想见你 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 无印良品

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and '想见你' by 无印良品 is a perfect starting point for those interested in Mandarin Chinese. The song's clear and emotive vocals, combined with its simple yet profound lyrics centered on the universal feeling of wanting to see someone, make it easy to follow and emotionally resonant. Through this song, you can learn essential vocabulary related to feelings and daily life, all while enjoying a beautiful melody that has touched the hearts of many. Its timeless appeal lies in its sincerity, making it a special piece to connect with Chinese culture and language.

[English]

I want to see you, Muji

The worn-out blanket, it doesn’t ask if I believe it or not

Helpless wristwatch, walking alone through every moment

Sunlight shines brightly, there are people around me pushing and shoving, I can hear it

No one knows, inside my pocket I hide your scent

I want to see you, without you, things are just meaningless color and shadow

All the heat is just your reflection

I want to see you, my heart is frantic, among the crowd, rushing wildly

Hoping that in the next moment, I can see you

Though the sky is high, longing shines like a dragon illuminating the clouds; I look down low

All my silence, if you see it, give me your embrace

Soft wind gently blows, memories bloom quietly in my laughter, and faintly echo

Only I know, no need to look for anyone's shadow

I want to see you, without you, everyday life feels incomplete

The floating illusions flying through the screen are all you

I want to see you, my heart has never really parted from you

This lifetime’s longing is to be with you

I want to see you, without you, everyday life feels incomplete

The floating illusions flying through the screen are all you

I want to see you, my heart has never really parted from you

The whole world, the most important thing is you

[Chinese]

xiǎng jiàn nǐ wú yìn liáng pǐn

pí juàn de bèi bāo tā bú wèn wǒ shì fǒu jì liáo

wú nài de shǒu biǎo gū dān dì zǒu guò měi yī miǎo

yáng guāng jìng qiāo qiāo jiē shàng yǒu rén yōng bào wǒ tīng dé dào

méi yǒu rén zhī dào kǒu dài lǐ wǒ cáng zhe nǐ de wèi dào

xiǎng jiàn nǐ méi yǒu nǐ chéng shì zài xuàn yě méi yì yì

rè nào de quán dōu shì nǐ de huàn yǐng

xiǎng jiàn nǐ xīn tài jí kuáng bēn yōng jǐ de rén qún lǐ

duō xī wàng xià yī miǎo jiù jiàn dào nǐ

tiān suī rán hěn gāo sī niàn xiàng yún lóng zhào wǒ hěn dī cháo

wǒ suǒ yǒu chén mò rú guǒ nǐ kàn dé dào gěi wǒ yōng bào

wēi fēng qīng qīng piāo jì mò zài xiào shēng lǐ mò mò xuān nào

zhī yǒu wǒ zhī dào bú xū yào zài xún zhǎo shuí de yī kào

xiǎng jiàn nǐ méi yǒu nǐ měi tiān shēng huó zhī shèng hū xī

bì shàng yǎn huǎng dòng de quán dōu shì nǐ

xiǎng jiàn nǐ wǒ de xīn qí shí cóng lái bú céng lí qù

zhè yī shēng zhī xiǎng hé nǐ zài yī qǐ

xiǎng jiàn nǐ méi yǒu nǐ měi tiān shēng huó zhī shèng hū xī

bì shàng yǎn huǎng dòng de quán dōu shì nǐ

xiǎng jiàn nǐ wǒ de xīn qí shí cóng lái bú céng lí qù

quán shì jiè zuì zhòng yào de jiù shì nǐ

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
想见 /xiǎng jiàn/ A2	verb - to want to see
皮夹 /pí jiá/ B1	noun - wallet
孤独 /gū dú/ B1	adjective - lonely
阳光 /yáng guāng/ A1	noun - sunlight
拥抱 /yōng bào/ A2	verb - to hug
隐藏 /yǐn cáng/ B1	verb - to hide
城市 /chéng shì/ A1	noun - city
喧哗 /xuān huá/ B2	noun - noise
疯狂 /fēng kuáng/ B1	adjective - crazy
思念 /sī niàn/ B1	noun - longing
低潮 /dī cháo/ B2	noun - low tide
微风 /wēi fēng/ A2	noun - gentle breeze
笑声 /xiào shēng/ A2	noun - laughter
依赖 /yī lài/ B1	verb - to rely on
呼吸 /hū xī/ A1	noun - breath
眼眶 /yǎn kuàng/ B2	noun - eye socket
心 /xīn/ A1	noun - heart
世界 /shì jiè/ A1	noun - world

Key Grammar Structures

• pí juàn de bèi bāo tā bú wèn wǒ shì fǒu jì liáo

  ➔ Adverbial modifier + Verb

  ➔ “pí juàn de” modifies “bēi bāo”, indicating the manner or state of the action.

• méi yǒu rén zhī dào kǒu dài lǐ wǒ cáng zhe nǐ de wèi dào

  ➔ Double negative + Possessive particle

  ➔ “méi yǒu rén zhī dào” is a double negative, and “nǐ de wèi dào” uses the possessive particle “de”.

• xiǎng jiàn nǐ méi yǒu nǐ chéng shì zài xuàn yě méi yì yì

  ➔ Contrastive conjunction

  ➔ “méi yǒu nǐ” contrasts with “xiǎng jiàn nǐ”, emphasizing the absence despite the desire.

• rè nào de quán dōu shì nǐ de huàn yǐng

  ➔ Adjective + 的 + Noun

  ➔ “rè nào de” modifies “huàn yǐng”, using the structural particle “的”.

• wēi fēng qīng qīng piāo jì mò zài xiào shēng lǐ mò mò xuān nào

  ➔ Reduplication of adjectives

  ➔ “qīng qīng” and “mò mò” are reduplicated adjectives to emphasize the degree or continuity.

• zhī yǒu wǒ zhī dào bú xū yào zài xún zhǎo shuí de yī kào

  ➔ Adverb of scope + Negative construction

  ➔ “zhī yǒu” limits the scope, and “bú xū yào” is a negative construction.

• quán shì jiè zuì zhòng yào de jiù shì nǐ

  ➔ Superlative + Comparative structure

  ➔ “zuì zhòng yào de” is a superlative structure, emphasizing the highest degree.