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作词 (Lyrics)：林夕
作曲 (Composer)：伍乐城
学业要紧 我会小心
hok6 jip6 jiu3 gan2 ngo5 wui2 siu2 sam1
Academics are important; I will be careful
喜欢的他却在走近 聊聊天竟比考试更专心
hei2 fun1 dik1 taa1 koek3 zoi6 zau2 gan6 liu4 liu4 tin1 ging2 bei2 haau2 si3 gang3 zyun1 sam1
The one I like is getting closer; chatting is more focused than exams
难道没有他 我会更自爱 何时可恋爱
naan4 dou6 mut6 jau5 taa1 ngo5 wui2 gang3 zi6 ngoi3 ho4 si4 ho2 lyun2 ngoi3
Would I love myself more without him? When can I fall in love?
理论为何没记载 要哪样才是应该
lei5 leon6 wai4 ho4 mut6 gei3 zoi3 jiu3 naa5 joeng6 coi4 si6 jing3 goi1
Why is there no record in theory? What should it be like?
同学爱新鲜 恋爱大过天
tung4 hok6 ngoi3 san1 sin1 lyun2 ngoi3 daai6 gwo3 tin1
Classmates love freshness; love is greater than heaven
想不想也日夜怀念 连甜梦也不够甜
soeng2 bat1 soeng2 jaa5 jat6 je6 waai4 nim6 lin4 tim4 mung6 jaa5 bat1 gau3 tim4
Whether I want it or not, I miss it day and night; even sweet dreams aren't sweet enough
当然 现在我未成年 让我肤浅
dong1 jin4 jin6 zoi6 ngo5 mei6 sing4 nin4 joeng6 ngo5 fu1 cin2
Of course, I'm still a minor now; let me be shallow
只知恋爱大过天
zi2 zi1 lyun2 ngoi3 daai6 gwo3 tin1
Only know that love is greater than heaven
忘记有益的格言 自动掠过他眼前
mong4 gei3 jau5 jik1 dik1 gaak3 jin4 zi6 dung6 loek6 gwo3 taa1 ngaan5 cin4
Forgetting the beneficial sayings, automatically bypassing him
怎么闪 同学始终会遇见
zam2 mo1 sim2 tung4 hok6 ci2 zung1 wui2 jyu6 gin3
How to dodge? Classmates will always meet
学习大多 爱好太少
hok6 zaap6 daai6 do1 ngoi3 hou2 taai3 siu2
Studying a lot, hobbies too few
光阴一眨眼便跑掉 为何他竟比功课更紧要
gwong1 jam1 jat1 zaam2 ngaan5 bin6 paau2 diu6 wai4 ho4 taa1 ging3 bei2 gung1 fo3 gang3 gan2 jiu3
Time flies in the blink of an eye; why is he more important than homework?
难道没有他 我会更自爱 何时可恋爱
naan4 dou6 mut6 jau5 taa1 ngo5 wui2 gang3 zi6 ngoi3 ho4 si4 ho2 lyun2 ngoi3
Would I love myself more without him? When can I fall in love?
理论为何没记载 要哪样才是应该
lei5 leon6 wai4 ho4 mut6 gei3 zoi3 jiu3 naa5 joeng6 coi4 si6 jing3 goi1
Why is there no record in theory? What should it be like?
同学爱新鲜 恋爱大过天
tung4 hok6 ngoi3 san1 sin1 lyun2 ngoi3 daai6 gwo3 tin1
Classmates love freshness; love is greater than heaven
想不想也日夜怀念 连甜梦也不够甜
soeng2 bat1 soeng2 jaa5 jat6 je6 waai4 nim6 lin4 tim4 mung6 jaa5 bat1 gau3 tim4
Whether I want it or not, I miss it day and night; even sweet dreams aren't sweet enough
当然 现在我未成年 让我肤浅
dong1 jin4 jin6 zoi6 ngo5 mei6 sing4 nin4 joeng6 ngo5 fu1 cin2
Of course, I'm still a minor now; let me be shallow
只知恋爱大过天
zi2 zi1 lyun2 ngoi3 daai6 gwo3 tin1
Only know that love is greater than heaven
忘记有益的格言 自动掠过他眼前
mong4 gei3 jau5 jik1 dik1 gaak3 jin4 zi6 dung6 loek6 gwo3 taa1 ngaan5 cin4
Forgetting the beneficial sayings, automatically bypassing him
怎么闪 同学始终会遇见
zam2 mo1 sim2 tung4 hok6 ci2 zung1 wui2 jyu6 gin3
How to dodge? Classmates will always meet
少女爱暗恋本是自然
siu2 neoi5 ngoi3 ngam3 lyun2 bun2 si6 zi6 jin4
Girls naturally love secret crushes
现在志愿以后或会变
jin6 zoi6 zi3 jyun6 ji5 hau6 waak6 wui2 bin3
Current aspirations may change in the future
而我是否懂得爱
ji4 ngo5 si6 fau2 dung2 dak1 ngoi3
Do I know how to love?
不应该也难改变
bat1 jing3 goi1 jaa5 naan4 goi2 bin3
It shouldn't be hard to change
同学爱新鲜 恋爱大过天
tung4 hok6 ngoi3 san1 sin1 lyun2 ngoi3 daai6 gwo3 tin1
Classmates love freshness; love is greater than heaven
想不想也日夜怀念 连甜梦也不够甜
soeng2 bat1 soeng2 jaa5 jat6 je6 waai4 nim6 lin4 tim4 mung6 jaa5 bat1 gau3 tim4
Whether I want it or not, I miss it day and night; even sweet dreams aren't sweet enough
当然 现在我未成年 让我肤浅
dong1 jin4 jin6 zoi6 ngo5 mei6 sing4 nin4 joeng6 ngo5 fu1 cin2
Of course, I'm still a minor now; let me be shallow
只知恋爱大过天
zi2 zi1 lyun2 ngoi3 daai6 gwo3 tin1
Only know that love is greater than heaven
忘记有益的格言 自动掠过他眼前
mong4 gei3 jau5 jik1 dik1 gaak3 jin4 zi6 dung6 loek6 gwo3 taa1 ngaan5 cin4
Forgetting the beneficial sayings, automatically bypassing him
怎么闪 同学始终会遇见
zam2 mo1 sim2 tung4 hok6 ci2 zung1 wui2 jyu6 gin3
How to dodge? Classmates will always meet
(未大个女 你大概应该) 天空海阔什么都喜爱
((mei6 daai6 go3 neoi5 nei5 daai6 koi3 jing3 goi1)) tin1 hung1 hoi2 fut3 sam1 mo1 dou1 hei2 oi3
(As a girl who's not yet grown up, you probably should) love everything in the vast sky and sea
(未大个女 你大概应该) 谈些少恋爱 谈更多未来
((mei6 daai6 go3 neoi5 nei5 daai6 koi3 jing3 goi1)) taam4 se2 siu2 lyun2 ngoi3 taam4 geng3 do1 mei6 loi4
(As a girl who's not yet grown up, you probably should) talk a bit about love and discuss more about the future
(未大个女 我大概应该) 应不应要为他锻练期待
((mei6 daai6 go3 neoi5 ngo5 daai6 koi3 jing3 goi1)) jing1 bat1 jing1 jiu3 wai4 taa1 dyun3 lin6 kei4 toi4
(As a girl who's not yet grown up, I probably should) ask whether I should train myself for him
(未大个女 我大概应该) 如果可爱 爱爱亦无害
((mei6 daai6 go3 neoi5 ngo5 daai6 koi3 jing3 goi1) jyu4 gwo2 ho2 oi3 oi3 oi3 jik6 mou4 haai5
(As a girl who's not yet grown up, I probably should), if it's lovely, love is also harmless
(未大个女 你大概应该) 难道老来先可以恋爱
((mei6 daai6 go3 neoi5 nei5 daai6 koi3 jing3 goi1) naan4 dou6 lou5 loi4 sin1 ho2 ji5 lyun2 ngoi3
(As a girl who's not yet grown up, you probably should) ask whether you can only fall in love when you're old
Song Interpretation Short Summary "恋爱大过天" by Twins is a youthful anthem about the overwhelming emotions of love. The lyrics express the narrator’s internal conflict between academic responsibilities and a deep infatuation. Love is portrayed as more important than anything else, even the passing of time and theoretical principles. The song reflects the natural desires of youth and the idealism of love, all while being aware of the responsibilities and future aspirations that may come with growing up.
Detailed Insights The song opens with a conflict between personal development and romantic desire, with the protagonist admitting that love distracts her more than her studies. The repeated line "恋爱大过天" (love is greater than heaven) reinforces this obsession, emphasizing the overwhelming feeling of first love. The lyrics also touch on the idea of living in the moment, even if that means neglecting other important aspects of life.
As the song progresses, the narrator grapples with growing up and the confusion of being a minor while desiring love. The lyrics question whether love is something that should be indulged in at this age, with lines like "难道没有他，我会更自爱" (Would I love myself more without him?). This reflects a common theme in youth culture, where love and self-identity are often intertwined. There’s a sense of impermanence in the lyrics, as the protagonist contemplates changing aspirations in the future and the ongoing search for what love truly means.