何必 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 于文文Kelly Yu, 于文文
• Album: 前任4

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of Chinese emotions with 于文文's "何必" (Why Bother). This beautifully crafted ballad offers a unique opportunity to connect with the nuances of Chinese expression related to love, loss, and acceptance. Through its poignant lyrics and 于文文's heartfelt delivery, you can explore common phrases for expressing regret, longing, and the strength found in letting go. The song's clear narrative and accessible melody make it an excellent choice for language learners seeking to grasp authentic emotional vocabulary and cultural perspectives on relationships. Discover how Chinese music conveys deep feelings, making "何必" not just a song, but a gateway to understanding the language's soulful depth.

[English]

Actually, after we broke up,

I've always thought it's better not to disturb you.

But deep down, I still wonder,

Should I meet you once more?

Maybe because we never had a proper goodbye before.

There were times I mistook your silhouette,

Yet I never had the courage to call your name.

I'm scared—not you, but I'm the one who's more afraid.

Afraid these tears will betray how much I miss you.

Destroying the effort we made to stay apart.

We promised to keep it a secret.

The way I loved you is the way I will let you go.

The way I waited for you is the way I missed you.

I once held you so tightly that letting go felt suffocating.

Spending a lifetime saying goodbye, craving each fleeting moment—why bother?

When we meet again, I'll honor you with the wrinkles of time.

Forgive that we only got this far.

Love is powerless, what a pity.

Don't be childish, crying with resentment.

I wish you'll soon forget me.

I hope I still have the right to be happy.

Keeping quiet is also our unspoken understanding.

The way I loved you is the way I will let you go.

The way I waited for you is the way I missed you.

Some people you cannot forget, yet you don’t have to be together.

Spending a lifetime saying goodbye, craving each fleeting moment—why bother?

If I loved you like this, why dwell on regrets?

With greying hair, we hold hands and watch the night view.

Unfortunately, we don't have that kind of luck.

The dream is so beautiful, like a sigh.

[Chinese]

其实咱们分开以后

我一直觉得还是不要来打扰你比较好。

可是我心里还是在想

应该和你再来见一次。

可能是因为我们之前也没好好说过再见吧。

曾有几次认错你背影

却没有喊名字的勇气

怕不是你更害怕是你

怕这眼泪泄露了想你

摧毁我们分开的努力

约定好了要变成秘密

我是怎样爱过你就怎样放过你

我是怎样等过你就怎样错过你

曾那么紧的抱过你不放手太窒息

花一生告别你贪朝夕又何必

再遇见你以皱纹致敬

原谅我们只走到这里

爱是无能为力的可惜

别孩子气哭着不甘心

祝你很快就把我忘记

祝我还有幸福的权利

守口如瓶也算是默契

我是怎样爱过你就怎样放过你

我是怎样等过你就怎样错过你

有的人不可以忘记也不必在一起

花一生告别你贪朝夕又何必

若这样爱过你谈遗憾又何必

花白头发牵手看夜景

可惜你我没这种好运

梦太美丽如一声叹息

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
分开 fēn kāi A2	verb - to separate, to break up
爱 ài A1	verb - to love noun - love
忘记 wàng jì A2	verb - to forget
告别 gào bié B1	verb - to say goodbye
摧毁 cuī huǐ B2	verb - to destroy, to wreck
勇气 yǒng qì B1	noun - courage, bravery
泄露 xiè lòu B2	verb - to reveal, to leak
约定 yuē dìng B1	verb - to agree, to promise noun - agreement, promise
放过 fàng guò B1	verb - to let go, to spare
错过 cuò guò B1	verb - to miss (an opportunity)
窒息 zhì xī C1	verb - to suffocate, to stifle
皱纹 zhòu wén B2	noun - wrinkles
默契 mò qì C1	noun - tacit understanding
遗憾 yí hàn B2	noun - regret adjective - regrettable
花白 huā bái C1	adjective - grey (hair)
叹息 tàn xī B2	verb - to sigh
可惜 kě xī B1	adjective - regrettable, pitiful