WHAT HAVE U DONE – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: G.E.M.
• Album: Xposed

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into G.E.M.'s electrifying Pop Rock track, "WHAT HAVE U DONE." This song is a fantastic way to engage with Cantonese music and language through its strong, clear vocals and impactful lyrics. It’s special for its direct challenge to societal norms and its message of equality, offering a glimpse into G.E.M.'s lyrical prowess and the cultural context of her music. Learning the lyrics can help you grasp expressions of frustration and defiance in Cantonese.

[English]

Clearly, both you and I breathe in oxygen

Clearly, our identities should be equal

Why must I swallow my pride and endure your excess?

Why can't your eyes see others?

If there's no education or status, how can I express myself?

How much wealth do you need to worship in your eyes?

Your scale has been tilted long ago

How do you understand standards?

What mentality is it to step down and climb up?

Please don't be too indulgent

In the past, I didn't call out, don't think I'm foolish

I can't tolerate being trapped again

Let out this anger

At this moment, you need to feel regret

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

Clearly, we only differ by a name

Clearly, our ID cards both have stars

Why does not wearing real leather seem like a flaw?

Why do high heels make you seem taller than others?

What will you use to buy power or treatment?

How much wealth do you need to worship?

Your scale has been tilted long ago

How do you understand standards?

What mentality is it to step down and climb up?

Please don't be too indulgent

In the past, I didn't call out, don't think I'm foolish

I can't tolerate being trapped again

Let out this anger

At this moment, you need to feel regret

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

I've had enough of the facade, the official tone is no longer in vogue

White collars and red necks, turning left to find an exit

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

Please don't be too indulgent

In the past, I didn't call out, don't think I'm foolish

I can't tolerate being trapped again

Let out this anger

At this moment, you need to feel regret

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

I'm done

[Chinese]

明明你我呼吸裡都帶氧份

明明你我身份理應對等

為何要我吞聲氣忍你過份

為何你眼睛總看不見人

若沒學歷地位怎表態

你眼中要幾多幾多身家先參拜

你那天秤一早已歪

標準怎理解

低踩高攀是什麼心態

請你別要太放任

舊日我沒呼叫別當我笨

極沒法容忍再被困

就此釋放怒憤

這刻要換你悔恨

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

明明你我只不過差了姓名

明明你我身份証都有星

為何沒戴真皮已彷似缺憾

為何著對高踭會高過人

權力或待遇用什麼收買

你到底要幾多幾多身家先參拜

你那天秤一早已歪

標準怎理解

低踩高攀是什麼心態

請你別要太放任

舊日我沒呼叫別當我笨

極沒法容忍再被困

就此釋放怒憤

這刻要換你悔恨

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

受夠面口　官腔早不太入流

白領紅頸　左轉前方找出口

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

請你別要太放任

舊日我沒呼叫別當我笨

極沒法容忍再被困

就此釋放怒憤

這刻要換你悔恨

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done?

I'm Done

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
身份 /fēnˋtǐn/ B1	noun - identity, status
呼吸 /hū xī/ A2	verb - to breathe
身份証 /fēnˋtǐn zhèng/ B1	noun - ID card
地位 /dì wèi/ B1	noun - status, position
標準 /biāo zhǔn/ B1	noun - standard, criterion
心態 /xīn tài/ B2	noun - mentality, mindset
放任 /fàng rèn/ B2	verb - to indulge, to let go
容忍 /róng rěn/ B2	verb - to tolerate
怒憤 /nù fèn/ C1	noun - anger, indignation
悔恨 /huǐ hèn/ C1	noun - regret, remorse
面口 /miàn kǒu/ B2	noun - face, reputation
官腔 /guān qiāng/ C1	noun - official tone, bureaucratic manner

Key Grammar Structures

• 明明你我呼吸裡都帶氧份

  ➔ 明明...都 (Míngmíng...dōu) - Clearly...all/even.

  ➔ This structure emphasizes that something is obvious or evident. "明明" highlights the obviousness of the fact that both of them breathe oxygen.

• 為何要我吞聲氣忍你過份

  ➔ 為何要我 (Wèihé yào wǒ) - Why do I have to...? (rhetorical question implying resentment)

  ➔ Expresses frustration and questioning the necessity of enduring someone's excessive behavior. The phrase implies a sense of being wronged.

• 若沒學歷地位怎表態

  ➔ 若...怎 (Ruò...zěn) - If... then how...?

  ➔ A conditional structure showing consequence. If you don't have the required credentials and status, how can you express yourself?

• 你那天秤一早已歪

  ➔ 一早 (yīzǎo) - long ago, already; 歪 (wāi) - crooked, tilted

  ➔ The phrase suggests that the person's judgment or standards were skewed or biased a long time ago. It's an accusation of unfairness.

• 低踩高攀是什麼心態

  ➔ 什麼...心態 (Shénme... xīntài) - What kind of mentality is it to...?

  ➔ Expresses questioning and disapproval of a particular behavior or attitude. It directly challenges the underlying motivation.

• 舊日我沒呼叫別當我笨

  ➔ 別當... (Bié dāng...) - Don't treat.../Don't consider...

  ➔ A command or warning not to assume something. Specifically, it warns against assuming someone is foolish simply because they were silent in the past.

• 受夠面口　官腔早不太入流

  ➔ 受夠 (shòugòu) - had enough of; 不太入流 (bù tài rù liú) - not mainstream/stylish anymore

  ➔ Expresses being fed up with something, specifically the superficiality and outdatedness of official jargon. The '官腔' (guānqiāng) suggests bureaucratic language or behavior.