體面 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

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Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful and immersive experience, and Kelly Yu's '體面' is a perfect starting point for Mandarin learners. The song's clear and emotive vocals, combined with its relatively slow tempo, make it easier to follow the lyrics and pronunciation. The theme of a 'dignified breakup' offers a glimpse into contemporary Chinese culture and a universally relatable human experience. By engaging with this song, you can learn vocabulary related to love, relationships, and emotions, all while enjoying a beautiful and moving piece of music.

[English]

Don't pile on memories and make the story cheesy

After loving for so many years, why ruin the classic?

We're all grown up now, no dragging, no oweing

Wasting time is what I choose

Like an actor taking a final bow

Watching the lights go out

No time for grand finales anymore

Just stay dignified in saying goodbye

I loved you without regret

And I respect how the story ends

Breakups should be graceful, no need for apologies

If I owe you anything, I dare to give, and dare to break my heart

In front of the camera, it’s the us from before

Cheering through tears, giving it all we've got

Leaving with dignity, not wasting these years

Loved fiercely, sincerely gave my all

Don’t let obsession ruin yesterday

I loved you clearly, decisively

The same familiar street, but the lead has changed

I cried until I choked, and the pain is like breaking free from a cocoon

No time for grand finales anymore

Just stay dignified in saying goodbye

I loved you without regret

And I respect how the story ends

Breakups should be graceful, no need for apologies

If I owe you anything, I dare to give, and dare to break my heart

In front of the camera, it’s the us from before, cheering

Crying out loud, giving it all we've got

Leaving with dignity

And not wasting these years

Loved passionately

Sincerely gave my all

Don’t let obsession

ruin yesterday

I loved you

Decisively and clearly

Goodbye

Never regret meeting you

[Chinese]

别堆砌怀念让剧情变得狗血

深爱了多年又何必毁了经典

都已成年不拖不欠

浪费时间是我情愿

像谢幕的演员

眼看着灯光熄灭

来不及再轰轰烈烈

就保留告别的尊严

我爱你不后悔

也尊重故事结尾

分手应该体面 谁都不要说抱歉

何来亏欠我敢给就敢心碎

镜头前面是从前的我们

在喝彩流着泪声嘶力竭

离开也很体面才没辜负这些年

爱得热烈认真付出的画面

别让执念毁掉了昨天

我爱过你利落干脆

最熟悉的街主角却换了人演

我哭到哽咽心再痛就当破茧

来不及再轰轰烈烈

就保留告别的尊严

我爱你不后悔

也尊重故事结尾

分手应该体面 谁都不要说抱歉

何来亏欠我敢给就敢心碎

镜头前面是从前的我们在喝采

流着泪声嘶力竭

离开也很体面

才没辜负这些年

爱得热烈

认真付出的画面

别让执念

毁掉了昨天

我爱过你

利落干脆

再见

不负遇见

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
怀念 /huái niàn/ B2	verb - to miss or long for someone or something from the past
经典 /jīng diǎn/ B1	noun - classic; a work of art or literature that is considered to be of the highest quality
尊严 /zūn yán/ B2	noun - dignity; the state of being worthy of honor or respect
爱 /ài/ A1	verb - to love; to have a deep affection for someone
心碎 /xīn suì/ B2	verb - to have a broken heart; to feel deep emotional pain
离开 /lí kāi/ A2	verb - to leave; to go away from a place
热烈 /rè liè/ B2	adjective - enthusiastic; passionate
付出 /fù chū/ B1	verb - to give; to invest effort or resources
执念 /zhí niàn/ B2	noun - obsession; a persistent idea or thought
告别 /gào bié/ B1	verb - to say goodbye; to part ways
镜头 /jìng tóu/ B2	noun - lens; a part of a camera that focuses light
剧 /jù/ A2	noun - drama; a play or performance
狗血 /gǒu xuè/ B2	adjective - melodramatic; overly emotional or exaggerated
痛 /tòng/ A1	noun - pain; physical suffering
年 /nián/ A1	noun - year; a period of twelve months
熟悉 /shú xī/ B1	adjective - familiar; well-known