刘德华 - 爱你一万年 (Andy Lau - Love You for Ten Thousand Years)
作词 (Lyrics): 刘德华
作曲 (Composer): 刘德华, Giorgio Moroder, 陈建德
地球自转一次是一天
dì qiú zì zhuǎn yí cì shì yì tiān
The Earth rotates once, and that makes a day
那是代表多想你一天
nà shì dài biǎo duō xiǎng nǐ yì tiān
That means I miss you for a whole day
真善美的爱恋
zhēn shàn měi de ài liàn
A love that is true, kind, and beautiful
没有极限 也没有缺陷
méi yǒu jí xiàn yě méi yǒu quē xiàn
It has no limits, and no flaws
地球公转一次是一年
dì qiú gōng zhuǎn yí cì shì yì nián
The Earth orbits once, and that makes a year
那是代表多爱你一年
nà shì dài biǎo duō ài nǐ yì nián
That means I love you for a whole year
恒久的地平线
héng jiǔ de dì píng xiàn
The everlasting horizon
和我的心 永不改变
hé wǒ de xīn yǒng bù gǎi biàn
Just like my heart, it will never change
爱你一万年
ài nǐ yí wàn nián
Love you for ten thousand years
爱你经得起考验
ài nǐ jīng de qǐ kǎo yàn
My love for you can withstand any test
飞越了时间的局限
fēi yuè le shí jiān de jú xiàn
Flying beyond the boundaries of time
拉近地域的平面紧紧的相连
lā jìn dì yù de píng miàn jǐn jǐn de xiāng lián
Closing the distance between us, closely connected
地球公转一次是一年
dì qiú gōng zhuǎn yí cì shì yì nián
The Earth orbits once, and that makes a year
那是代表多爱你一年
nà shì dài biǎo duō ài nǐ yì nián
That means I love you for a whole year
恒久的地平线
héng jiǔ de dì píng xiàn
The everlasting horizon
和我的心 永不改变
hé wǒ de xīn yǒng bù gǎi biàn
Just like my heart, it will never change
爱你一万年
ài nǐ yí wàn nián
Love you for ten thousand years
爱你经得起考验
ài nǐ jīng de qǐ kǎo yàn
My love for you can withstand any test
飞越了时间的局限
fēi yuè le shí jiān de jú xiàn
Flying beyond the boundaries of time
拉近地域的平面
lā jìn dì yù de píng miàn
Closing the geographical distance
紧紧的相连
jǐn jǐn de xiāng lián
Tightly connected
有了你的出现
yǒu le nǐ de chū xiàn
With your appearance
占据了一切我的视线
zhàn jù le yí qiè wǒ de shì xiàn
You occupy all of my sight
爱你一万年
ài nǐ yí wàn nián
Love you for ten thousand years
爱你经得起考验
ài nǐ jīng de qǐ kǎo yàn
My love for you can withstand any test
飞越了时间的局限
fēi yuè le shí jiān de jú xiàn
Flying beyond the boundaries of time
拉近地域的平面
lā jìn dì yù de píng miàn
Closing the geographical distance
紧紧相连
jǐn jǐn xiāng lián
Tightly connected
爱你一万年
ài nǐ yí wàn nián
Love you for ten thousand years
爱你经得起考验
ài nǐ jīng de qǐ kǎo yàn
My love for you can withstand any test
飞越了时间的局限
fēi yuè le shí jiān de jú xiàn
Flying beyond the boundaries of time
拉近地域的平面
lā jìn dì yù de píng miàn
Closing the geographical distance
紧紧的相连
jǐn jǐn de xiāng lián
Tightly connected
我爱你一万年
wǒ ài nǐ yí wàn nián
I love you for ten thousand years
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
“爱你一万年” expresses an eternal, unchanging love that transcends time and distance. The lyrics use the motion of the Earth—its rotation and orbit—as metaphors for enduring affection.
Detailed Insights
The song frames love as something cosmic and eternal. By linking emotions with the Earth’s natural cycles, the lyrics emphasize a love that is steady, dependable, and infinite. The repetition in the song reinforces this idea of unending devotion.
The phrase “爱你一万年” has become iconic in Chinese pop culture, representing a promise of love that lasts far beyond a lifetime. The universality and simplicity of the imagery contribute to the song’s lasting emotional impact.