這個姿態 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: Chantel 姚焯菲

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Chantel Yiu's empowering Cantopop hit, "這個姿態" (This Pose)! This song offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in modern Cantonese language and culture. You'll learn contemporary vocabulary and expressions of self-discovery, all while enjoying its dynamic EDM beats and catchy melodies. Its relatable message of embracing change and authenticity makes it a special and motivating listen for any language learner.

[English]

At seven years old, I only knew how to play with toys

Hiding at home, obediently going to sleep at nine

A label's phrase, can it not be etched in my heart?

Leaving memories of my old nickname

A kind of role, serious like a fairy tale

Even with my eyes closed, I can see romantic scenery

A new role, awakening with feelings, I'm the one

Baby, invisibly carving a posture

Letting freshness out onto the streets at any time

To present a strange piece from my heart, a fantasy world

No need to be decisive, no need to overthink

Listening to songs, intoxicated, regardless of standards or alternatives

It all seems wrong, I don't want to hide in a safe fortress

Ignoring the old formulas of habits

Putting away repression, seeking new thrills

Entertainment feels like glass shattered on the ground, causing a false alarm

About to awaken, no need to adapt, I'm the one

Baby, invisibly carving a posture

Letting freshness out onto the streets at any time

To present a strange piece from my heart, a fantasy world

I don't want to hear the sound of crying

Pessimism will only lose passion

What I already have in reality

All aligns with my own standard values

Baby, why does positioning need boundaries?

Playfully pushing down dominoes secretly

Forget old impressions, please connect with my inner world

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[Chinese]

當天得七歲 只懂得玩玩具

都躲於家裏 九點乖乖入睡

標籤的一句 可否不刻劃於心裏

留下了記憶 對我舊暱稱

一種角色 童話般正經

如合上眼睛都看到浪漫風景

新的角色 隨感覺甦醒 I'm the one

Baby 無形地雕刻一個姿態

隨時讓新鮮感放出街

來呈現心底一片古怪 幻想世界

不需很乾脆 不需深思熟慮

歌聽得癡醉 不管標準另類

仿佛都不對 都不想躲進乖堡壘

無視習慣的某套舊公式

收起壓抑 尋找新刺激

娛樂性似玻璃碎滿地釀虛驚

即將覺醒 無需要適應 I'm the one

Baby 無形地雕刻一個姿態

隨時讓新鮮感放出街

來呈現心底一片古怪 幻想世界

不想聽到痛哭聲

悲觀只會失去熱情

現實中已擁有的

都跟我自身標準價值

Baby 為何定位都需要分界

頑皮地偷偷推跌骨牌

遺忘舊印象請接通我內心世界

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
角色 /jué sè/ B2	noun - role, character
童話 /tóng huà/ C1	noun - fairy tale
浪漫 /làng màn/ B2	noun, adjective - romance; romantic
新鮮 /xīn xiān/ B1	adjective - fresh
刺激 /cì jī/ B2	noun, verb - stimulus, to stimulate
世界 /shì jiè/ A2	noun - world
痛哭 /tòng kū/ C1	verb - to cry bitterly
標準 /biāo zhǔn/ B2	noun, adjective - standard, norm
新鮮感 /xīn xiān gǎn/ C1	noun - sense of freshness
舊 /jiù/ A2	adjective - old, former
價值 /jià zhí/ B2	noun - value
推跌 /tuī diē/ C1	verb - to topple, push over
內心 /nèi xīn/ A2	noun - inner heart, mind

Key Grammar Structures

• 只懂得玩玩具

  ➔ 只懂得 + verb

  ➔ Indicates limited ability or knowledge, emphasizing that the subject only knows how to do the action.

• 都躲於家裏

  ➔ 都 + verb phrase

  ➔ Emphasizes that the action occurs universally or in all cases within that context.

• 隨感覺甦醒

  ➔ 隨 + noun/idea + verb

  ➔ Indicates acting in accordance with personal feelings or perceptions, emphasizing spontaneity.

• 不需很乾脆

  ➔ 不需 + adjective or verb

  ➔ States that there is no necessity to do something, emphasizing a relaxed or indifferent attitude.

• 都不想躲進乖堡壘

  ➔ 都 + negative verb + verb phrase

  ➔ Emphasizes that everyone refrains from taking an action, often indicating resistance or reluctance.

• 遺忘舊印象請接通我內心世界

  ➔ 請 + verb

  ➔ A polite way to make a request or command, asking someone to do something.