to emotions, relationships, and self-reflection in Mandarin Chinese. The song's introspective nature and widespread popularity on platforms like TikTok make it a captivating and accessible piece for language learners to connect with contemporary Chinese culture and music.

[English]

What I can't have, I desire more

What comes too easy, I ignore

Truth is, who doesn't want true love's embrace

To love completely, without disguise

At twenty-two

I reminisce how love consumed my days

Mom said to let it come naturally

Now at thirty-two

I find my patience wearing thin these days

Love's lost some vibrant hues

What I can't have, I desire more

What comes too easy, I ignore

Truth is, who doesn't want true love's embrace

To love completely, without disguise

Thought understanding would come with the one

But love leaves only fleeting glimpses when it's done~

I'm growing less sure about love~

At thirty-two

My single life's still colorful and bright

Occasional thoughts of romance

But love's rhythm stays unclear

Blind guesses like lottery tickets appear

Even winning feels strange here

What I can't have, I desire more

What comes too easy, I ignore

Truth is, who doesn't want true love's embrace

To love completely, without disguise

Thought understanding would come with the one

But love leaves only fleeting glimpses when it's done

I'm growing less sure about love

What's unattainable matters less

Even if just self-comfort

No need for sorrow~~~

What I can't have, I desire more

What comes too easy, I ignore

Truth is, who doesn't want true love's embrace

To love completely, without disguise

Thought understanding would come with the one

But love leaves only fleeting glimpses when it's done

I'm growing less sure about love

[Chinese]

得不到的 就更加愛

太容易來的就不理睬

其實 誰不想遇見真愛

愛得絕對 愛得坦白

在 我二十二歲時

回想起當時多麼想談戀愛

媽媽說就讓它來

然而在 我三十二歲時

發現我沒太多的心去等待

讓它失去某種色彩

得不到的 就更加愛

太容易來的就不理睬

其實誰不想遇見真愛

愛得絕對 愛得坦白

以為遇上了就會明白

但每次它只留下驚鴻一瞥的感慨~

我~~越來越不懂愛~

才 三十二歲的我

雖然一個人過 也過得夠精彩

偶爾才想談戀愛

然而愛 總是亂了節拍

我只能夠瞎猜 也許能中樂透彩

中了也覺得奇怪

得不到的就更加愛

太容易來的就不理睬

其實誰不想遇見真愛

愛得絕對 愛得坦白

以為遇上了就會明白

但每次它只留下驚鴻一瞥的感慨

我~~越來越不懂愛

得不到的無所謂

就算是自我安慰

沒必要傷悲~~~

得不到的就更加愛

太容易來的就不理睬

其實誰不想遇見真愛

愛得絕對 愛得坦白

以為遇上了就會明白

但每次它只留下驚鴻一瞥的感慨

我~~越來越不懂愛

Key Grammar Structures

• 得不到的 就更加愛

  ➔ Complement of result

  ➔ The phrase '就更加愛' acts as a complement of result, indicating the outcome of not obtaining something.

• 在 我二十二歲時

  ➔ Locative complement

  ➔ The phrase '在 我二十二歲時' uses a locative complement to indicate a specific time.

• 以為遇上了就會明白

  ➔ Conditional sentence with '就'

  ➔ The sentence uses '就' to express a conditional relationship between meeting someone and understanding.

• 但每次它只留下驚鴻一瞥的感慨

  ➔ Adverbial clause of time

  ➔ The phrase '每次' introduces an adverbial clause of time, indicating the frequency of the action.

• 我~~越來越不懂愛

  ➔ Degree adverb

  ➔ The word '越來越' is a degree adverb indicating an increasing trend.

• 得不到的無所謂

  ➔ Adjective as predicate

  ➔ The adjective '無所謂' functions as the predicate of the sentence.

• 就算是自我安慰

  ➔ Concessive clause

  ➔ The phrase '就算是' introduces a concessive clause, indicating a contrast or concession.