謝謝對不起 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 許靖韻

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the poignant world of Cantonese music with Angela Hui's "謝謝對不起" (Thank You, I'm Sorry). This emotionally rich ballad offers a unique blend of heartbreak and mature acceptance, making it an excellent song for language learners to grasp nuanced expressions of love and loss in Cantonese. Its relatable theme of 'wrong timing in love' and heartfelt lyrics provide an authentic listening experience, enriching your understanding of both the language and cultural sentiments.

[English]

Together with you, going in circles for hundreds of days, walking then turning back

No wonder it’s getting more suffocating the longer it goes on

We each become lonely, and silent treatment turns into habit

Knowing there's no warmth left but feeling she still stays, sharing many nights with you

Still online after sleeping, chatting aimlessly with someone

Thank you, sorry, I’ve already given up my heart

Old memories, even if they’re stirred up, make me more reluctant to hate you

Fearing to let go, but still must be brave to part

Could it be that I’m willing, comparing myself to her?

You don’t need to worry about your past love anymore

The one who cares for you the most

Letting you seek new pleasures, trying out curiosity again

Still refusing to expose you, still caring about you

...

Actually hoping to find someone willing to imagine for you

While I grow more silent

Even in pain, I don’t cry, holding onto stubborn reason

Unable to resist fatigue, new her appears just when I meet you

Willing to forgive you, just see it as my kindness

Thank you, sorry, I’ve already given up my heart

Old memories, even if they’re stirred up, make me more reluctant to hate you

Fearing to let go, but still must be brave to part

Could it be that I’m willing, comparing myself to her?

You don’t need to worry about your past love anymore

The one who cares for you the most

Letting you seek new pleasures, trying out curiosity again

Still refusing to expose you, still caring about you

Lacking the strength to fight anyone

Don’t need your sympathy

Woo

Oh

...

Thank you, sorry, I’ve already given up my heart

Pain pierces my heart but I still refuse to hate you

I’ve long been counting every second for the deadline beside us

Endless new loves—how can I compare?

Watching memories slowly fade, I leave when the pain is enough

Seeing her claim victory, you accept her flattery

Unwilling to be without backbone, that’s why I must give up

...

[Chinese]

共你像同路 兜圈几百天 走过再折返

难怪越捱越沉闷

各自变孤单 因冷战变习惯

明白无力可温馨似她 陪你许多夜晚

睡了还在线 共哪个漫谈

谢谢对不起 我已经心死

往事纵勾起 叫我更难恨你

畏惧放手亦要放胆别离

难道我甘心 跟她作对比

你亦无需为旧爱顾忌

最纵坏你的人

放你找新鲜趣味 再试尽好奇

偏不去拆穿你 还体恤你

其实亦期望 可找到某位 肯替你设想

而我越来越沉默

痛极也不哭 总理智到倔强

难敌疲倦中新一个她 和你刚好遇上

愿意原谅你 就当我善良

谢谢对不起 我已经心死

往事纵勾起 叫我更难恨你

畏惧放手亦要放胆别离

难道我甘心 跟她作对比

你亦无需为旧爱顾忌

最纵坏你的人

放你找新鲜趣味 再试尽好奇

偏不去拆穿你 还体恤你

无能力与谁斗争

不必给予我同情心

Woo

Oh

谢谢对不起 我已经心死

痛入了心扉 仍然不愿恨你

早已在旁逐秒倒数限期

无尽个新欢 要我怎去比

看着回忆慢慢到末期 痛够便离开

眼看她抢得胜利 你接受献媚

不甘再没骨气 才应舍弃

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
走 /tsou/ A1	verb - to walk, to go
沉闷 /tʃən mən/ B2	adjective - dull, boring
孤单 /ɡū dān/ B1	adjective - lonely, isolated
习惯 /ɕí ɡuàn/ A2	noun - habit, custom verb - to be used to, to be accustomed to
心死 /ɕīn sí/ C1	verb - to lose heart, to be heartbroken
往事 /wɑ̌ŋ ʂì/ B2	noun - past events, bygone days
恨 /xən/ B1	verb - to hate, to resent
畏惧 /wèi jù/ C1	verb - to fear, to dread
放手 /fàŋ ʃòʊ/ B1	verb - to let go, to release
放胆 /fàŋ dǎn/ C1	adverb - boldly, daringly
别离 /bié lí/ B2	verb - to part, to say goodbye
甘心 /ɡān xīn/ B2	verb - to be willing, to resign oneself to
对比 /dùi bì/ B1	verb - to compare, to contrast
纵坏 /zòng huài/ B2	verb - to spoil, to pamper
新鲜 /ɕīn ɕjān/ A2	adjective - fresh, new
趣味 /tɕŷ wèi/ B1	noun - interest, hobby
好奇 /háu qí/ B1	noun - curiosity
拆穿 /tʃāi ʈʂʰwān/ C1	verb - to expose, to see through (a lie)
体恤 /tʰí ɕỳ/ C1	verb - to understand and sympathize, to show consideration
沉默 /ʈʂʰə́n mò/ B1	adjective - silent, taciturn
理智 /lǐ zhì/ B2	adjective - rational, reasonable
倔强 /jué jiɑ̌ŋ/ C1	adjective - stubborn, unyielding
疲倦 /pí juɑ̀n/ B1	adjective - tired, weary
原谅 /yuán liɑ̌ŋ/ A2	verb - to forgive, to pardon
善良 /ʃàn liɑ̌ŋ/ A2	adjective - kind, good-hearted
斗争 /dòu ʒəŋ/ B2	verb - to struggle, to fight
同情心 /tóŋ ʈʂɪ́ŋ ɕīn/ B2	noun - sympathy, compassion
心扉 /ɕīn fēi/ C1	noun - heart, innermost feelings
倒数 /dào shǔ/ B1	verb - to count down
限期 /ɕiɑ̀n ʯi/ B2	noun - time limit, deadline
回忆 /xueí yì/ A2	noun - memory, recollection
末期 /mò qí/ B2	noun - terminal stage, end
离开 /lí kái/ A1	verb - to leave, to depart
抢 /qiɑ̌ŋ/ B1	verb - to snatch, to grab
胜利 /ʃèŋ lì/ A2	noun - victory, triumph
献媚 /xiɑ̀n mèi/ C1	verb - to fawn on, to flatter
骨气 /ɡǔ ʯì/ B2	noun - integrity, moral courage
舍弃 /ʃě qì/ B2	verb - to abandon, to give up

Key Grammar Structures

• 共你像同路 兜圈几百天 走过再折返

  ➔ Use of the verb structure '像' to express 'like' or 'similar to'.

  ➔ '像' is a preposition/verb meaning 'like' or 'similar to'.

• 我已经心死

  ➔ Use of '已经' to indicate completed action or change of state; '心死' meaning 'heart is dead' metaphorically indicating emotional exhaustion.

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• 往事纵勾起 叫我更难恨你

  ➔ Use of '纵' (zòng) to mean 'even if' or 'despite'; '勾起' meaning 'evoke or stir up'; together expressing contrast or concession.

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• 畏惧放手亦要放胆别离

  ➔ Use of '亦' (yì) as a formal or literary equivalent of '也' (also); '放手' (to let go); '放胆' (to be brave).

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• 偏不去拆穿你 还体恤你

  ➔ Use of '偏不' to indicate 'intentionally not' or 'prefer not to', expressing a deliberate avoidance; '拆穿' means 'to expose or reveal'; '体恤' means 'to show sympathy or understanding'.

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• 不必给予我同情心

  ➔ Use of '不必' to mean 'no need to' or 'not necessary to'; '给予' meaning 'to give or provide'; '同情心' meaning 'sympathy'.

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