雨過天陰 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 謝安琪

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the poignant Cantonese lyrics of Kay Tse's '雨過天陰' (After the Rain, the Sky Turns Cloudy) to explore themes of lingering regret and unresolved emotions in past relationships. This gentle Cantopop track offers a unique lyrical perspective on love and loss, providing an excellent opportunity to learn nuanced expressions and cultural insights through its evocative storytelling and melodic beauty.

[English]

Meeting you now feels like an electric shock.

It's been years since we last saw each other.

At a close friend's wedding banquet.

Coincidentally running into each other, like a scene from a TV drama.

I see my face today, same as that day.

Familiar yet uneasy—friendly but strange.

After small talk, we're at a loss—hands trembling.

Clear skies after heavy rain.

Old clichés, just to soothe or deceive.

Since the last argument, we've ignored each other, no contact.

Our relationship quickly stalled.

If that day’s story repeats...

Let anger and pride settle down.

Maybe, long ago, we were fortunate enough...

To organize a wedding feast.

Want to speak but can't find the words.

Afraid of awkwardness, face to face.

Unable to tear away my gaze.

It's like reminiscing about yesterday.

Copied from Magic Mirror Lyrics.

Sadly, time's passage has washed everything clean.

We each discover new things about ourselves.

Both hearts know that after the show, we have to part ways.

Maybe we'll never meet again.

Clear skies after heavy rain.

Old clichés, just to soothe or deceive.

Since the last argument, we've ignored each other, no contact.

Our relationship quickly stalled.

If that day’s story repeats...

Let anger and pride settle down.

Maybe, long ago, we were fortunate enough...

To organize a wedding feast.

Without waiting for the rain to stop and the sky to clear.

The heart’s fire was never extinguished, and we said goodbye again.

Looking back, that day planted an irretrievable line.

Intertwined with today’s awkwardness.

If that day’s story repeats...

Lowering pride for a moment, showing our faces.

Maybe in old age, we’ll be fortunate enough...

To share memories at this feast.

...

[Chinese]

此刻相見 彷彿觸電

與你隔別後數年

於知己婚禮盛宴

湊巧碰到 如韓劇上演

當天的臉 今天出現

似熟稔 但不安的友善 尤怪異

閒聊後不知所措 兩雙手也在顫

大雨灑過後晴天

是老生空話 旨在哄騙

從上次吵架後不瞅不睬不見

彼此關係急速擱淺

若那天故事重演

讓惱火意氣沉澱

共你也許有幸較早以前

已組織婚禮盛宴

想開口卻 諸多不便

怕尷尬又面對面

不捨得扯遠視線

彷彿借此 同回味昨天

轉載來自 魔鏡歌詞網

可惜經過 光陰洗煉

各自有自己的新發現

兩心知 完場後終須分散

也許不再遇見

大雨灑過後晴天

是老生空話 旨在哄騙

從上次吵架後不瞅不睬不見

彼此關係急速擱淺

若那天故事重演

讓惱火意氣沉澱

共你也許有幸較早以前

已組織婚禮盛宴

沒有等雨後晴天

未撲熄心火 已話再見

回望那天已埋下不可歸的線

交織今日這種靦腆

若那天故事重演

暫放低意氣顏面

共你也許有幸會於晚年

回憶分享這盛宴

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
相見 (xiāng jiàn) /ˈʃjæŋˌdʒjɛn/ B1	verb - to meet (each other)
觸電 (chù diàn) /tʂʰû tjân/ B2	verb - to get an electric shock; (figuratively) to be electrified; to be deeply affected
婚禮 (hūn lǐ) /xu̯ən lǐ/ A2	noun - wedding
盛宴 (shèng yàn) /ʃɤ̂ŋ jân/ B2	noun - banquet; feast
不安 (bù ān) /pû án/ B1	adjective - uneasy; worried; disturbed
怪異 (guài yì) /kwâi î/ B2	adjective - strange; odd; bizarre
顫 (chàn) /tʂʰân/ B2	verb - to tremble; to shiver; to shake
哄騙 (hǒng piàn) /xu̯ɔŋ pʰjɛ̀n/ C1	verb - to deceive; to coax; to cheat
擱淺 (gé qiǎn) /kɤ̌ t͡ɕʰjɛ̀n/ C1	verb - to be stranded; to run aground; to be shelved
惱火 (nǎo huǒ) /nǎu̯ xu̯ɔ/ B2	adjective - annoyed; irritated; vexed
意氣 (yì qì) /î t͡ɕʰî/ C1	noun - spirit; mood; temperament
沉澱 (chén diàn) /t͡ʂʰɤ̌n tjân/ B2	verb - to settle; to subside; to precipitate
尷尬 (gān gà) /kán kâ/ B1	adjective - awkward; embarrassed
回味 (huí wèi) /xu̯éi wêi/ B2	verb - to reminisce; to savor; to reflect on
洗煉 (xǐ liàn) /ɕì ljɛ̂n/ C1	verb - to refine; to temper; to polish
分散 (fēn sàn) /fɤn sân/ B1	verb - to scatter; to disperse; to distribute
撲熄 (pū xī) /pʰu ɕi/ C1	verb - to extinguish; to put out (fire)
靦腆 (miǎn tiǎn) /mjàn tʰjɛ̀n/ C1	adjective - shy; bashful; timid