苏打绿 - 你不需要多完美 (Sodagreen - You don't have to be perfect)

作词 (Lyrics): 史俊威

作曲 (Composer): 史俊威

编曲 (Arrangement): 苏打绿、钟承洋

云很高多想要抓住属于自己那片蓝天

yún hěn gāo duō xiǎng yào zhuā zhù shǔ yú zì jǐ nà piàn lán tiān

The clouds are high; I long to grasp my own piece of the blue sky.

曾经的我们夏日午后仰望明天

céng jīng de wǒ men xià rì wǔ hòu yǎng wàng míng tiān

We, in the past, gazed up at tomorrow on summer afternoons.

一直要要到了忽然忘了当初为何新鲜

yī zhí yào yào dào le hū rán wàng le dāng chū wèi hé xīn xiān

Always wanting, until suddenly forgetting why it was once fresh.

坚持的理念现在全都变成诙谐

jiān chí de lǐ niàn xiàn zài quán dōu biàn chéng huī xié

The principles we held onto have all turned into jokes.

不可怜反而越来越看得清楚今天

bù kě lián fǎn ér yuè lái yuè kàn de qīng chǔ jīn tiān

Not pitiful; instead, seeing today clearer and clearer.

你不需要多完美

nǐ bù xū yào duō wán měi

You don't need to be too perfect.

你不需要多绝对

nǐ bù xū yào duō jué duì

You don't need to be too absolute.

你不需要多尖锐

nǐ bù xū yào duō jiān ruì

You don't need to be too sharp.

你不需要多防卫

nǐ bù xū yào duō fáng wèi

You don't need to be too defensive.

一直到我们都放下一些自己的有所谓

yī zhí dào wǒ men dōu fàng xià yī xiē zì jǐ de yǒu suǒ wèi

Until we all let go of some of our so-called concerns,

其实无所谓就算已经发生改变

qí shí wú suǒ wèi jiù suàn yǐ jīng fā shēng gǎi biàn

In fact, it doesn't matter even if changes have already occurred.

不曲解反而越来越懂得珍惜时间

bù qū jiě fǎn ér yuè lái yuè dǒng dé zhēn xī shí jiān

Not misinterpreting, but instead understanding the value of time more and more.

你不需要多完美

nǐ bù xū yào duō wán měi

You don't need to be too perfect.

你不需要多绝对

nǐ bù xū yào duō jué duì

You don't need to be too absolute.

你不需要多尖锐

nǐ bù xū yào duō jiān ruì

You don't need to be too sharp.

你不需要多防卫

nǐ bù xū yào duō fáng wèi

You don't need to be too defensive.

带著一点微笑牵起温暖回忆的手

dài zhe yī diǎn wēi xiào qiān qǐ wēn nuǎn huí yì de shǒu

With a little smile, holding the warm hand of memories.

握著就没有忘记自己一直这样被

wò zhe jiù méi yǒu wàng jì zì jǐ yī zhí zhè yàng bèi

Gripping, then not forgetting that we've always been like this.

爱著别害怕看著自己心路上的疤

ài zhe bié hài pà kàn zhe zì jǐ xīn lù shàng de bā

Loving, don't be afraid to look at the scars on your heart's journey.

你不需要多完美

nǐ bù xū yào duō wán měi

You don't need to be too perfect.

爱著你不需要多绝对

ài zhe nǐ bù xū yào duō jué duì

Loving, you don't need to be too absolute.

爱著你不需要多防卫

ài zhe nǐ bù xū yào duō fáng wèi

Loving, you don't need to be too defensive.

爱著你不需要多完美

ài zhe nǐ bù xū yào duō wán měi

Loving, you don't need to be too perfect.

爱著你不需要多完美

ài zhe nǐ bù xū yào duō wán měi

Loving, you don't need to be too perfect.

Song Interpretation

Short Summary

"你不需要多完美" (You don't have to be perfect) by 苏打绿 (Sodagreen) conveys a message of self-acceptance, emphasizing that perfection is not necessary. The song encourages letting go of unnecessary burdens and embracing life's imperfections while cherishing memories and the journey of love.

Detailed Insights

The lyrics reflect on the passage of time and how the idealistic dreams of youth evolve. The song questions the pursuit of perfection and absoluteness, suggesting that one does not need to be flawless or defensive to be worthy of love and happiness. It celebrates the value of time and personal growth, emphasizing that true beauty lies in being oneself, imperfections and all.

The repeated refrain "You don't need to be too perfect" encourages self-compassion and understanding, inviting listeners to accept themselves without fear of flaws. By accepting imperfections, the song proposes, we become more capable of loving ourselves and others, creating a deeper connection to the past and to our own hearts.