五百 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 黃明志
• Album: 亞洲通才

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic and emotional journey with Namewee's "五百" (Wǔbǎi). This song offers a unique window into Mandopop, combining raw personal storytelling with a powerful message of perseverance. As you delve into its lyrics, you'll not only learn new vocabulary and expressions related to overcoming challenges and expressing nostalgia, but also gain insight into the cultural significance of Taiwanese rock and the resilient spirit of pursuing one's dreams. Its relatable themes and clear narrative make it an excellent choice for expanding your Chinese language skills while connecting with a deeply moving story.

[English]

Under the sun, I go against the wind, my face full of dust

Chasing a huge dream, but never thought about my pockets

I only have five hundred, just five hundred

That young and reckless me rode a scooter to sell

I found that the people on the motorcycle lane were all too fast

I listen to Wu Bai, I hum Wu Bai, ah

Oh youth, you must endure

After enduring, finally the bitterness turns to sweetness

The ideals and wishes from back then are still in my heart

But they are buried by the ruthless reality

Oh youth, is no longer here

Life ebbs and flows, spring goes and autumn comes

Once, the girl I deeply loved, my favorite

Is her smile still as lovely?

The love from before will not return

Flowers wither and bloom, cherish the present

...

Back then, I had no wings, no shoulders, no ability

I wanted to give her a birthday surprise, I touched my pocket

I only have five hundred, just five hundred

This city was desolate until I met her love

The neon lights flicker like our stage

I listen to Wu Bai, I hum Wu Bai, ah

Oh youth, you must endure

After enduring, finally the bitterness turns to sweetness

The ideals and wishes from back then are still in my heart

But they are buried by the ruthless reality

Oh youth, is no longer here

Life ebbs and flows, spring goes and autumn comes

Once, the girl I deeply loved, my favorite

Is her smile still as lovely? Ah

...

Oh youth, you must endure

After enduring, finally the bitterness turns to sweetness

The ideals and wishes from back then are still in my heart

But they are buried by the ruthless reality

Oh youth, is no longer here

Life ebbs and flows, spring goes and autumn comes

Once, the girl I deeply loved, my favorite

Is her smile still as lovely?

The love from before will not return

Flowers wither and bloom, cherish the present

Ha ha

Ha ha

...

[Chinese]

陽光下我逆著風 滿臉的塵埃

追逐著巨大的夢 卻沒想過在口袋

我只有五百 就只有五百

那個年少輕狂的我騎著歐兜賣

發現機車道上的人們都跑太快

我聽著伍佰 我哼著伍佰 啊

少年啊 要忍耐

撐過熬過總算苦盡甘來

當初的理想和願望還在胸懷

只是被無情的現實掩埋

青春啊 已不在

生命潮起潮落春去秋來

曾經我深愛的最愛的那女孩

她的笑容是否一樣可愛

從前的愛 不再回來

花謝花開 珍惜現在

當時我沒有翅膀 沒有肩膀 沒能耐

想送她一份生日驚喜我摸摸口袋

我只有五百 就只有五百

這城市一片荒蕪直到遇見她的愛

霓虹燈閃閃爍爍就像我們的舞臺

我聽著伍佰 我哼著伍佰 啊

少年啊 要忍耐

撐過熬過總算苦盡甘來

當初的理想和願望還在胸懷

只是被無情的現實掩埋

青春啊 已不在

生命潮起潮落春去秋來

曾經我深愛的最愛的那女孩

她的笑容是否一樣可愛 啊

少年啊 要忍耐

撐過熬過總算苦盡甘來

當初的理想和願望還在胸懷

只是被無情的現實掩埋

青春啊 已不在

生命潮起潮落春去秋來

曾經我深愛的最愛的那女孩

她的笑容是否一樣可愛

從前的愛 不再回來

花謝花開 珍惜現在

Ha ha

Ha ha

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
陽光 /jáng guāng/ A2	noun - sunlight
夢 /mèng/ A2	noun - dream
青春 /qīng chūn/ B1	noun - youth
忍耐 /rěn nài/ B2	verb - to endure
理想 /lǐ xiǎng/ B2	noun - ideal
願望 /yuàn wàng/ B2	noun - wish
現實 /xiàn shí/ B2	noun - reality
生命 /shēng mìng/ B2	noun - life
女孩 /nǚ hái/ A1	noun - girl
笑容 /xiào róng/ B1	noun - smile
珍惜 /zhēn xī/ B2	verb - to cherish
荒蕪 /huāng wú/ C1	adjective - desolate
舞臺 /wǔ tái/ B2	noun - stage
口袋 /kǒu dài/ A2	noun - pocket
塵埃 /chén āi/ C1	noun - dust
發現 /fā xiàn/ B1	verb - to discover
騎 /qí/ A1	verb - to ride

Key Grammar Structures

• 我只有五百 就只有五百

  ➔ Use of '只有' (only) to express limitation.

  ➔ The phrase "我只有五百" means "I only have five hundred".

• 青春啊 已不在

  ➔ Use of '已' (already) to indicate a change in state.

  ➔ The phrase "青春啊 已不在" means "Youth is already gone".

• 撐過熬過總算苦盡甘來

  ➔ Use of '總算' (finally) to express a conclusion after hardship.

  ➔ The phrase "撐過熬過總算苦盡甘來" means "After enduring hardships, finally comes the sweetness".

• 曾經我深愛的最愛的那女孩

  ➔ Use of '曾經' (once) to indicate a past experience.

  ➔ The phrase "曾經我深愛的最愛的那女孩" means "That girl whom I once deeply loved".

• 花謝花開 珍惜現在

  ➔ Use of '珍惜' (cherish) to express the importance of the present.

  ➔ The phrase "花謝花開 珍惜現在" means "Flowers wither and bloom; cherish the present".