愛與誠 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 古巨基, Leo Ku

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotional depth of Cantopop with Leo Ku's classic hit, '愛與誠'. This song is a perfect gateway to learning Cantonese, as its clear enunciation and powerful, narrative-driven lyrics provide a compelling way to engage with the language. What makes '愛與誠' special is its raw and honest portrayal of a difficult, universally understood emotional experience, allowing learners to connect with the language on a deeper level.

[English]

Actually, I'm happier alone, just waiting for you to say so

Actually, everyone’s been annoyed with each other, yet they pretend to be busy

Resenting just a little more collision

But bored things to do, afraid to disturb each other

If you're willing, honestly tell me once

At least we can both feel the release

Don’t cry, I can endure these years of grievances

Can't love sincerely anymore

So, let’s honestly end it

No more lovers

Be a cat, be a dog, not lovers

Be a pet, at least cute and charming

Ignoring you finally just makes us enemies

Fallen into old friends, is that still satisfying?

Heartless, just like idle people

If you have free time, do you have time to kiss?

Destined to be strangers passing by

Why are your hands trembling?

Long-term forced love is even worse than heartbreak

Pretending to be indifferent all the time, even harder

It’s because I react slowly on purpose

Even though it’s late, I should have laid the cards early

Treat me like a partner, take one more look

Tonight will be remembered for my entire life

No more lovers

Be a cat, be a dog, not lovers

Be a pet, at least cute and charming

Ignoring you finally just makes us enemies

Fallen into old friends, is that still satisfying?

Heartless, just like idle people

If you have free time, do you have time to kiss?

This prelude, from a sincere heart

Sorry, breaking up automatically

Shocked, you might feel sad

Numb me, now I can even switch channels to wish you a new life

No more lovers

Be a cat, be a dog, not lovers

Be a pet, at least cute and charming

Having deep contact with you, no need to fear being hated tomorrow

Fallen into old friends, is that still satisfying?

Heartless, just like idle people

If you have free time, do you have time to kiss?

Destined to be strangers passing by

Why are your hands trembling?

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[Chinese]

其實自己一個更開心 只等你講

其實大家早已嫌大家 卻扮忙

恨有多一點碰撞

然而無聊事幹 不敢打攪對方

要是你願意 誠實講一趟

彼此都起碼覺得釋放

不要哭 我也忍得了這些年來的委曲

沒法真心愛下去

只好真心真意的結束

別再做情人

做隻貓 做隻狗 不做情人

做隻寵物至少可愛迷人

和你不瞅不睬 最終只會成為敵人

淪為舊朋友 是否又稱心

沒有心 只像閒人

若有空 難道有空可接吻

註定似過路人陌生

你怎麼手震

長期被逼戀愛也真比 失戀更慘

長期扮演若無其事般 更困難

是我專登反應慢

明明為時甚晚 牌一早該要攤

再像我伴侶 凝望多一眼

一生都將會記得今晚

別再做情人

做隻貓 做隻狗 不做情人

做隻寵物至少可愛迷人

和你不瞅不睬 最終只會成為敵人

淪為舊朋友 是否又稱心

沒有心 只像閒人

若有空 難道有空可接吻

這預告 發自虔誠內心

對不起 自動分手

錯愕的你怕會傷感

麻木的我 現在也可轉台來賀你新生

別再做情人

做隻貓 做隻狗 不做情人

做隻寵物至少可愛迷人

和你相交不淺 無謂明日會被你憎

淪為舊朋友 是否又稱心

沒有心 只像閒人

若有空 難道有空可接吻

註定似過路人陌生

你怎麼手震

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
愛 (ài) /aɪ/ A1	noun - love verb - to love
誠 (chéng) /tʃʰəŋ/ B1	adjective - sincere, honest noun - sincerity, honesty
嫌 (xián) /ɕi̯ɛn/ B2	verb - to dislike, to complain about
忙 (máng) /mɑŋ/ A1	adjective - busy
恨 (hèn) /xən/ B2	verb - to hate, to regret
碰撞 (pèngzhuàng) /pʰəŋ t͡ʂʰwɑŋ/ B2	noun - collision, clash verb - to collide, to bump into
釋放 (shìfàng) /ʂɨ fɑŋ/ B2	verb - to release, to liberate
真心 (zhēnxīn) /t͡ʂən ɕin/ B1	adjective - sincere, heartfelt noun - sincerity
結束 (jiéshù) /t͡ɕi̯ɛ ʂu/ A2	verb - to end, to finish noun - end, conclusion
情人 (qíngrén) /t͡ɕʰɪŋ ɻən/ A2	noun - lover, sweetheart
寵物 (chǒngwù) /t͡ʃʰʊŋ wu/ A2	noun - pet
可愛 (kě'ài) /kʰə aɪ/ A1	adjective - cute, lovely
敵人 (dírén) /ti ɻən/ B1	noun - enemy
朋友 (péngyǒu) /pʰəŋ i̯ou/ A1	noun - friend
陌生 (mòshēng) /mwo ʂəŋ/ B1	adjective - strange, unfamiliar

Key Grammar Structures

• 其實自己一個更開心 只等你講

  ➔ Use of the adverb 其實 (actually, in fact) to emphasize the truth behind a statement.

  ➔ The word **其實** functions as an adverb meaning "actually" or "in fact," emphasizing the speaker's underlying truth.

• 要是你願意 誠實講一趟

  ➔ Use of 要是 (if) to introduce a conditional clause.

  ➔ The phrase **要是** functions as "if" in conditional sentences, setting up a hypothetical situation.

• 別再做情人

  ➔ Use of 別再 (don't anymore) to express stopping an action or state.

  ➔ The phrase **別再** is used to tell someone "don't" do something anymore, indicating cessation.

• 做隻寵物至少可愛迷人

  ➔ Use of 做 (to do, to be) followed by an object to describe the role or identity.

  ➔ The verb **做** means "to do" or "to be" in the sense of taking on a role or identity, here describing being a pet.

• 不要哭 我也忍得了這些年來的委曲

  ➔ Use of 不要 (do not) + verb to give a negative command or prohibition.

  ➔ The phrase **不要** is used to tell someone "do not" do something, expressing prohibition or advice.

• 你怎麼手震

  ➔ Use of 怎麼 (how, why) to pose a question about manner or reason.

  ➔ The word **怎麼** functions as "how" or "why" in questions, asking about manner or reason.